INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

TrimmerTrap Now Available Through Meyer Distributing

       Accelerator Industries has been building products for the landscape industry since 1995, and in 2025, acquired TrimmerTrap, a leader in products to secure trimmer racks, blowers, and other tools in a convenient and safe way. TrimmerTrap obtained numerous...

Kubota Breaks Ground On $30 Million R&D Facility In Kansas

       Kubota North America marked a significant expansion of its compact construction business, with the groundbreaking of a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kan. The $30 million investment reinforces Kubota’s long-term commitment to designing,...

Kevin Jobsky Named Northeast Region Sales Manager For Rotary

       Rotary Corp. has appointed Kevin Jobsky as Territory Sales Manager for its Northeast Region covering Vermont and New York (excluding Long Island and New York City), according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Jobsky brings more than 25...

Product Spotlight: Ferris Suspension

       Standing out in a crowded mower market means offering products with clear, demonstrable value. Ferris has spent nearly three decades engineering and patenting independent front and rear suspension systems that deliver a benefit every dealer can sell...

AIP Acquires CTP From Carlisle

American Industrial Partners (AIP), a middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and improving North American-headquartered industrial businesses, completed the acquisition of the...

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New Kawasaki Sales Managers

New Kawasaki Sales Managers

The Engines and Power Products Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is strengthening its OEM sales operations with the addition of two OEM sales managers who will report to Tim Malinowski,...

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OPEI Expands Initiatives

OPEI Expands Initiatives

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), recently announced that it is ramping up its regulatory, standards and market reporting and statistics efforts to meet the unique needs of the corded...

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Predator Power Signs U.S. Distributor

Leading UK-based tree care plant and equipment suppliers Predator Power has announced the appointment of its first US distributor. The company has also won significant international new business...

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Mackissic Acquired Yard Marvel

Mackissic Acquired Yard Marvel

MacKissic acquired Yard Marvel Manufacturing located in Spokane, Washington. Yard Marvel has been manufacturing since 1955. The company produces roto tillers, dethatchers, and aerators primarily for...

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Hustler Announces Distribution Change

In an ongoing effort to better serve its authorized dealer network and grow its distribution, Hustler Turf announces that Power Trim Co. Inc. has been named the exclusive California Distributor for...

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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