INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Yamaha Motor Finance USA Appoints Kevin Duck President

       Yamaha Motor Finance Corp., USA (YMFUS) has appointed Kevin Duck its President, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Duck brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and captive finance organizations, with proficiencies in credit risk management,...

Stihl Celebrates 100 Years

       What began as a one-man operation in a Stuttgart, Germany workshop in 1926 has since become a global standard for battery- and gasoline-powered equipment in forestry, landscaping and residential use. The family-owned Stihl, rooted in the tradition of...

Ariens Named Official Snow Removal Provider For Resort In Utah, Vermont

       As part of a new partnership, Ariens will serve as the official snow removal and lawn equipment at two Alterra Mountain Co. properties, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Ut., and Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vt. “AriensCo is a family-owned company fueled by a...

Spark Acquires LSM Outdoor Power In Texas

       Spark Dealer Group, a rapidly growing network of outdoor power equipment dealerships, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LSM Outdoor Power. LSM Outdoor Power is a Texas-based, multi-location dealership serving...
Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

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...

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New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

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...

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Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

       Spark Dealer Group, a leading acquirer and operator of power equipment dealerships in the U.S., announced the launch of its new website, sparkdealers.com, as a platform to give dealership...

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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