INDUSTRY NEWS

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…

Dealer Institute Launches Iron HR For Dealership HR Leaders

Dealer Institute, a division of the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA), has launched Iron HR, a new peer group created exclusively for human resources professionals in equipment dealerships. In a business where people, culture…

VANGUARD ENGINES

EXPOelite 2026 VANGUARD ENGINES vanguardpower.com Before designing a single upgrade, the engineering team behind Next-Gen Vanguard engines went straight to the source: Turf pros working in the field. They listened to what was slowing businesses…

Spartan Mowers Releases 2025 Product Lineup

Spartan Mowers Releases 2025 Product Lineup

Spartan Mowers revealed new models and product upgrades on Sept. 9 during its National Dealer Meeting in Jacksonville, Fla. Additions to the lineup include the redesigned Shield, Shield-HD, and Defender, along with the RZ-XD and…

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Diamond Mowers Releases New Branding, Website

Diamond Mowers Releases New Branding, Website

Diamond Mowers, a manufacturer of vegetation management attachments for tractors, skid steers, and excavators, has launched a new website and expanded its resources to better serve its customers and dealers. The brand evolution introduces the…

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Rotary Adds Tim Gobber To Sales Staff

Rotary Adds Tim Gobber To Sales Staff

Rotary Corp. continues to expand its sales division with the appointment of a new territory manager to serve power equipment dealers in Nebraska, Kansas and sections of Missouri, according to an announcement by Mark Smith,…

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