INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

       After five decades of growth in Lee’s Summit, Mo., Billy Goat, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has commenced manufacturing operations at its new North American facility located in Munnsville, NY, designed to enhance product innovation, production...

Meyer Distributing Now In Partnership With MTD, Troy-Bilt

       Adding to its over 1,000 product lines, Meyer Distributing has now added Troy-Bilt to its inventory.  “We are excited to partner with MTD/Troy-Bilt,” announces Mike Merder, Category Sales Manager for Outdoor Power Equipment at Meyer. “Their selection of snow...

2025 Equip Expo Daily Recaps

2025 Equip Expo Daily RecapsHosted by Jessica Johnson & Dan Shell of Power Equipment Trade

Why Your Grandfather Would Outsell Today’s Salesperson

       By John Chapin   With the development of the internet, social media, “new” relationship and solution selling techniques, and most recently AI, there seems to be a belief out there that today’s salespeople are superior to those of the past. As you can probably...
Efco Sponsors Driver Doug Drown

Efco Sponsors Driver Doug Drown

Efco is excited to announce the sponsorship of race car driver Doug Drown, a third generation driver. The premier Super Late Model driver in the Ohio Valley region, Doug competes locally and...

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Country Clipper Donates Mower

Country Clipper Donates Mower

Country Clipper designs and builds zero turn mowers with unique features, including joystick steering. “We knew this would work so well for [Sergeant Jordan Brown]”, states Carl Shivvers, President....

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Husqvarna Board Names New CEO

Husqvarna Board Names New CEO

The Husqvarna Board of Directors of Husqvarna AB recently appointed Kai Warn as President and CEO on July 1, 2013. Current President and CEO Hans Linnarson, appointed in 2011, will continue to work...

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Exmark Enters New Era For Lawn Care

Garry Busboom, Exmark's Chief Development Engineer, said alternative-power mowers are something many customers – primarily those in the lawn care business or farmers with large areas to mow – have...

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Walbro Wins Polaris Award of Excellence

Walbro Wins Polaris Award of Excellence

"Polaris is thrilled to present Walbro with the supplier of excellence award for outstanding performance in 2012. Walbro has demonstrated outstanding performance in terms of quality, cost...

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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