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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…

MTI-Canada Is New Efco Distributor

MTI-Canada Is New Efco Distributor

Comet USA has recently signed MTI-Canada as a new distributor of Efco power equipment. MTI-Canada is located in Levis, Quebec and will cover Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces in Canada. Comet USA is excited…

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Kohler Co. Announces New CEO

Kohler Co. Announces New CEO

At its annual meeting, the Kohler Co. Board of Directors elected Chairman and CEO Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. to the new role of Executive Chairman. Effective June 1, Mr. Kohler will continue to chair the…

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Honda Power Equipment Sets Major Milestone

Honda Power Equipment Sets Major Milestone

Honda Power Equipment announced today that it has shipped 40 million power products to domestic dealers and distributors since it began sales of outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1973. In relation, Honda…

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NAEDA 2015 Manufacturer Awards

NAEDA 2015 Manufacturer Awards

Officials with the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) recently announced recipients of its Dealer’s Choice and Gold Level awards for 2015. The awards are presented to manufacturers who receive exemplary ratings in 12 operational…

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Walbro Engine Management Announces New CEO

Walbro Engine Management, the world’s largest carburetor manufacturer and leading supplier of ignition, fuel delivery and storage components and systems, announced the appointment of Matthew Riddle as president and chief executive officer. He will immediately…

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Briggs Redesigns Pressure Washers

Briggs Redesigns Pressure Washers

Briggs & Stratton redesigned its electric pressure washers with POWERflow+ technology. Pressure washers with POWERflow+ gives users the ability to clean with both high pressure and high flow. This is an innovation exclusive to Briggs…

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