Schiller Grounds Care and AriensCo announce exclusive U.S. sales partnership
Southampton, Penn./Brillion, Wis. — May 4, 2026 — A commitment to quality, innovation, and dealer support is bringing together two respected, family-owned organizations – AriensCo and Schiller Grounds Care. Through a new partnership, beginning June 1, 2026, AriensCo will become the exclusive sales agent for Classen®, Little Wonder®, and Mantis® equipment in the U.S. market.
“Schiller’s products are known for their quality, longevity and premium performance that aligns to AriensCo’s values,” said AriensCo Chief Revenue Officer Stephen Ariens. “We’re excited to introduce the Classen, Little Wonder, and Mantis brands to our dealer network while at the same time introducing Schiller’s network to Ariens® and Gravely® equipment. Our teams are eager to help both networks grow their businesses.”
Together, Schiller Grounds Care and AriensCo offer an unmatched portfolio of products designed to support customers throughout every season—from snow removal and lawn care to gardening, debris management, and fall cleanup.
“As we evaluated the future, we knew we needed a partner that not only had scale and reach, but also shared our commitment to quality, innovation, and dealer support,” said Gina Putnam, director of Sales and Marketing at Schiller Grounds Care. “From our very first conversations, it was clear AriensCo was the right fit. Their long-standing reputation, family-owned values, and deep investment in both their dealer network and customer care align closely with our own. We are confident AriensCo is the ideal partner to help grow the Classen, Little Wonder, and Mantis brands.”
This exclusive partnership marks a significant step forward for both companies and their dealer networks. Both networks will soon have access to the combined innovation of both companies’ products including tillers, cultivators, zero-turn lawn mowers, aerators, sod cutters, leaf blowers, and snow blowers, all from one access point via AriensCo.
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About the Companies Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. is the proud manufacturer of Classen, Little Wonder, and Mantis – three iconic brands with long-standing reputations for performance, durability, and innovation. We engineer, manufacture, and market some of the world’s most sought-after lawn and garden care equipment for professionals, avid gardeners, and homeowners around the globe.
AriensCois a privately-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment based in Brillion, Wisconsin. Established in 1933, the company is now under the fourth and fifth generation of leadership with Chairman and CEO Dan Ariens along with his sons, President Nicholas Ariens and Chief Revenue Officer Stephen Ariens. AriensCo manufactures equipment under the Ariens®, Gravely®, and AS-Motor® brand names. Its RapidCare® division provides service and support to dealers with parts, a call center and trained field service technicians. It started Henry’s Parts & Equipment in 2023, a will-fit aftermarket parts business. AriensCo Hospitality began in 2020 with two luxury event venues, Stone Prairie and Round Lake Farms. It opened Ariens Nordic Center in December 2022. These venues are part of the mission to attract visitors and support the Brillion community. Find us at ariensco.com.
About the Brands Classen is a trusted leader in commercial-grade turf renovation and lawn care equipment, built for professionals who demand productivity, durability, and performance. From aerators and sod cutters to overseeders and turf rakes, Classen products are engineered to be simple to use, easy to maintain, and built to last. Designed for landscapers, rental centers, municipalities, and grounds maintenance crews, Classen delivers rugged, dependable equipment that helps professionals tackle tough jobs faster and more efficiently. To learn more about Classen equipment visit classenturfcare.com.
Mantis® is a trusted leader in lightweight, high-performance garden and lawn care equipment designed for homeowners, avid gardeners, and landscaping professionals. For more than 40 years, Mantis has been known for its iconic tillers and cultivators - compact, powerful machines engineered to make tough outdoor jobs faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA, Mantis products combine innovation, versatility, and ease of use to help customers tackle everything from soil preparation and weeding to composting and beyond. Mantis – Expect Big Things. For more information visit Mantis.com.
Little Wonder is a proven leader in professional-grade outdoor power equipment for debris management, grounds maintenance, and asphalt and paving applications. Since 1922, Little Wonder has built a reputation for innovation, durability, and performance - introducing many of the industry’s most trusted products, including the world’s first hedge trimmer and the iconic Optimax™ blowers and Monster TruckLoaders. Designed for landscaping professionals, municipalities, rental centers, and contractors, Little Wonder equipment is engineered to tackle tough jobs faster, easier, and more efficiently. For more information visit LittleWonder.com.
Ariens® is the original brand of AriensCo. Ariens is the King of Snow®, a title earned for its full line of Sno-Thros® with more than 4 million snow blowers produced since 1960. Ariens is the #1 selling brand of two-stage Sno-Thros in the world. Our machines are passed down from one generation to the next. The brand also features a full line of residential zero-turn lawn mowers available at major dealers nationally. Ariens delivers best-in-class quality and performance because Ariens commits the personal, organizational, and manufacturing resources to ensure everything that leaves the factory floor is worthy of bearing the Ariens name. For more information, visit ariens.com.
Gravely® is a brand extension of AriensCo. The brand features a full line of commercial zero-turn lawn mowers and other commercial job site equipment available at major dealers nationally. Designed for exceptional comfort and built with rock-solid dependability, Gravely has shaped the American landscape for more than 100 years. For more information, visit www.gravely.com.
Southampton, Penn./Brillion, Wis. — May 4, 2026 — A commitment to quality, innovation, and dealer support is bringing together two respected, family-owned organizations – AriensCo and Schiller Grounds Care. Through a new partnership, beginning June 1, 2026, AriensCo will become the exclusive sales agent for Classen®, Little Wonder®, and Mantis® equipment in the U.S. market.