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Indie Award nominations now being accepted

The national small business movement Independent We Stand is thinking outside the "big-box" and breaking the "chains" to ask consumers…

Country Clipper honors top two distributors

Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing in Corydon, Iowa, awarded two valued distributors at its recent conference at the…

Charter Software marks 30th year with expansion

What began in the late '70s as a father's basement hobby in central Illinois is now in its 30th year…

Ethanol education campaign snowballs with ISMA, OPEI partnership

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) announced Oct. 7 that it will partner with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)…

SEDCO, Inc. and Power Distributors combine operations

Two leading outdoor power equipment distributors, SEDCO, Inc. of Pendergrass, Ga., and Power Distributors of Columbus, Ohio, have agreed to…

Billy Goat announces acquisition

Billy Goat Industries, Inc., a Lee's Summit, Mo.-based manufacturer of specialty turf equipment, announced Oct. 1 that it has completed…

PERC’s propane mower incentive doubles from $1,000 to $2,000

Beginning in October 2014, landscape professionals can earn double the incentive dollars available through the Propane Mower Incentive Program offered…

Kohler Power names new group president

Kohler Co. announced Sept. 25 that Tom Cromwell, president of Kohler Engines since 2009, has assumed responsibility for its worldwide…

Dixie Chopper gives back to local communities

This summer, Dixie Chopper of Coatesville, Ind., gave back to local communities through equipment donations and honoring active and retired…

Stens Corporation celebrates 45 years

2015 will mark the 45th anniversary for Stens. To honor each and every loyal customer for contributing to the company's…

Gearing up for the largest GIE+EXPO ever

Excitement is building as the 2014 Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) shapes up to be the largest ever.

Two Ariens managers receive DOD Patriot Award

Two Ariens Company employees were recently recognized with the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense operational committee, Wisconsin Employer…

New performer announced for GIE+EXPO 2014

A second headline act has been announced for the free concert series at the Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO)…

One-day extension for half off GIE+EXPO registration

Due to some technical glitches, the Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) is extending the early-bird discount through the end of today…

Rotary Corporation announces national sales award winners

Rotary Corporation recognized several team members for outstanding performances in sales and leadership during the company's 2014 national sales meeting…

Briggs & Stratton Corporation acquires Allmand Bros., Inc.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced Aug. 29 that it has acquired U.S.-based Allmand Bros., Inc. for a total consideration of…

GIE+EXPO 2014 offers 50-percent discount through special registration link

The 2014 Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO), which will be held Oct. 22-24 at Louisville's Kentucky Exposition Center, is…

Toro announces Centennial Legacy Grant recipients

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, The Toro Company has long been committed to helping customers around the world care…

Vermeer Corporation announces family succession plans

As part of its family succession planning process, Vermeer Corporation announced that third-generation family member, Jason Andringa, will serve as…

Deere announces Waterloo layoffs

Deere & Company announced Aug. 22 that it will place approximately 460 employees who work in the company's Waterloo, Iowa,…