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Textron to Lay Off 400 Workers

December 11, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The Dec. 4 SEC filing reiterated parent company Textron Inc.’s third-quarter earnings report, which said operating results from the Arctic Cat and Textron Off Road brands “were significantly below our expectations” because of problems introducing new products through its dealership network.

Kansas Golf and Turf: Selling Specialty Equipment

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 12, 2018

Salesperson Jeff McDonough recently traveled 160 miles to do an on-site equipment demonstration. That trip led to a sale and the practice has paid off other times as well.

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AgriVision Equipment Reaches High-Demand Niche with Used Golf Carts

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 14, 2018 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Strong local demand and the lack of area competition drives AgriVision Equipment’s expansion into the used golf cart segment.

What Rural Lifestylers Want From You

Rural Neighbors Pool Resources

Missouri large property owners purchase equipment together to get the specialty equipment they want, while splitting the cost.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 4, 2018 | Posted in Niche Markets, Rural Lifestyle Market

A simple question across a property line, “Do you like this fence?” has led to an equipment purchasing partnership between large property owners Michael Woolf and Russ and Cynthia DeTrempe of Hartsburg, Mo.

7 Business Lessons from Inventor of E-Z- GO Golf Car, former Textron CEO

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on March 19, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Try applying these business philosophies from B.F. “Bev” Dolan, who died on Feb. 21 at the age of 91.

Textron Completes Acquisition of Arctic Cat

March 7, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Arctic Cat will operate as a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles. Its operations will remain in Minnesota.

Textron Specialized Vehicles Expanding Operations

February 24, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: WRDW.com

The company plans to add 400 jobs with this expansion in the next 5 years.

Manufacturer Perspectives

Jacobsen: Filling in Product Gaps to Expand Stronghold in Turf Market

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 19, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Jacobsen President David Withers gave Rural Lifestyle Dealer a preview into the strategy behind the Professional Series product lines and what’s ahead for the company in terms of its dealer network.

Bad Boy Buggies Names New Vice President

May 26, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. has announced that John Collins has been named Vice President, Consumer.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

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.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

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.