Western Equipment Dealers Assn. announces that it is acquiring Friend Management Systems in a transaction pairing two leading providers of management consulting and professional development programs and services for equipment dealers.
The bill, HB 2551, would have forced manufacturers to provide diagnostic equipment, specialty tools, service manuals, and firmware updates to anyone asking for them.
The most significant change, based on direct requests from dealers, is the expansion of content about WEDA’s advocacy efforts that includes a member log-in portal to the association’s legislative & regulatory affairs action center.
WEDA is concerned that legislative efforts to address Right to Repair issues will cause more unintended consequences that will harm farmer customers in the long term.
The Foundation is supporting the WEDA Industrial and Farm Equipment Technician Program at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology. The scholarships are available to WEDA dealer members and their employees.
FWEDA Chairman Craig Kleindl, director of pricing at RDO, says dealer members felt the decision was rushed and some of their concerns weren’t addressed.
Total equity percentage increased almost 1.75% from a year ago and gross profit margin percentage increased last year. The overall net income before tax decreased 1%.
The joint boards of the FarWest Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) and Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA) have voted to move forward with a proposal that would consolidate the two associations.
Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
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Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
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Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.