ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich.— Bandit Industries has hired John Mocny to serve as the company’s chief executive officer. Mocny joined the Bandit team in February, bringing decades of engineering and management experience from previous leadership roles with General Motors and Caterpillar. Mocny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University, and…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The preparations you make ahead of bad weather can help you have a safer clean-up when storms, hurricanes and floods hit. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners that it’s best to get ready before a storm strikes. “Preparing for bad weather is always wise, especially during…
WEST BEND, Wisc. – Gehl, a manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets, is welcoming STEC Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC, to the Gehl dealer network. STEC Outdoor Power Equipment provides expert sales, service and parts support to Anderson, South Carolina, and the surrounding area for Gehl skid loaders, compact track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders. “We are excited…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Golf course superintendents and sports turf professionals will have new education opportunities at GIE+EXPO 2016 (Green Industry & Equipment Expo). The Golf and Sports Turf Management Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Turfgrass Council, will take place Thursday and Friday, October 20-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the annual tradeshow. GIE+EXPO draws…
CARY, N.C. – John Deere has updated its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. The mid-size model is designed for professional landscapers seeking an affordable, comfortable and versatile 4×4 utility vehicle. Outfitted with an ergonomic operator station, quiet V-twin engine, independent four-wheel suspension, four-wheel drive and availability…
Last week’s approval of the 2017 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations fiscal bill was an important step toward extending the H-2B program into 2017. The bill targets critical programs such as aviation security, border and immigration enforcement, customs activities, the protection against cyberterrorism, natural disaster response, and efforts to stop the smuggling of…
DENVER, Colo. – Swiftpage, the maker of Act! and a provider of software and services that help small and mid-sized businesses grow, has announced that Act! v18.1 is now available on subscription in Europe. Customers now have the option to deploy Act! on premise or have it hosted in the cloud, with flexible payment…
WOBURN, Mass. – Arborjet has announced the availability of four new retail product displays to showcase its products for general plant nutrition, insect and disease control, water management and growth regulation. The retail displays serve as a one-stop-shop for the gardener’s every need, offering a variety of product sizes and solutions. Designed with extra messaging,…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Association for the Work Truck Industry recently updated ntea.com to streamline the user experience and provide a responsive layout. The platform upgrade is specifically designed to elevate the look and feel of the site and simplify navigation. “The new ntea.com gives us an opportunity to be more accessible to…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Takeuchi-US has transitioned Hampton Wideman to the position of Western regional business manager, effective as of June 1. Previously, Wideman was the Southwest regional business manager for the past two years. In his new role, Wideman is responsible in his territory to manage dealer relationships, develop new and existing markets, assist with…
