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OJ Watson will be integrated into Aebi Schmidt Group’s Municipal business, giving customers in Colorado direct access to the Group’s full portfolio for snow and ice control, sweeping and road maintenance. Mark Eckrich, who currently owns and operates OJ Watson together with his father, Dick Eckrich, will continue to lead the company as Managing Director.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“This is a significant step for our family and our team,” said Mark Eckrich, Managing Director of OJ Watson. “We know Aebi Schmidt from our work together, and we share the same values. As part of the Group, we can now draw on the innovation and expertise of one of the world’s leading specialty vehicle manufacturers, and our customers will benefit directly.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The transaction is expected to close before year-end 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. 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