An improving rural economy in the U.S. and Canada has equipment dealers who cater to rural consumers feeling optimistic about their opportunities for increasing sales revenue in 2012.

The North American Equipment Dealers Assn.'s Equipment Dealer Foundation (EDF) has announced the availability of scholarships to assist in the training, re-training and or advancement of employees or potential employees of equipment dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

Dan Ariens talks about the outdoor power equipment industry, the economy, manufacturing and employment.

Special events can help increase customer traffic to your dealership. These days, getting the word out about your event has never been easier. In addition to advertising in local media, your dealership's web site and social media pages can provide a valuable opportunity to promote a new event at your dealership.

After Hitachi Koki acquired the Nikko Tanaka Engineering brand in 2007, it took us a few years to figure out our direction. Tanaka had been based in Auburn, Wash. The decision was made to close that office and move it to Hitachi's U.S. headquarters in Norcross, Ga.

Yanmar America today announced that the two companies are modifying their business partnership.

efco , makers of Italian outdoor power equipment, announced the world’s only factory equipped self sharpening chainsaws.

Charter Software Inc., a leading provider of business management system software for agricultural, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers, is pleased to announce the availability of ASPEN Lite, an affordable, streamlined version of their ASPEN business management system. This software is ideal for smaller, single-location enterprises needing a business system.

Paul Bucchi began working for Sno-White Power Equipment in Southington, Conn., when he was 16 years old.

Thousands of snow throwers with plastic wheels that can explode and cause injuries could still be in use even four years after a factory recall by the manufacturer, MTD Products Inc.