Kalida, Ohio — Unverferth Manufacturing Co. has announced the purchase of Force Unlimited of Oelwein, Iowa, manufacturer of the Pro-Force pull-type and truck-mounted spreaders. The product line includes single- and multi-bin models with user-friendly, adjustable spinners that provide uniform, prescription rate application of granular fertilizers, cover crops, poultry litter and compost on croplands.

Force Unlimited founder, Stan Duncalf, commented, “Unverferth Manufacturing has demonstrated their desire to grow the Pro-Force line with expanded distribution and continued new product development. They will also provide the added manufacturing capabilities for continued sales growth and maintaining high-quality manufacturing and aftermarket support.” Duncalf will be joining the Unverferth team, focusing on product research and development.

Stated Larry Unverferth, company president, “This addition complements our current fertilizer application products and provides Unverferth with a complete lineup for agricultural retailers and farmers."

Pro-Force spreaders are manufactured with 304 stainless steel for the oxidation resistance with precision machined parts for accurate variable rate fertilizer application.