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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…

Stihl Celebrates 90 Years

Stihl Celebrates 90 Years

in the business on July 16 with more than 8,000 guests. Current staff and their families as well as company retirees were invited to the family fete. The founder’s grandson and current chairman Dr. Nikolas…

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Pferd Inc. Appoints New Sales VP

Pferd Inc. Appoints New Sales VP

Pferd Inc. announced the appointment of Jon-Michael Raymond to Vice President, Sales. Raymond will manage Pferd’s U.S. sales force responsible for the welding, industrial and STAFDA channels. President Gene Huegin says, “We are pleased to…

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New Rotary Territory Sales Manager

New Rotary Territory Sales Manager

Rotary Corp. has appointed Brannon Underwood territory sales manager for middle Georgia. Underwood has nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. He served in various positions such as a retail sales representative, parts specialist…

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Toro Co. Elects Richard Olson CEO

Toro Co. Elects Richard Olson CEO

Toro Co. announced its board of directors elected Richard M. Olson as President and CEO, effective November 1, 2016. Olson, a 30-year veteran of the company, served as Toro’s President and CEO since September 2015.…

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