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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…

Kohler Hosts Alternative Fuels Workshop

Kohler Hosts Alternative Fuels Workshop

Over the course of two days, the Reggio Emilia’s plant of Kohler Engines sponsored and hosted the event: Alternative fuels. A sustainable path to engines decarbonization, a workshop organized by SAE-NA, STEMS-CNR and Kohler. This…

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Perkins Appoints Monarch Power Supply

Perkins Appoints Monarch Power Supply

Perkins Engines Co. Ltd. has entered into an agreement appointing Monarch Power Supply as an authorized Perkins distributor for the Western U.S., effective November 14, 2022. The territory covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,…

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Echo Launches New Virtual Learning System

Echo Launches New Virtual Learning System

Echo Inc. recently announced the launch of its new virtual learning management system, Echo Academy. The online platform offers high-quality training content for Echo’s distributors, dealer network and other departments. Echo Academy is available online…

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Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch has been named Vice President Finance of Stihl Inc. and assumed his position on Nov. 7, 2022. Hirsch will plan, direct and control the company’s overall financial plans, policies and activities, including its…

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