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turning those worn-out , grass-stained pairs of shoes into another lawn care must-have that our Cub Cadet customers can show pride in .”
EGO POWER EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD THROUGH DEERE DEALERS John Deere , a global leader in innovative and powerful turf equipment , announced a new strategic partnership with EGO and parent company Chervon , a leading global provider to the Outdoor Power Equipment ( OPE ) and Power Tool industries . The agreement will allow the brands to provide homeowners with EGO battery-powered lawn care solutions through John Deere dealers .
“ Simplifying the landscape management of properties is what drives us every day . We seek to provide our customers with a broad range of tools , which will now include a battery ecosystem that can be extended into a variety of property care solutions ,” said David Thorne , vice president , John Deere turf and compact utility business . “ Partnering with a leading electric solutions brand , like EGO , to provide top-quality battery-powered equipment will propel both John Deere and Chervon into a stronger market position to serve our evolving customers .”
As part of this new agreement , EGObranded battery products will be available through John Deere dealers . EGO batteries are portable and can be used across over 70 compatible products , allowing customers to complete multiple projects using multiple products with the same battery system .
Chervon Power Tools was founded
in Nanjing , China in 1994 . It established its OPE business unit in 2014 . Along with EGO equipment , Chervon markets the Flex and Skil power tool brands in the United States , as well as tool and equipment brands unique to Asia .
FOUR RECIPIENTS EARN BILL NELSON SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS The Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment ( BNSE ) is pleased to announce it has awarded four scholarships totaling $ 10,000 to its 2023 class of recipients . Recipients for the 2023 awards are : Paris Coney of Vidalia , Georgia ; Lauren Carlson of Byron , Illinois ; Joan Tillman of Glennville , Georgia ; and Joshua Howard of Rock Falls , Illinois .
The BNSE is an educational charity designed to advance the academic pursuits of employees and the chil-
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