Growth in consumer demand for outdoor power equipment created another opportunity for expansion. In response to the demand, MTD built the Modern Line Products Company in Indianola, Mississippi and, in 1962,purchased Sehl Engineering Ltd., of Canada, which later became MTD Products, Ltd. In 1966, MTD purchased the Industrial Plastics Company which provided MTD with injection plastics, magnesium die castings and fiberglass parts capabilities.
This is also a decade of alternative power sources. Alternative fueled zero turn tractors were launched with the introduction of diesel and propane power fuels, a battery walk-behind mower, and an interchangeable handheld lithium ion battery system that can operate five handheld tools.
Another breakthrough technology included a lithium-ion battery JumpStart' system allowing the consumer to start handheld tools with the push of a button. This innovation set the benchmark for the handheld industry.