Photo by Michael Roth, RER
RER's James Carahalios, left, presents Generac's vice president of sales Mark Hanson, right, wth RER's Innovative Product Award in the light tower category at the recent Rental Show.

Generac Finalizes Acquisition of Pramac

March 12, 2016
Generac has closed on its agreement to acquire a majority share of PR Industrial S.r.l. and its subsidiaries, owner of the Pramac brand, a manufacturer of stationary and mobile generators for commercial and industrial applications.

Generac has closed on its agreement to acquire a majority share of PR Industrial S.r.l. and its subsidiaries, owner of the Pramac brand, a manufacturer of stationary and mobile generators for commercial and industrial applications. It also makes portable generators used for residential, light construction and recreational purposes.

The company also has a line of material handling equipment sold under the Lifter brand. Pramac sells into more than 150 countries through a broad distribution network and employs more than 600 people. It has four manufacturing plants and 14 commercial branches worldwide.

Generac, based in Waukesha, Wis., is a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine-powered products.