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…

NAEDA Launches ‘Iron Circle’ Performance Group

NAEDA Launches ‘Iron Circle’ Performance Group

The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. Iron Circle brings the right dealers into a confidential environment…

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Scag Latest To Partner With Octane Lending

Scag Latest To Partner With Octane Lending

Octane Lending, Inc. (Octane), a fintech company offering financial products specifically for retailers and consumers, and Huntington National Bank (Huntington) have announced a new strategic relationship with Scag Power Equipment, to streamline the purchase of…

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Dealer Spike Rolls Out New Guarantees

Dealer Spike Rolls Out New Guarantees

Dealer Spike, a leading website and digital solutions provider for nearly 20 years, set a new standard of service for its 6,800+ dealers with a new guarantee of 24- hour support resolution, 99.97% uptime, and…

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