Charles Machine News and New Products

Toro - Fri February 15, 2019

The Toro Company to Acquire Charles Machine Works

The Toro Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held The Charles Machine Works Inc. , an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other brands in the underground construction market, for $700 million in cash subject to certain adjustments set forth in the definitive agreement....

- Wed April 18, 2018

Newly Created Positions Further HammerHead Legacy of Customer-Focused Growth

HammerHead Trenchless of Lake Mills, Wisc., a Charles Machine Works company, has promoted three of its top personnel to newly created management positions. HammerHead President Kevin Smith said the new positions are part of an internal expansion initiative that strengthens the company's existing focus on customers and users....

- Fri March 09, 2018

Robbin Womack Honored as Top Ditch Witch Salesperson Worldwide

Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, recognized Robbin Womack of Ditch Witch of Houston with the 2017 Lowell Highfill Award – the organization's most prestigious award for salespeople worldwide....

- Mon January 22, 2018

Ditch Witch Parts Lookup Online Tool Helps Customers Access Service Parts Anytime, Anywhere

The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has released an advanced version of their industry-first, web-based tool that helps customers be more efficient and reduce downtime by quickly finding the service parts they need....

- Fri January 12, 2018

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland, Charles Machine Works Discuss Solutions to America's Aging Underground Infrastructure

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Rick Johnson, CEO of Charles Machine Works, one of the world's leading underground construction equipment manufacturers and servicers....

- Thu October 12, 2017

New Family of Construction-Grade Ditch Witch Mini Skid Steers To Be Showcased at GIE+EXPO

Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works company, will showcase its new family of mini skid steers at the 2017 GIE+EXPO Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. Show attendees can demo the full line of models and realize the full benefits of the customer-driven enhancements to make green industry professionals productive and profitable on a variety of small to complex landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs....

- Tue October 03, 2017

HammerHead Trenchless Launches Remote-Controlled 22-Ton Winch at ICUEE

HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, introduced its new 22-ton, radio remote-controlled HydroGuide HG2200 cable winch at the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky....

- Thu September 28, 2017

Ditch Witch AT40 All Terrain Directional Drill Optimizes Downhole Performance in Hard Rock

To enhance utility contractors' efficiency while drilling and steering in hard rock, Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, has released the new AT40 All Terrain horizontal directional drill (HDD)....

- Tue September 26, 2017

Ditch Witch to Unveil Next Generation Underground Equipment, Parts and Technology at ICUEE

The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works company, will unveil a wide variety of new and enhanced underground construction equipment, parts, tools and technology – all designed to boost productivity and ROI – at ICUEE 2017 Oct....