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…

OPEI Expands Initiatives

OPEI Expands Initiatives

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), recently announced that it is ramping up its regulatory, standards and market reporting and statistics efforts to meet the unique needs of the corded electric and battery product segments.…

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Predator Power Signs U.S. Distributor

Leading UK-based tree care plant and equipment suppliers Predator Power has announced the appointment of its first US distributor. The company has also won significant international new business following successful participation in two recent US…

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Mackissic Acquired Yard Marvel

Mackissic Acquired Yard Marvel

Manufacturing located in Spokane, Washington. Yard Marvel has been manufacturing since 1955. The company produces roto tillers, dethatchers, and aerators primarily for the rental industry. Rick Dhein, President of MacKissic, stated “This is a wonderful…

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Hustler Announces Distribution Change

In an ongoing effort to better serve its authorized dealer network and grow its distribution, Hustler Turf announces that Power Trim Co. Inc. has been named the exclusive California Distributor for Hustler Turf Equipment. Power…

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B3C Expands Operations In SC

This week, B3C Fuel Solutions announced the expansion of its Conway, S.C. based business. This expansion will create 36 jobs at the company’s current facility and include a capital investment of $305,000 over a three-year…

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Grasshopper ‘Built To Last’ Awards

Grasshopper ‘Built To Last’ Awards

Grasshopper ‘Built To Last’ awards were presented to Chris Shipp, owner of Shipp Shape Lawn Service in Sylvester, Ga., and Rodney Miles, owner of Miles Mowing & Lawn Care in Portland, Ind. during a special…

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