Toro adds deep-tine aeration line
13 Oct, 2008 By: Landscape Management Staff Athletic Turf NewsThe Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) has acquired Southern Green Inc.'s line of Soil Reliever aerators providing entry into a new product category. Southern Green is headquartered in Zachary, LA.
"Enhanced cultivation practices are becoming increasingly critical to the success of our customers," said Michael Happe, general manager of Toro's commercial business. "Southern Green brings a well-respected line of deep-tine aerators known for their precision, performance and unique functionality. During the past several years, we have worked intentionally to deliver innovative products to enhance our lineup of cultivation equipment. Along with the recent market success of our ProCore aerators and ProCore Processor, the addition of the Soil Reliever technology helps complement and extend our offering to customers around the world."
Established in 1993, Southern Green is a leading manufacturer of deep-tine aeration equipment for golf course and sports field applications. Southern Green has built a solid reputation around its popular Soil Reliever product line, which is considered to be the only purpose-built, deep-tine aerator manufactured in the United States.
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