Generac Holdings Inc. said Monday that one of its subsidiaries has purchased the assets and certain liabilities of Magnum Products LLC, a Berlin, Wis., manufacturer of light towers and mobile generators.

A backup generator can become a must with a major power outage. With what happened on the east coast, workers at a Wisconsin manufacturer of generators are putting in double time.

OPEI Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Coons as its new VP of Industry Affairs. Mr. Coons, an engineer and MBA, is a 30-year OPE industry veteran, having most recently served as General Manager at the Husqvarna production facility in Orangeburg, S.C.

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