Amrep

Name

Amrep

Legal name

Wastequip, LLC

Website

https://amrepproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refuse Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Refuse truck bodies
• Garbage truck manufacturing
• Roll-off hoists
• Waste hauling equipment
• Front end loaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Refuse Equipment Sales: Amrep generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of refuse truck bodies including front end loaders, side loaders, rear loaders, roll-off hoists, and trailers. The company sells directly through authorized dealers and offers a Ready Truck Program for inventory trucks ready to roll.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amrep manufactures refuse truck bodies for the waste hauling industry, including front end loaders, side loaders (automated and manual), rear loaders, roll-off hoists, and roll-off trailers. The company differentiates its products through the use of genuine Hardox AR450 and AR500 wear plate steel in entire body shells, providing superior wear resistance and extended equipment life. Equipment is sold through an authorized dealer network and through a Ready Truck Program for pre-built inventory.

Product overview

Amrep is a premier manufacturer of refuse equipment for the waste hauling industry, producing a comprehensive portfolio of garbage truck bodies and related equipment. The product line includes Front End Loaders, Side Loaders (automated and manual), Rear Loaders, Roll-Off Hoists, and Roll-Off Trailers. Amrep differentiates itself through the use of genuine Hardox wear plate steel (AR450 and AR500) throughout its body shells, providing superior wear resistance and extended equipment life. The company operates as part of the Wastequip brand family and serves customers through a network of authorized dealers, offering both new equipment and parts/service support via Wastebuilt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HX450ASL: Automated Side Loader with push out dump system, available in 30 to 36 cubic yard body sizes with patented dual blade packing/ejection system.
• HX450REL
• AMROHD-H

Products and services

• HX450ASL Automated Side Loader Automated side loader refuse truck body with push out dump system, available in 30 to 36 cubic yard body sizes. Features integral arm mounting for optimal weight distribution, vertical container travel to minimize spillage, and patented dual blade packing/ejection system. Designed for waste hauling companies and municipal refuse collection operations.
• HX450REL Rear Loader Rear load refuse truck with body and chassis made entirely with Hardox AR450 and AR500 steel. The only rear loader on the market with this construction, offering durability and simplicity for waste hauling companies and municipalities collecting refuse.
• AMROHD-H Roll-Off Hoist Heavy-duty roll-off hoist with 80,000 lb cable reeving and 120,000 lb cylinder capacity. Features up to 26 ft box capacity with rectangular tubing rails in ASTM A500 steel-grade B. Designed for waste hauling companies requiring heavy-duty roll-off capabilities.
• Front End Loaders Front end loader refuse truck bodies designed for the refuse industry, featuring Hardox wear plate steel construction for durability and extended service life. Built for waste haulers and municipalities requiring reliable front end loading refuse collection equipment.
• Roll-Off Trailers Roll-off trailer products designed for the waste hauling industry, complementing the roll-off hoist product line. Designed for hauling roll-off containers and bulk waste materials.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• WastequipflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmrep recently joined the Wastequip brand family, becoming part of a comprehensive waste equipment and parts ecosystem. Wastequip is the parent company providing Amrep access to the broader waste equipment market, making Wastequip the one-stop shop for waste equipment and parts for haulers and municipalities.
• Hardox (SSAB)coreTechnology or IntegrationHardox wear plate steel from SSAB is used in Amrep's entire body shell construction. Amrep is among the first garbage truck body manufacturers in North America to use genuine Hardox wear plate steel, providing superior wear resistance and durability.
• WastebuiltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWastebuilt serves the waste industry with parts and services. They now offer parts for Amrep products, expanding their commitment to providing top-quality solutions. Wastebuilt is the designated parts provider for Amrep equipment.
• SourcewellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmrep participates in the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, which enables government and municipal customers to procure Amrep products through pre-established contracts, simplifying the purchasing process for public sector entities.
• SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)minorOthersProfessional industry association member providing industry standards, training, and networking for solid waste management professionals.
• CRRC (California Refuse Recycling Council)minorOthersCalifornia-based industry association for refuse and recycling companies operating in California.
• NWRA (National Waste & Recycling Association)minorOthersNational trade association representing the solid waste and recycling industry, providing advocacy and industry standards.
• Wastequip FinancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWastequip Finance offers equipment financing to approved companies and municipalities, increasing their purchasing power without creating new debt. Provides rapid credit approval (as little as 2 hours for transactions $3,000-$500,000) and competitive fixed interest rates with flexible payment options including skips, step payments, and seasonal payment structures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pak-Mor: Pak-Mor manufactures rear-loading and front-loading refuse truck bodies primarily serving the municipal and private hauler markets. It competes with Amrep in rear loader and front loader body segments with comparable product positioning.
• New Way Trucks: New Way is an Iowa-based manufacturer of refuse truck bodies including front loaders, side loaders, and rear loaders serving municipal and private hauling customers. It competes with Amrep in the U.S. mid-market refuse body segment with comparable product breadth.
• Labrie Group: Labrie is a Canadian-based manufacturer of refuse and recycling collection vehicles with a full lineup of front, side, and rear loaders as well as recycling bodies. It directly competes with Amrep across North American municipal and hauler accounts and is a meaningful peer in automated side-loader and recycling segments.
• Haul-All Equipment Systems: Haul-All is a Canadian manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, including front-end, side, and rear loaders as well as grapple trucks. It is a relevant North American peer competing in adjacent refuse body categories.
• Heil (Environmental Solutions Group): Heil is a leading North American manufacturer of refuse collection vehicle bodies (front loaders, side loaders, rear loaders) operating under Dover Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. It is the most direct competitor to Amrep in the U.S. refuse body market, serving overlapping municipal and private hauler customers through similar dealer/distributor channels.
• Bridgeport Manufacturing: Bridgeport Manufacturing produces roll-off hoists and trailers for the refuse and scrap industries, directly competing with Amrep's AMROHD-H roll-off hoist and roll-off trailer product lines in the North American market.
• McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing: McNeilus is one of the largest manufacturers of refuse truck bodies in North America, with a product portfolio that overlaps Amrep's front loader, side loader, and rear loader lines. It is part of the broader Oshkosh/Voltera platform and competes with Amrep for municipal and private fleet customers across the U.S.
• Curbtender (a Heil brand): Curbtender specializes in automated and semi-automated side-loading refuse collection vehicles and is now part of Heil's portfolio. It is a direct competitor to Amrep's HX450ASL automated side loader, particularly in residential collection applications.
• Wayne Engineering: Wayne Engineering manufactures refuse collection vehicles and related equipment, including front loaders and rear loaders, primarily for the North American municipal and private hauler markets. It is a comparable mid-market refuse body peer to Amrep.

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip (parent company): Wastequip is Amrep's parent company and a leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment in North America, with a portfolio spanning containers, compactors, balers, and refuse bodies (including Amrep). It is comparable as a broader incumbent whose portfolio sets the competitive context within which Amrep operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmrepTrucks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amrep-inc

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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