INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Yvette Henshall-Bell To Lead Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division
Yvette Henshall-Bell has been appointed President Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and a member of Group Management. She will assume her new role on March 1, 2026. Yvette currently serves as Senior Vice President Europe…
Rotary Appoints Mark Brabandt To Support Midwest Growth
Rotary Corp. has appointed Mark Brabandt as territory sales manager to support its expanding dealer network across Indiana, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Brabandt brings nine years of sales experience…
Stihl Merges Distribution Branches
Stihl has announced a major organizational change designed to strengthen dealer support and streamline operations across its U.S. branch network. As of now, Stihl has united several branch territories to form two new strategic sales…
Stihl Names Lorraine Amesbury Holder, Uwe Hirsch Interim Co-Presidents
Stihl has announced that Chris Keffer, STIHL Inc. President and CEO departed the company, effective immediately. To ensure continuity of the business in the interim, Lorraine Amesbury Holder, SVP of Operations, and Uwe Hirsch, SVP…
Equip Announces Louisville/Orlando Rotation Starting In 2029
Equip Exposition has announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029: the show will be held at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 10-12, 2029, with shows in 2031 and 2033.…
OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting, Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Since 1986, the Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) has been dedicated to promoting the growth and availability of high-quality replacement parts and accessories for the power equipment industry. In recognition of this milestone,…
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