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Aebi Schmidt agrees to buy family-owned Denver upfitter OJ Watson
Municipal and commercial vehicle upfitting
Aebi Schmidt Group has agreed to buy O.J. Watson Equipment, a family-owned Denver upfitter with around USD 28 million in revenue.
News: A long-time supplier relationship turns into a full buyout, with the father-and-son owners keeping the business running.
Why it matters: OJ Watson gives the group its first own presence in the Rocky Mountains and direct ties to Colorado municipalities.
Radar: Closing expected before year-end 2026. Watch for more regional upfitter deals by equipment makers.
People involved
- Mark Eckrich – Owner.
- Dick Eckrich – Owner.
- Barend Fruithof – Buyer.
A name here does not mean that person signed the purchase agreement.
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