Oshkosh Corporation
Overview:
Oshkosh Corporation designs and builds the world's toughest specialty trucks and truck bodies and access equipment by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them.
We make it our business to understand the rigors of our customers' jobs, and deliver vehicles to them that out-perform anything else on the market. We then back those vehicles with a 24/7 global service network. And because our company is broadly diversified, we can leverage our proprietary technologies to create powerful competitive advantages across many different markets.
This philosophy has earned Oshkosh a leadership position in every truck market in which we compete, including defense, fire and emergency, concrete placement and refuse hauling.
Company Profile:
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and bodies reporting in four primary business groups: Access Equipment, Defense, Fire & Emergency and Commercial. In fiscal 2007, Oshkosh reached $6.3 billion in sales and delivered an 11th consecutive year of improving financial results.
The company's major brands – Oshkosh®, Pierce®, JLG®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Geesink®, Norba®, Jerr-Dan®, CON-E-CO®, London®, IMT® and Frontline® – are considered leaders in their markets.
Oshkosh is a global enterprise that, since 1996, has driven a compound annual growth rate for revenues of approximately 23 percent*. This financial performance is the result of the company's diversified business model and focused growth strategies:
- Commercialize through acquisition. Oshkosh has a proven record of completing strategic acquisitions, and then driving organic growth and cost reductions. Since 1996, the company has completed 15 acquisitions.
- Lead in product innovation. Oshkosh seeks to introduce more new products and technologies than its competitors in each end market, giving the company a distinct competitive advantage. Oshkosh is at the forefront of robotic vehicle development, diesel-electric drive technology, and independent suspension systems.
- Embrace lean manufacturing. Oshkosh's manufacturing philosophy of mass customization delivers highly specialized vehicles, while its large-scale manufacturing operations provide significant economies of scale. In fiscal 2004, the company launched a lean initiative to enhance its overall cost structure and improve returns on invested capital.
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation has manufacturing operations in 11 U.S. states, and in Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The company currently employs more than 14,300 people worldwide.
Products:
- Access Equipment
- Fire & Emergency
- Defense
- Commercial
Oshkosh Corporation designs and builds the world's toughest vehicles by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them.
We make it our business to understand the rigors of our customers' jobs, and deliver vehicles to them that out-perform anything else on the market. We then back those vehicles with a 24/7 global service network. And because our company is broadly diversified, we can leverage our proprietary technologies to create powerful competitive advantages across many different markets.
This philosophy has earned Oshkosh a leadership position in every truck market in which we compete, including defense, fire and emergency, concrete placement and refuse hauling.
Technology & Innovation:
- ProPulse®
- Revolution® Mixer
- Side-Roll Protection™
- Remote Diagnostics
- TAK-4®
- ALL STEER®
- Command Zone™
- TerraMax™
- Pack Mule™
Oshkosh leads the way in specialty truck and truck body innovation. Since we opened our doors in 1917, we have continuously developed new products and technologies that make our customers’ jobs easier, safer and more productive.
Our team of engineers have brought some of the most remarkable technologies to the heavy truck industry – from the TAK-4™ independent suspension to ProPulse hybrid electric drive to Command Zone™ electronics. These revolutions have far-reaching effects. Successful technologies among business segments is simply part of the Oshkosh business model. It gives us powerful performance advantages across the different markets in which this company competes.
Global Operations:
Oshkosh Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer with a significant manufacturing presence in the U.S., Belgium, France, Mexico, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In addition, we actively investigate local manufacturing opportunities in select countries. We currently sell and service products in more than 100 countries. In fiscal 2006, 18% of net sales were generated internationally, and we are working aggressively to increase that percentage.
We market our equipment in geographic regions where the performance specifications demanded by customers either match our current vehicle configurations or present an opportunity to sell value-added features at a price premium. Our focus is on providing customers with a comprehensive package of equipment, parts, service and financing.
Our sales and service network consists of both direct branch offices and dealers to provide better access and support in key markets. In all cases, customers deal with people they know and trust. Dealerships are appointed brand-by-brand on the basis of their ability to understand and serve specific markets. Most are locally owned; many have been with us for decades. Many have mobile service, extensive parts stocks, and provide on-site training in efficient maintenance and operations.
History:
Oshkosh Corporation is widely recognized as a technology leader in every industry it serves.
With this position comes great pride and an understanding that each innovation was the result of something more fundamental – a deep understanding of the customers' needs. For them, severe conditions, extreme terrain and long hours are commonplace. Oshkosh Corporation will continue to work to make customers' jobs easier, safer and faster.
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