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EETC Launches HireReady To Help Employers Hire Skilled Techs

The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) has introduced HireReady, a new pre-employment technician assessment designed to help employers determine whether job candidates have the technical knowledge they need before making a hiring decision. Developed…

Stihl Inc. Names Sean McGinnis President

Stihl Inc. has appointed Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the Stihl Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for Stihl Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss…

Dealer Institute Launches Iron HR For Dealership HR Leaders

Dealer Institute, a division of the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA), has launched Iron HR, a new peer group created exclusively for human resources professionals in equipment dealerships. In a business where people, culture…

VANGUARD ENGINES

EXPOelite 2026 VANGUARD ENGINES vanguardpower.com Before designing a single upgrade, the engineering team behind Next-Gen Vanguard engines went straight to the source: Turf pros working in the field. They listened to what was slowing businesses…

Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, and The Toro Co., a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, have announced the launch of The Toro Co. credit card program, issued by Synchrony. The…

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New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

The BRA 200 and BRA 280 battery-powered backpack blowers are the latest additions to the Stihl line-up, delivering constant power, smart features, and effortless operation. Both models are designed for professionals who need high performance…

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Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

Spark Dealer Group, a leading acquirer and operator of power equipment dealerships in the U.S., announced the launch of its new website, sparkdealers.com, as a platform to give dealership owners a clear view of the…

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Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

After five decades of growth in Lee’s Summit, Mo., Billy Goat, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has commenced manufacturing operations at its new North American facility located in Munnsville, NY, designed to enhance product…

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