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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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Wacker Neuson Stays Independent: What the Failed $2.3B Doosan Bobcat Deal Means for Compact Equipment

The German compact equipment giant walks away from acquisition talks with South Korea's Doosan Bobcat, signaling a renewed focus on independent growth and raising questions about consolidation in the light equipment market.

February 10, 2026 7 min read