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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…

Stihl Names New HR VP

Stihl Names New HR VP

Melody Doleman has been named Vice President Human Resources of Stihl Inc. and assumes her position on Sept. 6, 2022, responsible for overall strategic management of human resources for the company, including talent acquisition, development,…

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Kress Announces North American Team

Kress Announces North American Team

Kress Commercial, established in Europe for clean, quiet, professional-grade equipment, has announced several members of its U.S. team as it prepares to launch commercial-grade power equipment in the North American dealer channel. “As we prepare…

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Kress Announces Launch Plans

Kress Announces Launch Plans

The Kress brand, with a deep-rooted heritage in German engineering and design, is coming to North America. As a part of the well-established Positec family of leading brands, Kress Commercial is introducing advances that will…

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Kohler Engines Receive HVO Usage Approval

Kohler Engines Receive HVO Usage Approval

All Kohler diesel-fueled engines are approved to use HVO in the U.S., in line with ASTM D975 standard. In February, Kohler had announced approval to use HVO for all its diesel engines in Europe, in…

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Oregon Products Disaster Response Team Celebrates

Oregon Products Disaster Response Team Celebrates

Since 2012, Oregon Products has been working to ensure that disaster cleanup professionals, volunteers and community members have the tools they need to get back on their feet. The company’s Disaster Response Team is comprised…

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