Hiab has entered into a strategic dealer agreement with MGX Equipment Services LLC (MGX), broadening the reach of its HIAB loader cranes across the United States. The move extends Hiab’s distribution and service footprint into 13 states, reinforcing its presence in the North American market. Hiab is recognised as a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, while MGX operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW).
MGX Equipment Services is positioned as a global leader in engineered lifting solutions. The company operates from 13 locations across 11 states in the USA, where it provides sales, rental, parts, service and training. Under the new partnership, MGX will support both sales and services for HIAB loader cranes in Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Wyoming, Utah. The agreement is designed to enhance accessibility and aftersales support in regions that previously had more limited coverage.
Commenting on the development, Pauliina Kunvik, Senior Vice President Sales and Services, North America, Hiab, said: “The partnership with MGX is an important milestone in our strategy to grow in the attractive North American market. Their scale and industry expertise significantly enhances our coverage in the US. With MGX, we can offer premium sales and service support for our HIAB loader cranes in many previously insufficiently covered key regions. This brings excellent growth opportunities for Hiab, MGX and our customers,”
From MGX’s perspective, the agreement represents a step forward in expanding its direct market engagement. Les L. Middleton, Executive Vice President, Americas and EU Mobile Cranes, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. & President, MGX Equipment Services, LLC, stated: “This agreement accelerates the growth of MGX & Manitowoc in the U.S. By expanding our direct-to-customer reach, we can deliver more value through faster response times, stronger service capability, and deeper customer engagement. Together with Hiab, we are strengthening our position in key markets and creating new opportunities to scale across a broader range of lifting solutions,”