INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

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 territories to form two new strategic sales organizations: Mountain...

Stihl Names Lorraine Amesbury Holder, Uwe Hirsch Interim Co-Presidents

       Stihl has announced that Chris Keffer, STIHL Inc. President and CEO departed the company, effective immediately. To ensure continuity of the business in the interim, Lorraine Amesbury Holder, SVP of Operations, and Uwe Hirsch, SVP of Finance, IT, Purchasing,...

Equip Announces Louisville/Orlando Rotation Starting In 2029

       Equip Exposition has announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029: the show will be held at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 10-12, 2029, with shows in 2031 and 2033. The trade show will be in Louisville in 2028, 2030, and...

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...
Altoz Hires New District Sales Manager

Altoz Hires New District Sales Manager

Altoz, manufacturer of high-performance zero-turn mowers and of the industry’s first tracked riding and stand-on zero-turn mower, has announced Rob Mullins has joined the team as District…

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Biden Admin Enters Right To Repair Fray

Biden Admin Enters Right To Repair Fray

Weighing in decidedly on the side of those who want to see more DIY repair options for consumers, the Biden Administration in early July issued an executive order directing the Federal Trade…

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NEDA Gets Win In Connecticut

NEDA Gets Win In Connecticut

The Northeast Equipment Dealers Assn. (NEDA), on behalf of Connecticut equipment dealers, is pleased to report that the legislators have passed and Gov. Ned Lemont has signed CT SB264 into…

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Rotary Adds To Sales Division

Rotary Adds To Sales Division

Rotary Corp. has appointed Nate Simmerman territory manager for Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Simmerman was previously…

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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