Ariens Company, manufacturer of Ariens and Gravely outdoor power equipment, announces its annual North American dealer awards for sales growth by region, top sales volume and others.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE:BGG) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Companhia Caetano Branco, of Brazil ("Branco") for approximately $60 million dollars, subject to post-closing adjustments.

Lincoln Jore, president and CEO of CORE Outdoor Power on new products by the gasless equipment manufacturer.

Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI, talks about the issue of E15 fuel coming into the marketplace. The standard of E10 has been approved for use in outdoor power equipment, however, this new E15 fuel is not guaranteed to work in the same pieces of equipment.

Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the U.S. $15.4 billion Mahindra sGroup, maintained its leadership position in the tractor industry in October 2012. Domestic sales in October 2012 stood at 28872 units, as against 30519 units during October 2011. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) in October 2012 stood at 29565 units, as against 31838 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month of October 2012 stood at 693 units.

VP Racing Fuels, Inc. announced at last week's GIE+EXPO show a plan to shake up the OPE fuel category, starting with its new advanced formula broad spectrum "VP Small Engine Fuel"? According to Steve Burns, VP's CEO and Director of R&D, VP is uniquely positioned to lead the small engine fuel category with a plan that spans all relevant issues including:

Dealers from all over Ohio travelled to Wooster to take part in a one day, intensive training session of the efco brand and products.

Dealer to Dealer: What equipment is your best-seller this summer and why?

Basic Software Systems, (www.basic-software.com) a leading provider of Business Management Systems, is happy to announce the product release of our enhanced and integrated ordering interface with Vermeer.

Children in this small town 20 miles northeast of Beatrice have a new place to play, thanks to a $25,000 donation from Exmark and their employees who installed colorful, new playground equipment July 3.