INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

       After five decades of growth in Lee’s Summit, Mo., Billy Goat, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has commenced manufacturing operations at its new North American facility located in Munnsville, NY, designed to enhance product innovation, production...

Meyer Distributing Now In Partnership With MTD, Troy-Bilt

       Adding to its over 1,000 product lines, Meyer Distributing has now added Troy-Bilt to its inventory.  “We are excited to partner with MTD/Troy-Bilt,” announces Mike Merder, Category Sales Manager for Outdoor Power Equipment at Meyer. “Their selection of snow...

2025 Equip Expo Daily Recaps

2025 Equip Expo Daily RecapsHosted by Jessica Johnson & Dan Shell of Power Equipment Trade

Why Your Grandfather Would Outsell Today’s Salesperson

       By John Chapin   With the development of the internet, social media, “new” relationship and solution selling techniques, and most recently AI, there seems to be a belief out there that today’s salespeople are superior to those of the past. As you can probably...
Briggs To Invest In Alabama Plant

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…

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Stihl Sponsors Capitol Christmas Tree

Stihl Sponsors Capitol Christmas Tree

Each year a different national forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season, and this year, under the theme, Experience Your Nature, the Grand…

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Kawasaki Names New OEM Manager

Kawasaki Names New OEM Manager

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engines Division has announced the promotion of Todd Sytsma to manager, OEM department. Sytsma, a Grand Rapids native, has worked as an OEM sales manager at…

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Licensing Brings Renault Brand Back

Licensing Brings Renault Brand Back

Leading global brand owner and licensor, JMM Lee Properties, LLC (JMM Lee), has announced that its Renault brand is available for U.S. license on a selection of home and garden power tools and…

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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