Palmer Johnson Enterprises, based in Sun Prairie, has acquired Hamilton Engine Sales, a distributor of Deutz and Isuzu off-highway diesel-powered engines, from Portland, Oregon.
According to a release, the acquisition strengthens Palmer Johnson’s national growth and diversification strategy in the off-highway equipment industry. Hamilton Engine Sales represents Isuzu in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii. Hamilton Engine Sales represents Deutz in Oregon and recently signed a distribution agreement adding western Washington and Alaska.
“Hamilton Engine brings an excellent reputation, great people, 60 years of expertise, and strong vendor partnerships to the Palmer Johnson family of companies,” said Craig Parsons, president of Palmer Johnson Power Systems. “Both companies are expanding service capacity throughout the Pacific Northwest; a co-location of operations and warehousing in Seattle will have a direct and immediate impact on both companies’ growth strategies.”
As part of the acquisition, Brad Lyons, vice president of sales and service for Palmer Johnson Power Systems, will lead the newly acquired Hamilton Engine as president, with Andy Telford continuing as general manager. In addition, Craig Parsons will become the CEO of Palmer Johnson Enterprises and Craig Swenson will be promoted to president of Palmer Johnson Power Systems.
Palmer Johnson Power Systems is a national service provider and parts distributor for heavy-duty, off-highway equipment. The company owns and operates 10 full-service locations across North America including two locations in Canada. The company has grown substantially in the last five years, both organically and through a series of acquisitions. Most recently, Palmer Johnson acquired Mill Log in February 2019.
