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Kyoeisha Co ., Ltd . ( Baroness ) announces acquisition of Shibaura
Kyoeisha Co ., Ltd . ( Baroness ) has reached an agreement with IHI Corporation to acquire Shibaura - the turf care machinery business of IHI Agri-Tech Corporation .
Kyoeisha has been looking to enhance production capacity and expand sales and customer service to meet future domestic and international demand . The acquisition of IHI Agri- Tech Corporation ’ s turf care machinery business aligns perfectly with these goals .
An established manufacturer of turf care equipment , IHI Agri-Tech Corporation boasts state-of-theart facilities , a skilled workforce and a reputation for high-quality products both in Japan and
overseas . The Shibaura brand is recognised globally for its leading range of walk behind mowers , 3-gang and 5-gang reel and rotary ride-on mowers , front mowers and other ride-on implements – such as top dressers and bunker rakes - for maintenance tasks on the golf course .
Recognising the strategic fit and potential for growth , Kyoeisha engaged in extensive discussions with IHI Corporation . It was formally announced on 25 th November 2024 that
Kyoeisha had proudly reached an agreement for its acquisition of the Shibaura brand and portfolio .
This acquisition is expected to enhance product and service value while supporting the expansion of Kyoeisha ’ s business . More details will be released in due course .
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