Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results For The Second Quarter And First Six Months Of Fiscal 2014

Our grandparents tell stories about being frugal and making things last, but guess what? Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that we are holding on to "durable goods"? longer than consumers did 50 years ago. However, economic indicators show consumers are now ready to replace those worn-out items.

Western Maryland Outdoor Power recently was named National Retailer of the Year for 2013 by Cub Cadet.

Subaru Industrial Engines featured its big block V-Twin engines at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. The 35-horsepower EH90 and 40-horsepower EH99 meet a growing demand for larger, air-cooled gasoline engines that deliver increased power for a wider range of applications.

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ARI Network Services (OTCBB: ARIS), a leading provider of website, software and data solutions that help dealers, distributors, and manufacturers Sell More Stuff! announced today that David Valentine has joined ARI as Director of OEM Sales. Valentine will be responsible for all of ARI sales activities for manufacturers in the automotive tire and wheel, powersports, outdoor power equipment, marine, RV and white goods industries.

Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $996.5 million, or $2.56 per share, for the third quarter ended July 31.

IRON Guides from Iron Solutions will now include valuations and specifications for Mahindra tractors.

Summer means rural lifestylers are out working, but they’re still buying, too. New projects will pop up all summer long, regardless of whether it’s too dry, wet, hot or cold.

Eric McCready, sales manager for Turf/LPO markets at A&M Green Power, explains the strategy behind separating the sales area for rural lifestyle equipment from the bigger farm equipment at the dealership.