STIHL Inc., which manufactures the number one selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America, has announced the appointment of Christian Koestler to the position of vice president of operations for STIHL Inc. effective July 1. In his new position, Koestler will be responsible for directing U.S. activities in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, materials and procurement, logistics, buildings, maintenance and quality assurance. Peter Mueller, who is currently executive vice president of operations, will remain at STIHL until October, when he retires.

Mahindra reportedly interested in purchasing aviation manufacturer, Hawker Beechcraft Corp.

In a Tuesday morning groundbreaking ceremony, Venture Products, Inc., manufacturer of the Ventrac compact tractor, broke ground for a new manufacturing facility, located on their twenty-one acre site at 500 Enterprise Drive, located just north of Smith Dairy at 1381 Dairy Lane in Orrville's newest industrial park.

Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector (FES) division today reported 4.55% rise in tractor sales to 23,765 units in June this year.

Deere & Co. has named a new finance chief as the farm-machinery maker shakes up its management roster ahead of planned retirements.

To help agricultural producers manage their equipment information, production data and farm operations from a single website, John Deere introduces MyJohnDeere.com.

Reps from across the country recently converged on the Marriot Hotel & Convention Center just outside Montgomery, Ala. for Bush Hog's 58th annual national sales meeting. This year's meeting had a slightly different flavor: Day one was a joint meeting with sales reps from sister company Rhino for product and sales training on the Quicke line of loaders.

Husqvarna Group is taking legal action against Positec Germany GmbH claiming Positec's Worx robotic mower infringes two of Husqvarna's patents for robotic mower technology

The region's largest power-tool manufacturer plans to make more use of wind energy to power its operations. Stihl Inc. has requested the city's approval to install up to seven more wind turbines at its campus off Lynnhaven Parkway. Stihl last summer put two turbines atop one of its production facilities near London Bridge Road, said Ben Hoffmann, the company's special projects manager.

Little Wonder, one of the oldest and most reputable brands in the landscaping industry, is offering an incentive program for its newest Optimax Blower line.