The Melroe Co., Fargo, N.D., manufacturer of the Bobcat line of compact excavators, has acquired Erskine Manufacturing, a Minnesota-based supplier of snowblower attachment products for the utility and farm markets.

Erskine will continue to manufacture exclusive Bobcat-branded attachments for Melroe, as well as attachments for other brands of skid-steer loaders. Tim Radniecki and Mike Gustafson will stay on as general manager and sales manager, respectively.