INDUSTRY NEWS

Dixie Chopper Mowers Ceasing Production

Alamo Group, parent company of Dixie Chopper, is ceasing production of the line, according to a 2026 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alamo acquired Dixie Chopper in 2019. The wind down…

New From Honda: 58 V Commercial Handheld Product Lineup

Honda Power Sports & Products has launched an all-new Honda 58 V battery-powered handheld lineup, a professional-grade family of power equipment products that expands the Honda battery-powered lawn and garden portfolio beyond mowers to the…

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…

Altoz Collaborates with Briggs & Stratton

Altoz Collaborates with Briggs & Stratton

Officials with Altoz, manufacturer of high-performance commercial zero-turn mowers, announced a collaboration with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power, the leading provider of commercial power solutions, that will see the all-new 810cc Vanguard engine aboard Altoz’s…

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GIE+EXPO Announces Schedule

GIE+EXPO Announces Schedule

Officials with GIE+EXPO recently announced the schedule for the 2014 Dealer Day events at this year’s show. Dealer Day, Wednesday, Oct. 22, is an exclusive preview day for dealers, retailers, distributors and media. The Dealer…

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NMMA Using ‘Look Before You Pump’

NMMA Using ‘Look Before You Pump’

The National Marine Manufacturers Assn., the leading association for the North American recreational boating industry, will distribute ‘Look Before You Pump’ messaging and materials to its membership and other stakeholders. Created by the Outdoor Power…

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Greenfleet Gives Discounts to NHLA Members

Exclusive equipment discounts, parts savings and other special promotions are now available to National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) members through the John Deere GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards Program. “NHLA is the leading trade association for Hispanics…

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Ariens Announced as Newest Release

Ariens Announced as Newest Release

Ideal Computer Systems, a leading provider of business management software for Outdoor Power Equipment dealers, has announced automated Ariens/Gravely Product Registration in its newest release of software, Ideal v8.5. The new integration enables dealers to…

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Walbro Releases New Diaphragm Carburetor Service Video

Walbro Releases New Diaphragm Carburetor Service Video

Walbro’s Aftermarket Division has released an all-new Diaphragm Carburetor Service Video. The 21 minute video demonstrates the proper techniques for servicing Walbro butterfly valve and rotary valve diaphragm carburetors. Service procedures are illustrated with hands-on…

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