Acquisitions & Mergers

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering plans to purchase Mailhot Industries through its hydraulic division.

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering plans to purchase Mailhot Industries through its hydraulic division.

By - 10 May 2024 12:06 PM

Mailhot claims that the partnership will enable it to expand its product offerings in North America and open up new foreign markets for its current items.A firm deal has been reached for Wipro Hydraulics, the Wipro Infrastructure Engineering subsidiary that produces hydraulic cylinders and components, to buy Mailhot Industries, a company located in Canada.As a firm in the Novacap portfolio, Mailhot Industries is subject to standard closing requirements, such as obtaining regulatory approvals. The company was founded in 1956 and specializes in the market for snow removal equipment and trash vehicles.JARP Industries, a division of Mailhot Industries, which specializes in custom hydraulic and remanufactured cylinders for the mining, oil and gas, utilities, and defense industries, is also included in the transaction."With this acquisition of Mailhot, we will expand to Canada, the US, and Mexico, as well as penetrate new segments like refuse trucks, snow removal equipment, defense, and remanufacturing in North America," stated Sitaram Ganeshan, President of Wipro Hydraulics. Additionally, it enables us to strengthen our positions in already-established markets like mining and utilities, better serving our clients.As per Mailhot, the partnership is expected to expand the company's product portfolio in North America and facilitate the entry of current products into new foreign markets.

Additionally, it is anticipated to bolster Mailhot's dominance in North America and boost its position in the hydraulic cylinder industry globally. Over a million hydraulic cylinders are supplied to OEMs worldwide by Wipro Hydraulics, one of the biggest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers in the world, according to Pratik Kumar, CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) and Managing Director of Wipro Enterprises. This calculated action will bolster our leadership position in the North American market and enhance our capabilities.

 

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