INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Stens To Close Indiana HQ And Warehouse
Arrowhead Engineered Products has announced Jasper-based Stens would close later this year and be incorporated into the newly constructed distribution warehouse in Portland, Tenn. According…
Yanmar Compact Equipment NA Announces Expansion
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, announces plans for a 32,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minn….
Bobcat Creators Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat skid-steer loader), have been selected as 2023 inductees…
HBS Systems Partners With Kenect
HBS Systems, a provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions has partnered with Kenect, a texting platform for equipment dealers, to enhance communication efficiencies for…
Positec Names Michael A. Jones President & CEO
Positec Tool Corp., manufacturer of lawn, garden and power tools under the Worx, Rockwell, Kress and Cat brand names, has announced that industry-leader Michael A. Jones has been appointed to…
Stihl Expands Saw Guide Bar Manufacturing
The City of Virginia Beach has announced that Stihl plans to invest $49 million to expand its chain saw guide bar manufacturing facility. The expansion will add 26,000 sq. ft. of space to an…
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