American Yard Products (AYP) was created in 1988 when Electrolux purchased Roper and merged it with its Husqvarna and Poulan/Weedeaster divisions. American Yard Products built lawn and garden equipment under a number of brand names including Craftsman products for Sears. In 2006, Electrolux spun off its AYP division as a separate company using the Husqvarna name.
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