Share On Social
GIE+EXPO: Dealer Impact
The 2008 GIE+EXPO in Louisville featured the three “Es” on every dealer’s mind: The economy, the election and ethanol, though not necessarily in that order. In case you missed the GIE+EXPO, here’s the scoop on what industry leaders, suppliers and dealers had to say about the dealer outlook, especially when grappling with those three “Es”:
- Financing and credit extensions are going to be much tougher to come by in the next year-plus. Dealers need to be more cautious and smarter than ever when buying from suppliers and seeking optimum inventory levels. Finding good, old-fashioned local sources of credit is imperative.
- Opportunity abounds for dealers on the ethanol and renewable fuels issue. Dealers have a great new way to differentiate their businesses from mass merchants by positioning themselves as fuel experts and providing consumers with the right answers for operating equipment in an ethanol-blended fuel marketplace.
- Tough economic times are when it’s super-important to keep an eye on reducing costs and increasing operating efficiencies while bolstering your dealership’s market strengths and service capabilities. It’s also important to be open to new markets and niche products that enable business growth. “Simple change is grounded in the past,” said Husqvarna’s Dave Zerfoss. “Instead, look to transform yourself to meet the future.”
Latest News
Bad Boy Mowers Expands Product Line
Bad Boy Mowers announced that its high performance product line will include compact tractors. In partnership with Kukje Machinery CO, the company will now sell sub-compact and compact tractors at Bad Boy Mowers dealerships throughout…
Kawasaki New Customer Care
As the Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engines Division has built much of its reputation on the level of responsiveness it has shown to its customers. Dealers will soon see more support as Kawasaki’s existing Order…
Honda Recalls Portable Generators
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Honda recalled approximately 340,000 EB2200i and EU2200i generators in the U.S. The company will inspect and repair or replace inverter units within these generators. Recall inspections…