Chicago (January 22, 2019) -- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is pleased to announce that an agreement is now in place for the acquisition of LEKTRO, Inc. by JBT. LEKTRO is a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality, all-electric towbarless tow and pushback vehicles for the business jet and commercial aviation market.
“We are excited to be part of JBT,” said Eric Paulson, owner of LEKTRO, “together our companies will provide customers a global sales and support presence, a much broader portfolio of products and services, and deeper engineering capabilities for future product development.”
LEKTRO’s family of all-electric towbarless vehicles is a great complement to JBT AeroTech’s expanding line-up of diesel tow tractors and other Ground Support Equipment (GSE) products that include deicers, cargo loaders, belt loaders, mobile stairs, pre-conditioned air carts, and ground power units. Located in Warrenton, Oregon, LEKTRO will join with JBT AeroTech’s GSE business unit to provide an industry leading line up of aviation solutions.
“LEKTRO’s reputation for great customer service and products that are easy to operate, easy to maintain, and highly reliable makes it an ideal fit for JBT AeroTech,” noted Dave Burdakin, EVP and President of JBT AeroTech. With the leadership at LEKTRO remaining unchanged, that focus on great products and great service will continue under JBT.
JBT and LEKTRO -- Stronger Together.
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and automated system solutions. JBT designs, produces and services sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional customers through its FoodTech segment. JBT also sells critical equipment and services to domestic and international air transportation customers through its AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations in more than 25 countries. This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. These risks and uncertainties are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may be accessed on the Company's website. The Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
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