EquipmentWorld John Deere Expands Self-Repair Resources John Deere announced it will enhance the capabilities of existing diagnostic tools and expand their availability. In 2023, the company will roll out an enhanced customer solution that includes a mobile device interface, and the ability to download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on select John Deere equipment with 4G connections. In addition, John Deere announced
that coming in May it will expand its offerings by giving customers and independent repair shops in the U.S. the ability to purchase Customer Service ADVISOR directly through JohnDeereStore.com. Customer Service ADVISOR has been available through John Deere dealerships, enabling customers to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair their own equipment. With the ability to purchase directly from John Deere, equipment owners and independent repair shops will have expanded access
Pewag Completes Purchase Of Wallingford’s Inc. Pewag group, a leading global company in traction chain devices and industrial chain solutions, has completed the acquisition of Wallingford’s Inc. and BABAC Inc., a leading U.S.-based provider of forestry traction devices, forestry supplies and snow chains. Wallingford’s and BABAC are now consolidated as part of Pewag’s traction and forestry segment. The acquisition of Wallingford’s and BABAC is a strong fit with Pewag’s North American forestry business and in particular its forestry traction devices business. It is part of the strategy of Pewag to be a leader in this segment globally. Moreover, the high-quality forestry traction devices, developed and manufactured by Pewag in Austria and Czech Republic will be integrated in the portfolio of Wallingford’s. Pewag has hundreds of years of experience in the manufacturing of chains and their components. Founded as a forging plant in Brueckl, Austria 1479, Pewag group became one of the leading chain manufacturers worldwide. Today, its success is based on well-engineered state-of-the-art quality products. Pewag’s business areas are mainly snow chains, forestry traction, hoist and conveyor chains, do-it-yourself products, engineering, lifting and lashing chains and accessories and tire protection chains. It operates modern chain production facilities in Europe and in Pueblo, Col. “The combination of Pewag’s strong portfolio in forestry with traction devices and the wide distribution network of Wallingford’s in the forestry industry will result in a leadership position in this sector in North America. Moreover, the skidder and ring skidder traction devices developed and manufactured by BABAC will complete Pewag’s global forestry product range,” comments Rob Bekkers, CEO, Pewag Traction and Forestry. President of Wallingford’s Inc. Chip Wallingford adds, “We are very excited to now be part of the global Pewag group, which will add value and quality to our product portfolio, improve our position in the North American forestry market and will definitely give a further push to our professional customer service.” Founded in 1975, Wallingford’s Inc. is an international wholesaler of tire chain, logging and industrial supplies. Products are predominantly sold to distributors in North America. The sales and marketing office is located in Oakland, Maine, with a distribution, assembly and administrative facility in New Hampton, NH, and Canadian distribution centers in Edmonton, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec. In the position as President of Wallingford’s Inc., Chip Wallingford will be in charge for the future development and is taking over this position from John J. Wallingford.
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to Customer Service ADVISOR, in addition to existing access to replacement parts to complete needed repairs. John Deere owners will continue to have the option to visit a dealership, engage an independent repair shop, or self-repair their machines according to their preferences. Visit www.JohnDeere.com/repair.
Stihl Inc. Appoints Horan As President/CEO Stihl Inc. has named Terrence (Terry) Horan as President and CEO, responsible for the management of the Stihl Group’s largest market and subsidiary. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Horan, an internationally successful leader with 35 years of experience in the power tools, DIY, and consumer goods industry to the Stihl family,” comments Dr. Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the advisory board and supervisory board at Stihl Group. Michael Traub, chairman of the executive board, adds, “Terry Horan has demonstrated proven leadership of major companies and global brands, creating winning cultures focused on innovation and leveraging a deep understanding of the end-customer. This makes him the right choice to lead the company and its employees.” Horan joins Stihl Inc. after a successful career as RPM Consumer Group president at RPM International Inc. Horan has also held various senior leadership roles including president and CEO of DAP Products Inc., president of The Master Lock Co., president and CEO of the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. North America, and president of Dremel Power Tools. “I am excited both personally and professionally to join the team at Stihl Inc.” Horan says. “I look forward to working with the men and women here in Virginia Beach, our branch and distributor teams, and our vast network of more than 10,000 local Stihl dealers across the country.” Horan, a native of the Chicago area, received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing at Northern Illinois University. He also volunteers as a Start-Up Advisor at the IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Jill have three children. TIMBER HARVESTING & FOREST OPERATIONS
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