Wipro Hydraulics expands global reach with the acquisition of Mailhot Industries

By OEM Update Editorial May 9, 2024 6:53 pm IST

Wipro Hydraulics is acquire Canadian-based Mailhot Industries, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders. Established in 1956, the acquisition includes JARP Industries, a part of Mailhot Industries, which specialises in refuse trucks and snow removal equipment.

Wipro Hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, disclose 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.

Mailhot Industries, a North American leader in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, has acquired JARP Industries, a custom hydraulic and remanufactured cylinders leader for sectors like utilities, mining, defense, and oil & gas. Established in 1956, Mailhot Industries specializes in refuse trucks and snow removal equipment, known for their reliability in demanding work environments.

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, said “The expertise and reputation of Mailhot in the North American Hydraulic Cylinder market combined with Wipro’s globally recognized 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, said “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, said “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.”