INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Stihl HSA 65 Hedge Trimmers Recalled
Stihl model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers are recalled. HSA 65 Hedge Trimmer Hazard hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected continues running after the trigger is released operates by...
Subaru To Close Industrial Power Division
Fuji Heavy Industries is changing its name to Subaru Corp. The name change also comes with an operational shift. The company will focus all engineering and financial resources on the quickly growing...
General Transmissions Parts Distribution Network
General Transmissions launched a new North American regional parts distribution network. This will provide servicing dealers with a convenient source for continuously variable transmissions (CVT)...
PES Invests In Warehouse
Power Equipment Systems (PES), a Salem, Ore. family business that’s grown into one of the nation’s premier…
Kawasaki Engines Executive Director
Kawasaki Engines Division named Nelson Wilner executive director. The appointment is effective immediately, and he will report to Rodger Howe, vice president. Wilner comes to the growing division...
Winner Of Inaugural ‘America’s Main Streets’ Contest Announced
After an incredible display of support for Main Streets from coast to coast, Independent We Stand is pleased to recognize Downtown Lynden in Lynden, Wash., as the $25,000 winner of the “America’s...
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