INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Irrigation Association, OPEI, NALP Partner To Promote National Lawn Care Month
The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced today that it is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) to promote National Lawn...
Kawasaki Engines Division Expands UPS Distribution
Kawasaki Engines Division announced expansion of an arrangement with UPS logistics services for the handling of part warehousing and delivery. This includes a new full service warehouse in Dallas....
OPEI Board of Directors Meeting
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Board of Directors held a monthly strategy meeting January 24-26 in Sarasota, Fla. They welcomed new board members, discussed issues central to the...
Two Dealer Groups Merge
The members of two dealer groups, the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Assn. (OMEDA) and Mid-America Equipment Retailers Assn. (MAERA), have voted to merge effective January 1, 2016. Implementing...
New Stihl VP Of Finance, Information Services
Stihl names Mark Scavillo as the new VP of Finance and Information Services. Scavillo started with the company in February 2009 as a manager of finance projects. He has served as director of...
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...
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