CH-Frauenfeld, November 17, 2021 – Aebi Schmidt Group, a global leader of intelligent solutions for the
treatment of mission critical infrastructure areas and demanding terrain, today announced an agreement
to acquire Monroe Truck Equipment from its current owner Industrial Opportunity Partners. Wisconsin,
U.S.-based Monroe is an industry-leading truck and trailer equipment platform with around USD 270
million (approx. EUR 240 million) in annual revenue. The addition of Monroe will significantly strengthen
Aebi Schmidt’s market position in the U.S. and globally, boosting the Group’s prospects for future growth.
Founded in 1958, Monroe Truck Equipment is an industry-leading manufacturer, upfitter and distributor of
truck and trailer equipment for the municipal and commercial markets, including a strong snow and ice
business. Building on its 60 years of industry experience, Monroe offers unrivalled custom engineering,
product customization and all-around support for every truck equipment needs.
Commenting on the transaction, Aebi Schmidt Chairman Peter Spuhler said: “With a combined revenue
base of around EUR 750 million, the acquisition of Monroe creates a completely new starting position for
the further growth of Aebi Schmidt. We expect Monroe to be accretive to Group profitability from 2022.
Adding this strong U.S. player to the Group, we are at the same time significantly improving the
geographical diversification of our earnings.”
"Monroe has an extremely strong brand and outstanding professionals, and we are very much looking
forward to welcoming the Monroe team to the Aebi Schmidt family. This acquisition opens up exciting new
business areas for us and will also strengthen our important winter business in particular," added Barend
Fruithof, Aebi Schmidt CEO.
In addition to complementary business activities, Aebi Schmidt will benefit from Monroe’s state-of-the-art
upfitting centers and nationwide distribution network, which provide unparalleled access to services,
solutions and cross-selling opportunities with new and existing customers in the U.S. Monroe will in turn
be able to benefit from Aebi Schmidt’s global capabilities and integrate resources such as its European
winter road maintenance or sweeping technology into its operations.
Andy Weller, Chairman of Monroe Truck Equipment stated: “At Monroe, we see ourselves as a team of
problem solvers dedicated to help our industry advance. That's why Aebi Schmidt is the best owner to take
Monroe even further: Not only will there be a wealth of new business opportunities, but we also share
common values and put our customers first. I’m convinced Monroe will be very well positioned to continue
its track record of strong growth.”
Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected on or about the end of 2021 pending regulatory
approval, Aebi Schmidt will take over all of Monroe’s more than 900 employees, resulting in a total of around
3,000 staff for the Group. Monroe will continue to be run by existing management.
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