INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Stihl Merges Distribution Branches

       Stihl has announced a major organizational change designed to strengthen dealer support and streamline operations across its U.S. branch network. As of now, Stihl has united several branch territories to form two new strategic sales organizations: Mountain...

Stihl Names Lorraine Amesbury Holder, Uwe Hirsch Interim Co-Presidents

       Stihl has announced that Chris Keffer, STIHL Inc. President and CEO departed the company, effective immediately. To ensure continuity of the business in the interim, Lorraine Amesbury Holder, SVP of Operations, and Uwe Hirsch, SVP of Finance, IT, Purchasing,...

Equip Announces Louisville/Orlando Rotation Starting In 2029

       Equip Exposition has announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029: the show will be held at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 10-12, 2029, with shows in 2031 and 2033. The trade show will be in Louisville in 2028, 2030, and...

OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting, Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

       Since 1986, the Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) has been dedicated to promoting the growth and availability of high-quality replacement parts and accessories for the power equipment industry. In recognition of this milestone, OPPAA welcomed...
Briggs Names New SVP & CFO

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…

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Stihl To Enter Zero-Turn Market

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…

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Stihl Names New Sales, Marketing VP

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…

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Exmark Launches E-commerce Platform

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,…

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Altoz Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Altoz Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Altoz, Inc. recently celebrated breaking ground on its new 75,000 sq. ft. facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. This is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion…

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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