Exmark Technology Wins AE50 Engineering Award

December 04, 2013

Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower earns award for innovative RED Technology

Beatrice, Neb. (Dec. 5, 2013) ⎯ The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently announced Exmark Manufacturing as the winner of a 2014 AE50 award. Exmark’s Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower with EFI and RED Technology was deemed one of the year’s most innovative designs in engineering products for the food and agriculture industries. In recognition of this achievement, the Lazer Z X-Series mower will be featured in the January/February 2014 special AE50 issue of ASABE’s magazine, Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World.

“All of us at Exmark are proud to be recognized for our leadership in the pursuit of technologies that increase efficiency and enable users to be more productive,” said Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters. “Winning this AE50 award confirms our goals and priorities are consistent with the needs of the industries we serve.”

Companies from around the world submit entries to the annual AE50 competition and up to 50 of the best products are chosen by a panel of international engineering experts. The judges select products that will best advance engineering for the food and agriculture industries.

The Lazer Z X-Series mower was recognized as a complete product, as it includes a number of engineering innovations that increase efficiency and productivity. Exmark’s exclusive RED technology combined with Electronic Fuel Injection, and an industry-first electronic governor system, delivers an up to 41-percent reduction in fuel consumption, with increased responsiveness and performance.

The AE50 awards program is sponsored by Resource to emphasize the role of new products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. These engineering developments help farmers, food processors and equipment manufacturers cut costs, enhance quality and increase profits.

Resource, a magazine geared to agricultural, biological and food system engineers worldwide.


About the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Its members, from more than 100 countries, are consultants, managers, researchers, and others who have the training and experience to understand the interrelationships between technology and living systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300 or hq@asabe.org. For more information about AE50, Resource magazine or the ASABE, contact Publications Director, Donna M. Hull at (269-932-7026) or hull@asabe.org. Details can also be found at asabe.org.


About Exmark
Exmark Manufacturing was incorporated in May 1982 as an independent manufacturer of professional turf care equipment. Today, it is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. In additional to designing, building and marketing quality turf care equipment, Exmark’s goal is total customer satisfaction. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity while delivering unmatched quality. Products are sold to distributors and dealers who share the company’s commitment to customer service and quality products. Learn more Exmark and its products at Exmark.com.

Note to Editors: All media inquiries, image or interview requests should be directed to Matt Gersib at (402) 314-2150 or mattgersib@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc., Industrial Park N.W., P.O. Box 808, Beatrice, NE 68310-0808; (402) 223-6300.