INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

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 leadership and a deep commitment to the equipment industry, Davis is...

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 Foundation’s lesson plans feature the popular TurfMutt cartoon characters to...

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. President and CEO, Chris Keffer, and will oversee the company’s U.S....

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 & Athletics sectors, providing streamlined procurement solutions for public...
Maruyama Develops Engine Using Hydrogen

Maruyama Develops Engine Using Hydrogen

       Maruyama US, Inc. (MUS) in conjunction with parent company Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc., Ltd. (MMC) have announced the successful stable operation of the world’s first 2-stroke single...

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Briggs CEO Departs After Five Months

Briggs CEO Departs After Five Months

       In August 2023, Joe Liotine was named Briggs & Stratton’s Chief Executive Officer after spending 18 years working as a Whirlpool executive. He detailed desires to propel the engine...

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OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

       The Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) offered ample networking amongst over 70 members and invited guests at its 2024 Annual Meeting, held in Longboat Key, Fla., February...

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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