INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
2014 Small Business Of The Year Award Contest
The national small business movement Independent We Stand is thinking outside the “big-box” and breaking the “chains” to ask consumers in towns across the country about their favorite independently...
OPEI ‘Look Before You Pump’ Ethanol Education Campaign
Protecting your investment in small engine products, from boats to snowmobiles, from outdoor power equipment to motorcycles, is smart equipment ownership. Now, the International Snowmobile...
Toro Announces Boss Acquisition
Officials with The Toro Co. recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Boss professional snow and ice management business of privately-held Northern Star Industries, Inc. Based in Iron...
Ideal Computer Systems Offers E-Z Link Feature
Ideal Computer Systems, a leading business management system provider, and Echo Inc. have teamed up to provide dealers with The Toro Company EZ-Link product registration system for those who carry...
OPEI Announces Expo
Technical Presentations Primary GIE+EXPO sponsor Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has announced technical speakers sponsored by the institute that will interest GIE+EXPO 2014 visitors from...
Walbro Announces Organizational Changes
Walbro has announced a number of organization changes to provide enhanced focus in the major markets it serves including lawn and garden, recreation/marine and flow control products. Walbro is a...
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