Northern Tool + Equipment Named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers

Northern Tool + Equipment has been named to Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers 2023, ranking 6th in the retailing category. This recognition comes from an independent survey of employees and their willingness to recommend Northern Tool + Equipment to friends and family as an employer of choice.

"It's truly an honor to be awarded this title based on employees' positive experience working at Northern Tool + Equipment," says Suresh Krishna, president and CEO of Northern Tool + Equipment. "We strive to create a workplace that celebrates our employees serving those who do the tough jobs."

Northern Tool + Equipment has created a workplace powered by hardworking, knowledgeable employees who boldly build what's next. A fast-paced and supportive work community provides various opportunities to grow a career at a global company, with 70% of retail leaders having been promoted from within. Every day the team proudly lives the core values: Know Your Customer, Provide Value, Act With Integrity, Empower The Individual, Be Entrepreneurial and Have Fun.

"When taking over from our father and founder, Don Kotula, one of our long-term objectives was to continue to invest in what sets Northern apart, our people," says Northern Tool + Equipment owners Ryan and Wade Kotula. "We continue our father's legacy alongside the amazing employees in our organization. Their willingness to recommend Northern Tool + Equipment as a top employer is one of the greatest compliments we could receive."

The company has 3,500 employees and 130 stores in 23 states with plans to expand retail locations in the coming years to grow its presence in communities where highly-skilled tradespeople are in need of an experienced retail partner.

Northern Tool + Equipment has been a leading supplier of more than 100,000 high-quality tools and equipment for over 40 years. Learn more at www.NorthernTool.com

In the contracting business, time is money. The key to success is being able to move from one job to another quickly, seamlessly, and with minimal downtime. With this in mind, Diamond Mowers offers high-performance attachments ideally suited for keeping fencing contractors productive and profitable.

“At Diamond, we are committed to providing the best tools for every task,” says Dan Stachel, executive vice president of Diamond Mowers. “These game-changing, multipurpose products promise to optimize productivity, diversify work opportunities, and even create new revenue streams.”

Founded in 2000 and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Diamond Mowers is a leading manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer, and excavator markets.

Stachel provides an overview of the company’s attachments ideally suited for the fence industry:

Brush Cutter

A brush cutter is a “one-size-fits-all” tool designed to tackle everything from cutting tall or thick grass to processing large-scale brush and small trees. When it comes to clearing property for new fencing or maintaining fence lines after installation, this attachment is a must-have for any land contractor.

Diamond Mowers offers two skid-steer brush cutters – the Brush Cutter Pro X and the Brush Cutter Pro. Both are available with four hydraulic motor options, giving them a competitive advantage by ensuring optimal cutting performance and safe operating speeds at all flow levels.

Offering impressive power and versatility, the Pro X features a Tri-Hex mulching disc with three hardened steel blades that slice through material up to 10” in diameter. Compatible with standard and high-flow skid steers and compact track loaders, this commercial-grade attachment comes in cutting widths of 60 inches, 72 inches, or 84 inches.

The newer Brush Cutter Pro model delivers the same premium durability and multifaceted cutting performance as the Pro X but with specific tailoring for a broader range of applications and carriers. The exclusive oval blade carrier boasts two hardened steel blades that maintain a 72-inch cutting width and effectively slice through grass, brush, branches, and small trees up to 5 inches wide. Ideally suited for fencing contractors, this easy-tomaneuver attachment features a lower push bar that can reach under fences, making it an essential maintenance tool.

“Not every project calls for taking down 10-inch wide trees,” explains Stachel. “This new cutting attachment packs all the power and performance of our commercial-grade Brush Cutter Pro X, but features strategic engineering modifications for medium-duty applications, resulting in a product that is lighter weight and available at a lower cost point.”