Stanley Black and Decker Buys 20 Percent of MTD Shares
The hot news coming down the pipe today revolves around the announcement that Stanley Black and Decker has bought 20 percent of MTD shares for $234 million in cash. Under the terms of the new agreement, SBD has the option to purchase the remaining 80 percent on July 1, 2021. Stanley Black and Decker, an […]
Craftsman Lawn and Garden Equipment Unveiled at Launch Event
Back in 2017, we reported that Stanley Black and Decker had purchased the Craftsman name from Sears . Although the Craftsman brand has traditionally had a ton of name recognition in the world of hand tools, you might be surprised to find out that the bulk of the brand’s revenue streams have, more recently, come […]
Nexus Escape – EGO Power Inverter
Have you ever wanted to take your TV out to the woods for a relaxing weekend in a hot, sweaty tent? Camping is not my idea of a good time either, but I’ll admit that being able to plug in a 42″ LCD TV would go a long way to mitigating the annoyance of having to […]
Craftsman Launch Event Video
We recently attended the Craftsman Launch Event in Baltimore, Maryland. For those of you who don’t know, they now operate under Stanley Black & Decker, and they plan to roll out a variety of new tools over the course of the coming year. Craftsman Launch Event OPE Highlights At the Craftsman Launch Event, we learned […]
Michelin Supplies X Tweel Tires To Mean Green Mower Line
Michelin has recently partnered with Mean Green Mowers to include their X Tweel tires on select Li-Ion ZTR mower models. As of now, the Mean Green Stalker stand-on mower can come equipped with the Michelin X Tweel Turf 18″ drive wheels. Likewise, the CXR-60 ride-on ZTR can come fitted with the brand’s 24″ drive wheels. […]
A New Solar Lawn Truck Offers On-The-Go Charging
Although the residential sector of the OPE market has steadily moved more and more toward battery power, convincing the Pro to go green can prove difficult. Inevitably, we hear two main complaints from the landscaping professional: 1) cordless tools won’t provide the same power and runtimes as gas, and 2) what happens if I kill […]
Troy-Bilt TB30 E Video Preview
If you’re tired of the refueling, maintenance, and winterization that comes with owning gas-powered mowers, the Troy-Bilt TB30 E riding mower might provide the solution you’re looking for. Troy-Bilt TB30 E: What To Expect The Troy-Bilt TB30 E provides an all-electric solution that runs on a 56-volt max, 30Ah Lithium-ion battery. This riding mower has […]
How CARB Compliance Affects Manufacturing Practices
We recently talked with Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, about various issues in today’s professional lawn care landscape. Seemingly, one of the biggest issues in the industry revolves around CARB compliance. The California Air Resources Board, or CARB, acts as the governmental “clean air agency,” not just for the […]