INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Kress Commercial Robotics Previews 40 in. Cut N Go Mower
During the Kress Commercial “NEXT Summit” in Colorado Springs, Colo. the company gave an exclusive look at its newest mower, the KR800 40 in. “Cut N Go,” a robotic zero-turn style-mower...
OPEI’s Kris Kiser Receives First-Ever Louisville Tourism Impact Award
At the official corporate kick-off of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival, the 69th annual They’re Off!, Kris Kiser—President and CEO of Equip Exposition, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute...
Kubota Kicks Off Community Grant Program
Kubota Tractor Corp., in an effort to continue its longstanding commitment to strengthen communities and support local customers and dealers, is now accepting applications for its Kubota...
Case-New Holland Names New North American Business Leader
New Holland Construction has announced Brian Weisbaum, a CNH veteran who has led several initiatives for both CNH construction brands, to the company's new head of New Holland Construction,...
Exmark’s Daryn Walters Announces Retirement
After 19 years of service with Exmark, Daryn Walters, vice president, has announced his retirement, effective April 18. Greg Janey, vice president, contractor and residential, of The Toro...
Peerless Gear Purchases Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower
Several legacy brands—Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower, and Hoffco Outdoor Power Equipment—have been sold to Peerless Gear, located in Salem, Ind. The move consolidates these brands into Peerless...
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