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...
Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch has been named Vice President Finance of Stihl Inc. and assumes his position on Nov. 7, 2022. Hirsch will plan, direct and control the company’s overall financial plans, policies…

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OPEI Reports Equip Debut A Success

OPEI Reports Equip Debut A Success

Looking at attendance figures that were sure to set a record within the hour, and noting that “Well, we sold every inch,” at the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC) in Louisville for Equip Exposition…

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Stens Unveils Updated Branding

Stens Unveils Updated Branding

Stens, a leader in aftermarket maintenance and repair parts for outdoor power, agricultural, industrial and powersports equipment, has announced a brand refresh, acknowledging the company’s…

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Exmark Awarded OMNIA Partners Contract

Exmark Awarded OMNIA Partners Contract

Exmark has announced a three year contract with OMNIA Partners, in partnership with Cobb County, Ga. The contract enables public service agencies including municipalities, governments,…

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Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect, a texting platform, used by dealerships to communicate with their customers, generate reviews, produce leads, collect payments and increase revenue, has announced that it has…

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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