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…

Bandit Industries Recognized by WMWTA

Bandit Industries Recognized by WMWTA

Bandit Industries, Inc. was selected as the 2010 World Trader of the Year by the West Michigan World Trade Assn. in recognition of their impressive global success and strategy. Sales Manager Casey Gross and International…

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NAEDA Elects Chairman

NAEDA Elects Chairman

North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) elected Lester Killebrew of Abbeville, Ala. as the chairman of the board of directors. Killebrew is chairman of SunSouth LLC, a John Deere dealership with 15 locations and an…

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Maruyama U.S. Partners with Hawaii Distributor

Maruyama U.S. Partners with Hawaii Distributor

Maruyama U.S., Inc. announced a business partnership with power equipment distributor, South Shore Equipment (SSE). SSE is located in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii and will distribute the entire line of professional Maruyama products in the Hawaiian…

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Sarlo Power Mowers Celebrates 75 Years

Sarlo Power Mowers Celebrates 75 Years

Sarlo Power Mowers, Inc. announces the celebration of their 75th year of continuous family ownership and operation. The Sarlo family has been manufacturing their trademark lawn mowers in Fort Myers, Fla. since 1935. The Sarlo…

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Softpower To Be Acquired By c-Systems

Softpower To Be Acquired By c-Systems

c-Systems Software has announced its acquisition of Softpower Business Solutions. The combination of c-Systems and Softpower creates the largest business-system vendor in the power equipment industry. Beginning in April 2010, c-Systems will rebrand Connecticut-based Softpower’s…

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Rotary Sales Exec Wayne Rogers Dies

Rotary Sales Exec Wayne Rogers Dies

Wayne Rogers, vice president of international sales for Rotary Corp., died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at age 64. Rogers was an active member of the board of directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association…

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