In case you've missed it, below is a roundup of our most read items on rurallifestyledealer.com during the past month. Top of the list for September was our Create a High Performance Dealership with Bob Clements article which offers advice on how your parts department can create a lasting first impression for your dealership.
Bass Pro Shops has about 99 stores and Cabela's has about 85 stores. The deal, valued at $5.5 billion, is expected to be approved in the first half of 2017.
Inge Bisconer, technical marketing and sales manager for Toro’s Micro-Irrigation Business, will receive the Irrigation Assn.’s Industry Achievement Award for 2016.
Petsense operates 136 stores in 25 states. Tractor Supply plans to grow the Petsense store base by 15%-20% annually and will convert its two existing HomeTown Pet stores to Petsense stores.
Norman Yanke is chief financial officer. Rob Kurzyna is director of operations and Tony Whelan is director of international business and national accounts.
Several brand new models were introduced including the XE HD, XP HD, Limited Edition XR SS and XE SS models as well as the TRX, the industry’s first zero-turn mower with tracks.
The TRX will include the option of 61-inch or 66-inch decks, Kohler Command Pro EFI 33 horsepower or Vanguard EFI 37 horsepower engines. It will ship to Altoz dealers early Spring of 2017.
Kukje Machinery is the parent company of Branson Tractors. TYM and Branson will be maintained as separate brands. With the acquisition complete, TYM will supply an estimated 15,000 tractors to North America in 2016.
The new facility is located in Quebec and is part of a partnership with Bercomac. The 22,000 square foot facility will also serve as the Mahindra Regional Sales & Service Training center.
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.