Home / Topics / Content Areas / Industry News

Industry News
Industry News RSS Feed RSS

New Survey Shows That Good Yards Make Good Neighbors

May 22, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market
Tis the season for mulch, weed control, cutting the grass and trimming the hedges. So fire-up the engines on your outdoor power equipment if you want to be a good neighbor, because in a recent survey conducted for Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) by Harris Interactive, 93 percent of homeowners agree that maintaining a good looking yard is common courtesy to their neighbors. And, 85 percent of homeowners think that neighbors who don't maintain a good looking yard can bring down property values for those around them.
Read More

B&W Trailer Hitches Delivers First Aftermarket Gooseneck Hitch for 2013 RAM 3500 Trucks

May 21, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
B&W Trailer Hitches, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty, engineered trailer hitches and aftermarket truck/trailer accessories, announced that it has begun shipping its new GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch to its nationwide distribution network. The new hitch features B&W's popular Turnoverball design and provides the same ease of installation and simplicity of use that the North American trailer-hauling marketplace has come to know and expect.
Read More

TrynEx Acquired by Douglas Dynamics

May 20, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW), the North American leader in the design, manufacture and sale of snow and ice control equipment for light trucks , today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of TrynEx, Inc., the leader in truck mounted salt and sand spreader equipment under the brand name SnowEx
Read More

Protect Your Dealership from Fraud

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on May 17, 2013 | Posted in Dealer News
Here's a fraud scenario that recently occurred in Massachusetts, Florida and the Louisville, Ky., area: A customer purchases equipment from a dealer and pays with a check. The account is valid, but the check is returned because of insufficient funds. The equipment is pawned and the purchaser can't be located.
Read More

Top Articles

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

View More
Top Directory Listings
yanmar.png

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.

Stihl.png

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.

View More