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CTB became a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A; BRK.B)

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CTB acquired key assets of Shenandoah Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of poultry heaters, nests and incinerators.

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CTB acquired the assets of Beard Industries, Inc., a leading grain dryer manufacturer, located in Frankfort, Indiana.

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CTB established a European logistics center, Chore-Time Europe B.V., with locations in the Netherlands and in Poland.

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