Behlen Acquires Sweet Manufacturing

USAgNet - 03/17/2025

Behlen Mfg. Co., headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska, has acquired the assets of Sweet Manufacturing Company located in Springfield, Ohio.

Sweet Manufacturing has been a family-owned business for over 69 years. Behlen has been in business since 1936 and has been family owned for over 40 years. Both companies have a rich heritage of quality, service, and a commitment to bring value to all stakeholders.

Alicia Sweet Hupp, President, CEO and Principal Owner of Sweet commented, "As I prepare for a transition toward retirement, I cannot think of a better partner than Behlen to carry on the legacy of Sweet Manufacturing. Together, Sweet and Behlen are well positioned to offer a broader range of solutions for the grain, feed, and industrial storage and handling industry."

Tony Raimondo Jr, Chairman of the Board of Behlen shared, "The relationship that has been forged between Behlen and Sweet over the past several years has shown that our foundational beliefs, culture and commitment to meeting the needs of customers align perfectly. We are excited to welcome Sweet into the Behlen family and look forward to a bright future together as we work on solutions and serve our customers around the world."

Behlen Mfg. Co. is a world leading manufacturer with diverse business units, including Behlen Country (farm and ranch equipment), Behlen Building Systems (metal building systems), Behlen Grain Systems (grain storage solutions), Behlen Custom Fab, Behlen Joiners (strip joining presses), and Hilton International Industries Co. (precision winding machines). Our in-house trucking system, BMC Transportation, delivers Behlen products throughout the United States and Canada using a fleet of owner-operators. Behlen is headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska with additional locations in Baker City, Oregon; McGregor, Texas; and Sarasota, Florida.

Behlen will continue to manufacture Sweet branded products from the Springfield, Ohio location and the Sweet team will continue to provide high-quality equipment and support. With the addition of the Sweet brand to the Behlen family of products, it provides greater resources, product offerings, and support to better serve the grain and feed industries.

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