Oxbo acquires Westside Equipment Co

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Oxbo has expanded its footprint as well as its product range by buying Westside Equipment Company in Madera, California. This acquisition will improve and expand Oxbo’s international fruit business in order to increase the Oxbo presence in California as well as to further support Oxbo’s vision to become the top choice of customers for specialist harvesters all over the world.

“Westside’s tomato, pistachio and winery equipment are a perfect complement to Oxbo’s top-of-the-line fruit products,” stated Roel Zeevat as the chief executive officer of Oxbo. “The premium, high-end items Westside produces for its clients is a great fit to Oxbo. Our dedicated team will assist us in delivering high-quality products as well as superior customer service. We will also increase our focus on the fruit industry, focusing specifically on berry, coffee tomatoes, olives, grapes and pistachio.”

“We are a part of the Oxbo team’s dedication to the highest quality of service, innovative products and service to customers which makes this purchase an ideal fit for Westside’s staff, products as well as customers” stated Robert Huckaby, CEO of Westside Equipment Company who will continue to work with Oxbo. “We are delighted to join the Oxbo business as it expands the company by providing product excellence and top-quality service to our clients.”

“Hanover Partners was fortunate to work with the skilled Westside Equipment team the past four years. During that time, Westside experienced incredible expansion,” stated Aaron Aiken, Managing Partner of Hanover Partners. “Westside is well-positioned to enter the next phase of growth and we believe that Oxbo’s global position as a leader in special harvesting equipment is going to enable this expansion.”

In the past thirty year period, Oxbo has continued to expand by acquiring companies in the specialty markets for agriculture. Each acquisition is accompanied by Oxbo’s promise to provide customers with satisfaction.

The addition of Westside, Oxbo continues to improve farming in conjunction with its staff and customers, since the company strives to be the top customer option for special harvesters.

Westside will operate as the existing locations. Customers will be able to continue purchasing items and components through the existing Westside as well as Oxbo channel.

In addition to Westside, Oxbo operates ten manufacturing sites around the world which includes its global headquarters in Roosendaal The Netherlands as well as operates 17 stores and services.

Source: Oxbo

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