MErgERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Avtex, Bloomington, a provider of integrated interaction solutions, has acquired KRP Communications, a unified communications solutions provider.
New products
The Toro Co., Bloomington, introduced two new products at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio: the Reelmaster 5010-H hybrid fairway mower, a fairway mower with a true hybrid drive system that reduces fuel consumption by 20 percent, and an all-new GPS-equipped sprayer for the commercial equipment market — the new GeoLink System will initially be available on Toro's Multi Pro 5800 dedicated vehicle sprayer.
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Business
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