INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Jason Mabb Named Stihl Inc. VP Of Sales
Stihl Inc. has appointed Jason Mabb as Vice President of Sales, effective May 18, 2026. In this role, Mabb will oversee the development and execution of U.S. sales strategies for Stihl Inc., including demand planning,…
Altoz Names David Bates Midwest District Sales Manager
Altoz, Inc. announced that David Bates has joined the company as District Sales Manager, serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. In this role, Bates will be responsible for supporting dealer development, strengthening relationships and driving…
Greenville Equipment Center Relocates To New Facility In Alabama
By Dan Shell What dealership has the good fortune to relocate to a new facility with more service and showroom space, while still maintaining essentially the same location? Alabama’s Greenville Equipment Center pulled it off…
Kubota, NASCAR Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Kubota Tractor Corp. has entered into a new multi-year partnership with NASCAR, beginning with the 2026 NASCAR season, that establishes Kubota as an Official Partner of NASCAR, including the official tractor of NASCAR, official construction…
TrimmerTrap Now Available Through Meyer Distributing
Accelerator Industries has been building products for the landscape industry since 1995, and in 2025, acquired TrimmerTrap, a leader in products to secure trimmer racks, blowers, and other tools in a convenient and safe way.…
Kubota Breaks Ground On $30 Million R&D Facility In Kansas
Kubota North America marked a significant expansion of its compact construction business, with the groundbreaking of a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kan. The $30 million investment reinforces Kubota’s long-term commitment to designing,…
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