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Stellar Industries Completes Acquisition of Elliott Equipment Company in Landmark ESOP-Powered Deal

Iowa's 100% employee-owned Stellar Industries finalizes acquisition of aerial work platform pioneer Elliott Equipment Company, creating a Midwest manufacturing powerhouse.

February 17, 2026 6 min read

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Loftness: How a Minnesota Farm Shop Became an Employee-Owned Powerhouse in Vegetation Management

From snow blowers on a Hector farm to Battle Ax mulchers shipped worldwide, Loftness has spent nearly 70 years proving that employee ownership and specialized focus create lasting equipment brands.

February 1, 2026 7 min read