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Tractor Supply Co. Opening Store in Jersey

October 1, 2010 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: NorthJersey.com

A Tractor Supply Co. store will begin moving into a vacant building on Oct. 12 and the owners are determined to be up and running by the holiday season, newspaper reports.

Ideal Named Software Provider for GIE+EXPO Parts Pavilion

September 15, 2010 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: PowerETBlog.com

Ideal Computer Systems, which provides business management software for outdoor power equipment dealers, has once again been invited by Bob Clements Intl. to be the official software provider for the High-Performance Service Department pavilion at this year’s GIE+EXPO.

Briggs & Stratton Names Teske Chairman

August 30, 2010 | Posted in Dealer News

Source: Green Bay Press Gazette

Todd Teske was elected chairman of Briggs & Stratton Corp. on Aug. 11, and he will become chairman at the conclusion of the company's annual meeting in October and will remain president and CEO.

Briggs & Stratton 4Q Profits Leap, Sales of Engines Surge

August 12, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Briggs & Strattons' fourth-quarter fiscal 2010 reported consolidated net sales of $615.6 million, an increase of $132.9 million or 27.5% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.

Gravely Small Tractor Makes Impact on Gulf Cleanup

August 6, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Gravely News Release

When Mike Halloran, president of Halloran Power Equipment of Palatine, Ill., saw the tar balls and debris washed ashore from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, he had an idea.

Ventrac Sales Force Grows and Expands in the U.S.

July 22, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Ventrac

Ventrac is excited to announce the expansion of their sales force with the addition of several new members.

Hitachi Launches Line of Outdoor Power Equipment

July 22, 2010 | Posted in Product Innovations

Source: Hitachi News Release

Industry News - Hitachi Launches Line of Outdoor Power Equipment Hitachi Power Tools today announced the launch of a new line of outdoor power equipment (OPE), including grass trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and multi-task tools with attachments.

Briggs & Stratton Plans $35.5 Million Upgrade of Kentucky Plant

July 20, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Associated Press

Outdoor power equipment maker Briggs & Stratton Corp. is renovating its western Kentucky plant, keeping 640 jobs in Murray, Ken.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer Summer Issue

July 18, 2010 | Posted in Dealer News

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Summer Issue can be found here.

Echo Celebrates Shindaiwa Warehouse Opening

July 15, 2010 | Posted in Best Practices

ECHO Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, high-performance hand-held outdoor power equipment for commercial and residential use, today cut the ribbon on their new 129,000-square-foot warehouse expansion

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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.