INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Equip Announces Expanded 2026 Women’s Programming

       Equip Exposition has announced its 2026 programming dedicated to women in the green industry, which includes the Women’s Leadership Reception, and will feature Susan Packard, as well as Judith Guido, who is recognized as one of the highest-ranking women in the...

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, forecasting, and alignment across sales and...

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 Altoz sales...

Greenville Equipment Center Relocates To New Facility In Alabama

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 last year by leaving its longtime building across the street from the Butler County courthouse to an auto dealership that was closing one block away.

Spark Acquires LSM Outdoor Power In Texas

Spark Acquires LSM Outdoor Power In Texas

       Spark Dealer Group, a rapidly growing network of outdoor power equipment dealerships, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LSM Outdoor Power. LSM Outdoor...

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Dealers Turn Out For Equip Expo 2025

Dealers Turn Out For Equip Expo 2025

       By Patrick Dunning  Equip Exposition returned to Louisville for four busy days in October 2025 with its strongest turnout in 42 years. Nearly 30,000 landscapers, dealers and manufacturers...

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Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card

       Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, and The Toro Co., a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, have announced the launch of The Toro Co. credit card...

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New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers

       The BRA 200 and BRA 280 battery-powered backpack blowers are the latest additions to the Stihl line-up, delivering constant power, smart features, and effortless operation. Both models are...

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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