INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

       After five decades of growth in Lee’s Summit, Mo., Billy Goat, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has commenced manufacturing operations at its new North American facility located in Munnsville, NY, designed to enhance product innovation, production...

Meyer Distributing Now In Partnership With MTD, Troy-Bilt

       Adding to its over 1,000 product lines, Meyer Distributing has now added Troy-Bilt to its inventory.  “We are excited to partner with MTD/Troy-Bilt,” announces Mike Merder, Category Sales Manager for Outdoor Power Equipment at Meyer. “Their selection of snow...

2025 Equip Expo Daily Recaps

2025 Equip Expo Daily RecapsHosted by Jessica Johnson & Dan Shell of Power Equipment Trade

Why Your Grandfather Would Outsell Today’s Salesperson

       By John Chapin   With the development of the internet, social media, “new” relationship and solution selling techniques, and most recently AI, there seems to be a belief out there that today’s salespeople are superior to those of the past. As you can probably...
MacKissic Announces Virginia Distribution

MacKissic Announces Virginia Distribution

MacKissic is expanding its distribution channels to include Canns-Bilco Distributors. The dealer will be assigned responsibilities for the state of Virginia effective immediately for Mighty Mac,...

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Prep For Spring With LookB4UPump

Prep For Spring With LookB4UPump

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) launched the Look Before You Pump campaign in 2014, aiming to educate consumers about the dangers of putting higher ethanol blended fuel in small engine equipment…

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Ariens Opens New Distribution Facility

Ariens Opens New Distribution Facility

Ariens Co. signed a lease for a 600,000 sq. ft. building in Kenosha, Wis., for the site of its new distribution center. The new Wisconsin facility is a strategically located distribution center for...

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Kohler Expands Distribution Network

Kohler Expands Distribution Network

Kohler Engines expanded the distribution network for its KDI diesel engines by formalizing partnerships with five experienced sales organizations. These companies include: Superior Diesel,...

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Generac To Acquire Motortech

Generac To Acquire Motortech

Generac Holdings, Inc. will acquire Motortech Holding, a Germany-based manufacturer, and all of Motortech’s assets. The acquisition includes gaseous-engine control systems. “By combining resources...

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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