Toro equipment and irrigation products approved for use by all state agencies

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (August 12, 2016) – The State of Ohio and Toro have renewed a long-standing contract approving the use of Toro equipment and irrigation products by all state agencies and authorized users. The direct state contract provides state agencies access to a wide variety of Toro products that can be purchased at a competitive price.

Toro products included in the contract consist of commercial turf care equipment, landscape contractor products, golf irrigation products, residential/commercial irrigation products, turf renovation equipment and specialty construction equipment.

The renewal of this long-standing contract facilitates and simplifies purchasing of high-quality Toro products at exceptional rates by public entities in the State of Ohio. State agencies covered under the contract include municipalities, counties, public works departments, schools, parks and other state entities.

“The State of Ohio is a great partner and we are excited to offer them access to exclusive pricing on Toro equipment,” explains Paula Sliefert, senior marketing manager at The Toro Company. “We look forward to our continued partnership with the State of Ohio.”

Authorized users should reference the current copy of the contract award before purchasing from the contract. The State of Ohio contract number is #800261. The contract is set to expire on September 30, 2017.

The local Toro distributor in Ohio is Century Equipment, which offers a comprehensive line of Toro products. To learn more about Century Equipment, please visit www.centuryequip.com.

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2015, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.