INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Dealers Turn Out For Equip Expo 2025

       By Patrick Dunning  Equip Exposition returned to Louisville for four busy days in October 2025 with its strongest turnout in 42 years. Nearly 30,000 landscapers, dealers and manufacturers moved through more than 1.2 million sq. ft. of sold-out indoor and...

Bad Boy Mowers To Build Tractor Plant In Alabama 

       Alongside Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Bad Boy Mowers announced plans to invest $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company will create 50 jobs at the operation, which is being established in the former...

Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

       Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, and The Toro Co., a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, have announced the launch of The Toro Co. credit card program, issued by Synchrony. The new program provides Toro, Exmark,...

New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

       The BRA 200 and BRA 280 battery-powered backpack blowers are the latest additions to the Stihl line-up, delivering constant power, smart features, and effortless operation. Both models are designed for professionals who need high performance without sacrificing...
New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

Rotary’s new 2024 master catalog features the industry’s most complete line of power equipment parts, tools and accessories. Available for servicing dealers and distributors, it includes more…

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Wright Mfg. Adds Vice President Of Sales

Wright Mfg. Adds Vice President Of Sales

Wright Mfg. has hired Dennis Opalacz as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Opalacz brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the power equipment industry, with a career spanning…

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Toro Announces Lowe’s Partnership

Toro Announces Lowe’s Partnership

The Toro Co. and Lowe’s Co., Inc. have announced a strategic retail partnership where Lowe’s will carry Toro zero-turn riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, portable power equipment and snow…

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HBS Systems Integrates With Record360

HBS Systems Integrates With Record360

HBS Systems, a provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions, is partnering with Record360, a digital inspection software that leverages photos and videos to record 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