The Toro Company

The Toro Company announced it has acquired L.T. Rich Products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

L.T. Rich Products is known for its industry-leading Z-Spray line of stand-on spreader/sprayers. Five models are designed to tackle properties of all sizes. These high-capacity, zero-turn machines are built for productivity, durability and precise application. Other products include the Z-Plug stand-on aerator. It can convert to

  • slicer/seeder
  • snow plow or dethatching rake
  • stand-on Snowrator for snow and ice management

“This acquisition builds upon many of our core strengths valued by professional contractors,” says Richard M. Olson, chairman and CEO of The Toro Company. “The industry-leading Z-Spray line complements our current spreader/sprayer product, while the innovative Snowrator is an exciting addition to our professional snow and ice management line. With our continued focus on innovation and technology, we believe these products have broad application across many of our professional markets.”

“With a shared commitment to innovation and serving customers, we look forward to having our products become a part of The Toro Company,” said Tom Rich, president of L.T. Rich Products. “We believe that Toro’s strong history, market leadership and resources will further enable our continued growth in the market.”