INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Toro Names Edric Funk President, COO

       The Toro Co. has announced that Edric C. Funk has been appointed president and chief operating officer, effective September 1, 2025. Funk, a 29-year veteran of the company, has served as group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation since 2022. In this...

Meyer Distributing Adds Chain Locker 

       Meyer Distributing has announced a new partnership with Chain Locker USA, a saw storage case that functions as a toolbox for chains and is made with high-quality materials to stand up against on-the-job elements.  “Partnering with Meyer Distributing is a solid...

Charter Software Launches New Look, Service App

       Charter Software has announced the launch of Service Queue, a new web app designed to streamline service department workflows for equipment dealers. The release of Service Queue is accompanied by a refreshed identity, as Charter Software becomes Aspen by...

Consumer Reports, Among Equip’s Dealer Education

       For the first time ever, a panel of Consumer Reports editors is coming to the blockbuster trade show to talk about what’s driving consumer sentiment when it comes to buying outdoor power equipment in special dealer education.  Held at the Kentucky Exposition...
Kioti Tractor Makes Personnel Changes 

Kioti Tractor Makes Personnel Changes 

       Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., has announced key leadership changes to strengthen its growth strategy across North America. The company added Don Lowe as vice president of...

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Kubota Kicks Off Community Grant Program

Kubota Kicks Off Community Grant Program

       Kubota Tractor Corp., in an effort to continue its longstanding commitment to strengthen communities and support local customers and dealers, is now accepting applications for its Kubota...

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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