According to a Jan. 5 report from The Wilton Bulletin, the city of Westport. Conn., will beginning restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on May 15.

Altoz, manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, announced that Mike Lane has joined the Altoz team as the Events and Merchandising Manager.

This partnership will provide dealers utilizing HBS Systems’ NetView ECO equipment dealership management solution with an even more robust communication platform to increase efficiency, strengthen customer satisfaction and maximize revenue.

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.