INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Honda Begins U.S. Production Of Battery-Powered ZTRs
Honda North Carolina Manufacturing (NCM) has announced the start of production of its first battery-powered zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers at its facility in Swepsonville, N.C. ProZision ZTR mowers are produced using domestic and globally made…
EETC Announces 29th Annual Conference Hosted by Echo Outdoor
The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) has announced that its 29th Annual Conference will take place April 15–17, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., with Echo Outdoor Power Equipment serving as…
Yamaha Motor Finance USA Appoints Kevin Duck President
Yamaha Motor Finance Corp., USA (YMFUS) has appointed Kevin Duck its President, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Duck brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and captive finance organizations, with proficiencies in credit…
Stihl Celebrates 100 Years
What began as a one-man operation in a Stuttgart, Germany workshop in 1926 has since become a global standard for battery- and gasoline-powered equipment in forestry, landscaping and residential use. The family-owned Stihl, rooted in…
Ariens Named Official Snow Removal Provider For Resort In Utah, Vermont
As part of a new partnership, Ariens will serve as the official snow removal and lawn equipment at two Alterra Mountain Co. properties, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Ut., and Sugarbush Resort in Warren,…
Spark Acquires LSM Outdoor Power In Texas
Spark Dealer Group, a rapidly growing network of outdoor power equipment dealerships, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LSM Outdoor Power. LSM Outdoor Power is a Texas-based, multi-location dealership…
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