BOTKINS — Koenig Equipment Inc., a John Deere dealer based in Botkins, has acquired the assets and operations of Buchanan Power Equipment Inc. in Lebanon.

Koenig Equipment now has 14 dealership facilities serving customers in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana.

“Koenig shareholders and family are honored that Buchanan would choose us to serve the customers, geography and employees they have developed over the last 70 years,” said Koenig CEO Aaron Koenig. “In addition, we appreciate the confidence John Deere has shown in Koenig by choosing our dealership to represent their product in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Most importantly, we could not have reached this point without our fantastic customers and employees, both past and present.”

The first day of business for the combined operation was Monday, April 2.

Founded in 1904 by John C. Koenig, now in its fourth generation as an employee-owned business, Koenig Equipment is a farm and turf equipment dealer serving local agricultural communities, residential property owners, landscapers and contractors. Koenig specializes in high-quality brands including John Deere, Honda and Stihl.