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.

Landscape contractors used profits generated from a banner snowplowing season to invest in new equipment for the spring and summer, helping Toro Co. to record second-quarter results, the Bloomington company said Thursday.

The joint boards of SouthWestern Association (SWA) and Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) recently voted to move forward with a merger of these two associations to form the new Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA). This action was the first step toward a merger, which requires a vote by dealer members of each association to be completed this summer.

Paladin Attachments welcomes Christian Heller as the new director of customer service in the Akron, Ohio, office.

Polar temperatures combined with ice this past winter left turf areas in mid- through southeastern Michigan with a large amount of winterkill damage. The destruction is seen on putting greens and other turf areas. The harsh winter weather has had an impact on the turfgrass industry resulting in potential business losses.

Interlakes Area United Way has teamed up with Lake County International in Madison to give away six Cub Cadet riding lawn tractors worth $1,800 each.

Even if you don't know the difference between a backhoe and a bulldozer, chances are you've heard of Caterpillar. Formed out of the 1925 merger between the C.L. Best Tractor Company and Holt Manufacturing Company, it is one of the most recognizable industrial brands in the world. Until recently, though, you'd excuse the general public from not being able to recall any of the brand's advertising. And why should they? Industrial machines, equipment, and services don't exactly need ad time in prime time.

"Business operations based on sound policies, procedures and financial metrics must be the cornerstone of growing power equipment dealerships..."

Polaris has declared war ...on flat tires. The WV 850 H.O. is the world's first ATV to feature the company's innovative new non-pneumatic TerrainArmor integrated wheel and tire, which use a flexible plastic web instead of an inflated rubber carcass to support the tread.

Lakeland Equipment sells new and used tractors, farm equipment and lawn-care equipment. The dealership has grown substantially and now has six locations in and around Monroe County and was recently named as one of the top small businesses in the Democrat and Chronicle's "Top Workplaces" program.