This acquisition is reported to mark a major milestone in the growth journey of JOST as it strengthens is position as a leading supplier of on-highway and off-highway solutions in the commercial road transport industry.
JOST is a producer of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, while Hyva is a renowned global technology leader in hydraulics.
Hyva produces front-end tipping cylinders and supplies a range of double acting cylinders, container lifting systems (hookloaders and skiploaders), waste handling solutions (refuse collection bodies and compactors) and truck-mounted cranes.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Hyva operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,000 employees and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy and Mexico.
“With the Hyva brand as part of the JOST World, we are strengthening our business structure, customer base, and market positioning,” said JOST Werke SE CEO, Joachim Dürr.
“Together, we will expand our global footprint, enrich our portfolio for transport and agriculture businesses, and boost our potential in the infrastructure industry.”
Alex Tan, CEO of Hyva said: “Joining the JOST World represents an exciting new chapter for Hyva. Our shared commitment to advancing technology and providing reliable and innovative solutions for transportation, agriculture, construction, mining, and environmental applications creates a strong foundation for mutual success. Together, we will drive growth and deliver even greater value to our customers globally.”
Hyva’s portfolio is reported to enrich JOST’s comprehensive range of products of on-highway applications in the transport industry as well as off-highway applications in the agriculture and construction industries.
For more than 70 years, JOST has been writing a story of growth and innovation, transitioning from a small forge to a global company with over 25 locations worldwide.
Strategic acquisitions have been a cornerstone of this track, including the acquisitions of ROCKINGER (2001), TRIDEC (2008), Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems (2014), Alö (2020), Crenlo do Brasil (2023) and LH Lift (2023).