INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Exmark Launches “Take Back Your Weekends” Video Contest
Exmark has announced the upcoming launch of its “Take Back Your Weekends” video contest. Set to begin April 1, 2015, the contest will run through June 30, 2015. Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn...
Longtime Leader Mike Ariens Dies
Longtime Ariens Co. leader, Michael (Mike) Ariens died at his home Saturday. Grandson of company founder Henry Ariens, Mike was company president from 1969-1992 and chairman of the board from...
OPEAA 2015-2016 Officers And Directors
The Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA) recently announced its 2015-2016 Officers and Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting held February 7-9, 2015 the Omni La Mansion Del...
New Research Program Tests Alternative Fuel Turf Equipment
Eight renowned U.S. golf courses are testing alternative fuel turf equipment through an inaugural research program with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The 12-month...
OPEI Expands TurfMutt, Partners With Scholastic
TurfMutt, an environmental stewardship and education program funded and managed by OPEI, recently announced an expanded TurfMutt program for schools and families. Designed to help children learn...
Isobutanol Marine Test Yields Positive Results
A consortium of leading organizations from the recreational marine industry recently completed more than four years of testing renewable isobutanol in marine engines. Thousands of hours of testing...
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