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Bill Wright, CEO of Wright Manufacturing, Inc., issued an e-mail letter to industry professionals in which he shared his thoughts on the stand-on mower market and commended those who have embraced the stand-on mower category.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A, announced several personnel changes within its Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Engines and Power Products Division on Oct. 8.

Echo Incorporated announced that effective December 1, Dan Obringer will become president of the company. He succeeds Yoshi Nagao, who will return to Japan as president of Kioritz Corporation, the parent company of Echo.

Excel Industries, Hustler Turf Equipment announced the introduction of an electric zero-turn riding mower. The Hustler Turf Zeon will make its debut at the 2008 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. later this month.

SnowEx, a product division of TrynEx International, introduces the new SP-1575 Bulk Pro Spreader. Ideal for professional contractors who maintain roads, parking lots and driveways.

Basic Software Systems, Inc., a provider of business management systems, announced the release of the CNH Customer Parts Catalog (CPC) interface on Sept. 3.

The new Ferris IS 3100ZP is a propane-powered, low-polluting, fuel-cost-saving mower.

Powered by a 79.2-cc displacement engine, the Shindaiwa EB802 professional backpack blower delivers high performance with an output rating of 224 mph/762 cfm at tube tip.

Yanmar America Corporation recently moved its corporate headquarters from the Chicago area to Adairsville, Ga.

Bob-Cat will introduce 2 intermediate models to its line of ProCat DX zero-turn riding mowers at GIE+EXPO.