Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company, has announced it has completed the sale of the Trencor business and the auger boring product line of the American Augers business.
The sales are strategic actions to support future growth of the company’s core segments, drive operational efficiencies and reinforce its position as the authority in the underground construction industry.
These actions allow Ditch Witch and American Augers to strengthen its focus on horizontal directional drilling (HDD), a rapidly growing segment of the underground construction market supported by demand in the pipeline, water and energy transmission sectors.
The auger portion of the American Augers business was sold to Michael Byrne Manufacturing, based in Mansfield, Ohio. The Trencor buyer has not been revealed.
“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 line of horizontal directional drills, pumps and fluid cleaning systems for complex infrastructure projects.
As underground construction projects become more challenging, Ditch Witch’s renewed focus on HDD and trenchless technologies underscores its commitment to operational excellence, innovation and meeting the evolving needs of contractors worldwide.
“Looking ahead, these strategic moves help strengthen our foundation and accelerate our ability to deliver the quality, innovative solutions our customers expect,” Smith said.
“We are excited and ready to lead the next era of underground construction.”
In 2012, Charles Machine Works, then the manufacturer of Ditch Witch products, acquired American Augers and certain assets related to the Trencor large trencher product line from Astec Industries. The Toro Company acquired Charles Machine Works in 2019.
