INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Equip Announces Three Nights Of Entertainment
Equip Expo has announced its 2026 entertainment line-up of three nights of back-to-back concerts, receptions and parties, including a new Thursday evening block party at Louisville’s...
Rotary Adds To Sales Team
Rotary Corp. has appointed two new territory sales managers as part of the company’s continued expansion to support its growing dealer network, according to an announcement by Mark Smith,...
Equip Sells Out Its 2026 Exhibit Space
For a fifth year in a row, Equip Expo has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), which will be held October 20-23, 2026. “We have 1.2 million square...
Equip Announces Expanded 2026 Women’s Programming
Equip Exposition has announced its 2026 programming dedicated to women in the green industry, which includes the Women’s Leadership Reception, and will feature Susan Packard, as well as...
Jason Mabb Named Stihl Inc. VP Of Sales
Stihl Inc. has appointed Jason Mabb as Vice President of Sales, effective May 18, 2026. In this role, Mabb will oversee the development and execution of U.S. sales strategies for Stihl Inc.,...
Altoz Names David Bates Midwest District Sales Manager
Altoz, Inc. announced that David Bates has joined the company as District Sales Manager, serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. In this role, Bates will be responsible for supporting...
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





