Hunter acquires Senninger Irrigation

Hunter Industries has acquired Senninger Irrigation, effective Jan. 4, 2016.

Senninger, a strategic partner with Hunter since 2004 through an OEM relationship, is a Florida-based irrigation manufacturer of water- and energy-efficient sprinklers, spray nozzles, pressure regulators and other irrigation tools for agriculture, mining and dairy industries, and effluent and wastewater applications.

“Our history of success together as separate organizations provides a solid indicator of our positive future as a unified team,” says Senninger President James Burks. “We mutually respected and admired each other as reputable companies and felt if we came together, we could learn from each other, realize economies of scale, and be stronger than if we operated separately.”

Senniger’s operations started in 1963 by Joe Senninger, and has remained a privately held corporation through more than five decades of business.

This acquisition adds to Hunter’s growing revenue stream through expansion into Senninger’s markets. “Hunter and Senninger combine to create a very talented team of engineers and manufacturing professionals. We are very excited about working together with their teams to bring innovations to our shared channels,” says Greg Hunter, Hunter’s CEO.

“There has been an opportunity for both companies, over three decades, to casually observe each other’s development and behavior, providing insight into the character and reputation of each respective company, their founders and management. Cultural alignment was a key factor for both organizations in opening discussions focused on an acquisition,” Burks says.