Oshkosh, a leading provider of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSACORP S.L. (AUSA), which is a privately held international company and manufacturer of wheeled dumpers, rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers for the construction, material handling, agriculture, landscape, and specialty equipment industries. Following the deal’s closing, AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment.
AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers, Hinowa tracked dumpers, and forklifts to strengthen the Access segment’s equipment portfolio. And the companies began working together through a partner agreement in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.
AUSA—launched in 1956 in Barcelona, Spain—reported sales of about $132 million euros in 2023. The company’s nearly 350 team members and 600 dealers bring with them a long history of innovation, quality, and customer service. The AUSA acquisition supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy. The deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within 90 days.
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“AUSA’s history of producing high-quality, purpose-built equipment aligns with our Innovate. Serve. Advance. strategy, allowing us to broaden our product offerings in both current and adjacent markets. We look forward to welcoming the AUSA team into the Oshkosh family.”
- John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s president and chief executive officer
“We are excited to join forces with a proven partner like AUSA. Combining our advanced technology capabilities and robust training, support and service infrastructures will allow us to better serve customers and enable targeted growth.”
- Mahesh Narang, executive vice president Oshkosh Corporation, and president, Access
“We constantly pursue excellence in our products, services and business. A deeper relationship with Oshkosh will expand the reach of our products, which is an objective our companies share.”
- Ramon Carbonell, AUSA’s chief executive officer