AUSA Acquisition Expands JLG's Product Portfolio
Oshkosh Corporation, parent company of JLG Industries Inc., has completed the acquisition of AUSACORP S.L., adding the brand’s compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and material handling to its Access segment.
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| Oshkosh Corporation has completed the acquisiton of AUSA, (headquarters shown above) thereby expanding the overall product portfolio of JLG. The two companies have collaborated since 2020, bringing the SkyTrak 3013 (shown below) to market together. |
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The AUSA purchase follows the acquisition of Hinowa in 2023 and supports the overall growth strategy to strengthen the JLG equipment portfolio.
Established in 1956, AUSA specializes in designing, manufacturing and selling wheeled dumpers, rough terrain forklifts and compact telehandlers for the residential, civil and road construction industry and the transportation and handling of industrial and agricultural materials. The acquisition included AUSA’s 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Barcelona, Spain, approximately 350 team members and access to 200 equipment dealers worldwide.
“AUSA’s culture of innovation and quality matches the same standards we hold,” says Mahesh Narang, president, JLG. “Our shared core values around safety, productivity and sustainability position us well for the future. Together, we will work diligently, as both companies always have, to meet the needs of our customers.”
JLG and AUSA have collaborated since 2020, bringing the SkyTrak 3013 to market together. With the acquisition, AUSA products will enhance JLG’s line of telehandlers and complement Hinowa’s line of tracked dumpers and forklifts.
Both acquisitions help accelerate JLG’s growth into the specialty equipment, agriculture and landscaping markets while providing its construction and materials handling customers with an even broader array of products For now, all AUSA products will remain AUSA branded.
“Our combined capabilities, market leadership positions and complementary product offerings provide a more comprehensive solution to address market needs, expand our operational footprint and unlock growth opportunities worldwide,” Narang said. “The acquisitions of AUSA and Hinowa help JLG create an organization that can better serve customers globally.”
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