MTD Holdings
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MTD Products is an American manufacturer of outdoor power equipment for the mass market. Headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, the company began in 1932 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker. Prior to Stanley Black & Decker's acquisition in December 2021, MTD Products was a majority family-owned, private company. It originated as a tool and die maker (Modern Tool and Die Company). MTD's main competitors are Stihl, Ariens, Briggs & Stratton, John Deere and Husqvarna.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Lawn maintenance Tree care Landscape maintenance |
Founded | 1932 |
Headquarters | Valley City, Ohio, U.S. |
Key people | Rob Moll, CEO |
Products | Consumer and Commercial Lawn equipment Groundskeeping equipment |
Revenue | $1.961 billion USD (2015) |
Number of employees | 6,800 (as of 2006[update]) |
Parent | Stanley Black & Decker |
Divisions | Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Remington, Robomow, Rover, Wolf-Garten, Columbia, Yard Machines, Bolens |
Website | MTD Products Inc. |
Over the years, MTD acquired the Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Cub Cadet, Craftsman (owned by its minority partner), and Yard-Man brands and/or companies. MTD Craftsman mowers utilize the Sears "247" model prefix