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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…

NAEDA CEO Recognized

NAEDA CEO Recognized

In recognition of his service and as a token of gratitude, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Board presented the NAEDA CEO, Kim Rominger, with a Distinguished Service Award at the association board meeting…

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Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler Co. will outsource the majority of its energy division to an investment firm. Platinum Equity, which manages about $47 billion in assets, will become the majority investment partner of Kohler Energy—encompassing Power Systems, Engines,…

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ANSI Approves OPEI-Proposed Mower Standards

ANSI Approves OPEI-Proposed Mower Standards

On November 6, the American National Standards Institute approved the OPEI-proposed U.S. national adoption of the international mower standards ISO 5395, Parts 1 (terminology and common tests), 2 (pedestrian-controlled), and 3 (ride-on). The proposals were…

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New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

Rotary’s new ‘24 master catalog features the industry’s most complete line of power equipment parts, tools and accessories. Available for servicing dealers and distributors, it includes more than 1,400 pages with photos, illustrations, descriptions, cross…

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OPEI Adds Three New Board Members

OPEI Adds Three New Board Members

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, recently named three…

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