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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…

PFERD Inc. Hosting Manufacturing Day

PFERD Inc. Hosting Manufacturing Day

PFERD Inc. hosted a Manufacturing Day event on October 7, 2016 at its Milwaukee facility. PFERD Inc. showcased the work of its manufacturing plant as well as its other operations that play an integral part…

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PERC Unveils New Online Dealer Tool

PERC Unveils New Online Dealer Tool

PERC launched Propane Equipment Dealer Point, an online search tool. It helps commercial landscaping contractors find the nearest knowledgeable dealers offering propane-powered mowers. Contractors can search by zip code to find a local propane equipment…

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New B3C Fuel Sales Director

New B3C Fuel Sales Director

B3C Fuel Solutions announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Crane as Sales Director. As the B3C Fuel Sales Director, Crane will be responsible for sales planning and implementation for all B3C markets, with an emphasis…

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Kawasaki Engines New OEM Sales Director

Kawasaki Engines New OEM Sales Director

Kawasaki Engines announced the appointment of Kurt Forrest to head the company’s OEM sales efforts. As director, OEM sales, Forrest will be responsible for oversight of Kawasaki’s extensive relationships with the OEM community. The Kawasaki…

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Mean Green Mowers Deepens Sustainability Focus

Mean Green Mowers Deepens Sustainability Focus

Mean Green Mowers recently became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). It is an association of colleges and universities working to create a sustainable world. Through its…

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Boxer Equipment Distributor Network Grows

Boxer Equipment Distributor Network Grows

Boxer Equipment, manufactured by Morbark, LLC, recently added five new companies to its worldwide Boxer distributor network: Advantage Rental and Sales, with two locations in Seaville, N.J., and Marmora, N.J.; Barton Tractor, located in Butler,…

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