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...
Honda Motor Announces Milestone

Honda Motor Announces Milestone

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda's cumulative worldwide power products production reached the 100 million-unit milestone during 2011. Honda power products business dates back to 1953,...

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Howard Brothers Hardware Awarded

Howard Brothers Hardware Awarded

Howard Brothers Hardware, a longtime independent dealership that shows outstanding dedication to customers, employees and community members, is being recognized as Independent Business of the Year...

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Venture Products Announces New Plant

Venture Products Announces New Plant

Venture Products, Inc., makers of Ventrac tractors and attachments, has announced plans to build a new $7 million plant and become the first tenant in Orrville's new industrial park. The company...

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Echo Bear Cat Awards Winner

Echo Bear Cat Awards Winner

Echo Bear Cat and its distributor, Florida Outdoor Equipment, awarded Sam Foster of Dublin, GA with a new SC2170 chipper/shredder. Sam Foster is very eager to bring his new SC2170 chipper/shredder...

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ARI Integrates FootSteps, PartSmart

ARI Integrates FootSteps, PartSmart

ARI, a leading provider of technology‐enabled business solutions that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers in selected vertical markets increase revenue and reduce costs, announced today the...

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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