Berlon Industries Will Acquire Lowe Manufacturing

Hustisford, Wis. - Dec. 15, 2021– Berlon Industries, of Hustisford, Wis., has agreed to acquire Lowe

Manufacturing, a Viola, Wis.-based supplier of auger, trenching and grapple attachments that

complement Berlon’s line of buckets and attachments for skid steers and other machines. The deal is

expected to close the first week of January 2022.

“Lowe Manufacturing is highly respected for the quality of its attachments used in fencing, construction,

landscaping, rental, contracting, utility, or agricultural applications,” said Randy Schickert, president,

and CEO of Berlon Industries. “Richard and Mary Lowe have done an outstanding job growing the

company and enhancing the Lowe products and brand. We are excited about maintaining the Lowe

brand, the company’s people and its locations in western Wisconsin.”

The combination of these two financially healthy organizations will continue to partner with equipment

dealers throughout the U.S. for sales of their attachments. Those dealers will have a broader selection

of buckets and attachments available from the combined business.

Richard Lowe will retire from the company, which was founded in 1971, while Mary Lowe will remain

with the business.

“Berlon looks to be a perfect fit for continuation of Lowe Manufacturing,” Richard

Lowe said. “Their business model is in line with the Lowe model, which is based

on quality products made by dedicated and talented people, and an entire staff

that cares deeply about the customer.”

Richard Lowe added that Berlon’s commitment to maintain the Lowe brand, people and facilities was

an important factor in the acquisition agreement. All staff at both Lowe Manufacturing and Berlon

Industries will be retained.

The acquisition includes the Spiral Metals, LLC, division of Lowe Manufacturing, which specializes in

non-standard helicoid flighting, sectional flighting, and conveyor screws. The spiral products are used

within Lowe’s attachments and sold to outside customers.

Innovation, product quality and extensive knowledge of the use of buckets and attachments have been

key aspects of the success and growth of both Berlon Industries and Lowe Manufacturing. That

innovation includes Berlon’s “Snowgrr” which adds tremendous efficiency in snow removal at

distribution centers, its Material Long Bucket for removing material underneath conveyors and other

equipment, and Lowe’s XR Series of trenchers.

Terms of the acquisition transaction were not released.

About Berlon Industries: Berlon Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of highly durable buckets, augers, trenchers, grapples and attachments for skid steers, mini skid steers, tractor loaders, compact utility tractors, wheel loaders and tele-handlers.

We are excited to showcase the broader selection of buckets and attachments now available. Our acquisition of Lowe Manufacturing www.loweman.com at the beginning of 2022 allows us to add drives, augers, bits, extensions, trenchers, and expand our grapple line.

“Lowe Manufacturing is highly respected for the quality of its attachments used in fencing, construction, landscaping, rental, contracting, utility, or agricultural applications,” said Randy Schickert, President and CEO of Berlon Industries and Lowe Manufacturing. “Richard and Mary Lowe have done an outstanding job growing the company and enhancing the Lowe products and brand. We are excited about maintaining the LOWE® brand, the company’s people, and its locations in western Wisconsin.”

The combination of these two financially healthy organizations will continue to partner with equipment dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada for sales of their attachments. Those dealers will have a broader selection of buckets and attachments available from the combined business. We encourage you to take advantage of our short lead time, competitively priced and high-quality products.

We sell through agriculture, construction, rental dealers and online retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

In addition to a full range of skid loader buckets and attachments, we understand that our customers might require a customized product based on a unique requirement. Berlon’s sales and manufacturing teams can help design and build a custom variation of our buckets and attachments to meet those specific needs. There is an element of personal pride that goes into each product we build. Direct contact with the customer makes us even better. When you call our office, you will be greeted by a human voice that will quickly get you the information that you desire. We know that you buy our products because you freely choose to do so, and we appreciate your business.

We embrace Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to build a wide variety of skid steer attachments in short lead times and with the highest quality.

The companies are known for offering premium products without a premium price tag, and for their reliability in delivery commitments to dealers – followed up with great customer service and support. End users appreciate the value and durability of our attachments.

Our mission is to provide durable, high-quality attachments for skid steers, mini skid steers, tractor loaders, compact utility tractors, wheel loaders and tele-handlers. We achieve this by partnering with our dealers, retailers, and seeking input from end-users to determine the best work-tool solution to get the job done, and back it up with customer service and support.



All of us at Berlon Industries and Lowe Manufacturing will continue helping contractors and outdoor professionals get the job done right and safely by providing labor-saving tools and attachments.

About Lowe Manufacturing: Lowe Manufacturing has become part of Berlon Industries www.berlon.com - another Wisconsin manufacturer of a broad line of buckets and attachments for skid steers and other machines which, like Lowe’s attachments, are valued for their quality and durability. Berlon, based in Hustisford (just northwest of Milwaukee), has retained the LOWE® brand, employees, and operations in western Wisconsin’s Richland County.

At LOWE®, attachments are not just add-on items to our product line, they are our entire focus. Since our first hydraulic auger attachment was sold in 1971, we at Lowe Manufacturing Company, Inc. have followed a simple philosophy; “Design and build specific products that offer the best performance, durability, and overall value in the attachment industry.” Productive, Durable, Value®.

We know we must be better than the big-name competition or we would not survive. But the success of our approach is quite clear. Today, LOWE® is a highly regarded producer of auger, trenching, and grapple attachments with a worldwide reputation for excellent performance and value. 

There is an element of personal pride that goes into each product we build. Direct contact with the customer makes us even better. When you call our office, you will be greeted by a human voice that will quickly get you the information that you desire. We know that you buy our products because you freely choose to do so, and we appreciate your business.

PUTTING PERFORMANCE INTO PROPER PERSPECTIVE

Over the years, the enhancements that have been made to auxiliary hydraulic systems now allow skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact utility tractors, mini-loaders, backhoes, cranes, and other machinery to become even more productive for the user. In effect, they become mobile power units for the attachment working tool.

That is why LOWE® offers so many different models of auger, trenching, and grapple attachments. Every model is precisely designed to maximize the size, specific flows, and pressures found on today’s machinery. The result is greater performance and better value from your machinery investment.

QUALITY COMPONENTS AND ADVANCED PROCESSES

More evidence of our quality and durability is found in the high-quality components used in all our products. Top quality motors, gearboxes, bearings, cylinders, and other items help assure the highest levels of product quality.

Then, we use specific steel alloys and heat-treating to assure that certain other parts are kept to that high standard. Even our lowest cost auger drive units, for example, use heat-treated shafts and higher quality components than competitor’s higher cost products.

We then back up this component quality with our own advanced processes and manufacturing equipment. Indeed, our manufacturing facility always surprises visiting experts and has been described as one of the most capable and efficient in the industry.

Proof of excellence is in how our products perform. It is not unusual to see our products on the job where other brands are not considered. This high customer satisfaction level is a major reason why important O.E.M. companies such as Gehl, ASV, JCB, and Mustang supply LOWE® products on a direct basis to support their own equipment. Numerous dealerships for other brands also specify LOWE® products for their own use, despite corporate pressure.

OUR PEOPLE ARE SPECIAL

All the technology in the world will not make a company succeed if there are not quality people in the organization. The dedicated people who work at LOWE® are some of the most decent and finest people you will ever find. They make sure that the customer is receiving a product they themselves would be proud to own.

So, from all of us at LOWE®, please consider us for your auger, trenching, and grapple attachment needs. You will be pleased with the value you receive, as well as the performance and excellent reliability of our products.

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