INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

OPEI Hosts Annual Meeting

       Nearly 150 members and invited guests of the Outdoor Power Equipment Insititue (OPEI) gathered in Savannah, Ga., at the end of June for three days of networking, industry updates, and perspective from leading authorities on international trade, geopolitics, and...

Equip Announces Dealer Boot Camp, Dealer Breakfast

       Equip Exposition has unveiled several new events this year—a new education offering called Equip Academy, the resurrection of the Wednesday morning Dealer Breakfast sponsored by Stihl Inc., a new Dealer Boot Camp, and a closing block party at Old Forester's...

Honda Restructures Divisions 

       American Honda has announced a restructuring of its powersports and products center (PS&P), aligning its powersports, power equipment and marine divisions under a unified structure to strengthen product strategy and sales capabilities, and to accelerate...

OPPAA Scholarship Fund Awards $7,000 To 2026 Recipients

       For more than 25 years, the Outdoor Power Parts and Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) Scholarship Fund has supported deserving students from OPPAA member-company families as they pursue higher education and prepare for future success. Since its inception, the Fund has...
Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc.

Uwe Hirsch has been named Vice President Finance of Stihl Inc. and assumes his position on Nov. 7, 2022. Hirsch will plan, direct and control the company’s overall financial plans, policies…

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OPEI Reports Equip Debut A Success

OPEI Reports Equip Debut A Success

Looking at attendance figures that were sure to set a record within the hour, and noting that “Well, we sold every inch,” at the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC) in Louisville for Equip Exposition…

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Stens Unveils Updated Branding

Stens Unveils Updated Branding

Stens, a leader in aftermarket maintenance and repair parts for outdoor power, agricultural, industrial and powersports equipment, has announced a brand refresh, acknowledging the company’s…

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Exmark Awarded OMNIA Partners Contract

Exmark Awarded OMNIA Partners Contract

Exmark has announced a three year contract with OMNIA Partners, in partnership with Cobb County, Ga. The contract enables public service agencies including municipalities, governments,…

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Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect, a texting platform, used by dealerships to communicate with their customers, generate reviews, produce leads, collect payments and increase revenue, has announced that it has…

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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