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11.06.08 | Mustad Hoofcare Center, Delta Horseshoe Company To Combine

FOREST LAKE, Minn.––The Mustad Hoofcare and Delta Horseshoe families have joined forces to create an integrated team dedicated to the hoofcare industry and welfare of the horse. 

Owned by its founding family since 1832, Mustad brings more than 175 years of manufacturing expertise to the newly combined entity, which also will benefit from Delta’s 25-year track record of distribution and brand building proficiency under the direction of the van der Linden family.

“We’ve long admired Delta and its reputation for being extremely close to the customer in everything it does, so it’s a great combination for us,” said Carlos A. Xifra, president of Mustad Hoofcare Center.

“We are extremely excited to join forces with the world’s leading manufacturer of farrier-related products,” said Remco van der Linden, president of Delta Horseshoe Co.  “There is no doubt that our customers will benefit from the added value created by the combined strengths of the two organizations.”

Both leaders said they expect to offer increased value to customers and to the hoofcare market, including a broader mix of products from a single source and simpler, faster delivery coast to coast.  

There are no immediate changes to personnel or procedures at either company, according to officials who expect “business as usual.”

On Jan. 1, 2009, Mustad Hoofcare Center and Delta Horseshoe Co. will officially combine. At that time, the company will share more details about the new organization, including how customers will benefit from expected operating efficiencies and synergies.

Both leaders will take on new roles: van der Linden will become the president of the organization, and Xifra will become the new horseshoe manufacturing director for the Mustad Hoofcare Group worldwide. The combined organization will continue to operate both locations in Rocklin, Calif., and Forest Lake, Minn. 

About Mustad Hoofcare Center
Based in Forest Lake, Minn., Mustad Hoofcare Center provides products to satisfy the needs of farriers, horse owners and veterinarians. Mustad Hoofcare Center is comprised of some of the industry’s leading brands, including St. Croix Forge, Capewell, Cooper, Tuff Stuff®, Thrushbuster® and Right Balance™. 

About Delta Horseshoe Company
Based in Rocklin, Calif., Delta Horseshoe Company has been providing quality farrier-related products since 1984. Delta is committed to every aspect of the farrier industry and stays in constant communication with a worldwide network of manufacturers and farriers in order to provide the best and most current products available. It sells its products under a variety of widely recognized brands, including horseshoes, horsenails and tools under the Delta brand.

Media contact:

Mary Lilja
Lilja Inc. for Mustad Hoofcare Center
952.893.7140
mcl@lilja.com