Toro buys Canadian vacuum truck maker Tornado
The Toro Co., a Bloomington-based manufacturer, announced on Oct. 6, 2025 that it will acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, a Canadian maker of vacuum excavation trucks, for $200 million to expand its construction product lineup and establish a manufacturing footprint in Canada. The deal aims to broaden Toro’s presence in construction markets and add specialized vacuum truck capabilities to its portfolio.
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📌 Key Facts
- The Toro Co. will acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment for $200 million.
- Tornado is a Canadian maker of vacuum excavation (vacuum truck) equipment, and the purchase establishes Toro manufacturing operations in Canada.
- The acquisition is presented as an expansion of Toro’s construction-industry product offerings and manufacturing footprint; announcement published Oct. 6, 2025.