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Stihl Chain Saws Thrive Outside the Big Box

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
When he bought Speed's Power Equipment in 1991, Sam Wilson felt the thrill of owning a small business wear off quickly. Amid a recession, his 15 employees struggled to sell pretty much any available brand of power tool in his shop about a mile south of downtown Salt Lake City. Then Home Depot (HD) opened eight blocks away. Wilson, now 51, was ready for a strategic Hail Mary.
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How Much Money Is a Good Leader Really Worth?

April 21, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: Rob Reuteman, Entrepreneur.com
Gordon Bethune had inherited a mess. When he took the job of CEO of Continental Airlines in 1994, he was making the decision to commandeer a company that was losing nearly $55 million per month. The fifth-largest U.S. airline had way too many planes flying unprofitable routes. Its on-time performance consistently ranked last among the top 10 airlines, costing an average of $6 million per month in added expenses for misconnected bags, hotels, overtime and lost revenue due to canceled flights.
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Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Adds Honda to Membership

April 22, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association extends a warm welcome to its newest member, American Honda Motor Co. A longtime supporter of the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the ATV Safety Institute, Honda brings a wealth of diverse manufacturing experience to ROHVA. By joining the organization's six existing members, Honda will collaborate with ROHVA in its ongoing effort to promote the safe and responsible use of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) in North America.
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Snapper Introduces Revamped 2013 Rear Engine Rider

November 5, 2012 | Posted in Product Innovations
After 50 years of getting the job done, America's top-selling rear engine rider has been reinvented with a combination of tried and true features, new technologies and an even simpler design. Today, the revamped Snapper rear engine rider is easier to use, more comfortable to ride and performs better than ever before.
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Toro Launches Mobile Website for Landscape Contractors

November 5, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Access helpful information from anywhere with the new Toro mobile website (m.toro.com/LCE). The site has been specifically designed for professional landscape contractors and delivers optimum performance on smart phones. The new site features a 5-day forecast and weather radar, parts and product information, dealer locator with maps and distances, Toro highlights and special offers, as well as operator training and safety tips.
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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

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.

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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.

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