As the world’s largest producer of outdoor power equipment, Husqvarna strives to offer new and improved ways to make the outdoors great – which means continually innovating and expanding its extensive product line, making life easier for do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial users alike.

CORE Outdoor Power, the sole manufacturer of GasLess outdoor power equipment for commercial users and the discerning homeowner, announced today plans to expand its line to include new, higher performance equipment called CORE Elite. Being debuted for the first time at this year’s GIE+Expo, prototypes of CORE's most powerful line yet will be on display and ready for testing at both its indoor and outdoor booth.

First-time homeowners looking for an affordable, reliable lawn tractor will find it in the new Snapper ST Series. The two new models have features and consumer benefits consistent with Snapper's heritage of easy to use, reliable lawn care equipment including dependable engines, durable construction and a pleasing quality of cut at price points starting at

Ervin Equipment, Inc., a leading supplier of new and pre-owned transportation equipment, is now the official dealer of new Talbert Manufacturing trailers in south Texas and Mexico.

Case IH and New Holland Agriculture donated equipment, worth nearly $400,000, will enable the expansion of large-scale farming operations through Forgotten Harvest Farms, where healthy fruits and vegetables are harvested by volunteers and delivered fresh and free of charge to agencies fighting hunger in the region.

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Avant Tecno Corp., a manufacturer of compact multi-purpose loaders and more than 100 attachments, recently announced its new two-stage snowblower attachment. When combined with the articulated compact loader, it makes snow removal easy in tight spots. The new hitch adaptor on the back allows for a salt spreader to be used in conjunction with the blower. The Avant 750 with DLX cab is road-ready and includes heat for those cold winter days

Clyde Rodgers, founder and co-owner of Rodgers and Sons, says his Cherry Creek, N.Y., dealership had to adapt to survive during its 25-year history. Some adaptations were by choice; some not. However, they've always worked to stay true to who they are: a small, family dealership that is committed to service.