INDUSTRY NEWS
LEHR Eco Trimmer Wins Award
The propane-powered LEHR Eco Trimmer recently received a Clean Air Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee during an awards program in Washington, DC. According to studies…
Husqvarna Integrates RedMax
Husqvarna announced that effective May 1, 2009, its RedMax organization will become part of Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., which will include all of Husqvarna’s professional products brands (Husqvarna, RedMax, Yazoo Kees, Dixon and BlueBird). The…
Yamaha Rhino Repairs Hit Thousands
The embattled Yamaha Rhino —subject of a Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) investigation, the product made an example of in a 2008 Wall Street Journal article about growing UTV regulation and a target for many…
Blount International Awarded $2 Million
Blount International, a major chain saw bar and chain manufacturer, has been awarded $2 million in damages in a patent infringement case against TriLink Global LLC and its subsidiaries TriLink Saw Chain LLC, Jinhua TriLink…
Kuczmar Now RedMax VP
Zenoah America (RedMax) officials recently announced the promotion of Andrew Kuczmar to Vice President of the company’s Product Technical Service and Corporate Training Department. Kuczmar has been Director of Zenoah America (RedMax) Product Technical Service…
Husqvarna Buys Tecumseh’s Peerless
Husqvarna Outdoor Products recently bought the Peerless transmissions business, according to TecumsehPower Co. officials. The Peerless division, located primarily in Salem, Ind., with limited operations in Grafton, Wis., designs and manufactures transmissions for lawn and…