We are pleased to announce that Mr. Tony Marchese has been hired as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bush Hog Inc. Selma, AL, effective May 5, 2014. Bush Hog is part of the Ag Division of the Alamo Group (ALG), Seguin, TX.

Yanmar America Corporation is on the move this spring visiting authorized Yanmar Agriculture equipment dealers, community events and local farmer's markets across the country.

Excel Industries, Inc. has announced several promotions within the company's senior management team.

Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Kioti acquired its largest number of new dealers in 2013 since becoming a direct distributor for the North American market and realized a sales growth of more than 10% last year. What's behind the growth and what's ahead for Kioti? Rick Snyder, vice president of sales and marketing for Daedong-USA, Kioti Tractor Division, shares background and a look ahead with Rural Lifestyle Dealer.

Mr. and Mrs. Blair Portier, Charles Motor Service, 227 Enterprise Drive, Houma, recently won a trip to Yellowstone National Park for being one of the top Exmark dealers in a six-state region.

ECHO Incorporated and Kubota Tractor Corporation announced today a U.S. Dealer Alliance aimed at growing their combined sales within the commercial turf and consumer lawn and garden markets.

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Dealers have spoken and the numbers are in: Our 2014 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook survey forecasts that 2014 will be better than 2013. So, if your 2013 was already good, you're again making solid gains. And, if your 2013 revenues were down, chin up. You have a good chance of gaining ground this year.