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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...

New Rotary Territory Sales Manager

Rotary Corp. appointed Darrell Mullins territory sales manager for northeastern North Carolina. Mullins' 30+ years of experience in the industry includes customer service, parts and sales...

The Freedonia Group Market Study: Demand To Push $12 Billion

The Freedonia Group market study shows demand for power equipment in the U.S. is expected to rise 3.2% per year to $11.7 billion in 2019. Through 2019 gains result in increased demand for both...

NALP Names Vice President Of Government Relations

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced today that Paul Mendelsohn has joined the association as the Vice President of Government Relations. Mendelsohn will oversee the...

Outgoing Stihl President Fred Whyte To Remain Board Chairman

STIHL Inc President Fred J. Whyte will continue to serve the company as the sole director and chairman of the Board of Directors following his retirement in December. Whyte, who currently serves in...

ARI Network Services Doing Web Sites For Toro Dealer Network

ARI Network Services announces an agreement with Toro to build and host web sites. The web sites will be specifically designed for Toro's network of North American dealers. The branded web sites...

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power Expands

The Commercial Series V-Twin engine line by Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power is expanding to offer a more versatile lineup. The lineup will now include nine horsepower options ranging from 16...

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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