INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
EETC Makes Recertification Simple
The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) announced two ways technicians can re-certify: submitting Continuing Education Units (CEU) taking a shortened recertification test (only available...
Kawasaki Maryville Facility Celebrates
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM), celebrated their 25th anniversary of the Maryville Plant, which has produced over 8 million units. This nearly 114-acre site employs over 810...
PERC Donates Equipment To Blue Ridge Parkway
Through a donation by the Propane Education & Research Council, the Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, has furthered its sustainability initiatives. PERC’s...
Honda Power Equipment Marks 30th Anniversary
Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE) marked the 30th anniversary of operations at its Swepsonville facility. The company announced a new $8.5 million investment in plant operations and the...
Jim Starmer Announces Retirement
After 45 years with Servantage Dixie Sales (Dixie Sales Company) Jim Starmer decided to retire effectively on July 1, 2014. Jim joined Dixie Sales in 1969 and led the company through substantial...
OPEI Announced Officers and Board
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced its 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors, which was unveiled during the OPEI Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., June 17-19, 2014....
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