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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Vail Products and Tarter USA
May 27, 2026
The seller, Vail Products, a division of Hammersmith Manufacturing and Sales, Inc., is an innovator in heavy-duty equipment designed for real-world performance and practical applications, including heavy-duty land management attachments for compact track loaders and skid steers.
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The buyer, Tarter USA, is a fourth-generation, family-founded American manufacturer with an 80-year legacy of building durable products for hardworking customers. Guided by its brand promise, "Built Proud, Built American," and its "Back 40 to Backyard" strategy, Tarter serves farm, ranch, rural lifestyle, fencing, home and garden, pet, and related markets through a national network of dealers, OEMs, and retail partners. Tarter products are built for strength, reliability, and everyday performance.
"The buyer and seller eventually came together and saw eye to eye on a deal. They realized the positive impact that the combined entities could have and pushed towards a successful close. We wish both parties continued success as they embark on this next chapter."
- Matthew Kekelis, Managing Director, Benchmark International
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