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…

Stihl Health & Wellness Center

Stihl Health & Wellness Center

The Stihl Health & Wellness Center opened its doors to employees near the company’s Virginia Beach campus. Located across the street from the main campus, the facility provides convenient access to high quality health services…

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Honda And Deere Enter Agreement

Honda And Deere Enter Agreement

Honda announced an agreement with John Deere (Deere & Company) to sell Honda premium power products at participating John Deere dealerships in the United States. John Deere is the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural and…

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Kohler Engines Celebrates Milestone

Kohler Engines Celebrates Milestone

Kohler Engines celebrated a milestone as the one millionth Kohler Courage V-Twin engine rolled off the assembly line in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and into a place of honor. In celebration of this occasion, Tom Cromwell, President…

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TrynEx International Announces New Distributor

TrynEx International Announces New Distributor

TrynEx International has added Great Northern Equipment Distributing Inc. to its list of distributors. Great Northern will carry TrynEx’s SnowEx, TurfEx and SweepEx product lines and sell them throughout its dealer network in Minnesota, Iowa,…

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OPEI Announces New CEO, President

OPEI Announces New CEO, President

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has announced the appointment of Kris Kiser as the Institute’s next President and CEO, succeeding retiring President and CEO Bill Harley. Mr. Kiser formerly served as the Institute’s Executive…

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EDM Distributors Named Distributor of the Year

EDM Distributors Named Distributor of the Year

Wright Manufacturing has named EDM Distributors 2011’s Distributor of the Year. This is the second year in a row that Wright has honored the Suffield, Connecticut firm with its Distributor of the Year Award. EDM…

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