In an ongoing effort to better serve its authorized dealer network and grow its distribution, Hustler Turf announces that Power Trim Co. Inc. has been named the exclusive California Distributor for Hustler Turf Equipment. Power Trim will provide whole goods, accessories, parts, and customer service from their facility in Cypress, California.

American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its executive board and recognized outstanding contributors at its 38th annual convention held recently in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Sue McCrum of Mars Hill, Maine, will serve as president in 2014 and 2015.

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) named Richard E. "Rick"? Lawhun, president and chief executive officer effective January 1, 2014. Prior to joining NAEDA, he served as president and CEO of the American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association (ACPPA) in Fairfax, VA.

Marlin Stoltz gives this reason why he built a new 18,000 square foot shop at his Listowel, Ontario, location: We were a 100-cow herd in a 50-cow barn. Stoltz says his Case IH dealership, Stoltz Sales & Service, had outgrown its 4,800 square foot shop years ago, partly because of the increasing size of farm equipment. He says the decision has been good for his team, allowing service techs to work inside year-round. Stoltz Sales & Service has two other locations in Mildmay and Elmira.

Brillion, Wis. (December 2, 2013) Ariens Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of three specialty direct marketing brands from W. W. Grainger, Inc. Gempler, Ben Meadows and AW Direct will become part of the Wisconsin-based outdoor power equipment manufacturing and distribution company when the

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Sector, a part of the $16.2 billion Mahindra Group, reported overall tractor sales in November rose 13% to 23,119 units from the 20,476 in November 2012.

Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on volume, introduced eight new Tier IV compliant tractors to an enthusiastic welcome from the more than 1,000 attendees at its National Dealer Meeting. Here are the new Mahindra tractors to be available in January 2014 (the Max 24 will be available in December 2013).

Reluctantly, Dixie Chopper has temporarily laid off some of its employees as of Monday. "The decision was not an easy decision but it was necessary for the continued success of the company," Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bradley M. Craig said in a prepared statement provided to the Banner Graphic.

This week, B3C Fuel Solutions announced the expansion of its Conway, S.C. based business. This expansion will create 36 jobs at the company's current facility and include a capital investment of $305,000 over a three-year period. B3C Fuel Solutions manufactures and distributes environmentally friendly products to solve bio­-fuel related problems. Their products are distributed internationally to over 25,000 retailers, including The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart and their nationwide network of Dealers and Distributors.

Kohler Co. will start making portable generators next year, joining competitors like Generac Holdings Inc. and Briggs & Stratton Corp. that already make both standby and portable generators.