Share On Social
Stihl Chairman Fred Whyte Recognized
Stihl Board Chairman Fred Whyte was honored by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates with a joint resolution. State Sen. Bill DeSteph presented the joint resolution at a luncheon in Virginia Beach.
The resolution outlined Whyte’s career at the helm of Stihl Inc. It focused on his start as one of the company’s first 50 employees. In addition, his community leadership across southeast Virginia was also highlighted. The resolution also honors Whyte’s work as a leader in the power equipment industry and his service to several national industry trade associations.
Whyte currently serves as the sole director and chairman of the Sithl Inc. Board of Directors, following his retirement as president in December 2015.
Latest News
EDA Announces Women In Industry Initiative
The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) announced the launch of its newest workforce development resource, the EDA Women in Industry initiative. The mission of the EDA Women in Industry initiative is to encourage and attract women…
Husqvarna Celebrates 25 Years Of Automower
Since 1995, Husqvarna has pioneered and shaped the robotic mowing industry with Automower, a high-performing, silent and emission-free robotic mower designed to achieve the perfect lawn, but most importantly give consumers the one most valuable…
Echo HP-42 Hand Pruner
The new Echo HP-42 Hand Pruner launched in late April. Created for urban farmers, commercial growers, such as cannabis farmers, and home/professional gardeners, the HP-42 is the lightest and most user-friendly precision-cutting hand pruner. “When…