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Wipro Hydraulics signs agreement to acquire Novacap company Mailhot Industries
Industry News- May 09,24
Wipro Hydraulics, a division of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, has inked a deal to acquire Mailhot Industries, a Novacap company based in Quebec, Canada, known for its expertise in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, particularly in refuse trucks and snow removal equipment.
Wipro Hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mailhot Industries, a Novacap portfolio company, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.
Established in 1956, Mailhot Industries has become a North American leader in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing. Mailhot Industries specialises in the refuse trucks and snow removal equipment market and is known for the reliability of their products in demanding work environments. The acquisition also includes JARP Industries, a part of Mailhot Industries and a leader in custom hydraulic and remanufactured cylinders for segments including utilities, mining, defense, and oil & gas.
Commenting on the acquisition, Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) & Managing Director, Wipro Enterprises, said, “Wipro Hydraulics stands as one of the world's largest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers, delivering over one million cylinders to OEMs globally. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for us, further bolstering our market position by integrating new technologies and expanding our global footprint. This strategic move will complement our capabilities and strengthen our leadership position in the North American market.”
Charles Massicotte, President, Mailhot Industries, stated, “The expertise and reputation of Mailhot in the North American Hydraulic Cylinder market combined with Wipro’s globally recognised leadership in manufacturing and technology will broaden Mailhot’s offerings in North America and open new international markets for existing products. We are convinced that by partnering with Wipro, Mailhot is destined to become an even bigger player in the global hydraulic cylinder market and reinforce its leadership position in North America. We are proud to be part of such a recognized global company, it is a new day for Mailhot, and it is looking bright!”
Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics, explained, "With this acquisition of Mailhot, we will expand our footprint to Canada, the US, and Mexico, as well as penetrate new segments like refuse trucks, snow removal equipment, defense, and remanufacturing in North America. This also allows us to increase our capabilities in existing segments such as utilities and mining, positioning us to serve our customers better. Together, we will have an increased presence and offer a wider portfolio of products and technologies to our customers.”
Michel Toutant, Senior Partner, Novacap, concluded, “It has been an honor to be part of this incredible growth journey with the entire management team. Wipro is the perfect partner to bolster Mailhot’s next phase of growth as it seeks to expand its foothold in North America. I look forward to seeing Mailhot continue to flourish under Wipro’s ownership.”
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