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Platinum Equity Acquires Oregon Tool
Earlier today, we announced Oregon Tool, the parent company for Woods Equipment, will have a change in financial investment ownership. For the last 5 years, Oregon Tool has been privately held by American Securities and P2...
NEW TurfKeeper™ and TurfKeeper Pro™ Finish Mowers
Woods Equipment Company recently announced the introduction of two new rear-mount finish mowers; TurfKeeper™ standard-duty and TurfKeeper Pro™ premium-duty.
A significant level of customer research provided the basis for the design updates to the current RD...
BLOUNT REBRANDS AS OREGON TOOL
Blount International, Inc. unveiled a new corporate name that positions it for growth while honoring its heritage: Oregon Tool. The global manufacturer of professional grade cutting tools and equipment selected Oregon Tool as its new...
THOMAS WOJCIK RECEIVES WOODS BROTHERS’ HERITAGE AWARD
We are excited to announce our inaugural Woods Brothers' Heritage Award, initiated this year to commemorate Woods' 75th anniversary. This prestigious award will be presented annually to the top Woods' District Manager in North America,...
WOODS EQUIPMENT CELEBRATES 75th ANNIVERSARY
Woods Equipment, a brand of Blount International, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2021.
Woods’ long history of innovation began with Leonard W. Wood and his brothers, Mervel and Keith, in Oregon, Illinois, on the banks...
TODD H. HALL APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF WOODS EQUIPMENT
Todd H. Hall has been appointed President of Blount International’s Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Division and Woods Equipment, succeeding Jerry Johnson, who recently announced his retirement. Hall is responsible for the overall management and performance...
JERRY JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, TO RETIRE FROM WOODS EQUIPMENT
Jerry Johnson, President of Blount International’s Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Division and Woods Equipment, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2020. Johnson will be succeeded by Todd H. Hall, who most recently has served...
How to Clean Your Rotary Cutter
Cleaning Rotary Cutter After Each Use and for Storage
To properly clean and maintain your Woods® rotary cutter, we suggest these tips:
Cleaning After Each Use
Remove large debris from the machine, such as clumps of dirt,...
Woods’ First Virtual Tradeshow: FPVX
For many, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, but that did not stop the Farm Progress Show. Instead, the show went virtual and transformed into the Farm Progress Virtual Experience (FPVX). Woods Equipment...
Winter Storage for Your Rotary Mower
Remove the mower drive belt and store to prevent hard spots from developing in the belts where it wraps around the pulleys.
Lubricate all pivot points and grease blade spindle bearing to prevent rusting from...
