SMA, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Farm-Fleet Inc.

Aug 07, 2025

SMA, Inc., has announced the purchase of Farm-Fleet Inc. a leading farm equipment and agricultural parts distributor based in St. Marys, Ontario. This strategic acquisition includes the subsidiaries of Farm-Fleet, Canadian Farm Supply and Partsco. This addition to SMA expands the Company’s footprint into Eastern Canada and strengthens its offering of replacement and repair parts to North American farmers. The effective date of the transaction was July 31, 2025, according to a statement issued by SMA, Inc.

“Partnering with the Farm-Fleet Companies accelerates our mission to help farmers and families grow, now across international borders,” said Rodger Hurt, President of SMA, Inc. “Their strong dealer network, deep brand portfolio, and family culture complement SMA’s national footprint, and will be an exciting addition to our team and company.”

“Joining forces with SMA unlocks enhanced product availability, single-supplier ordering efficiencies, and expanded distribution reach,” says Paul Stubbens, Director of Canadian Farm Supply Ltd. “Our team is excited to welcome SMA’s resources and expertise to the Canadian market.”

SMA, Inc. began in 1964 under the father-son leadership of Bill Hurt, Sr. and Bill Hurt, Jr. Today, the family-owned company maintains five distribution centers in Jonesboro, AR; Corsicana, TX; DesMoines, IA; and Fresno, CA, offering a catalog of 60,000+ agricultural part numbers to customers across all 50 states. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, SMA employs 190 team members dedicated to service, responsiveness, professionalism, and fair dealing, known as ‘The SMA Way’.

Farm-Fleet Inc. is a wholesale distributor of quality agricultural equipment, repair and replacement parts headquartered at 23703 Wellburn Road, St. Marys, Ontario. The company conducts operations under three entities, Farm-Fleet Inc., Canadian Farm Supply, and Partsco. The companies represent leading brands of farm equipment and repair and replacement parts servicing dealerships across Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic Provinces.

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