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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…

Grasshopper Company Wins Achievement Award

Grasshopper Company Wins Achievement Award

The Grasshopper Company, based in Moundridge, Kansas, was recognized for achievements in export growth and overall excellence by the Wichita Business Journal. The awards were presented at a “Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution Awards” luncheon hosted…

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EETC 4-Stroke Certification Study Guide

EETC 4-Stroke Certification Study Guide

The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) released a new 4-Stroke Study Guide to assist technicians in preparing for EETC’s Technician Certification test. The new study guide is also great for teaching the fundamentals and…

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Wright Manufacturing Distributor Of The Year

Wright Manufacturing Distributor Of The Year

Wright Manufacturing recognized Smith Distributing Company as its 2016 Distributor of the Year. Smith, established in 1983, distributes Wright commercial mowers to independent landscape equipment dealers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Hal White, Wright VP…

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EDA Announces 2016-17 Directors

EDA Announces 2016-17 Directors

The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) recently announced the newly elected members of its 2016-17 board of directors, which will officially convene on October 1. New board members elected to 3-year terms include: Canada—Andrew Snih is…

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c-Systems Software Adds KPM Order Capability

c-Systems Software Adds KPM Order Capability

c-Systems Software, Inc., and KPM Exceptional LLC announced an addition to c-Systems’ Infinity Business Management System (BMS). KPM customers can now receive electronic purchase orders from KPM directly into their Infinity BMS. This process eliminates…

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