Strengthening The Company’s Customer Support and Market Execution in the United Kingdom

News Release
Media Contact:
Kasia Gotlib, JLG
KGotlib@jlg.com
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands – March, 2026 – JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, today announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Access Platform Sales (APS) and its group company Platform Service & Repair (PSR) in Great Britain.
Effective 1 May, APS has been appointed as a non-exclusive dealer for JLG® and Power Towers equipment across Great Britain. Based in Middleton, Manchester, PSR will assume responsibility for warranty, service, repair and spare parts provision for the JLG, Power Towers and Hinowa product ranges, ensuring nationwide technical coverage and continuity of support.
A Strategic Evolution of JLG’s UK Operating Model
This announcement represents a strategic evolution of JLG’s operating model in the United Kingdom. The partnership is designed to strengthen JLG’s market execution, enhance local responsiveness and create long-term value for customers.
“This partnership with APS reflects our commitment to continuously evolving and reinforcing our business model to better serve our customers in the UK,” says Rogerio Dos Santos, Vice President EMEAI, JLG. “By combining JLG’s innovation, engineering excellence and strategic customer focus with APS’s operational proximity and service capability, we are building a stronger platform for sustainable growth in this important market.”
Reinforcing Commitment to the UK Market
This strategic partnership withAPS builds on a long-standing relationship with JLG, having successfully represented Hinowa — part of JLG since 2023 — for 20 years, driving sustained sales growth and strong aftermarket support. The expanded collaboration now includes the broader JLG and Power Tower portfolios.
“APS has demonstrated a deep understanding of the UK access market and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction,” Dos Santos adds. “Their proven track record with Hinowa made them a natural strategic partner as we refine our operating approach in Great Britain.”
Customer-Centric Evolution
Under the model, JLG will continue to focus on product innovation, engineering leadership and strategic customer management. APS will lead sales execution, parts and selected distribution activities, while PSR will manage warranty and service operations nationwide.
The partnership is structured to deliver:
- Improved responsiveness and local proximity
- Expanded service coverage and technical capability
- Enhanced operational agility
- Dedicated focus on uptime and lifecycle value
“This evolution allows each organization to focus on its core strengths,” says Dos Santos. “For customers, that means stronger support, faster response times and long-term value creation.”
A UK-Specific Solution Within a Broader European Strategy
According to Dos Santos, this partnership reflects a tailored solution for the UK market based on its structure and strategic alignment. The company remains committed to maintaining market-appropriate operating models across the region.
“Our European strategy is not one-size-fits-all,” Dos Santos concludes. “We evaluate each market individually to ensure the right structure is in place to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This partnership with APS in the UK is a deliberate, market-specific decision, carefully structured to ensure business continuity, protect customer relationships and create long-term opportunities for the teams involved.”
APS Managing Director, Andy Bray, says, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with the JLG. APS has enjoyed tremendous success with the Hinowa brand, and this new agreement with JLG and Power Towers builds on longstanding collaboration and mutual success. It allows us to provide our customers with an even wider range of access solutions, backed by the trusted support, service, UK-based parts stock-holding and proven aftercare that APS is known for.”
About JLG
JLG Industries, Inc. is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® aerial work platforms; JLG and SkyTrak® telehandlers and rotating telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK]. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., visit www.jlg.com, or find us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Access Platform Sales (APS)
Access Platform Sales is a UK-based distributor of premium access equipment, delivering sales, service and aftermarket support nationwide.The company is a long-established service provider specialising in maintenance, repair and technical support for lifting and access equipment. It operates across the United Kingdom with a strong reputation for responsiveness, technical expertise and nationwide coverage. APS has been a long-term partner of Hinowa — and now JLG — and understands the brands’ products, customers and service requirements.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
Forward Looking Statements
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