INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Kubota Announces Hometown Proud Winners
To empower local communities and strengthen ties with Kubota dealers, the 2025 Hometown Proud program invited non-profits nationwide to apply for funding and equipment, resulting in 1,088 applications in total. After a rigorous review process,…
Equip In Running For Greatest Trade Show By Trade Show Executive
Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for those in the lawn and garden industry, including dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recently named a finalist in four categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100…
Generac Opens Distribution Facility In Georgia
Generac has opened a new 500,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Augusta, Ga.—one of their largest facilities to date. Products to be distributed to the Southeast from this location include whole standby generators and portable…
Kress Commercial Hosts Demo In DC
Power Equipment Trade Managing Editor Jessica Johnson was on hand as Kress Commercial gathered dealers and users in the Mid-Atlantic region to check out the company’s newest robotic innovation, Voyager. Check out her recap on…
Toro Names Edric Funk President, COO
The Toro Co. has announced that Edric C. Funk has been appointed president and chief operating officer, effective September 1, 2025. Funk, a 29-year veteran of the company, has served as group vice president of…
Meyer Distributing Adds Chain Locker
Meyer Distributing has announced a new partnership with Chain Locker USA, a saw storage case that functions as a toolbox for chains and is made with high-quality materials to stand up against on-the-job elements. “Partnering…
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