INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Brett Davis Named NAEDA CEO, Kim Rominger Retires 

       The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) has announced the appointment of Brett Davis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2025. With a distinguished career in leadership and a deep commitment to the equipment industry, Davis is...

OPEI’s TurfMutt Foundation Offers Free Curriculum For Kids

       To help combat “summer slide,” the TurfMutt Foundation offers its environmental educational resources to parents, educators and caregivers for free to lessen summer learning loss. The Foundation’s lesson plans feature the popular TurfMutt cartoon characters to...

Ricky Cacchiotti Named Stihl VP Product Management & After Sales

       Stihl Inc. has announced the appointment of Ricky Cacchiotti to Vice President of Product Management and After Sales. In this key executive role, Cacchiotti will report directly to Stihl Inc. President and CEO, Chris Keffer, and will oversee the company’s U.S....

Echo Awarded CoOp Purchasing Contract 

       Echo is proud to announce it has been awarded a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing contract. The contract applies to the Grounds & Ag, Roads & Airports, and Parks, Recreation & Athletics sectors, providing streamlined procurement solutions for public...
New From Echo: PB-5810 Blower

New From Echo: PB-5810 Blower

       Echo, Inc. has launched the PB-5810, the second gas-powered backpack blower Echo has released within the past year. The PB-5810 is offered with either a hip or tube-mounted throttle, allowing...

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NAEDA Announces Four Elected Regional Directors

NAEDA Announces Four Elected Regional Directors

The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA), a non-profit trade organization representing retail dealers extensively engaged in the sale and service of agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry, outdoor power, lawn and garden, and/or turf equipment, is pleased to announce the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Great Lakes, MSEDA, North Central, and Pacific Northwest regions.

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Karnes Enterprise Distributes Archer, TsuMura

Karnes Enterprise Distributes Archer, TsuMura

Minor Karnes, formerly with Tilton Equipment Co., with the help of his two sons Jason and Michael has taken his experience and knowledge to establish his own importing and distributing company Karnes Enterprise in 2016. With over 40 years in the Chainsaw Industry, Karnes Enterprise is a leading distributor specializing in chainsaw chains, guide bars, sprockets, sharpening tools and much more. Offering products from some of the most popular brand names in the industry. Over the years Minor has developed great long-term relationships with the families and people behind the Archer, Tecomec and TsuMura brands.

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Altoz Promotes Karl Bjorkman

Altoz Promotes Karl Bjorkman

       Altoz has announced the promotion of Karl Bjorkman from Sales and Marketing Director to Vice President of Sales and Revenue. This newly created position will allow Bjorkman, who has worked...

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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