INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Power Distributors Acquires Magneto Power
Power Distributors (PD) announces the acquisition of Magneto Power, LLC. PD provides innovative solutions to dealers and retailers. The company will employ over 230 people; and serve more than...
Alternative Fuel Could Be Ethanol Answer
Ask any mechanic who works on outboard motors for reasons boaters curse ethanol and you'll hear several hundred - as in the several hundreds of dollars it can cost to rebuild carburetors or repair...
Exmark Donates Mowers
Exmark continued its longstanding tradition of giving back to the community Tuesday when the company presented two organizations with brand new mowers. Two 60-inch Lazer mowers valued at $10,000...
National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Welcomes Kawasaki
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. officially joins the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA). The organization helps to facilitate and promote the advancement of Hispanic-Americans as landscape...
UIUC, John Deere Working On Robotic Mower
The robots are coming...to mow your lawn. Just like how the iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner revolutionized the way people clean their floors, new technology out of the University of Illinois at...
OPEI Offers Tips For Storm Prep
Before a summer storm or hurricane arrives, it’s important for home and business owners to prepare for storm clean-up. Dealers can be proactive in helping their customers stay safe during this time...
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