MH Equipment Company acquires Armor Equipment

Located in St. Louis since 1970, Armor distributes a full line of new and used equipment, including refuse trucks, street sweepers, sewer equipment trucks and trailer jetters, debris and leaf collection units, containers, and compactors. The company represents Heil, Tymco, Sewer Equipment of America, Wastequip Galbreath along with several other manufacturers.

According to MH Equipment’s CEO John Wieland, “We’re delighted to welcome an established, complementary business that demonstrates the value of exceptional local service and support. They’re truly experts in their field and we expect them to flourish as part of MH Equipment.” Tripp Manheimer, president of Armor Equipment added, “MH Equipment offers Armor Equipment the opportunity to continue to expand our customer service capabilities while allowing our staff to embrace the vision, mission, and values that MH is known for throughout their industries. The culture and leadership of MH Equipment is a perfect fit, and our employees, customers, and vendors will continue to enjoy the benefits of this far into the future.” Tripp will remain with the company and continue to lead the operations as a separate business unit.

Armor Equipment's staff of 25 people became employees of MH Equipment Company on November 1. This wholly owned subsidiary will continue normal operations as Armor Equipment out of its locations in Arnold, MO, and Olathe, KS.