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...
Stihl Celebrates 90 Years

Stihl Celebrates 90 Years

Stihl celebrates 90 years in the business on July 16 with more than 8,000 guests. Current staff and their families as well as company retirees were invited to the family fete. The founder’s grandson...

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Pferd Inc. Appoints New Sales VP

Pferd Inc. Appoints New Sales VP

Pferd Inc. announced the appointment of Jon-Michael Raymond to Vice President, Sales. Raymond will manage Pferd’s U.S. sales force responsible for the welding, industrial and STAFDA channels....

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New Rotary Territory Sales Manager

New Rotary Territory Sales Manager

Rotary Corp. has appointed Brannon Underwood territory sales manager for middle Georgia. Underwood has nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. He served in various positions such as a retail...

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Toro Co. Elects Richard Olson CEO

Toro Co. Elects Richard Olson CEO

Toro Co. announced its board of directors elected Richard M. Olson as President and CEO, effective November 1, 2016. Olson, a 30-year veteran of the company, served as Toro’s President and CEO since...

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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