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Excel Industries Increases Work Force to Meet Production Demands

November 16, 2012 | Posted in Best Practices
Excel Industries, a lawn mower manufacturer based in Hesston, Kansas has experienced significant growth in 2012. Thirty-nine full-time employees have been added to the company payroll since June 1. Twenty-seven of these employees had been involved with Excel as temporary agency workers prior to gaining regular employment status.
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Alamo Registers Slight Net Sales Rise for 3Q

November 15, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Net sales for the third quarter were $156.1 million compared to net sales of $155.1 million for the same quarter of 2011, an increase of 1%. Net income for the quarter was $8.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, versus $10.1 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011, a decrease of 15%. The decline in net income was attributed to some softness across all three of the Company's business segments.
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GE Capital and Toro Renew Exclusive Consumer Financing Program

November 9, 2012 | Posted in Best Practices
GE Capital Retail Bank and The Toro Company recently announced a multi-year extension of their exclusive private label credit card program. GE Capital's Retail Finance business, the operating entity that provides financial solutions to retailers and dealers to help grow their customer sales, will continue to manage the relationship and service the account.
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Bush Hog Unveils New Residential Series Zero Turn

November 8, 2012 | Posted in Product Innovations
Businesses must continually strive to meet their customer's demands in today's ever changing marketplace... Bush Hog has done just that with the recent introduction of its new RS Series zero turn mower. The model RS2650 mower is designed with the homeowner in mind... equipped with a 26 horsepower engine and a 50"? mowing deck,
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Efco Introduces DS 2200 and DS 2400 Series Trimmers

November 8, 2012 | Posted in Product Innovations
The new line of trimmers by efco have the highest power to weight ratio on the market. The DS 2200 series and DS 2400 series offer an intense amount of power while still remaining effortlessly light. With an average weight of less than 10 pounds, these trimmers are comfortable for even the longest jobs.
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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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