Yakta Unveils Full Production Line

Yakta, building upon 35 years of manufacturing excellence through its sister company Arrowquip, transfers a customer-focused approach to the zero-turn mower industry and has announced full-scale production of its range of zero-turn mowers. Fresh off the success of last year’s Equip Expo prototype display, Yakta’s production lineup, including the YXR 710, YXR 610 and YXR 410, with the YXR 910 soon to follow, boast industry-shattering durability, from their strong I-beam caster arm construction to their 7-ga. steel decks—strength that sets a new standard in mower resilience.

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Rotary Announces New Sales Team Additions

Rotary Corp. has appointed two new territory sales managers as it expands the sales division to meet the needs of a growing dealer network, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Robert Swearingen, who has over 25 years of experience in the power equipment industry, will serve as Rotary’s territory manager for the South Florida region. He owned a dealership for 11 years and was involved in every aspect of the business, from service and equipment repairs to sales and management. Swearingen will be responsible for sales and support as well as dealer recruitment. In addition, Jordan Reba, who served as a regional sales manager for another power equipment supplier, will oversee business recruitment and provide sales support for Rotary’s dealer network in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

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FEATURED ARTICLE: 12 Keys To Hiring Sales Reps 

Article by John Chapin – With the current hiring systems companies use, only about 20% of salespeople work out long-term. Even if you’re at 50%, is it really worth all the time, effort, and money that you waste hiring the wrong salespeople? Below are some tips to try to get a 90 to 95% hiring success rate and save thousands of hours, headaches, and, over the long-term, likely hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Rotary Has Full Line Of Arborist Supplies

Hundreds of professional-grade arborist products are featured in a 50-page section of the Rotary’s 2024 Master Catalog, including the latest gear from leading brands such as Buckingham, CMI, Kask, Kong USA, Pelican Rope and U.S. Rigging Supply.

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APRIL 2023

COVER STORY- 2023 Trimmer Annual –

In Power Equipment Trade’s April issue trimmers take center stage! Also, if you need some words of wisdom for the beginning of busy season, find them starting on Page 12. Don’t receive PET? Subscribe today!

 

 

FEBRUARY 2023

COVER STORY- Stephens Garage Finds New Opportunities –

LUVERNE, Alabama – There’s always plenty of activity as lawn and garden and automotive customers come and go at the cool building on the south end of…