INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Dealers Turn Out For Equip Expo 2025
By Patrick Dunning Equip Exposition returned to Louisville for four busy days in October 2025 with its strongest turnout in 42 years. Nearly 30,000 landscapers, dealers and manufacturers moved through more than 1.2 million sq.…
Bad Boy Mowers To Build Tractor Plant In Alabama
Alongside Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Bad Boy Mowers announced plans to invest $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company will create 50 jobs at the operation, which is…
Synchrony, Toro Launch New Credit Card
Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, and The Toro Co., a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, have announced the launch of The Toro Co. credit card program, issued by Synchrony. The…
New From Stihl: BRA 200 & BRA 280 Blowers
The BRA 200 and BRA 280 battery-powered backpack blowers are the latest additions to the Stihl line-up, delivering constant power, smart features, and effortless operation. Both models are designed for professionals who need high performance…
Kawasaki To Launch New Technical Training Center For Dealers
Kawasaki Engines has announced a scheduled opening date of January 2026 for its new Technical Training Center, designed to deliver a more advanced and immersive educational experience to its dealer network. The new center will…
Spark Dealer Group Launches New Website
Spark Dealer Group, a leading acquirer and operator of power equipment dealerships in the U.S., announced the launch of its new website, sparkdealers.com, as a platform to give dealership owners a clear view of the…
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