Hiab strengthens its position in waste & recycling in North America

Strategic rationale

The acquisition provides Hiab access to the growing North American RCV market through a leading platform with a strong track record of profitable growth. It represents the next step in Hiab's inorganic growth strategy, aligned with its ambition to expand its presence in existing end-markets through adjacent product verticals, while establishing a new growth platform in North America.

About Labrie Environmental Group

Labrie Environmental Group is a leading North American provider of RCVs, operating across three established brands: Labrie, Wittke and Leach. It also provides aftermarket parts and services through its LabriePlus brand. 

Formed in 1971 and headquartered in Lévis, Quebec, Canada, the company generates all its sales in North America from equipment, spare parts and services, sold through its dealer network. The company operates four manufacturing sites across Canada, the United States and Mexico, and employs approximately 1,200 people.

Labrie’s President and CEO Michael Eastabrook joins Hiab Leadership Team

The acquisition of the Labrie Environmental Group was announced on June 1 2026. The closing of the transaction was announced on July 1 2026.

Labrie will form a fourth business area, Environmental Vehicle Solutions, within Hiab. As of July 1 2026, Labrie’s President and CEO Michael Eastabrook is a member of Hiab’s Leadership Team.

More information is available from the Hiab Group website.