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
Husqvarna Automower Session At EETC
The EETC Annual Conference in Auburn, Ala. included an update on the latest developments of the Husqvarna Automower. According to Husqvarna’s Robert Ayers, many of the company’s first generation robotic mowers introduced in 1995 are…
Case Construction Equipment Named Marchand North American VP
Case Construction Equipment named Michel Marchand as vice president for North America. He replaces Scott Harris who has taken a similar role at Case IH. Marchand previously served as the regional sales director for Canada.…
The Toro Company Acquires L.T. Rich Products
The Toro Company announced it has acquired L.T. Rich Products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. L.T. Rich Products is known for its industry-leading Z-Spray line of stand-on spreader/sprayers. Five models are designed to…
