Mantis, famous for the Mantis tiller/cultivator, has been growing its range of garden and landscape equipment and the latest addition is the acquisition of ComposTumbler, the best-selling drum composter in the world.
Originally developed in 1974, ComposTumbler has been manufacturing composters in Pennsylvania in the United States since 1999. With the acquisition of the ComposTumbler line of products Mantis will be able to offer an expanded range of compost bins in various sizes.
In addition to the original ComposTumbler, there are four other models: the Compact, the Back Porch, the dual-bin ComposTumbler2 and the Easy Spin.
Pat Cappucci, President of Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., the company that owns the Mantis brand, believes the acquisition will enable Mantis to capitalize on the growing composting market and better serve its loyal customer base: "We know that many of our customers are avid composters and being able to offer them a wider range of options enhances our brand promise to make gardening easier."
Mantis plans to manufacture the ComposTumbler products from its existing facility in southeastern Pennsylvania (Southampton, PA).
Distribution in Britain will be handled by UK company Mantis UK Limited and through its commercial operating division Schiller Grounds Care UK.
