INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

TrimmerTrap Now Available Through Meyer Distributing

       Accelerator Industries has been building products for the landscape industry since 1995, and in 2025, acquired TrimmerTrap, a leader in products to secure trimmer racks, blowers, and other tools in a convenient and safe way. TrimmerTrap obtained numerous...

Kubota Breaks Ground On $30 Million R&D Facility In Kansas

       Kubota North America marked a significant expansion of its compact construction business, with the groundbreaking of a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kan. The $30 million investment reinforces Kubota’s long-term commitment to designing,...

Kevin Jobsky Named Northeast Region Sales Manager For Rotary

       Rotary Corp. has appointed Kevin Jobsky as Territory Sales Manager for its Northeast Region covering Vermont and New York (excluding Long Island and New York City), according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Jobsky brings more than 25...

Product Spotlight: Ferris Suspension

       Standing out in a crowded mower market means offering products with clear, demonstrable value. Ferris has spent nearly three decades engineering and patenting independent front and rear suspension systems that deliver a benefit every dealer can sell...
EDA Announces 2016-17 Directors

EDA Announces 2016-17 Directors

The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) recently announced the newly elected members of its 2016-17 board of directors, which will officially convene on October 1. New board members elected to...

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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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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