INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
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...
Duramatic Products Installs New Finishing System
Duramatic Products, a division of Rotary Corp., installed a new state-of-the-art powder coat finishing system at its lawnmower and edger blade manufacturing facility. The finishing system became...
Briggs Provides Vanguard Engines For Engineering Students
For over 40 years, Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with SAE International, a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical...
EDA Names 2017 Top OEMs
The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) has identified manufacturers who earned top honors for EDA 2017 Dealer’s Choice Awards. These awards are presented to the highest rated manufacturer in each...
Ariens Concept Store Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Ariens Co. hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting in celebration of opening Brillion Power Equipment, the company’s new concept store. Ariens Co. Chairman & CEO Dan Ariens, Brillion Power...
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