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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…

Morbark President Wins Award

Morbark President Wins Award

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) has named Morbark, LLC, parent company of Boxer Equipment, President James W. Shoemaker Jr. the 2016 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient for large tier companies.…

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Stihl Economics Club Impact Award

Stihl Economics Club Impact Award

Stihl received the Economics Club Impact Award from Old Dominion University (ODU) Economics Club of Hampton Roads. The Economics Club Impact Award recognizes outstanding practitioners of sound economic and financial policy. Stihl President Bjoern Fischer…

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Morbark LLC Appoints New CEO

Morbark LLC Appoints New CEO

Morbark, LLC, manufacturer of Boxer Equipment, announced its Board of Directors appointed Dan Ruskin as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement coincides with the recent sale of Morbark to Stellex Capital Management. The company is a…

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Morbark Acquired By Stellex Capital Management

Morbark Acquired By Stellex Capital Management

Morbark, LLC, parent company of Boxer Equipment, announced that an affiliate of Stellex Capital Management has acquired the company. The acquisition is focused on providing growth capital and resources to significantly expand Morbark in the…

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Country Clipper Top Dealer Award Winner

Country Clipper Top Dealer Award Winner

Country Clipper announced Maryville Outdoor of Maryville, Mo.as the Top Dealer Award winner for North America. This marks the 4th year Maryville Outdoor has earned this honor. The Country Clipper Top Dealer Award goes to…

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New Stihl Southeast President

New Stihl Southeast President

Stihl Southeast, Inc. announced Randy Lail as the new president of the company effective immediately. Randy succeeds Bob Noble, Jr., (affectionately known as JR) who passed away unexpectedly the morning of March 8, 2016. “This…

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