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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…

Jarraff Industries New Mini-Jarraff Web Site

Jarraff Industries New Mini-Jarraff Web Site

Jarraff Industries launched a new website for its Mini-Jarraff Rear Lot Trimmer. The easy-to-navigate, mobile-friendly site offers comprehensive information about the Mini-Jarraff including technical specifications, operational features and capabilities. Users can view photos and videos…

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Trump Ethanol Policy? Here’s One

Trump Ethanol Policy? Here’s One

An alleged agreement between ethanol industry interests and one of President Trump’s deregulation advisers concerning a pending executive order addressing parts of the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) would mandate 15% ethanol-gasoline transportation fuel blends…

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Gravely Unveils “Built To Mow The Distance”

Gravely Unveils “Built To Mow The Distance”

Gravely has unveiled a new commercial, which showcases the brand’s professional zero-turn mowers in a new way. This commercial is part of the brand’s national advertising campaign for spring 2017. The “Built to Mow the…

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Kohler Co. Acquired Clarke Energy

Kohler Co. Acquired Clarke Energy

Kohler Co. announced its Power Group has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd. of Liverpool, England. Clarke Energy is a multinational specialist in the engineering, construction, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants and is an authorized…

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