Doosan Bobcat Announces Global Brand Strategy; Portable Power, Industrial Air and Forklifts Transition to Bobcat Brand

Published on March 9, 2023

Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, has announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product portfolio.   

Doosan Portable Power (DPP), an industry-leading global manufacturer of air compressors, mobile generators and light towers; Doosan Industrial Air (DIA), one of the most comprehensive rotary air compressor lines on the market; and Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a supplier of quality material handling equipment, including forklifts, will rebrand under the Bobcat trade dress in North America and applicable markets worldwide. 

Rebranded Products Shown at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 and ProMat 2023   

WEST FARGO, N.D. (March 9, 2023) – Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, has announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product portfolio.   

Doosan Portable Power (DPP), an industry-leading global manufacturer of air compressors, mobile generators and light towers; Doosan Industrial Air (DIA), one of the most comprehensive rotary air compressor lines on the market; and Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a supplier of quality material handling equipment, including forklifts, will rebrand under the Bobcat trade dress in North America and applicable markets worldwide.  

“Bobcat is an iconic brand that changed the world with the invention of the compact equipment industry, and we are excited to unleash the brand in bold, new ways,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO and vice chairman. “Doosan Portable Power, Doosan Industrial Air and Doosan Industrial Vehicle have long legacies of developing high-quality products. Bringing these strong Doosan brands into the Bobcat portfolio allows us to further expand these business lines, while also growing our overall Doosan Bobcat business and providing even more solutions to help our customers accomplish more.”   

This branding approach to the organization’s portable power, industrial air and industrial vehicle equipment offerings aims to strengthen overall brand equity, market recognition and consumer recall of all product offerings. The transition will create a cohesive customer experience and grow the organization’s footprint, thus making the brand accessible to more customers and in more places.    

Bobcat has broadened its product portfolio significantly within the past five years, launching more machines during this period than previously in its entire history. The brand has successfully expanded its offerings with new technologies and innovations and expanded product lines, such as grounds maintenance equipment, which includes compact tractors, small articulated loaders and zero-turn mowers.    

“The Bobcat brand empowers ambitious and passionate groundbreakers to accomplish more. Across the globe, big challenges get smaller because of our equipment; from breaking down walls to building up communities, we’re proud to provide people what they need to be successful in their endeavors,” said Laura Ness Owens, Doosan Bobcat vice president of global brand and North American marketing. “By expanding the Bobcat brand to the portable power, industrial air and industrial vehicle industries, Bobcat can help even more customers, in more ways than ever.”   

With this refreshed identity, the DPP, DIA and DIV product suites will, respectively, undergo design and aesthetic changes in alignment with current Bobcat branding.  

The rebranded products will be displayed at key global trade shows in March and April.   

  • DPP will display a portion of its product lineup rebranded in Bobcat trade dress at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, March 14 - 18.   
  • DIV will showcase rebranded Bobcat forklifts as part of the in-booth display at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, March 20-23, as well as LogiMAT in Germany, April 25-27.    
  • DIA products will be on display at key U.S. industry events throughout 2023.     

Bobcat-branded material handling equipment, industrial air compressors and portable power products are expected to be available for customer purchase through Doosan Bobcat’s extensive, global dealer network at a later date. Bobcat and these rebranded product lines will proudly remain part of the broader Doosan Group portfolio.   

About the Bobcat Brand  

Since 1958, Bobcat has been empowering people to accomplish more. As a leading global manufacturer of compact equipment, Bobcat has a proud legacy of innovation and a reputation based on delivering smart solutions to customers’ toughest challenges. Backed by the support of a worldwide network of independent dealers and distributors, Bobcat offers an extensive line of compact equipment, including loaders, excavators, compact tractors, utility products, telehandlers, mowers, attachments, implements, parts, and services. A leading global brand, Bobcat continues to lead the industry, all while helping people succeed and build stronger communities and a better tomorrow. The Bobcat brand is owned by Doosan Bobcat, Inc.  

About Doosan Bobcat, Inc.   

Doosan Bobcat, Inc. is a company within the Doosan Group. Doosan Group is a top-tier global enterprise proudly serving customers and communities for more than a century. Doosan Bobcat is based in Seoul, South Korea. Doosan Bobcat represents world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® equipment, Doosan® Industrial Vehicles, Doosan® Portable Power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. These Doosan companies are world leaders in the engineering, innovation, manufacturing and marketing of compact construction, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, forklifts and materials handling equipment, generators, air compressors, lighting systems, light compaction equipment, and attachments. Committed to empowering people to accomplish more, Doosan Bobcat is dedicated to building stronger communities and a better tomorrow.   

©2023 Doosan Bobcat, Inc. All rights reserved.    

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