Robert McCutcheon is succeeding Earl Bennett who served the company both as Legal Counsel and President of the North American division. He has been instrumental in building a strong organizational and business platform for the future growth of Husqvarna in North America.

the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is calling on the federal government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for manufacturing to strengthen the economy and create new jobs and opportunities.

In response to the spread of COVID-19, uncertain economic conditions resulting in reduced demand and potential constraints on its supply chain, the company is reducing manufacturing activity at several of its manufacturing facilities and has temporarily shut down others.

The Toro Co. says it intends to continue operations to the extent possible as an essential critical infrastructure business. However, it is presently temporarily suspending production or reducing levels of production at certain facilities due to the effects of the virus, including anticipated reduced demand for products in certain businesses.

Five top executives at Briggs & Stratton Corp. will take a combined annualized $1 million cut to their base salaries in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Dealers will soon see an expanded concentration of support as Kawasaki’s existing Order Services Department becomes the Customer Care Department, effective April 1. The 6-person team will focus on enhancing the contact procedures between dealers and the company.

Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear Farm Tires, is announcing its commitment to keeping its U.S. manufacturing facilities operating as normal in order to support the food and agriculture industry.

In light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the lack of certainty of both the duration and magnitude of its impacts, AGCO is withdrawing its sales, earnings and other guidance. Production has been significantly reduced or suspended in several of the company’s European facilities.

In light of the supply chain constrains caused by the COVID-19 emergency in Europe, CNH Industrial is suspending the majority of its European assembly operations for a 2-week period.