by Web Editor | Feb 4, 2016 | News, News/PR
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Board of Directors held a monthly strategy meeting January 24-26 in Sarasota, Fla. They welcomed new board members, discussed issues central to the industry’s health and well-being, and made plans for 2016. OPEI Board of...
by Web Editor | Feb 2, 2016 | News, News/PR
The members of two dealer groups, the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Assn. (OMEDA) and Mid-America Equipment Retailers Assn. (MAERA), have voted to merge effective January 1, 2016. Implementing the complete merger will be a process over the next few months, but will...
by Web Editor | Jan 27, 2016 | News, News/PR
Stihl names Mark Scavillo as the new VP of Finance and Information Services. Scavillo started with the company in February 2009 as a manager of finance projects. He has served as director of strategic planning and controlling since October 2012. He is assuming the VP...
by Web Editor | Jan 21, 2016 | News, News/PR
Rotary Corp. appointed Darrell Mullins territory sales manager for northeastern North Carolina. Mullins’ 30+ years of experience in the industry includes customer service, parts and sales management. As the new Rotary territory manager, he will focus on business...
by Web Editor | Jan 15, 2016 | News, News/PR
The Freedonia Group market study shows demand for power equipment in the U.S. is expected to rise 3.2% per year to $11.7 billion in 2019. Through 2019 gains result in increased demand for both consumer and commercial grade equipment. Sales will benefit from ongoing...
by Web Editor | Jan 13, 2016 | News, News/PR
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced today that Paul Mendelsohn has joined the association as the Vice President of Government Relations. Mendelsohn will oversee the expansion of the government relations program at NALP working in...