INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Kress, Real Madrid Announce Partnership
Positec, a global manufacturer of power equipment, has announced a new strategic partnership with Real Madrid through its flagship brands, Kress and Worx. This dual-brand collaboration, built...
Brett Davis Named NAEDA CEO, Kim Rominger Retires
The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) has announced the appointment of Brett Davis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2025. With a distinguished career in...
OPEI’s TurfMutt Foundation Offers Free Curriculum For Kids
To help combat “summer slide,” the TurfMutt Foundation offers its environmental educational resources to parents, educators and caregivers for free to lessen summer learning loss. The...
Ricky Cacchiotti Named Stihl VP Product Management & After Sales
Stihl Inc. has announced the appointment of Ricky Cacchiotti to Vice President of Product Management and After Sales. In this key executive role, Cacchiotti will report directly to Stihl Inc....
Echo Awarded CoOp Purchasing Contract
Echo is proud to announce it has been awarded a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing contract. The contract applies to the Grounds & Ag, Roads & Airports, and Parks, Recreation &...
Equip Expo Announces New Small Batch Bourbon, Equip Reserve 42: Backyard Blend
Equip Exposition has announced its inaugural small batch bourbon, Equip Reserve 42: Backyard Blend, which will debut at Equip Exposition, October 21-24, 2025 at the Kentucky Exposition Center...
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 24-26, 2024 – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equip Expo
OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 812-949-9200; visit equipexposition.com
National Hardware Show
MARCH 18-20, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com