Toro Acquires Greens Roller Line

The Toro Company announced last week it has acquired the Graden greens roller product line, which features the GSR 1200 greens roller. The acquisition means Toro has made its foray into a new product category, broadening its offerings to golf customers worldwide.

“This acquisition fills an important product gap in our core golf business and helps further strengthen our offering in the greens care category,” said Darren Redetzke, vice president of Toro’s Commercial Business. “Rolling greens has become an important agronomic practice for golf courses that improves the health and playability of the greens.  By leveraging our brand strength and extensive global distribution, we are well positioned for growth in this new segment.”

Graden’s other turf maintenance product lines, which include zero-turn mowers, verticutters and sand injectors, were not involved in the acquisition.