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North Carolina Contractor Uses Walker Productivity Calculator and Wins Walker Mower at GIE+EXPO

November 5, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Congratulations to Mr. Joel Owen of Landsmen Forest, Lawn & Garden in Banner Elk, North Carolina. He is the winner of a Walker Mower Model T25i with a 48-in collection deck. A prize valued at $14,000! Mr. Owen was selected at the GIE+EXPO show in late October in Louisville, KY (http://gie-expo.com/gieexpo/) from a pool of over 300 entrants who visited the Walker booth and used the Walker productivity calculator to see how much more productive they could be with the Walker Mower than competitive products. Mr. Owen picked up his mower at Rhinehart's Saw & Lawn in Marion, NC.
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Dealership Minds Summit: Drivers of the Business: Financial Metrics for the Non-CPA

November 3, 2014 | Posted in Event Coverage
Mike Hedge, President/CEO of Birkey's Farm Stores, Champaign, Ill. (2007 Dealership of the Year), has often been referred to by his now-retired predecessor (Ron Birkey) as the "best financial mind in the farm equipment dealer industry." After prior experience in public accounting at a large multinational hotel chain, Hedge (a CPA) joined the dealer group as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 1992. In January 2013, he was named president/CEO following a planned succession process.
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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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