Yamaha continues to expand its all-terrain vehicle production in Georgia and could add as many as 400 jobs the next few years, it just announced.

udy Altmaier has been named vice president and general manager of Exmark Manufacturing, based in Beatrice, Neb. She succeeds Rick Olson, who recently transitioned to vice president of The Toro Co.'s International Business.

The latest addition to ECHO's top-handle chain saw line-up is the CS-303T. This chain saw is based on our most popular and best selling top handle chain saw design and is ideal for the professional arborist, landscaper, or utility company.

The Board of Directors of Husqvarna AB (STO:HUSQB) has decided to appoint Kai Wärn as President and CEO of Husqvarna Group effective as of July 1, 2013. Hans Linnarson, who was appointed President and CEO in 2011, will continue to work for the Group until he retires early 2014.

KIOTI Tractor Names New Director of Product Support

J D Equipment recently presented a check for $28,000 to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research on board the annual Buckeye Cruise for Cancer this past February. This was J D’s second year presenting a check to the Spielman Fund on the Buckeye Cruise. The $28,000 they donated was raised during their annual fundraiser based on sales of new John Deere Select Series lawn tractors. They were happy to increase their 2012 donation from their 2011 total of $26,000.

The arrival of spring means storms, and storms mean generator and power equipment sales. But you can't make those sales and be a go-to resource for your rural lifestyle customers if that same storm knocks you out of business.

One characteristic that sets apart many rural lifestyle dealerships is the company culture and work ethic of the employees. Chris Frodel and Bryan Hanson, owners of Mid-State Equipment in Janesville, Wis., talk about the company culture at Mid-State. Customer service comes in as the top priority for the company.

Curtis Industries, LLC has introduced another cab system for the Kubota line of Sub-Compact Tractors. The new BX Series Curtis Cab fits multiple models and features a wide variety of enhancements for improved comfort, visibility and durability.

"We look for those gaps where we can bring something to the market that others can't."