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Generac Sued for $44 Million by Supplier

June 13, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Spartronics claims that Generac "forced" the company to pre-order supplies and parts during the pandemic and then later refused to pay when sales fell below forecasts.

Generac to Pay $15.8 Million to Settle CPSC Product Hazard Allegations

May 5, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Generac Power Systems has agreed to pay a $15,800,000 penalty to resolve CPSC allegations that the company violated terms of the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Briggs & Stratton to Pay $33 Million in Toro Patent-Infringement Case

November 25, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

According to a report from the Milwaukee Business Journal, Briggs & Stratton has agreed to pay $33.65 million to The Toro Company to settle a patent-infringement case from May 2010.

Bad Boy Mowers Files Patent Suit Against Spartan Mowers

By RLD Staff posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Arkansas Business

Bad Boy has accused Spartan, which was incorporated in November 2015, of “making, using, selling, and/or offering for sale mowers that infringe” on the patent.

Exmark Awarded $24.3 Million in Patent-Infringement Case

By RLD Staff posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Exmark filed its lawsuit in 2010 against Briggs & Stratton and Schiller Grounds Care. The jury award was against Briggs & Stratton, according to a story in The Lincoln Journal Star. A trial date has been not been set for the suit against Schiller Grounds Care.

Jurors Reject Deere's Patent Claims Against Rivals

December 30, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Jurors have ruled against tractor maker Deere & Co. in a lawsuit that alleged rivals were infringing on its patent covering the design of heavy-duty mowing blades.

OPEI Responds to Federal Court Decision on E15

January 17, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Here is an Ethanol 15 Statement from the President and CEO of OPEI, responding to a federal appeals court decision on higher levels of ethanol fuel.

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Why Good Employees Do Bad Things

September 24, 2012 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Max Nisen, Business Insider

The potential costs of unethical behavior are extremely high. It can badly hurt a company's reputation and sometimes can end in a lawsuit.

Briggs & Stratton to Settle Lawsuits over Horsepower Labeling

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Dealer News

Source: Rick Barrett Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Briggs & Stratton Corp. has agreed to settle more than 65 class-action lawsuits filed against the rural lifestyle company and other outdoor power equipment makers alleging misleading horsepower labeling on lawnmower engines.

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AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

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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.

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.