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...
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