INDUSTRY NEWS

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…

Kubota Tractor Corp. Expanding Leadership Roles

Kubota Tractor Corp. Expanding Leadership Roles

Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) is expanding the roles of several of its senior leaders. The changes reflect the company’s vision of strategic, customer-focused product and market expansion. Todd Stucke, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Product…

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Pacific Stihl Expands

Pacific Stihl Expands

Pacific Stihl, a division of Stihl, Inc., which serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam, recently announced its second facility expansion in five years. Larry Blamer, Branch Manager, says, “Our last move was meant to…

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New Exmark Website Delivers Superior User Experience

With an eye toward giving customers more valuable information and easier navigation, Exmark recently launched its new website, at Exmark.com. The new site provides an improved user experience, better supporting the relationship between local dealers…

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Midwest Stihl

Midwest Stihl

The new operation, known as Midwest Stihl, a division of Stihl Inc., serves Stihl dealers in Iowa, northern Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Stihl Inc. officials announced the consolidation of distributor operations Mississippi…

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Efco 2015 PowerSharp Promotion

Efco 2015 PowerSharp Promotion

Efco, makers of legendary Italian outdoor power equipment, is excited to announce the new PowerSharp promotion for 2015. With every purchase of Efco MT 3500, MT 3750, and the MT 4100, people will receive the…

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