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...
Charter Software For Equipment Dealers

Charter Software For Equipment Dealers

Charter Software Inc., a leading provider of business management system software for agricultural, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers, is pleased to announce the availability of Aspen...

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Dixie Chopper Enters Canadian Market

Dixie Chopper Enters Canadian Market

Dixie Chopper, the manufacturer of The World’s Fastest Lawn Mower, has announced its entry into the Canadian market. Through this arrangement, Dixie Chopper’s full product line of commercial and...

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Court Reaffirms E15 Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently denied an appeal hearing on a court case that was dismissed in 2012, ruling that the plaintiffs didn't have legal standing to...

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E15 Warning, Ban?

Ethanol-blended gasoline made the news again before the holidays when highly respected driving and motorist organization AAA released a statement urging the EPA to postpone the sale of E15 gasoline...

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.

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