INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Rotary Adds To Sales Team

Rotary Corp. has appointed two new territory sales managers as part of the company’s continued expansion to support its growing dealer network, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Travis Lloyd, a seasoned industry professional with...

Equip Sells Out Its 2026 Exhibit Space

For a fifth year in a row, Equip Expo has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), which will be held October 20-23, 2026. “We have 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, including the Outdoor Demo Yard. Every inch of the...

Equip Announces Expanded 2026 Women’s Programming

Equip Exposition has announced its 2026 programming dedicated to women in the green industry, which includes the Women’s Leadership Reception, and will feature Susan Packard, as well as Judith Guido, who is recognized as one of the highest-ranking women in the...

Jason Mabb Named Stihl Inc. VP Of Sales

Stihl Inc. has appointed Jason Mabb as Vice President of Sales, effective May 18, 2026. In this role, Mabb will oversee the development and execution of U.S. sales strategies for Stihl Inc., including demand planning, forecasting, and alignment across sales and...

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...

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...

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...

Yvette Henshall-Bell To Lead Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division

Yvette Henshall-Bell has been appointed President Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and a member of Group Management. She will assume her new role on March 1, 2026. Yvette currently...

Rotary Appoints Mark Brabandt To Support Midwest Growth

Rotary Corp. has appointed Mark Brabandt as territory sales manager to support its expanding dealer network across Indiana, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer....

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...

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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