Stanley Black & Decker to buy rest of MTD Holdings for $1.6 billion
Stanley Black & Decker plans to pay $1.6 billion for the 80 percent of MTD Holdings that it doesn't already own. read more
SiteOne named exclusive landscape sponsor of IA University
SiteOne Landscape Supply will serve as the exclusive landscape sponsor of “IA University” held during the Irrigation Association’s Education Week Dec. 6-10; registration is now open for IA University. “Participants can select from three coursework levels: beginner, intermediate or advanced, ensuring the coursework meets them where they’re at,” said Luis Andrade, category manager, irrigation. “With more than 20 courses, some... read more
Former seed manager sentenced for wire fraud, money laundering
Christopher Claypool of Spokane, Wash., was sentenced to three years in federal prison and three years’ supervised release in conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering as part of multiple schemes to defraud Jacklin’s former owner, the J.R. Simplot Company, and its customers. read more
Oregon Tool sold to Platinum Equity
Oregon Tool said this acquisition by Platinum Equity will fuel the company's product innovation and propel global growth. read more
Steel Green updates spreader-sprayer
Company’s new mid-sized zero-turn spreader-sprayer is available with an updated 50-gallon capacity that still fits through a 48-inch gate according to the company. read more
