INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Yamaha Motor Finance USA Appoints Kevin Duck President

       Yamaha Motor Finance Corp., USA (YMFUS) has appointed Kevin Duck its President, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Duck brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and captive finance organizations, with proficiencies in credit risk management,...

Stihl Celebrates 100 Years

       What began as a one-man operation in a Stuttgart, Germany workshop in 1926 has since become a global standard for battery- and gasoline-powered equipment in forestry, landscaping and residential use. The family-owned Stihl, rooted in the tradition of...

Ariens Named Official Snow Removal Provider For Resort In Utah, Vermont

       As part of a new partnership, Ariens will serve as the official snow removal and lawn equipment at two Alterra Mountain Co. properties, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Ut., and Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vt. “AriensCo is a family-owned company fueled by a...

Spark Acquires LSM Outdoor Power In Texas

       Spark Dealer Group, a rapidly growing network of outdoor power equipment dealerships, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LSM Outdoor Power. LSM Outdoor Power is a Texas-based, multi-location dealership serving...
New Book Touches On Everything Chain Saws

New Book Touches On Everything Chain Saws

       The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) Press is releasing a new book that is part homage, part social history and part field guide to one of the most well known pieces of power equipment....

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Rotary Presents National Sales Awards

Rotary Presents National Sales Awards

       Rotary Corp. recently recognized several team members for outstanding performance in sales and leadership during the company’s national sales meeting this summer in Savannah, Ga. The Duke...

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Kubota Announces Hometown Proud Winners

Kubota Announces Hometown Proud Winners

       To empower local communities and strengthen ties with Kubota dealers, the 2025 Hometown Proud program invited non-profits nationwide to apply for funding and equipment, resulting in 1,088...

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.

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