INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Equipment Dealers Foundation Aiding Storm Victims
In response to Hurricane Harvey’s impact in Texas and the Gulf Coast, the Equipment Dealers Foundation (EDF), with support from several regional associations, has released a call to action for...
Generac Power Systems Expands Wisconsin Facilities
Generac Power Systems Inc. announced the expansion of its headquarters in Waukesha, Wis. This includes other manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin creating at least 400 new jobs over five years. The...
Kawasaki Adds Regional Distribution
The Engines Division of Kawasaki is expanding its regional distribution with the addition of a full service warehouse in Florida. The UPS facility, located in Jacksonville, will provide enhanced...
Sta-Bil Celebrates 25 Years Of Mower Racing
Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer and The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) will celebrate the 25th birthday of…
OPEI Meets, Announces 2017-18 Board
Members of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) gathered in Kohler, Wisc. in late June for their annual meeting, electing a new board and discussing the challenges ahead for the power...
Kawasaki Engines Names New Vice President
Nelson Wilner, who joined Kawasaki Engines last year as the Engine division’s executive director, has been promoted to the position of Division Vice President. His expanded responsibilities include...
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