BOSS Products acquires assets of Voigt Smith Innovation

BOSS Products, Iron Mountain, Mich., a div. of The Toro Co., Bloomington, Minn., has acquired the liquid deicing assets of Voigt Smith Innovation (VSI), Le Center, Minn., a privately-held manufacturer of liquid deicing equipment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

VSI is known for liquid deicing equipment for snow and ice contractors offering both brine makers and applicators, and smart-connected technologies. VSI has grown in the liquid deicing market over the past several years through product innovation, education and industry expertise, the company says. As part of the acquisition, the VSI staff will join the BOSS team.

“The addition of VSI products to the BOSS Snowplow portfolio strategically positions us to expand our support of snow and ice contractors to include liquid deicing equipment and complimentary support staff to advance customer opportunity in liquid deicing,” said Jody Christy, vice president, BOSS Snowplow.

“As liquid deicing grows among contractors, the expertise and credibility of VSI will enable BOSS to meet customer demand,” said Jordan Smith, of VSI. “We believe the reputation, strong network, and resources of BOSS as a leader in the snow and ice removal market will enable continued growth in the market.”