50th anniversary models include matching drills and carts with the signature of Gerry Bourgault who headed the company
In late May, Bourgault released a short video on social media of one of its 50th anniversary air drill and cart combinations leaving the factory. It received thousands of views. The brand announced its plan to build the special limited production models as far back as last January, so the video’s popularity was a little […] Read moreTag Archives Gerry Bourgault
Linamar acquires Bourgault
In 2017, Linamar, a company best known as an auto parts manufacturer, bought Winnipeg-based header and swather manufacturer MacDon. It followed that up by bringing implement brand Salford into its fold in 2022. In late December, the company announced it is adding Saskatchewan-based air drill manufacturer Bourgault to its family of equipment brands. “Linamar’s long-term […] Read more
Buhler Industries finds new majority shareholder in Turkish firm
It was a big week for western Canadian machinery manufacturers as Winnipeg-based Buhler Industries inked a deal that will see a Turkish company purchase its majority stake, and Guelph-based manufacturer Linamar Corporation acquired Saskatchewan’s Bourgault Industries. Buhler Industries and Başak Traktör, a subsidiary of ASKO Holding, entered an agreement to purchase common shares held by […] Read more
