Brunette Machinery Acquires Salem Machinery
Brunette Machinery Co. Inc. announced its asset purchase of Salem Equipment Inc., a longtime leading U.S. manufacturer of sawmill machinery.
According to Brunette Machinery, the acquisition strengthens the company’s North American growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering expert solutions to customers and gives Salem Equipment deep support to continue its 80-year tradition of innovation and quality wood processing machinery.
“We are more than pleased to welcome this established leader in master-crafted sawmill systems into our family,” says Kirk Forbes, president and CEO of Brunette Machinery. “This acquisition is a milestone in our continued growth and strengthens our position as a global leader in wood processing solutions. Salem’s history of innovation, safety, and client value aligns perfectly with our principles. We are very happy with the fit.”
Salem Equipment will operate under the new name, Brunette Salem USA Inc., while delivering the same consistent and trusted service its clients have come to expect, now with the added support of Brunette’s resources and expertise.
The combined strengths of Brunette Machinery and Salem Equipment offer meaningful benefits for both companies and their customers, including:
• Broadened International Reach: Brunette Machinery gains an expanded geographic reach, with a stronger presence in the U.S. and access to correlative markets, offering localized manufacturing and service support.
• Expanded Capabilities For Salem: Salem gains access to Brunette’s diverse product portfolio and technical resources, unlocking new opportunities in the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
• Complementary Expertise: Combining Brunette’s diverse product line, engineering resources and technical support with Salem’s specialized niche market experience will enhance client service, leveraging both companies’ proven track records for safety, efficiency, and reliability and create new value for existing customers while accelerating innovation across markets to attract new clients.
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