Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize technology and modern design to ensure the position of Bobcat as the leader in the compact equipment industry.

M.H. Eby, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom designed aluminum trailers and truck bodies for agricultural, equine and commercial transportation, marks 75 years of innovation. Recognized as an industry leader, Eby designs and manufactures highly durable, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly aluminum equipment. Eby continues to expand and provide jobs across the country at its manufacturing and service facilities and dealerships in Blue Ball, PA, West Jefferson, OH, Story City, IA, Logansport, IN, and Sioux Falls, SD.

Wilfred H. "Dick" Tegtmeier, 74, of Beatrice co-founded Exmark Manufacturing with three others before branching out on his own to start Encore Manufacturing.

Rodger Howe, a veteran Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. executive, has been promoted to executive director of Kawasaki's Engines and Power Products Division.

Hustler Turf now offers the Hustler Extended Service Plan (ESP) on non-commercial warranties for most zero-turn mowers the company offers.

Net sales for the first quarter were $158.4 million compared to net sales of $155.9 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 2%. Net income for the quarter was $6.9 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 2%.

The Ditch Witch organization announces the launch of the new and improved Ditch Witch website, which has been redesigned to improve user experience.

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reported net sales of approximately $2.4 billion for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of approximately 5.7% compared to net sales of $2.3 billion for the first quarter of 2012. Net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $1.19 per share.

Land & Coates expands on turf equipment expertise with new Kubota dealership. Here's how the dealership expanded into a new product line, Kubota tractors, and met the challenges of a new customer segment.

STIHL Inc. today announced its nationwide product sweepstakes that will give away more than $100,000 in handheld outdoor power equipment. The sweepstakes is part of the largest national sales event in STIHL history- STIHL Dealer Days, being held now through June 2.