Oshkosh Truck acquires Canadian concrete mixer manufacturer

March 14, 2005
Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has acquired London Machinery Inc., a leading, privately owned manufacturer of concrete mixers based in London, Ontario.

Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has acquired London Machinery Inc., a leading, privately owned manufacturer of concrete mixers based in London, Ontario.

“This acquisition of London provides us with an opportunity to enhance our product offering and service coverage to the Canadian market, while increasing aftermarket service for customers. We’re very pleased to have London and its employees join the corporation, as their reputation for quality and service are highly regarded in the concrete placement industry,” said Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh¹s chairman, president and chief executive officer.

London Machinery will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary.