INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Expanded From Rotary: Professional Arborist Gear

       Rotary offers a comprehensive line-up of professional-grade arborist supplies and tree climbing gear for 2026, including hundreds of guaranteed-quality products. The expanded line features climbing ropes, rigging hardware, and safety equipment from leading...

Stihl Announces Dealer-Focused Ecommerce Platform

       Stihl has announced it will roll out a new dealer-focused marketplace powered by Mirakl, the leader in marketplace and dropship solutions. The new marketplace will unify and accelerate Stihl Inc.'s dealer-fulfilled ecommerce strategy, providing customers with...

Maruyama Hosts Certifications Courses At Texas Headquarters

       Maruyama U.S. recently hosted a sales and service certification class at its headquarters in Grand Prairie, Tex., bringing together dealers, distributors and territory managers from across the country as part of its ongoing commitment to professional...

Equip Exposition Announces Keynote Speaker Series 

       Equip, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, has announced its keynote speaker series for the 2026 show, to be held October 20-23, in Louisville, Ky. Celebrity speaker Mike Holmes, one of North America’s most...
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