Ditch Witch has announced its parent company, The Toro Company, plans to acquire the Calgary-based Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, a manufacturer of vacuum excavation trucks and infrastructure equipment solutions.
While the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, the deal will help build on Ditch Witch’s position in underground construction.
In 2022, Ditch Witch collaborated with Tornado Infrastructure Equipment to co-develop an exclusive line of Ditch Witch-branded hydrovac trucks, which are backed by the Ditch Witch dealership network.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Tornado Infrastructure Equipment has long been recognized for its innovation in delivering powerful and high capacity hydrovac solutions.
“Tornado is well known in the industry for its innovation and focus on addressing the needs of customers in the infrastructure sector,” said Ditch Witch President Kevin Smith.
“This acquisition helps broaden our product offerings to support customers working on projects in energy, power transmission and water infrastructure. We have worked with the Tornado team since 2022 and look forward to continued collaboration to strengthen our role in the construction industry.”
Designed for safe excavation around utility lines and other sensitive infrastructure, Tornado’s tech uses high-pressure water or air alongside vacuum systems, providing contractors with solutions that reduce risk while maximizing efficiency on urban and complex projects.
Since the initial manufacturing agreement, Tornado’s relationship with Ditch Witch focused on the Warlock Series, including the W12 and W8.
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These models have become known for their digging power, improved payload capacity and ability to tackle demanding projects.
“Contractors continue to tell us how the Warlock models have transformed the way they approach excavation, delivering not just capability, but confidence on every jobsite,” Smith said.
“Our partnership with Tornado is a strategic move that not only strengthens our product offering but also accelerates our mission to be the most trusted global brand in underground construction.”
By leveraging Tornado’s hydrovac expertise with Ditch Witch’s reputation, the partnership positions the brand to meet rising global demand in underground infrastructure.
