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…

Stens Selected As Kawasaki Distributor

Stens Selected As Kawasaki Distributor

Stens, LLC, headquartered in Jasper, Ind., will become the distributor of Kawasaki-branded replacement engines and handheld power products to a network of more than 500 independent dealers in Canada. According to Rodger Howe, Kawasaki Director…

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Horizon Distributors Expands Kawasaki Territory

Horizon Distributors Expands Kawasaki Territory

Horizon Distributors recently expanded its product line to offer Kawasaki handheld power products to customers in Georgia and North Carolina. The addition of Kawasaki products in Georgia and North Carolina is part of Horizon’s continuous…

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Ariens Co. Snow Throwers Selling Out

Ariens Co. Snow Throwers Selling Out

A strong early snow season has resulted in Ariens Co. selling out of snow throwers. Even though the company is still building them, the ones on the factory floor are all spoken for in their…

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Debbie Watson Dies At Age 45

Debbie Watson Dies At Age 45

This one hits close to home, folks: Debbie Watson, former Power Equipment Trade advertising sales representative from 1992 until fall 2002, died November 28 at age 45 after a long battle with skin cancer. Beautiful…

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GIE+EXPO: Dealer Impact

GIE+EXPO: Dealer Impact

The 2008 GIE+EXPO in Louisville featured the three “Es” on every dealer’s mind: The economy, the election and ethanol, though not necessarily in that order. In case you missed the GIE+EXPO, here’s the scoop on…

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