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…

PartsTree Offers New Program At GIE+EXPO

Parts supplier PartsTree.com is stepping out from behind the company’s website for the first time at the 2013 GIE EXPO to meet dealers face-to-face and introduce a new dealer program demonstrating PartsTree’s continued commitment to…

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Toro Co. Expanding

Toro Co. Expanding

Toro Co. is expanding with a major $25 million addition at the company’s Bloomington, Minn. headquarters. The three-story addition covers 75,000 sq. ft. The expansion is scheduled for completion by summer 2014, when Toro celebrates…

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Trufuel Tips For A Safe OPE Winter

Trufuel Tips For A Safe OPE Winter

TruFuel has compiled five tips that will save homeowners headache months later. 1. Before storing for fall/winter, thoroughly clean equipment: In particular, pay attention to crevices where debris may build up and corrode parts. 2.…

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EPA Reducing Ethanol Requirements

In an announcement noting changes to the federal Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS) program, the EPA is looking to propose lower 2014 target levels for ethanol usage that closer reflect true market conditions and overall capacity…

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Mark Chisholm Wins NJ Championship

Mark Chisholm, one of the top tree care experts in the country and a Stihl Inc. spokesperson, celebrated 20 years of success with a first place finish at the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) New…

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OPEI Announces New Officers

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced its 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors, which was unveiled during the OPEI Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, VA June 18-20, 2013. Officers for the 2013-2014 year include:…

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