INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

TrimmerTrap Now Available Through Meyer Distributing

Accelerator Industries has been building products for the landscape industry since 1995, and in 2025, acquired TrimmerTrap, a leader in products to secure trimmer racks, blowers, and other tools in a convenient and safe way. TrimmerTrap obtained numerous...

Kubota Breaks Ground On $30 Million R&D Facility In Kansas

Kubota North America marked a significant expansion of its compact construction business, with the groundbreaking of a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kan. The $30 million investment reinforces Kubota’s long-term commitment to designing,...

Kevin Jobsky Named Northeast Region Sales Manager For Rotary

Rotary Corp. has appointed Kevin Jobsky as Territory Sales Manager for its Northeast Region covering Vermont and New York (excluding Long Island and New York City), according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Jobsky brings more than 25...

Product Spotlight: Ferris Suspension

Standing out in a crowded mower market means offering products with clear, demonstrable value. Ferris has spent nearly three decades engineering and patenting independent front and rear suspension systems that deliver a benefit every dealer can sell...

OSHA Opens Nominations For Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

OSHA recently announced that nominations are being accepted for members to serve on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee. WPAC was established to advise and make recommendations to the...

OPEI, NAEDA, Others Urge Processing Of H-2B Visas

In response to last week’s respective decisions by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS), Kris Kiser of OPEI was joined by NALP, NHLA and NAEDA asking for the immediate...

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...

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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