INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Stihl Hits Major Manufacturing Milestone In Virginia
Stihl Inc. announced the production of its 75 millionth powerhead at the company’s headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va. This milestone coincides with the company’s 45th year of manufacturing...
EPA Opts For Single E15 Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a single draft rule to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline and curb biofuel credit speculation, after having contemplated separating...
VP Racing Fuels Acquires Tennessee Industrial Site
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., acquired a new property and facility in Huntingdon, Tenn., citing a favorable atmosphere for business growth and development. With all that the location has to offer, VP feels...
Case Donates to Operation Wind River
CASE Construction Equipment and Sonsray Machinery donated the use of a CX80C excavator to Team Rubicon for Operation Wind River, a response to the wildfires that burned more than 23,000 acres...
Excel Breaks Ground On Expansion
In mid-December 2018, Excel Industries held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on a multi-million-dollar facility expansion, following the selection of Conco Construction to be the...
Power Distributors Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor For Oregon
Blount International selected Power Distributors as the exclusive U.S. distribution partner for Oregon branded power equipment. This expansion broadens Power Distributors representation of Oregon...
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