The new TacTec tires will eliminate the possibility of flats, resulting in less downtime and increased productivity.

Toro is introducing a power broom attachment for multi-season use. The power broom is designed for clearing snow off sidewalks and driveways, as well as clearing debris or dethatching grass.

Kohler’s new EFI consumer engine will officially be unveiled this fall and will be available on major lawn mower brands in spring 2017.

The company plans to have increased production ability in place starting in 2018.

Housing completions will increase demand for both residential power lawn and garden equipment and landscaping services, according to The Fredonia Group. Technological innovations will also influence demand.

Exmark filed its lawsuit in 2010 against Briggs & Stratton and Schiller Grounds Care. The jury award was against Briggs & Stratton, according to a story in The Lincoln Journal Star. A trial date has been not been set for the suit against Schiller Grounds Care.

Michelin has been showing off its idea of combining the wheel and tire into a single component as far back as 2005. Dubbed the Tweel, the novel design replaced standard pneumatic tires and metal wheels with deforming spokes around a hub. While uses of the Tweel are still limited, the tech is about to get a big upgrade in production with Michelin opening a dedicated factory to build them in Piedmont, SC, on November 20.