INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
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....
Executive Promotions at Kawasaki Motors Corp.
The Engine Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has promoted four members of its management team. Leading the group announcement is Rodger Howe, who becomes Vice President. He is joined by...
GIE+EXPO Hosts Luncheon
GIE+EXPO hosts a Dealer Day Keynote lunch has just been announced to kick off the 2014 show on Wednesday, October 22, 1:00-2:30 p.m in Louisville, KY. Great decision making habits can yield a...
EETC Offers Briggs Training Kits
The Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) is now offering Briggs & Stratton’s Training Kits and Curriculum to the online EETC Education Resources Website after adding the feature in early...
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