Platte River Equity announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Sherrill, the largest distributor of arborist tools and equipment in North America. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Sherrill’s brand has been synonymous with great customer service and bringing innovative products to market, and we look forward to continuing this long tradition.” Peter W. Calamari, Managing Director of Platte River, said, “We are excited about our partnership with Tripp and the entire Sherrill team. We look forward to working with the Company to expand its distribution and digital marketing capabilities to better serve its trade partners and diverse customer base.” Matt D. Newill, Platte River Vice President.