INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Stihl Merges Distribution Branches

Stihl has announced a major organizational change designed to strengthen dealer support and streamline operations across its U.S. branch network. As of now, Stihl has united several branch territories to form two new strategic sales organizations: Mountain...

Stihl Names Lorraine Amesbury Holder, Uwe Hirsch Interim Co-Presidents

Stihl has announced that Chris Keffer, STIHL Inc. President and CEO departed the company, effective immediately. To ensure continuity of the business in the interim, Lorraine Amesbury Holder, SVP of Operations, and Uwe Hirsch, SVP of Finance, IT, Purchasing,...

Equip Announces Louisville/Orlando Rotation Starting In 2029

Equip Exposition has announced plans for a two-city rotation beginning in 2029: the show will be held at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 10-12, 2029, with shows in 2031 and 2033. The trade show will be in Louisville in 2028, 2030, and...

OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting, Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Since 1986, the Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) has been dedicated to promoting the growth and availability of high-quality replacement parts and accessories for the power equipment industry. In recognition of this milestone, OPPAA welcomed...

Yamaha Launches Yamaha Agriculture, Inc.

Yamaha has announced the launch of Yamaha Agriculture, Inc., a new company focused on delivering autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions that help growers in the specialty crop...

Bob Clements International And SurgeMetrix Webinar March 6

Bob Clements International (BCI) in partnership with SurgeMetrix are excited to be sharing a webinar on March 6th, 2025. Join Sara Hey from Bob Clements International and Adam Dennis from...

Meyer Distributing Partners With Agri-Fab

Agri-Fab, maker of attachments designed for homeowners who want beautiful lawns but want lawn care to be quick and easy, has announced a new distribution partnership with Meyer Distributing...

Equip Exposition Announces Plans For 2025 Show

The 2025 edition of Equip Exposition, to be held in Louisville, Ky., October 21-24, will feature new equipment categories, top-notch entertainment and more. “We are always aiming to improve...

Dan Ariens Named In Wisconsin’s 275 Most Influential Business Leaders List

Dan Ariens, great-grandson of AriensCo founder Henry Ariens, and current Chairman & CEO, has recently been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most influential business leaders. The list of...

Rotary Adds To Sales Staff, Robert Simmons To Focus On South Carolina

Rotary Corp. has appointed a new territory sales manager to serve its fast-growing dealer network in South Carolina, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. With an...

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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