A Jan. 10 report from BizTimes said the company will close its Germantown, Wis., distribution facility as it, "stops selling portable generators, pressure washers and snow throwers to mass retail centers in North America."

The company is focusing on strengths in premium offerings under the core brands of Husqvarna and Gardena. The exit will enable more focus on and investments in future profitable growth areas such as robotic lawnmowers, digitization and technology for battery-powered products.

The acquisition provides the company entry into the lawn and garden sector, with the option to acquire the remaining 80% stake beginning in 2021.

GreenWorks today introduced GreenWorks Pro, the commercial industry's only line of cordless outdoor tools that combines brushless motor technology with industry-leading 80 Volt Lithium Ion batteries.

Dealers and consumers seeking premier performance in driveway, sidewalk and parking lot snow removal can face this winter's fury without fear - Husqvarna is unveiling an entire new line of snow throwers for the North American market.

Honda Power Equipment today introduced its new HS720 series of premium residential snow blowers at the 2013 GIE+EXPO trade show. The Honda engineering team integrated several key feature updates into the HS720A and HS720AS models to provide excellent snow throwing performance and convenient operation in a compact package for both homeowners and commercial users.

With the many developments in technology during the past century, it should come as little surprise that Toro's history is as colorful as its bright red lawn mowers and snow throwers.

Ariens Company introduces the new Path-ProTM single-stage snowthrower that is lightweight, compact and maneuverable with an entry price of $399. The new model is small in size but designed to be durable enough for heavyweight use by professional snow removal crews.