KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong Industrial Company Ltd, has recently announced the promotion of Michael Boucher to Senior Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Ariens Company announced May 26 that it has purchased a majority shareholding of the Oxfordshire, United Kingdom-based ride-on mower manufacturer, Countax Ltd.

AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announces that Connect Equipment Corporation has expanded its offering of AGCO brands as a provider of sales, parts and service for the full-line of Challenger ag equipment throughout central and parts of southwestern Ontario.

Besides serving the community with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, Munn Tractor continues to expand their product line for a more diverse selection.

Realignment expected to improve long-term competitive positioning resulting from logistical and production cost savings while expediting delivery times.

Blount Earnings, Annual Forecast on the Rise, Possibly a Good Sign for the Rural Lifestyle Market

Pervasive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: PVSW), a global leader in cloud-based and on-premises data integration, and IRON Solutions, Inc., the leading source of Equipment Market Intelligence™ used by the agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment industries in North America, announce their partnership at the Metamorphosis 2010 Executive Summit

Mahindra USA, the leader in affordable, high-quality farm equipment, continues its commitment to provide the best service possible by hiring a new Director – After Sales Support and a new Business Manager for the Florida, Georgia and South Carolina regions.

STIHL Inc., a leading manufacturer of chain saws and handheld outdoor power equipment, has announced the appointment of Casey McGrath to the position of branch manager for Pacific STIHL, the Visalia, Calif., based branch of the company.

Farm equipment maker Mahindra Tractors reported a 40% increase in tractor sales in April to 16,304 units, compared to 11,641 units in the same month last year.