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...
PFERD Inc. Hosting Manufacturing Day

PFERD Inc. Hosting Manufacturing Day

PFERD Inc. hosted a Manufacturing Day event on October 7, 2016 at its Milwaukee facility. PFERD Inc. showcased the work of its manufacturing plant as well as its other operations that play an...

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PERC Unveils New Online Dealer Tool

PERC Unveils New Online Dealer Tool

PERC launched Propane Equipment Dealer Point, an online search tool. It helps commercial landscaping contractors find the nearest knowledgeable dealers offering propane-powered mowers. Contractors...

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New B3C Fuel Sales Director

New B3C Fuel Sales Director

B3C Fuel Solutions announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Crane as Sales Director. As the B3C Fuel Sales Director, Crane will be responsible for sales planning and implementation for all B3C...

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Kawasaki Engines New OEM Sales Director

Kawasaki Engines New OEM Sales Director

Kawasaki Engines announced the appointment of Kurt Forrest to head the company’s OEM sales efforts. As director, OEM sales, Forrest will be responsible for oversight of Kawasaki's extensive...

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Boxer Equipment Distributor Network Grows

Boxer Equipment Distributor Network Grows

Boxer Equipment, manufactured by Morbark, LLC, recently added five new companies to its worldwide Boxer distributor network: Advantage Rental and Sales, with two locations in Seaville, N.J., and...

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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