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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…

Stens To Close Indiana HQ And Warehouse

Stens To Close Indiana HQ And Warehouse

Arrowhead Engineered Products has announced Jasper-based Stens would close later this year and be incorporated into the newly constructed distribution warehouse in Portland, Tenn. According to Arrowhead, the transfer will likely be complete by the…

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Yanmar Compact Equipment NA Announces Expansion

Yanmar Compact Equipment NA Announces Expansion

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, announces plans for a 32,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minn. facility. The new expansion and a…

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HBS Systems Partners With Kenect

HBS Systems Partners With Kenect

HBS Systems, a provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions has partnered with Kenect, a texting platform for equipment dealers, to enhance communication efficiencies for equipment dealerships worldwide. This partnership will provide dealers utilizing HBS…

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Positec Names Michael A. Jones President & CEO

Positec Names Michael A. Jones President & CEO

Positec Tool Corp., manufacturer of lawn, garden and power tools under the Worx, Rockwell, Kress and Cat brand names, has announced that industry-leader Michael A. Jones has been appointed to the position of President and…

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Stihl Expands Saw Guide Bar Manufacturing

Stihl Expands Saw Guide Bar Manufacturing

The City of Virginia Beach has announced that Stihl plans to invest $49 million to expand its chain saw guide bar manufacturing facility. The expansion will add 26,000 sq. ft. of space to an existing…

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