听Wastequip, North America鈥檚 leading manufacturer of waste-handling equipment, has acquired Foster Hydraulics, a family-owned hydraulic cylinder manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky. The acquisition supports the continued growth in Wastequip鈥檚 trucks division. Furthermore, this reinforces the recent expansion of its subsidiary brand, Amrep, expanding to the East Coast with a new facility in North Carolina. Foster Hydraulics was established in 1983 by the father of current owner and CEO, Tim Foster. Under his leadership, Tim has transformed the company from a modest repair shop into a respected manufacturer with a recent expansion for continued growth. In addition to the decades of service as a trusted supplier to Wastequip鈥檚 Galbreath brand, Foster Hydraulics鈥� deep-rooted history and proven capabilities align perfectly with Wastequip鈥檚 culture and operations.听
鈥淎dding Foster Hydraulics increases our production capacity in the Eastern market and gives us greater control over a key truck component that affects performance and reliability. It鈥檚 timely given the commissioning of our new collection body plant opening at the end of this year. Foster鈥檚 reputation for quality makes them a great fit for our team,鈥� stated Eric Mattson, President of Wastequip鈥檚 trucks division.听
鈥淭his is a positive step for our employees, our customers, and the future of the company,鈥� said Tim Foster. 鈥淲e鈥檝e always focused on quality and relationships, and those values match Wastequip鈥檚. We鈥檙e proud to join a company committed to American manufacturing and dependable products made for the waste industry.鈥� Amrep recognizes the importance of reliable cylinders, having offered hydraulic cylinder manufacturing and repair as one of its primary services. Through the acquisition of Foster Hydraulics, Wastequip enhances its ability to meet demand, reduce lead times, and amplify the product range 鈥� with the additional benefit of increased parts availability through Wastebuilt, Wastequip鈥檚 parts business.听
鈥淭his move strategically addresses a critical need our customers have identified,鈥� said John Defenbaugh, Chief Commercial Officer of Wastequip. 鈥淏ringing cylinder manufacturing in-house strengthens both our OEM products and our rapidly expanding Wastebuilt aftermarket product line. By controlling this key component, Wastequip is uniquely positioned to offer parts and service for all makes and models currently in service through our company-owned network of Wastequip WRX locations.鈥�