Weingartz, Ball Form E-commerce Venture

Share On Social

Positec Tool Appoints New Director of Sales, Commercial Power Equipment

Positec Tool Corp. has announced the appointment of John Sloan to Director of Sales, commercial outdoor power dealer channel, as the organization enters into the commercial outdoor power equipment market. Sloan will oversee the sales for the new business unit for commercial grade outdoor products for Positec. In this capacity, Sloan is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, for Positec’s commercial outdoor power dealer channel business.

“We are thrilled to welcome John Sloan to our management team at Positec,” says David Johnson, Executive Vice President Sales. “He is an experienced Dealer Channel executive with an impressive performance record and strong leadership style who will undoubtedly drive Positec’s success in bringing innovative new commercial outdoor power products to the North American market.”

Sloan previously held the position of Senior National Sales Director for Excel Industries, and prior to that, he served as Director, Division Manager of Kubota’s central division in Fort Worth, Tex.

Positec Tool Corporation, based in Suzhou, China with North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC, has manufactured lawn and garden equipment, power tools and lifestyle products under the Worx and Rockwell brands since 1994. Cat power tools are sold under a licensing agreement between Caterpillar and the Positec Tool Group, which was launched in 2021.

Latest News

This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor Will Deliver Keynote for Equip Attendees

Renowned This Old House host and home improvement expert, Kevin O’Connor, will deliver the keynote address, sponsored by Kress, at Equip focusing on energizing landscapers, contractors, dealers, and manufacturers and helping them identify ways to build their business. The trade show, which drew over 27,000 people last year from all 50 states and 46 countries, will be held October 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

Yakta Unveils Full Production Line

Yakta, building upon 35 years of manufacturing excellence through its sister company Arrowquip, transfers a customer-focused approach to the zero-turn mower industry and has announced full-scale production of its range of zero-turn mowers. Fresh off the success of last year’s Equip Expo prototype display, Yakta’s production lineup, including the YXR 710, YXR 610 and YXR 410, with the YXR 910 soon to follow, boast industry-shattering durability, from their strong I-beam caster arm construction to their 7-ga. steel decks—strength that sets a new standard in mower resilience.

Rotary Announces New Additions to Sales Team

Rotary Corporation has appointed two new territory sales managers as it expands the sales division to meet the needs of a growing dealer network, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer.