INDUSTRY NEWS
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…
Charter Software Launches New Look, Service App
Charter Software has announced the launch of Service Queue, a new web app designed to streamline service department workflows for equipment dealers. The release of Service Queue is accompanied by a refreshed identity, as Charter…
Consumer Reports, Among Equip’s Dealer Education
For the first time ever, a panel of Consumer Reports editors is coming to the blockbuster trade show to talk about what’s driving consumer sentiment when it comes to buying outdoor power equipment in special…