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…

Ideal Computer Systems Streamline Service Process

Ideal Computer Systems Streamline Service Process

Ideal Computer Systems is providing aid to dealers with a new feature that allows them to color-code work order statuses. When combined with Bob Clements’ color-coding ribbon scheme for equipment repairs, dealers can dramatically streamline…

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Kioti Names Director of Product Support

Kioti Names Director of Product Support

Kioti Tractor announces the appointment of Eugene Medeiros as Director of Product Support. Medeiros will be responsible for overseeing Kioti’s entire North American after-sale support operation, including parts, service, training and warranty in addition to…

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Kioti 5-PAW Certified Dealerships

Kioti 5-PAW Certified Dealerships

were announced at the 2010 Kioti annual dealer meeting. This is the third year that Kioti’s 5-PAW Dealer Excellence Certification Program has been in place. Qualifying dealers were recognized for this achievement at an awards…

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B3C Fuel Solutions Works to Advance Ethanol Education

B3C Fuel Solutions Works to Advance Ethanol Education

B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products and solutions for ethanol and bio-fuel related problems, announces its expanded efforts to promote ethanol education. B3C is dedicated to helping the public understand what…

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Worldlawn Power Equipment Buys Encore Mfg

Worldlawn Power Equipment Buys Encore Mfg

Is Mower City making a comeback? Worldlawn Power Equipment Inc. has recently purchased the Encore Manufacturing factory in Beatrice, Nebraska. This is an expansion of Worldlawn’s current U.S. lawnmower operation located in California. The company…

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Tractor Hill Named Most Improved Dealer

Tractor Hill Named Most Improved Dealer

Tractor Hill received the “Most Improved Dealer” award at the Kioti Tractor Annual Dealer Meeting. Peter Kim, Kioti’s Executive Vice President for North America, presented the award to Tractor Hill for their outstanding sales and…

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