According to a Nov. 17 report from The Virginia Pilot, Stihl plans to invest $49 million into its Virginia Beach, Va., facility, where it manufacturers chainsaw guide bars.

COSMOS, a current Stihl development partner and major supplier of mufflers, is headquartered in South Chicago Heights, Ill., and employs some 200 people in the development, production, and sale of muffler systems and stamped components for small and medium-sized engines.

Kohler Co. has announced the appointment of Samie Barr as Chief Brand Officer.  This role was created to fuel strategic acceleration and further elevate the Kohler brand globally across a diverse set of dynamic businesses.