Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engines Division has announced the promotion of Todd Sytsma to manager, OEM department. Sytsma has worked as an OEM sales manager at Kawasaki for the past four years.

Dixie Chopper is launching "My Dixie Chopper Parts," a brand-new online parts ordering site. This new site will allow customers to order genuine OEM Dixie Chopper parts directly from the factory with credit going to the closest qualified dealership.

Echo Inc., a global leader in professional-grade, high performance outdoor power equipment for commercial and homeowner use, announced the immediate appointment of Texas Outdoor Power Equipment (TOP Equipment) to serve the independent dealer network previously handled by Rental Distributing Co.

AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, reported its results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020. Net sales for the third quarter were approximately $2.5 billion, an increase of approximately 18.4% compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Jerry Johnson, President of Blount International’s Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Division and Woods Equipment, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2020. Johnson will be succeeded by Todd H. Hall, who most recently has served as President of Blount’s Concrete Cutting & Finishing Division.

Steve Andrews assumed the position of Briggs & Stratton's President and CEO just over a month ago after most recently serving as CEO of International Equipment Solutions LLC. While still new to the role, he reflects on early observations and reinforces a strong, promising future for Briggs & Stratton.