At trade shows and media events, I take notes as much for Rural Lifestyle Dealer articles as for my own personal knowledge. Lately, I have been thinking about small outdoor power equipment, and specifically chain saws.
Just north of the Missouri city of Springfield on Highway 13, a billboard tells travelers they're in "S&H Country." Part of a comprehensive marketing campaign, the slogan has helped make S&H Farm Supply's store near the state's third largest city more visible among large property owners, commercial cutters and hobby farmers.
The first time a rural lifestyler walks onto the lot of an equipment dealership, oftentimes his or her only other frame of reference comes from a car dealership. There, prices are clearly posted on the window, sometimes in numbers big enough to be seen from the road.
For more than 45 years, Equipements G. Gagnon, a multi generational family-owned and operated equipment dealership in Canada, has steadily grown their business to become one of the leading tractor and farm equipment distributors in Qubec. Founded in 1966 by Germain Gagnon, the dealership today is run by his sons Yvon and Jean. Equipements G. Gagnon's has become a popular dealership among tractor and farm equipment buyers because of their broad range of high-quality products and steadfast commitment to customer service.
AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced that it has agreed to acquire GSI Holdings Corp. (GSI) from affiliates of New York-based Centerbridge Partners, L.P. for $940 million.
Cushman introduces the Hauler line of rugged, versatile utility vehicles, ideal for a variety of applications in facilities and grounds management, construction, and other industries and fields.
Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Dunnville, KY announces that it has reached an agreement with Feraboli Equipment, Cremona, Italy to make and distribute selected equipment for Feraboli and its U.S. based customers.
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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.