INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Kawasaki Promotes Malinowski To Director
The engine division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. announced the promotion of Timothy J. Malinowski to the position of director, national OEM sales and product development. Malinowski, who joined...
John Deere Praises Fisher Barton For Work On Blades
Employees at the Fisher Barton plant in Fountain Inn make 40,000 lawnmower blades a day. The blades go into lawnmowers sold around the world under major brand names, or they’re shipped to...
OPEI Shares Tips For Mowing On Slopes
With the mowing season soon in full force, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) outlined some safety procedures to keep in mind when mowing on slopes and inclines. “If you are using your...
Dan Ariens Receives 2015 STEM Award
Ariens Company Chairman and CEO, Dan Ariens, received the 2015 National STEM Education Partner of the Year…
Below-Average Temperatures Costing Landscapers Money
Nearing the end of March, temperatures across New England are a solid 20 degrees below average. For some, the cold isn't just unpleasant, it's costly. Owners of Giant Landscaping in Manchester say...
OPEI Issues Key Equipment Safety And Maintenance Best Practices
With warmer weather urging people to put away snow throwers and bring out lawnmowers, string trimmers and other lawn and garden equipment, OPEI wants to remind consumers that equipment care,...
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