Stanley Black & Decker buys Hustler Turf Equipment owner
Stanley Black & Decker buys Hustler lawn mower maker Excel for $375 million, continuing its buying spree that started with MTD Products. read more
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
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
The Recreational Group acquires Engineered Turf
The Recreational Group, a provider of residential and commercial surfacing products, has acquired Engineered Turf, a manufacturer of synthetic grass used in commercial and residential landscape, sport and putting green applications. Engineered Turf manufactures high-quality grass in more than 20 varieties, used for athletic fields, playgrounds, putting surfaces, lawns, pet care and more. All the products made in the Dalton,... read more
Briggs & Stratton enters into sale agreement, reorganization under Chapter 11
Briggs & Stratton Corp. has entered into a stock and asset purchase agreement with KPS Capital Partners (KPS), a private equity firm. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports KPS has agreed to buy all Briggs’ assets for approximately $550 million. “Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisers to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” said... read more
