googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1599240294477-0'); });

Share On Social

OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

The Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) offered ample networking amongst over 70 members and invited guests at its 2024 Annual Meeting, held in Longboat Key, Fla., February 3-5, 2024. 
 
Business sessions were at the forefront of the programming with special guests highlighting topics from artificial intelligence, machine learning, to actionable thought leadership techniques. Industry experts provided market insights while panelists raised awareness on how to continue supporting the power equipment dealer industry. Speakers included author and columnist Gene Marks; ag AI expert Colin Hurd; Kohler product manager Clayton Bruce; TraQline Vice President Eric Voyer, and Guido Associates Chairwoman Judy Guido.
  
Social events kicked off the event, including the annual Lee Woodcock/Wayne Roger Memorial Golf Tournament. Attendees received a sneak peek into the OPPAA Dealer Survey that highlighted dealer spend on power equipment parts and accessories increased 7% in 2023.
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1599239852235-0'); });
OPPAA is made up of over 40 members representing the outdoor power parts and accessories industry across the supply chain including: manufacturers, parts companies, and distributors. The organization remains focused on protecting the interests of outdoor power equipment parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors, ensuring a healthy dealer network for today and beyond.
 
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors driving the association forward includes President Scott Rutledge, Medart Engine; Vice President Jim Depolo, VP Racing Fuels; Secretary/Treasurer Carissa Gingras, Oregon Tool; Immediate Past President Darold Dunham, Power Distributors; Director Chris Roessler, Rotary; Director John Walker, Dometic; Director Lee Withers, Kress Commercial; Director Rick Jackson, Gardner, Inc.; Director Shawn Carothers, The Toro Co.; Director, Craig Smith, Stens Corp.; Observer, Dave Johnson, Constellation Dealership Software.                     
 
OPPAA is a member-driven organization with the ultimate purpose of facilitating the growth and availability of quality replacement parts and accessories for power equipment industry. 

Latest News

Renewable Lubricants Bio-Ultimax 1200LT Hydraulic Fluids

Renewable Lubricants Bio-Ultimax 1200LT Hydraulic Fluids

Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids from Renewable Lubricants are environmentally friendly, biosynthetic formulas that provide outstanding reliability in low-temperature conditions. These ultimately biodegradable fluids help users avoid the nagging problems of winter, including slow startup, sluggish…

Equip Exposition Announces Plans For 2025 Show

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 what we can offer attendees, and…

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1658431886898-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263076017-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263123532-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263182735-0'); });
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1508263219563-0'); });