INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Rotary Adds NJ, Eastern Penn. Manager
Rotary Corp. has appointed Ralph Baron territory manager for New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Baron was previously a sales…
Stihl Launches New Learning Management System
The new and improved Stihl iCademy free web-based training platform is primarily designed for independent Stihl dealers and their employees, and is also accessible for vocational training. The…
Walbro Makes Organizational Changes
Walbro, LLC has announced an organizational restructuring build around three autonomous business units—each business unit will have its own operations, engineering, finance, sales, program…
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…
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