INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Billy Goat Moves Manufacturing To New York Plant

       After five decades of growth in Lee’s Summit, Mo., Billy Goat, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has commenced manufacturing operations at its new North American facility located in Munnsville, NY, designed to enhance product innovation, production...

Meyer Distributing Now In Partnership With MTD, Troy-Bilt

       Adding to its over 1,000 product lines, Meyer Distributing has now added Troy-Bilt to its inventory.  “We are excited to partner with MTD/Troy-Bilt,” announces Mike Merder, Category Sales Manager for Outdoor Power Equipment at Meyer. “Their selection of snow...

2025 Equip Expo Daily Recaps

2025 Equip Expo Daily RecapsHosted by Jessica Johnson & Dan Shell of Power Equipment Trade

Why Your Grandfather Would Outsell Today’s Salesperson

       By John Chapin   With the development of the internet, social media, “new” relationship and solution selling techniques, and most recently AI, there seems to be a belief out there that today’s salespeople are superior to those of the past. As you can probably...

Toro Hosts Workshop at 2014 PLANET

Horticulture and landscape students who recently attended the 38th annual Professional Landscape Network (PLANET) Student Career Days learned more about environmentally friendly business practices...

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Exmark Simplifies Equipment Management

With the launch of MyExmark.com, Exmark has made the process of searching for equipment information dramatically easier. The new application uses QR code scanning technology to give landscape...

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Walbro Receives Honda Award

Walbro Receives Honda Award

Walbro Co. Ltd. received Honda’s coveted Supplier Development Award at ceremonies at Walbro’s Tokyo office on February 21, 2014. The award is presented by Honda annually to suppliers for significant...

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Emak Announces Scholl Division Manager

Emak Announces Scholl Division Manager

Jeff Savage, the Vice President of Emak USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul M. Scholl as the Division Manager of Emak USA. In this role Paul will be responsible for creating and...

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.

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