INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Dan Ariens Named In Wisconsin’s 275 Most Influential Business Leaders List

       Dan Ariens, great-grandson of AriensCo founder Henry Ariens, and current Chairman & CEO, has recently been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most influential business leaders. The list of 275, is put out by Wisconsin’s BizTimes Media and highlights...

Rotary Adds To Sales Staff, Robert Simmons To Focus On South Carolina

       Rotary Corp. has appointed a new territory sales manager to serve its fast-growing dealer network in South Carolina, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. With an extensive background in every area of dealer operations, from sales to...

Generac Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

       Generac has announced the promotion of Amanda Teder to Chief Marketing Officer. She previously served as Executive Vice President of Marketing. "Amanda is playing an instrumental role in the future growth for Generac and supporting our strategy to Power a...

2024 Survey Report: What’s Changing, What’s Staying The Same

       Results are in from PET’s 2024 Dealer Survey! The Power Equipment Trade dealer survey has been appearing in these pages biennially without fail since 1992—it is the longest running industry database of its kind. During that time, there have been recessions...

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