KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong Industrial Company, Ltd., is pleased to announce their entry into the subcompact tractor market with the launch of their highly anticipated CS2410 model tractor. This new tractor model exponentially increases sales opportunities for KIOTI Tractor dealers throughout North America. Prior to the launch of the KIOTI CS2410, KIOTI primarily targeted homeowners with 5+ acres of land.

Economic growth in the United States is expected to be sluggish, but a Brookfield investment manager says he still sees some robust investment opportunities.

Briggs & Stratton Co says it's laying off 210 employees from its Poplar Bluff, Mo., plant that makes outdoor power equipment engines for Europe.

Riesterer & Schnell Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Serwe Implement Co. Inc. The acquisition consists of two John Deere dealerships with locations in Campbellsport and Fond du Lac, Wis. This gives Riesterer & Schnell a total of 10 stores located throughout northeastern and north central Wisconsin.

STIHL Inc. announced today that Bjoern Fischer will assume the duties of vice president of finance on May 1, 2012. In addition to overseeing the financial operations of the company, Fischer's role will also include oversight of the human resources and information services departments.

Industry News: Alamo Group Announces Record 2011 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

Blount International Inc. (parent Co of SpeeCo, Oregon Chain and Woods Equipment) said its fourth-quarter profit dropped 23 percent, as rising costs offset gains from higher revenue

Chennai based tractor major, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), announced its entry into a strategic alliance with Captain Tractors Private Limited, Rajkot (CTPL).

After 64 years of service to the Carlisle area, Peterman Power Equipment starts a new chapter on March 1 by joining the Messick's family of dealerships.