Open Mic Time: Manufacturer Acquisitions

Manufacturer consolidation continues in the rural equipment industry. Check out this round-up of acquisitions and share your comments on the impact for your dealership — positive, negative or will you need to wait and see?

Doosan Bobcat is set to acquire the assets of BOB-CAT mowers, Steiner and the Steiner and Ryan brands from Schiller Grounds Care and the company re-entered the compact tractor market.
The Alamo Group acquired Dixie Chopper and is set to acquire Morbark.
Yanmar acquired ASV Holdings.
Toro acquired Charles Machine Works, the parent company of Ditch Witch, and is set to acquire Ventrac.
General Transmissions acquired Actuator Electric Motors.
Paladin Attachments and Pengo Attachments, joined a division of Stanley Black & Decker.
Bad Boy announced an investment from private equity firm The Sterling Group.

Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf

Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf was managing editor of Rural Lifestyle Dealer. Prior to that, she was a contributing writer for Rural Lifestyle Dealer and Farm Equipment magazines before becoming editor in 2012. She previously covered agriculture as a freelance writer for several industry publications. Lynn also worked in public relations and marketing and earned her accreditation in public relations. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives on a third-generation family farm in Kansas. Contact: lwoolf@lessitermedia.com

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.

Open Mic Time: Manufacturer Acquisitions

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