McNeilus® Extends Legacy of Winning Innovation with FLEX Controls™ Top Trusted Product Award from Constructech

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McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has been awarded the Constructech Top Product award for its FLEX Controls™ system, marking its sixth consecutive win. This award recognizes exceptional technology in the construction industry. The FLEX Controls system enhances efficiency and user experience in concrete mixer trucks, offering features that reduce operational costs by up to 5%. The award highlights McNeilus's commitment to innovation and customer involvement in product development.

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• Awarded Constructech Top Product, enhancing brand reputation.
• FLEX Controls system offers up to 5% savings on annual operating costs.
• Continuous customer engagement in system development leads to better product alignment with market needs.

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Latest Win Marks Sixth Award in Six Years

DODGE CENTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, is flexing its innovation muscle as it celebrates their FLEX Controls™ system’s win as a Constructech Top Product in the Trusted Product category (Commercial & Residential).This is the company’s sixth award in as many years, extending its lead as the industry’s most awarded system.

Constructech Top Awards annually recognizes the best technology products serving the construction industry. The Trusted Product category includes technology that has been in the market for at least three years and upgraded or enhanced technology.

FLEX Controls walked away with the Top Trusted Product Award based on McNeilus’ expanded integrations for the industry’s only factory-direct software system designed specifically for concrete mixers.

“FLEX Controls for concrete mixer trucks is continuously evolving, always keeping customers at the forefront and giving them the chance to have a say in the next generation of features and functionality,” said Bryan Datema, Sr. Director of Engineering, Innovation, and Product Performance. “It’s very rewarding to see our innovative system continuing to top our industry nearly six years after its introduction.”

Over the past year, the engineering team has helped customers with the FLEX Controls system to maximize efficiency, operator assurance and ease of use while also continuing to deliver lifecycle value. These integrations allow operators to continue to utilize the FLEX Controls screen for the various technologies customers want to operate their businesses. This helps to minimize clutter and distraction so drivers can pay attention to the road. McNeilus has integration solutions for:

• Air entrainment measurements with CiDRA SMARThatch™systems
• Single and multiple camera systems
• Camera recording features
• Various radar detection options
• Fleet management programs utilized within the ready-mix industry
• External remote to operate some mixer functions outside the cab

The FLEX Controls system offers great control and helps manage variability in loading, mixing and delivering concrete to a job site. FLEX Controls not only delivers lifecycle value but can also help companies reduce their total cost of ownership with expected savings of up to 5% annual operating costs once implemented in their fleet and depending on conditions.

Visit https://www.mcneiluscompanies.com/concrete-mixers/flex-controls/ to learn more.

About McNeilus

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is an industry leading concrete mixer manufacturer in North America. McNeilus is celebrating over 50 years of strength, stability and industry-leading support. The McNeilus mixer has long been the industry standard when it comes to transporting concrete to the job site. The comprehensive, factory direct sales and service network is equipped with replacement parts to bring new life to your entire fleet. McNeilus, along with sister companies London, Oshkosh Commercial Products and IMT, provide the industry with the finest concrete mixers and service trucks to enhance your operation. For more information, visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ - SMARThatch® is a trademark of CiDRA Corporate Services LLC and all other brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions that may be taken by governmental authorities and others to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economies and the Company’s customers, suppliers and employees; and the cyclical nature of the Company’s Access Equipment, Commercial and Fire & Emergency markets, which are particularly impacted by the strength of U.S. and European economies and construction seasons.

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Nicole Lamb-Vosen

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing

Phone: 507.374.8773

Email: nlamb-vosen@mcneilusco.com

Source: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.

FAQ

What recent award did Oshkosh Corporation's McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing win?

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing won the Constructech Top Product award for its FLEX Controls™ system.

How many awards has McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing received in recent years?

McNeilus has received six consecutive awards for its FLEX Controls™ system.

What are the expected savings from using the FLEX Controls system?

The FLEX Controls system can help reduce operational costs by up to 5% annually.

What does the FLEX Controls system do for concrete mixer trucks?

The FLEX Controls system enhances efficiency and user experience in operating concrete mixer trucks.