Alamo Group Announces Sale of Herschel Parts Business

Aug 22, 2024

SEGUIN, Texas— Alamo Group Inc. announced Aug. 16 the sale of its Herschel Parts business to F.P. Bourgalt Tillage Tools Ltd. Herschel Parts, a manufacturer of high-quality agricultural replacement and wear parts based in Indianola, Iowa, was originally acquired by Alamo Group in 1995 and represented a small part of Alamo Group's Vegetation Management Division.

Chief Executive Officer and President, Jeffery A. Leonard, commented on the sale as follows, "We are pleased to announce the successful sale of our small operation in Indianola, Iowa. This decision reflects our commitment to driving continuous improvement and profitable growth for Alamo Group. Herschel is a quality manufacturing operation and we appreciate their contribution to Alamo Group over the years. We wish Herschel and its employees continued success in the future and we are confident the business will thrive under the management of F.P. Bourgalt Tillage Tools Ltd."

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