INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

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...

Honda Begins U.S. Production Of Battery-Powered ZTRs

       Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) has announced the start of production of its first battery-powered zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers at its facility in Swepsonville, N.C. ProZision ZTR mowers are produced using domestic and globally made parts and will be...

EETC Announces 29th Annual Conference Hosted by Echo Outdoor

       The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) has announced that its 29th Annual Conference will take place April 15–17, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., with Echo Outdoor Power Equipment serving as the host sponsor. The...

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,...
Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website

       Spark Dealer Group, a leading acquirer and operator of power equipment dealerships in the U.S., announced the launch of its new website, sparkdealers.com, as a platform to give dealership...

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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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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