Oshkosh

Oshkosh Corporation Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Greenest Companies 2024

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of “ America’s Greenest Companies 2024 ” by Newsweek.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to be recognized as one of “ America’s Greenest Companies 2024 ” by Newsweek.
  • Published in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact, the list recognizes the top 300 American companies for their progress in managing their sustainability footprint.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107651708/en/
    Oshkosh Corporation Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Greenest Companies 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Companies were evaluated on four criteria: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosure and commitments.
  • Oshkosh continuously looks for ways to lower the environmental and carbon footprint of our products, while enhancing safety, quality, efficiency and durability.

Oshkosh Defense Receives JLTV Order for $208 Million

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, announced that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal placed an order for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), trailers (JLTV-T), and associated packaged and installed kits.

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  • Oshkosh Defense, LLC, announced that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal placed an order for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), trailers (JLTV-T), and associated packaged and installed kits.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106723276/en/
    Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) (Photo: Business Wire)
    The order is valued at $208 million and includes JLTVs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.
  • Throughout the program, Oshkosh Defense focused on continuous improvement and innovation, as reflected by more than 125 patents and applications that Oshkosh holds associated with the JLTV family of vehicles and related technologies.
  • Oshkosh Defense has received JLTV orders or commitments from eight international customers and intends to continue making the proven Oshkosh JLTV available through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).

THOR Industries Announces Retirement of Director Wilson Jones

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced the retirement of Wilson Jones from its Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2023, following 9 years of dedicated service.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced the retirement of Wilson Jones from its Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2023, following 9 years of dedicated service.
  • Mr. Jones devoted most of his professional career to Oshkosh Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies.
  • Mr. Jones retired as Chief Executive Officer and board member of Oshkosh Corporation in April of 2021.
  • “THOR Industries has been very fortunate to have Wilson serve on our board for the last 9 years,” commented Board Chairman Andy Graves.

Oshkosh Corporation Partners with Manufacture 2030 to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Oshkosh is the first manufacturer of purpose-built commercial vehicles on the Manufacture 2030 platform.

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  • Oshkosh is the first manufacturer of purpose-built commercial vehicles on the Manufacture 2030 platform.
  • In the first phase of the partnership, Oshkosh is offering the Manufacture 2030 platform to its top 300 suppliers.
  • “At Oshkosh, sustainability is integrated into everything we do,” said Kevin Tubbs, vice president, chief ethics, compliance and sustainability officer, Oshkosh Corporation.
  • Manufacture 2030 is a key program for Oshkosh to help us measure and reduce our supply chain emissions effectively and to make progress towards achieving our sustainability goals.”
    Across the company, Oshkosh is making steady progress in its sustainability efforts, including the expansion of its purpose-built, battery-electric-powered products.

Oshkosh Defense RCV Selected for Platform Prototype Design & Build

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today that it was selected by the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems Other Transaction Agreement (GVS OTA), to participate in Phase I, Platform Prototype Design and Build, of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program.

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  • Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today that it was selected by the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems Other Transaction Agreement (GVS OTA), to participate in Phase I, Platform Prototype Design and Build, of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928718957/en/
    Oshkosh Defense Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) (Photo: Business Wire)
    Leveraging an elite team of Oshkosh Defense, Pratt Miller Defense, and QinetiQ, Oshkosh submitted its response to the Army’s Request for Prototype Proposal in May 2023.
  • “We are proud to be selected to participate in Phase I of the RCV program,” said Pat Williams, chief programs officer for Oshkosh Defense.
  • The Army has announced the intent to select one vendor for Phase II, Full-System Prototype Design and Build, in FY24.

Oshkosh Corporation Named One of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023 by Newsweek

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to have been named to Newsweek’s list of the 2023 World’s Most Trustworthy Companies , ranking No.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to have been named to Newsweek’s list of the 2023 World’s Most Trustworthy Companies , ranking No.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230914062849/en/
    “We are extremely honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer of Oshkosh Corporation.
  • In addition to being named one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, Oshkosh Corporation has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical companies and listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
  • To learn more about Oshkosh Corporation and its commitment to doing the right thing, please visit oshkoshcorp.com .

4imprint® Recognized for Second Consecutive Year on Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing™

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Oshkosh-based promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned a best place to work award as a finalist on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing™ 2023 list .

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  • Oshkosh-based promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned a best place to work award as a finalist on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing™ 2023 list .
  • This marks the second consecutive year 4imprint has been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and commitment to fostering a positive employee experience.
  • The Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing list is compiled based on an extensive analysis of survey responses from more than 10,000 employees across Great Place To Work Certified™ companies within the advertising and marketing industry.
  • Known for its rigorous evaluation process, Great Place To Work uses its proprietary For All™ Methodology to assess and certify thousands of organizations.

Oshkosh Corporation Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today reported fiscal 2023 second quarter net income of $175.0 million, or $2.67 per diluted share, compared to net income of $32.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today reported fiscal 2023 second quarter net income of $175.0 million, or $2.67 per diluted share, compared to net income of $32.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Consolidated operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 207.9 percent to $234.9 million, or 9.7 percent of sales, compared to $76.3 million, or 3.7 percent of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Access segment operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 191.2 percent to $211.7 million, or 15.9 percent of sales, compared to $72.7 million, or 7.4 percent of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Defense segment operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 65.8 percent to $6.3 million, or 1.3 percent of sales, compared to $3.8 million, or 0.7 percent of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Wisk Aero Completes First-Ever Public Demonstration Flight at EAA AirVenture

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi.

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  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi.
  • The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora).
  • Wisk completed a multi-transition flight, during which the air taxi transitioned from hover to wing borne flight four times.
  • The entire flight was operated with the push of a button,” said Jim Tighe, Chief Technology Officer at Wisk.

Wisk to Make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Debut with Autonomous Air Taxi

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, will make its EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show debut this July.

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  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, will make its EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show debut this July.
  • 6th Generation Air Taxi Display: The company’s 6th Generation air taxi - the world’s first four-passenger, autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi - will be on display in the Wisk chalet.
  • General Aviation Forum Session: Wisk will host a special Forum session addressing the impact of autonomous air taxis on general aviation, including a Q&A session for attendees to ask questions.
  • This unique autonomous approach combines existing automation technologies with proprietary autonomous software and additional capabilities.