Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) was established in 1969 when John Buhler purchased "Standard Gas Engine Works", which was founded in 1932. The company produced the Farm King line of grain augers, snowblowers, mowers and compact implements. Buhler Industries expanded in 1982 with the purchase of the Allied line of front-end loaders.It began trading on the TSE in 1994, at which time all products were marketed under the "Buhler" brand name. In 2000, the company acquired the Versatile Tractor division of New Holland Ag. A prolonged and controversial strike at the company after the takeover almost crippled the plant. Social issue.The company was founded by entrepreneur John Buhler. In November 2007, Russian Combine Factory Rostselmash purchased 80% of the common shares of Buhler Industries Inc [3], effectively acquiring managing control of the company. Mr. John Buhler was made a Member of the Order of Canada (CM) in June 2012 with the citation: "For his contributions as an entrepreneur and philanthropist to education, health care and arts organizations in his province as an entrepreneur and philanthropist."