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OPE Manufacturers Continue Upward Trend in Dealer Relations

The segment improved satisfaction ratings in the 2018 Equipment Dealers Assn.’s Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey, increasing steadily since 2014.
By Alex Zank posted on August 2, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market
Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) manufacturers are continuing to improve their status with dealers, according to the 2018 Equipment Dealers Assn.’s (EDA) 2018 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations report.
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Landscaping for Whitetails

Michigan hunter grows his deer management business by adding new equipment and developing promotional partnerships with his dealer.
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 21, 2018 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market
Kasey Thren of Clare, Mich., transitioned from landscaping for people to landscaping for wildlife when he started his deer management business in 2012. He works with Gene's Power Equipment of Coleman, Mich.
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Killians: Creating the Experience

By Gregg Wartgow posted on March 16, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices
Killians Inc. of Hickory, N.C., is a family-owned dealership that was founded in 1963. Sharon Killian Radke and Susan Killian Kirby are the third generation owners, with the fourth generation now taking a role in marketing and sales.
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Rural Lifestyle Dealer Names New Editorial Advisory Board

Select group of dealers to share insights, helping ensure coverage meets the needs of today’s dealer principals.
January 27, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News
Rural Lifestyle Dealer announces its new editorial advisory board, which is made up of a select group of dealers representing the Dealerships of the Year and others who have demonstrated excellence.
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Dealer Profile

Killians: Generational Dealer Serves Generations of Customers

Four women representing the third and fourth generation of the Killian family are investing in the two things that make their dealership the best: customer experience and after-sale service.
By Gregg Wartgow posted on January 27, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices
One day in 1997, Elmer Killian, then owner of Killians Hardware in Hickory, N.C., died unexpectedly in an accident. His daughters, Sharon Killian Radke and her younger sister, Susan Killian Kirby, were left to not only deal with the loss of their father, but also to take control of a diverse retail operation.
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Yanmar

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.

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Stihl Inc

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.

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