INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Bob Clements International, Gravity Payments Host Three-Part Webinar Series

Bob Clements International and Gravity Payments are hosting a free three-part webinar series for equipment dealers, live on Zoom August 27, September 17, and October 8. The series addresses profit dealers have already earned but…

NAEDA Launches ‘Iron Circle’ Performance Group

The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. Iron Circle brings the right dealers into a confidential environment…

Husqvarna Pledges Support Of Women’s Golf

Husqvarna has pledged to support the growth of golf for women following the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, England, July 29-Aug. 2. The AIG Women’s Open is recognized by both…

Honda Rolls Out Amazon Storefront For Power Equipment Products

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has launched its official Amazon store for Power Equipment, a digital storefront that provides consumers in the U.S. with a new way to explore Honda products online. The storefront features…

Power Distributors Supports National FFA Convention, Expo

Power Distributors Supports National FFA Convention, Expo

Power Distributors, a national distributor of power equipment, engines, and parts, recently exhibited at the 2023 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind.—which reported over 65,000 registered attendees, including students…

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Yanmar Announces Partnership, Unveils Arena

Yanmar Announces Partnership, Unveils Arena

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE North America), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has entered into a partnership with the City of Grand Rapids, Minn., to secure naming rights of the…

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NAEDA CEO Recognized

NAEDA CEO Recognized

In recognition of his service and as a token of gratitude, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Board presented the NAEDA CEO, Kim Rominger, with a Distinguished Service Award at the association board meeting…

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Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler Co. will outsource the majority of its energy division to an investment firm. Platinum Equity, which manages about $47 billion in assets, will become the majority investment partner of Kohler Energy—encompassing Power Systems, Engines,…

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ANSI Approves OPEI-Proposed Mower Standards

ANSI Approves OPEI-Proposed Mower Standards

On November 6, the American National Standards Institute approved the OPEI-proposed U.S. national adoption of the international mower standards ISO 5395, Parts 1 (terminology and common tests), 2 (pedestrian-controlled), and 3 (ride-on). The proposals were…

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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