CAZENOVIA, NY — Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (SNPartners) announced it will acquire Cazenovia Equipment, currently owned by the Frazee family, and the agricultural and other equipment dealer's 10 locations.
Terms of the sale, which will be completed on June 1, were not disclosed. The acquisition is part of SNPartner's initiative to expand its operations as a family-owned, full-service John Deere dealer group. The company currently operates 28 locations in Missouri and Illinois.
“We are proud to share a legacy as a family business with the Cazenovia team and understand the value they have brought to the state,” SNPartners CEO Ted Briscoe said in a press release. “Our mutual commitment to providing excellent customer service and exceptional parts and service will ensure that the needs of the community are not only met but exceeded.”
Jared Nobbe will be SNPartners' general manager. The Frazee family will continue to be involved in the business to ensure a smooth transition.
“The team at SNPartners has seen the ups and downs of this industry and is committed to the long-term success of the business and our customers,” said Cazenovia Equipment Vice President Mike Frazee. “We are confident that the legacy we have built will continue in good hands.”
Cazenovia Equipment Company was founded in 1961 by Larry Love and originally served the farming community in the greater Cazenovia area. By 1975, Larry's son-in-law, Bob Frazee, joined the business and it has remained in the family ever since. Two of Bob's sons, Mike and Jim, joined the business in 2003, followed by his third son, Ben, who joined in 2014.
Larry Love founded Cazenovia Equipment in 1961 and was joined by his son-in-law Bob Frazee in 1975, according to the company's website. His sons Mike and Jim Frazee joined the company in 2003 and Ben in 2014.
Over the years, Cazenovia Equipment has expanded from its original location in Cazenovia to include additional stores in Canton, Chittenango, Clinton, Cortland, Fulton, LaFayette, Lowville, Oneonta and Watertown.
The two companies expect the transition to take place over several months to keep the interests of employees and customers at the forefront. Customers should expect the same customer service with an extensive investment in parts and equipment availability, technical service expertise and field support, version by version.
SNPartners was formed through the merger of Sydenstricker Implement Company and William Nobbe & Company, both multi-generational, family-owned John Deere businesses. The company maintains corporate offices in Columbia, Missouri. Waterloo, Illinois; and St. Charles, Missouri.
