2024 was a great year for the green industry. From new products hitting the market to major M&A action, here are the top 10 news stories you read on our website this year:
- John Deere rolls out new products: Five new models highlighted the company's latest loaders, including two new skid-steers and three CTLs.
- Ford's F-Series truck for 2025: Ford announced a slew of updates to its F-Series Super Duty truck for 2025.
- U.S. Lawns finds new investor: The Riverside Company invested in U.S. Lawns, acquiring the company from BrightView Holdings.
- Rocking out with Metallica: Case Construction Equipment gifted Metallica frontman James Hetfield a special edition CTL as part of an equipment supply agreement.
- Wrapping up at the NALP Leaders Forum: An economist told attendees that a recession's coming, but he feels the downturn could predate industry growth.
- EGO's newest battery-powered tools: 11 new products highlighted EGO's expanded lineup, including tools like a backpack blower and hedge trimmers.
- Electric Sheep introduces us to Verdie: The new outdoor maintenance robot edges/trims lawns and blows leaves.
- Our Equip Expo coverage: We were there in Louisville to highlight all the new products hitting the industry in 2025 and beyond.
- Schill Grounds Management acquires Strauser Nature's Helpers: The company operates in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
- Caterpillar adds to loader lineup: Notably, the company introduced 285 and 285 XE, its largest-ever entries in its CTL lineup.
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