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…

Rotary Launches New Logo

Rotary Launches New Logo

Rotary Corporation has announced the launch of a new logo and brand identity for its extensive line of mower blades manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Glennville, GA. The logo, anchored by an iconic image…

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GIE+EXPO: UTV Focus

GIE+EXPO: UTV Focus

Visitors at the 2014 GIE+EXPO can find a new emphasis on work utility vehicles. In addition to seeing the UTVs on the indoor show floor, attendees have the opportunity to get hands-on with exhibitors offering…

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Altoz Announced Alliance

Altoz Announced Alliance

Altoz, manufacturer of high-performance commercial zero-turn mowers, announced an alliance with Hydro-Gear, one of the world’s preeminent designers and manufacturers of hydrostatic transmissions, which will drive all Altoz XP and XC model mowers. Three different…

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EETC Makes Recertification Simple

EETC Makes Recertification Simple

The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) announced two ways technicians can re-certify: submitting Continuing Education Units (CEU) taking a shortened recertification test (only available online) for each individual certification In order to simplify the…

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Kawasaki Maryville Facility Celebrates

Kawasaki Maryville Facility Celebrates

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM), celebrated their 25th anniversary of the Maryville Plant, which has produced over 8 million units. This nearly 114-acre site employs over 810 full-time staff, complimented by more than 250…

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