The third quarter sales increase of 4.5% was driven by increased demand for professional segment products. Residential segment net sales for the third quarter were down 9.3%.
Eleven outdoor power equipment manufacturers received Gold Award recognition in the 2017 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey. The complete list of Gold Award recipients include ECHO, Exmark, Ferris, Grasshopper, Gravely, Hustler, Shindaiwa, STIHL, Toro, Walker and Wright manufacturing.
Starting in early summer, Norfolk Power sends out service promotions for snow removal equipment and the dealership runs its largest sales promotion the third week of August.
Daniel Aries of Ariens Co. is chair. Tom Cromwell of Kohler Co. is vice chair. Bjoern Fischer of Stihl is secretary/treasurer and Tim Merrett of Deere & Co. is immediate past chair.
The Toro TITAN HD series features the exclusive ability to safely and easily attach tools and accessories to the mower with innovative tool-mounting brackets.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative
solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.
Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.