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Drive Products Acquires MacFarlands Truck & Utility
We are excited to announce the acquisition of MacFarlands Truck & Utility ("MacFarlands T&U").
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Drive Products Acquires MacFarlands Truck & Utility
We are excited to announce the acquisition of MacFarlands Truck & Utility ("MacFarlands T&U").MacFarlands T&U is Atlantic Canada’s leading provider of truck equipment upfitting and rentals for the Utility and Contractor markets. MacFarlands T&U has a 60-year legacy serving utility and power operators with aerial and general truck equipment solutions in all four Atlantic Canada provinces. Over these 60 years, MacFarlands has become synonymous with their industry leading supplier group of Versalift (aerials), Stellar (cranes & hooklifts) and Brand FX (utility bodies) through strong service, expertise, and sales support. MacFarlands T&U's geographically dispersed customer base in Atlantic Canada will now also benefit from a growing Drive Products branch network. Drive Products has invested significantly in Atlantic Canada within the last three years with new operations in Moncton, NB and St John's, NL and a soon to be new Dartmouth location. In total, Drive Products will now operate four Atlantic Canada locations, including two in Dartmouth, NS. MacFarlands T&U's fast-growing truck and equipment rentals division will continue to be supported by Drive Products with the intention of expanding upon the strong rental foundation already in place. MacFarlands T&U will continue to be led by the experienced management team of Raymond Hickey (Operations Manager), David Morton (Sales) and Bruce Fraser (Sales). We'd like to welcome Ray, David, Bruce and the entire staff at MacFarlands T&U to the Drive Products team.
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Drive Products acquires ORO Design & Manufacturing
Drive Products is excited to announce the acquisition of ORO Design & Manufacturing Ltd., located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada.
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Drive Products acquires ORO Design & Manufacturing
Drive Products is excited to announce the acquisition of ORO Design & Manufacturing Ltd., located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1993, ORO Design has been a family owned and operated business, managed by founders Barry and Lorraine Smith and their children, David and Melinda, who have been active in the daily operations for over a decade. ORO Design is a custom manufacturer of heavy-duty truck bodies and accessories that are well known in the Canadian construction, mining, and mobile service industries. Utilizing both standard and custom solutions, ORO Design has gained a reputation for manufacturing high-quality, long-lasting truck bodies that outperform in the field and are uniquely designed to exceed the demands of any given truck application. ORO Design manufactures a complete line of truck bodies including Mechanic, Mobile Lubrication & Tire Service and are widely considered some of the most reliable truck bodies in the market. ORO combines custom design capabilities with top industry suppliers such as Stellar Cranes and Hook-lifts., VMAC and Miller Electric to offer complete solutions to a national customer base across multiple sectors. The acquisition of ORO Design fits the Drive Products plan to expand manufacturing and upfitting operations in North America. For new and existing customers, the acquisition allows Drive Products to expand its truck body portfolio with the addition of the complete line of ORO truck bodies and accessories. ORO Design will become another Drive Products “manufactured brand” joining the likes of Voth Truck Bodies, Kargo King Roll-Off Systems and Bigmax Roll-Offs and will be available through Drive Products Upfitting Operations and through our valued Distribution Partners in Canada and the United States. Furthermore, the ORO Design operation will remain focused on manufacturing quality with the continued management direction of both David and Melinda. Over time, ORO will expand its capabilities and will support regional markets with Upfitting and Distribution services. This will include Drive Products core product offering of PTO, Hydraulics, Bulk Transport, Driveline, Snow & Ice, from its industry leading vendor group. Drive Products would like to thank the Smith family and the amazing ORO team for their many years of service. We look forward to new horizons and continued success and are happy to welcome ORO Design to the Drive Products family.
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Drive Products USA launches operations in Winters Texas
We are proud to announce that Drive Products is launching operation in Winters, Texas , effective November 1, 2022.
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Drive Products USA launches operations in Winters Texas
The Winters TX facility will now become home to Drive Products-Texas where we will launch our southern USA Truck Upfitting & Distribution operations as part of our planned USA expansion. The Winters TX location will provide upfitting services to regional and national fleets and private operators with our wide-ranging truck equipment offering, including our DPM branded Voth Truck Body, Kargo King Roll Off and Big Max product lines. Drive Products will also continue to represent many of the same industry leading truck equipment brands we represent today through our existing network of 22 locations across Canada & USA. Additionally, we will dedicate a portion of the Winters, TX facility to our core Parts Warehousing and Driveline services.
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Expansion in Eklhorn, Wisconsin
Drive Products is very excited to announce that we have a new facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The additional 55,000 sq. ft. of space will be the new headquarters for Drive Products USA...
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Expansion in Eklhorn, Wisconsin
Drive Products is very excited to announce that we have a new facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The additional 55,000 sq. ft. of space will be the new headquarters for Drive Products USA with master distribution, truck upfitting services, driveline services, and manufacturing for related DP manufactured brands such as Voth Truck Bodies, Kargo King, Bigmax Roll-Offs, CDT Driveshafts and more… Subsequently Drive Products will integrate our existing operations at Elkhorn Driveshaft Company within Drive Products USA consistent with our plans of transforming Elkhorn Driveshaft Company into full-line truck equipment upfitter. Local customers and new prospects will now truly have the benefit of accessing all our brands and products with support from a full-scale Drive Products facility akin to the Canadian market. In addition, longtime member of Drive Products, Ryan Prout will assume the role of Branch Manager of Drive Products – USA. Ryan brings 10 years + of experience in operations management and most recently was our General Manager at our Etobicoke GWA facility. Ryan will work alongside our existing Drive Products USA team to build up our capabilities in distribution, upfit, and manufacturing. For more information, please find the appropriate contacts below:
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Drive Products-Tillsonburg Expansion Project Update
Drive Products long term plans to increase operational synergy between it's upfitting, manufacturing, and distribution divisions is nearing completion. The project began in 2020 with a purchase of 25 acres of land adjacent to the Drive Products Manufacturing facility operations in Courtland, ON.
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Drive Products-Tillsonburg Expansion Project Update
In July of 2020, Drive Products bought 25 acres of land adjacent to the Drive Products Manufacturing facility operations in Courtland, ON. This purchase coincided with long-term plans of increasing the operational synergy between it’s upfitting, manufacturing, and distribution divisions to improve its overall supply chain management. Subsequently began a two-year transition process where the Newmarket, Mississauga, and Tillsonburg upfitting operations shared the capacity of managing the chassis pool stock and related orders. A short-term solution to fulfill commitments and service truck dealer partners. Simultaneously Drive Products began developing the 25 acres of land in Courtland, ON alongside expansions projects of its manufacturing and upfitting facility. Today, Drive Products is excited to announce that the development of this land is complete and features a compound with capacity for 1000 trucks secured via a gated entrance and fencing around the perimeter. In addition, Drive Products Tillsonburg will now have 17,500 sq. ft. of space dedicated to upfitting complete with new overhead cranes and paint booth. This marks the final stages of centralizing inventory of chassis pool stock trucks, truck equipment and manufactured products such as Voth Unibody, DEL Job Boss, and Kargo King Roll-Off systems in one place at Drive Products Tillsonburg. Beginning September 1st, 2022, the newly upgraded Drive Products Tillsonburg will now be the central hub for the upfit of chassis pool stock orders for the Ontario market. The Newmarket upfitting operations and order book commitments will be integrated within Drive Products Mississauga and Drive Products Tillsonburg.
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Drive Products acquires H&H Auto in Newfoundland
Drive Products is very excited to announce the acquisition of H&H Auto in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The acquisition is part of Drive Products ongoing efforts to expand our national footprint with local operations within each province of Canada.
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Drive Products acquires H&H Auto in Newfoundland
Drive Products is very excited to announce the acquisition of H&H Auto in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The acquisition is part of Drive Products ongoing efforts to expand our national footprint with local operations within each province of Canada. The acquisition is focused solely on the snow & ice business that H&H Auto has developed as a Western Snowplow Dealer in Atlantic Canada.
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Drive Products Regina is moving!!!
Our NEW Regina facility is currently in the final stages of its renovation. Our new location will be located at 338 Mill Street about 15 minutes north of our current location.
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Drive Products Regina is moving!!!
Our NEW Regina facility is currently in the final stages of its renovation. Our new location will be located at 338 Mill Street about 15 minutes north of our current location. We’re very excited to move into a 9300 sq.ft. facility with 5 acres of additional space. It will feature 4 bays, new office space, customer service reception area, and plenty of parking and storage. We expect to be moved in by the 2nd week of February 2022, please note that for the next couple of weeks as we begin to move out of our current facility at 288 Hodsman Rd. we will be operating with limited capacity. Should you have any concerns or need immediate assistance please see the contact information below or contact one of our other branches who will be happy to assist you as we complete our move.
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Drive Products partners with HMF Group
We are very excited to announce our Partnership with HMF GROUP one of the world’s leading manufacturers of truck-mounted loader cranes. Founded in 1945, HMF began manufacturing cranes in 1952 and has been exporting to more than 30 countries worldwide.
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Drive Products partners with HMF Group
We are very excited to announce our Partnership with HMF GROUP one of the world’s leading manufacturers of truck-mounted loader cranes. Founded in 1945, HMF began manufacturing cranes in 1952 and has been exporting to more than 30 countries worldwide. With over 70 years of development, HMF cranes are world class and is known for their: High lift-to-weight ratios, clean design, low tare weight, strength, durability, and their original industry leading vehicle stability system known as EVS. As an HMF partner, Drive Products will be the sole Canadian distributor and will provide sales, upfitting, and related crane service support across our growing footprint of upfit facilities in Canada. Drive Products currently has inventory on the ground ranging from 3 to 31 tm cranes with plans to expand into larger lifting capacities.
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Drive Products named Canadian distributor for Sterling GP
We’re excited to bring another innovative solution to the equipment transport industry as the Canadian distributor for Sterling GP’s Plant Bodies. Based out of the UK, Sterling GP has 20+ years of success behind their name.
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Drive Products named Canadian distributor for Sterling GP
We’re excited to bring another innovative solution to the equipment transport industry as the Canadian distributor for Sterling GP’s Plant Bodies. Based out of the UK, Sterling GP has 20+ years of success behind their name. The “higher standard” when it comes to manufacturing, design, and quality. Sterling GP has been building an enviable reputation in the industry as the pound for pound best in class for equipment transport solutions.
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Drive Products growing in Laval, QC
We are excited to announce the opening of our new Industrial Driveline facility in Laval.
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Drive Products growing in Laval, QC
We are excited to announce the opening of our new Industrial Driveline facility in Laval. This new facility covers over 6000 sq. ft. of shop space, with additional office space and a viewing room that overlooks the shop floor. With the support of an overhead 5 ton crane, our Industrial Driveline team is eager to work in this new facility. Laval is familiar territory for us as the new Industrial Driveline location is next to our GW Anglin/Amtech Upfitting Facility.
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Drive Products now open in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Drive Products is now open for business in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Drive Products now open in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Drive Products is now open for business in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We first announced a Winnipeg branch back in the spring. In that time, our team in Manitoba has been working hard to establish our new branch location in the province.
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Drive Products announces two new locations in Atlantic Canada and Wisconsin, USA
Drive Products is pleased to announce the addition of two new locations.
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Drive Products announces two new locations in Atlantic Canada and Wisconsin, USA
Drive Products is pleased to announce the addition of two new locations. Drive Products Newfoundland is our newest branch location - being built in St. John's, Newfoundland. The acquisition of Elkhorn Driveshaft Company in Wisconsin, USA.
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Voth's Western manufacturing now planned for Morden, Manitoba
In February we announced that our manufacturing division Voth would be expanding its operations in Western Canada. Originally planned for the city of Regina, we are now breaking grounds in Morden, Manitoba due to strategic purposes.
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Voth's Western manufacturing now planned for Morden, Manitoba
In February we announced that our manufacturing division Voth would be expanding its operations in Western Canada. Originally planned for the city of Regina, we are now breaking grounds in Morden, Manitoba due to strategic purposes. Drive Products Regina will continue its growth consistent with all our branches in delivering Upfitting and Distribution services. Meanwhile in Morden, we will be building a brand new “Voth West” manufacturing facility that will produce a mix of truck bodies and truck mounted equipment to support the strong demand in Canada’s Western Markets. In addition, this will create more manufacturing capacity to support our continued growth and expectations for the future. We are very excited to serve and contribute to city of Morden. We will provide more updates as the project moves forward. See you soon!
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Drive Products expands into Winnipeg, Manitoba
We are excited to announce our expansion and return to the province of Manitoba by securing a brand-new facility in Winnipeg. Drive Products has a rich history in the Manitoba market since our beginnings in 1983.
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Drive Products expands into Winnipeg, Manitoba
We are excited to announce our expansion and return to the province of Manitoba by securing a brand-new facility in Winnipeg. Drive Products has a rich history in the Manitoba market since our beginnings in 1983. More recently we have supported the Manitoba market through our local distribution partners. Drive Products–Winnipeg is a key addition to our national footprint. We are now represented from coast-to-coast with brick and mortar locations in all industrial regions of Canada thus completing “The Map”. As a major transportation hub in Canada and the “Gateway to the West”, Winnipeg has always been a strategic market for Drive Products dating back to the late 80’s when we first opened up a local branch. We’re thrilled to be back providing better coverage, support, and new products to our local and national customers.
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Drive Products launches WorkReadyDP.com
We’re excited to announce the launch of WorkReadyDP.com, our brand new website. The launch of this website culminates and epitomizes Drive Products commitment and investment into a united and innovative national work ready trucks program.
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Drive Products launches WorkReadyDP.com
We’re excited to announce the launch of WORKREADYDP.COM our brand new website The launch of this website culminates and epitomizes Drive Products commitment and investment into a united and innovative national work ready trucks program. Providing enhanced visibility to the work ready trucks we build for the many market segments and industries we build them for...WORKREADYDP.com will serve as an online platform that will bring truck dealers and end-users to a place where they will find turnkey information on work ready trucks and aide in the process of the buying and selling upfitted commercial vehicles.
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New growth coming for Drive Products Regina
We are excited to announce that Drive Products has acquired 5 acres of prime industrial land in Regina, SK. Located in the Sherwood business park, this newly acquired land will allow for the expansion of our existing Regina branch and will also serve as the future home of our new Voth Western Canada Manufacturing Centre.
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New growth coming for Drive Products Regina
We are excited to announce that Drive Products has acquired 5 acres of prime industrial land in Regina, SK. Located in the Sherwood business park, this newly acquired land will allow for the expansion of our existing Regina branch and will also serve as the future home of our new Voth Western Canada Manufacturing Centre. The expanded Drive Products: Regina will be a full spectrum operation, housing our Manufacturing, Upfitting and Distribution Operations. In addition to offering the full suite of products and services currently offered by Drive Products, Drive Products: Regina will serve as “Voth West”. The Voth Western Canada Manufacturing Centre will manufacture a mix of truck mounted equipment with strong demand in Western Canadian markets while also providing the additional manufacturing capacity to support current growth rates. By securing this land, Drive Products continues its commitment to our strong Western Canadian customer base. Additionally, this expansion represents a continued investment in our future in the West. We look forward to bringing you updates as the project continues to take shape.
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Drive Products returns to Regina, Saskatchewan and aquires Dynamic Mobile Power Solutions
We are pleased to announce that Drive Products has acquired Dynamic Mobile Power Solutions in Regina, Saskatchewan. This new and exciting opportunity allows Drive Products to return to the province of Saskatchewan and be reunited with some familiar faces.
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Drive Products returns to Regina, Saskatchewan and aquires Dynamic Mobile Power Solutions
We are pleased to announce that Drive Products has acquired Dynamic Mobile Power Solutions in Regina, Saskatchewan. This new and exciting opportunity allows Drive Products to return to the province of Saskatchewan and be reunited with some familiar faces. Operating out of Dynamic’s existing facility, we will continue to support their valued customer base as a Drive Products branch. Some of those familiar faces are Pat Buxton, Darren Loydl, and Murray Wingrove who will continue in their current roles and assist in the transition and integration into Drive Products. Drive Products-Regina is well positioned, with core competencies in PTO, Hydraulics, Bulk Transport and Driveline Manufacturing. As we settle into Regina, our team plans to further develop traditional line business and integrate our diversified truck equipment mix into the branch offering, including our family of manufactured Dump Bodies, Decks, Chipper Bodies, Service Bodies and Roll-Offs and premium truck equipment lines (Crane, Tow & Recovery, Aerial, Snow & Ice, among others). Drive Products-Regina is an important addition to our growing national footprint. As our representative location in the province of Saskatchewan, Drive Products-Regina will extend our support to our national accounts while also providing improved support for our regional customer base in Saskatchewan.
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Robert Edmonds – President & COO of Drive Products visits the Drive Products Global Distribution Center in Mississauga, ON
Global Distribution Center customers have kindly shared letters of appreciation with our team and Robert had the opportunity to meet with the GDC team to share these notes.
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Robert Edmonds – President & COO of Drive Products visits the Drive Products Global Distribution Center in Mississauga, ON
Global Distribution Center customers have kindly shared letters of appreciation with our team and Robert had the opportunity to meet with the GDC team to share these notes. A big thank you to our GDC team for keeping products shipping nationwide to our valued customers and Drive Products branches across Canada.
Kargo King Roll-Off System Announces International Distributor Agreement with Truck Hydraulic Solutions in Australia
Kargo King Roll-Off Systems is pleased to announce our International distributor agreement with Truck Hydraulic Solutions in Australia.
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Kargo King Roll-Off System Announces International Distributor Agreement with Truck Hydraulic Solutions in Australia
Kargo King Roll-Off Systems is pleased to announce our International distributor agreement with Truck Hydraulic Solutions in Australia. Truck Hydraulic Solutions is a growing National company with sales & service workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, specialising in the design, supply, fitment and commissioning of hydraulic systems. Quality for THS means aligning themselves with quality manufacturers such as OMFB PTO’s, pumps and valves, Di Natale Bertelli underbody cylinders, Hidromas trailer cylinders and OMSI split shaft units and heavy-duty clutch drives.
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GWA manufacturing and Drive Products national fleet upfitting facility
Since Fall 2019, the GWA team has been managing a building expansion project at the Windsor manufacturing and upfitting facility.
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GWA manufacturing and Drive Products national fleet upfitting facility
Since Fall 2019, the GWA team has been managing a building expansion project at the Windsor manufacturing and upfitting facility. With the intention to increase manufacturing space, and integrate Drive Products upfitting, this expansion aimed to double the existing footprint at that location with an additional 40,000 sq. ft.
Making room for the Future
Today our President, Robert Edmonds, and the Voth family are pleased to announce the purchase of approximately 25 acres of future development land adjacent to our current Voth Truck Bodies manufacturing operations in Courtland ON.
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Making room for the Future
Today our President, Robert Edmonds, and the Voth family are pleased to announce the purchase of approximately 25 acres of future development land adjacent to our current Voth Truck Bodies manufacturing operations in Courtland ON.
Introducing Drive Products Ottawa
We are excited to announce our new Drive Products branch in the nation’s capital of Ottawa, Ontario.
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Introducing Drive Products Ottawa
We are excited to announce our new Drive Products branch in the nation’s capital of Ottawa, Ontario. The Drive Products Ottawa Location will serve customers in Ottawa, Gatineau QC and the surrounding regions. Drive Products Ottawa sits on 25,000 sq. feet at: 1611 Liverpool Court, Ottawa ON
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Drive/Del upfitting Newmarket team is moving into a New facility
Drive Products - DEL upfitting team in Newmarket will be temporarily closing operations for 1 week starting Monday June 8th, 2020.
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Drive/Del upfitting Newmarket team is moving into a New facility
Drive Products - DEL upfitting team in Newmarket will be temporarily closing operations for 1 week starting Monday June 8th, 2020. We will be completing our move into our brand-new facility at: 100 Harry Walker Parkway N, Newmarket, ON. During this time, all operations related to installation, manufacturing, service, shipping and receiving will be unavailable. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to supporting you from our new location beginning June 15th, 2020. For more information please see branch key contacts below: Ivan Valverde – Inside Sales – ivalverde@driveproducts.com
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Drive Products announces merger with Del Equipment Inc.
Robert Edmonds, President and COO of Drive Products, and Paul Martin, President of Del Equipment today are pleased to announce the purchase and sale of DEL Equipment’s business operations across Canada.
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Drive Products announces merger with Del Equipment Inc.
Robert Edmonds, President and COO of Drive Products, and Paul Martin, President of Del Equipment today are pleased to announce the purchase and sale of DEL Equipment’s business operations across Canada. The result of this merger will be historical, and we will see the establishment of the largest truck upfitting operation in Canada. DEL with a history of 75 years and DPI with 37 years of history creates an industry presence, leading to opportunities and capabilities developed by both companies for the truck upfitting industry. This merger will create greater truck upfitting capacity in Canada for Drive Products, and span light duty, through medium duty and into the heavy-duty class 7 and 8 truck marketplace. Essentially, if you have a truck that needs upfitting to do work, no matter what size, "we can do it”.
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