Case Enters Agreement To Purchase Western Power & Equipment

June 27, 2008
Case Construction Equipment announced last week that it has entered an agreement to purchase select dealership assets of Western Power & Equipment of Vancouver, Wash.

Case Construction Equipment announced last week that it has entered an agreement to purchase select dealership assets of Western Power & Equipment of Vancouver, Wash.

Western Power & Equipment sells, rents and services construction and industrial equipment through eight locations in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

“Western Power serves an important geographic region. This investment ensures continued growth of the business that Western Power has developed,” said James Hasler, vice president of Case Construction Equipment.

The acquisition confirms Case’s commitment to its customers in these markets. “We will work closely with Western Power’s 145 employees to deliver the high caliber of equipment, finance, parts and service support customers expect from Case,” said Hasler. “There will be no interruption in service at any of the Western Power dealerships.”

Case expects to finalize the sale within the next 30 to 45 days — subject to due diligence and customer closing conditions.

In addition to its Vancouver, Wash., headquarters, Western Power & Equipment operates Case dealerships in Redding, Sacramento and Stockton, Calif.; Sparks/Reno, Nev.; Portland and Salem, Ore.; and Auburn and Marysville, Wash.