Joseph C. Wright will join Excel as CEO on February 12. Wright has been serving as president of Concept Metal Group, a provider of metal processing, metal finishing, powder coating, assemblies, and supply chain management. Prior to this position, he spent 21 years with Briggs & Stratton.
Hustler dealers are now facing the big box threat. Excel Industries, the manufacturer of Hustler mowers, recently told dealers they will now offer the Raptor and Raptor SD for online sales at participating Home Depot and Lowes stores, with the Raptor 60 SD in stores.
Excel Industries is making additional improvements to its manufacturing facility in Hesston, Kansas. Excel enjoyed a thirty five percent increase in production volume during its fiscal year ending July 31, and anticipates another fifty percent increase in production for the coming year. In order to accommodate the increased demand on manufacturing, there are several facility improvements and building expansion in process.
Excel Industries is pleased to announce that Hustler Turf Equipment and BigDog Mowers have entered into an arrangement with Metro Lawn Propane Conversions.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.