INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Snapper Sponsors USA Today’s Men’s, Women’s Tournament Brackets
Briggs & Stratton-owned Snapper will be the official sponsor of the USA Today 2021 men’s and women’s basketball tournament brackets this March. 24 million basketball fans will visit the…
Rotary Adds NJ, Eastern Penn. Manager
Rotary Corp. has appointed Ralph Baron territory manager for New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Baron was previously a sales…
Stihl Launches New Learning Management System
The new and improved Stihl iCademy free web-based training platform is primarily designed for independent Stihl dealers and their employees, and is also accessible for vocational training. The…
Walbro Makes Organizational Changes
Walbro, LLC has announced an organizational restructuring build around three autonomous business units—each business unit will have its own operations, engineering, finance, sales, program…
Makita Looks To Expand, Purchases Land In Atlanta Area
Makita is continuing its commitment to future growth in the U.S. market with the purchase of 80 acres in Georgia. The land, located northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, is the target for…
VP Racing To Add Business Development Focus
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced the appointment of James McVey to Business Development to focus on the OEM business. “James…
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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National Hardware Trade Show
MAY 11-13, 2021 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 22-24, 2021 – American Club, Kohler, Wisonsin. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equipment & Engine Training Council annual meeting
OCTOBER 18-20, 2021 – GIE+EXPO, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 888-406-1810; visit eetc.org/event/eetcconference2020
GIE+EXPO
OCTOBER 20-22, 2021 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 800-558-8767; visit gie-expo.com
North American Dealer Conference
NOVEMBER 16-18, 2021 – TBD, Dallas, Texas. Call 203-840-5622; visit nadealerconference.com
Midwest Ag Expo
JANUARY 26-27, 2022 – Gordyville USA Arena, North Gifford, Illinois. Visit mseda.com/about/midwest-ag-expo
Combined annual meeting of Midwest-Southeastern Equipment Dealers Association, MSEDA, United Equipment Dealers Association and Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1, 2022 – Marriott Riverfront, Savannah, Georgia. Visit dseda.org