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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…

Briggs & Stratton Appoints New CEO

Briggs & Stratton Appoints New CEO

Briggs & Stratton has appointed Joe Liotine Chief Executive Officer, as of August 29, 2023. Liotine joins Briggs & Stratton after serving 18 years in senior roles at Whirlpool Corp. most recently as President and…

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BCI Adds New Service Department Training

BCI Adds New Service Department Training

Bob Clements International (BCI), a leader in dealership training and development has added a new training program to its arsenal, “Five Weeks To A Profitable Service Department!” Part of the Dealer Toolbox, this training program…

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Kubota Awards “Kubota Hometown Proud” Grants

Kubota Awards “Kubota Hometown Proud” Grants

Kubota continues its commitment to invest in hometowns across America with its Kubota Hometown Proud community grant program, awarding $600,000 in grants to five communities for 2023. Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program…

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Russo Power Equipment Makes More Acquisitions

Russo Power Equipment Makes More Acquisitions

Last summer, Russo Power Equipment, a Midwest dealership group based in Illinois, began expanding its footprint by acquiring two Indiana dealerships: C&C Distributors in Fort Wayne and South Bend. This was the beginning of their…

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