INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Makita Looks To Expand, Purchases Land In Atlanta Area
Makita is continuing its commitment to future growth in the U.S. market with the purchase of 80 acres in Georgia. The land, located northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, is the target for…
VP Racing To Add Business Development Focus
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced the appointment of James McVey to Business Development to focus on the OEM business. “James…
Ferris Mowers Sponsors USA TODAY Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll
For over 25 years, USA TODAY Sports has partnered with the National Assn. of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to produce a weekly ranking of the top 25 NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams: The…
Briggs To Invest In Alabama Plant
In Briggs & Stratton LLC’s first significant capital project under the company’s new ownership, the manufacturer will invest $9.4 million in new equipment and add 34 employees at its…
Rotary Announces New Manager For Upper Midwest
Rotary Corp. has appointed Roy AlderseBaes territory manager for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer….
Right-To-Repair Law Passes, Automakers File Federal Suit
While the legislation that passed in Massachusetts during the November election was targeted to the automotive industry, the same principle now applies to all equipment-servicing facilities in the state…
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