Finn Corporation

In 1935, Charles Finn invented a machine that chopped and applied straw for mulching freshly seeded soil to protect it from rain and wind erosion. Following the straw blower, Finn invented the first hydroseeder in 1953. This machine was a highly efficient way to spray seed and fertilizers over broad areas. More than just a product innovation – it was the seed that accelerated the growth of the turf and erosion control industry.