Workhorse Group Names W.W. Williams as a Service Provider for Electric Vehicles

CINCINNATI, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, will partner with The W.W. Williams Company LLC (“Williams”) to be a service provider for Workhorse electric vehicles. Williams will initially offer service through its Power Products Systems Division located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with the potential for additional locations as Workhorse continues to grow its customer base.

“As we continue to expand and develop our top-tier aftersales support structure, we are excited to partner with Williams to further strengthen the service offerings available to our growing customer base,” said Scott Loomis, Vice President, Quality and Aftersales Support for Workhorse. “Williams provides Workhorse customers an expanded network of reliable service for our entire fleet of electric vehicles – benefiting from their over 100 years of dedicated service, depth of experience, and support offerings.”

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to further deepen our presence in the growing electric truck sector. Partnering with Workhorse is another opportunity to demonstrate that W.W. Williams is a leader in the ever-growing world of electric vehicles,” said Mike Houston, National Sales Manager for Williams.

About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground and air-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks, and drones. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit workhorse.com.

About W.W. Williams
Founded in 1912 in Columbus, Ohio, as a family-owned business, W.W. Williams has evolved into one of the nation’s most diversified aftermarket parts and service providers to the commercial vehicle and equipment markets. The company represents major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and provides a full range of industry-leading products, parts and services focused on keeping customers’ vehicles and equipment in operation and minimizing downtime. The company operates in over 50 locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico and employs over 1,250 employees. For additional information about the company, please visit wwwilliams.com.

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Workhorse Media Contact:
Aaron Palash / Greg Klassen
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449

Workhorse Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover and Tom Colton
Gateway Investor Relations
949-574-3860
[email protected]

W.W. Williams Contact:
Wendy Jones
614-296 5588
[email protected]