INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Kohler Engines Receive HVO Usage Approval
All Kohler diesel-fueled engines are approved to use HVO in the U.S., in line with ASTM D975 standard. In February, Kohler had announced approval to use HVO for all its diesel engines in…
Oregon Products Disaster Response Team Celebrates
In 2021 alone, natural disasters caused $145 billion worth of damage across the U.S.—and experts are forecasting above-normal hurricane and wildfire seasons this year. Since 2012, Oregon…
Briggs Names New SVP & CFO
Briggs & Stratton has announced that Kristina Cerniglia has joined the company as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. She joins Briggs & Stratton after serving eight…
Stihl To Enter Zero-Turn Market
Stihl has announced it has a new manufacturing relationship with Briggs & Stratton that will expand the offerings of Stihl products in the U.S. Through this relationship, Stihl will…
Stihl Names New Sales, Marketing VP
Chris Keffer has been named Vice President Sales and Marketing of Stihl, Inc., and assumes his position on May 16, 2022. Keffer will be responsible for sales for the domestic and export…
Exmark Launches E-commerce Platform
Exmark has launched a “Shop Local” ecommerce platform that will sell Exmark original parts and accessories online at shop.exmark.com. Website orders will then be fulfilled by local,…
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