Morbark, Inc., a manufacturer of tree care, sawmill, recycling, forestry and biomass chipping and grinding equipment, has completed the acquisition of Boxer Equipment, a product line of Mertz Manufacturing, LLC.
Mertz manufactures and globally markets compact utility loaders (also known as mini-skid steers) and attachments. As part of the transaction, Morbark has acquired all product designs, intellectual property and manufacturing tools, as well as existing parts, completed units and other inventory.
The Boxer acquisition not only enhances those opportunities in Morbark’s existing tree service and rental markets, but also allows them to expand their market presence and current equipment offerings to a broader range of industries and end users, including, but not limited to, landscapers, irrigation and trenching contractors, property owners and general contractors of all sizes.
Manufacturing of the Boxer Equipment line, attachments and aftermarket parts is being moved to Morbark’s 1.1-million-square-foot factory and corporate headquarters in Winn, Mich. As manufacturing of the Boxer line begins in the first quarter of 2013, Morbark will be working with their authorized dealer network to ensure that existing and future customers receive unmatched service, after-sales support, and fast, efficient parts fulfillment.
