Ditch Witch sells Trencor, American Augers product line to refocus on HDD growth
(UI) — Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company, has announced strategic business moves aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position in the underground construction industry. The company has completed the sale of the Trencor business and the auger boring product line of its American Augers division.
The auger segment has been acquired by Michael Byrne Manufacturing, based in Mansfield, Ohio. The purchaser of the Trencor business has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
These actions will allow Ditch Witch and American Augers to focus on their core offerings in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), which continues to grow in demand across pipeline, water, and energy transmission projects.
“These decisions reflect our vision and unwavering dedication to our customers and partners,” said Kevin Smith, vice president of Ditch Witch. “By streamlining our operations and focusing on the fastest-growing, most critical technologies, we are positioning Ditch Witch and our dealer network to continue to lead the industry for years to come.”
Under the Ditch Witch Division, American Augers will continue to design, manufacture, and distribute its lineup of HDD equipment, including drills, pumps, and fluid cleaning systems. The company emphasized that this renewed focus underscores a commitment to operational excellence and innovation in tackling increasingly complex underground construction needs.
“Looking ahead, these strategic moves help strengthen our foundation and accelerate our ability to deliver the quality, innovative solutions our customers expect,” Smith added. “We are excited and ready to lead the next era of underground construction.”
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