The company is focusing on strengths in premium offerings under the core brands of Husqvarna and Gardena. The exit will enable more focus on and investments in future profitable growth areas such as robotic lawnmowers, digitization and technology for battery-powered products.
Landscape contractors are expressing positive sentiments about growing revenues and purchasing equipment through the remainder of 2017 and into early 2018, according to Seaport Global Securities’ most recent quarterly survey of landscape contractors.
Machinery Pete's Quarterly Used Values Index Report for the first quarter of 2017 is at 6.7, compared with 6.6 for the fourth quarter of 2016. Index levels for rural equipment categories were in the 7.0-8.4 range.
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.
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.