INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Kubota Kicks Off Community Grant Program

       Kubota Tractor Corp., in an effort to continue its longstanding commitment to strengthen communities and support local customers and dealers, is now accepting applications for its Kubota Hometown Proud grant program. Nonprofits with current projects where...

Case-New Holland Names New North American Business Leader 

       New Holland Construction has announced Brian Weisbaum, a CNH veteran who has led several initiatives for both CNH construction brands, to the company's new head of New Holland Construction, North America. As the former head of Network Development and Sales...

Exmark’s Daryn Walters Announces Retirement 

       After 19 years of service with Exmark, Daryn Walters, vice president, has announced his retirement, effective April 18. Greg Janey, vice president, contractor and residential, of The Toro Co., says Walters’ passion for the Exmark brand and its customers has...

Peerless Gear Purchases Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower

       Several legacy brands—Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower, and Hoffco Outdoor Power Equipment—have been sold to Peerless Gear, located in Salem, Ind. The move consolidates these brands into Peerless Gear's operations, which includes Certified Parts Corp. (CPC),...
NAEDA CEO Recognized

NAEDA CEO Recognized

In recognition of his service and as a token of gratitude, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Board presented the NAEDA CEO, Kim Rominger, with a…

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Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler To Outsource Energy Division

Kohler Co. will outsource the majority of its energy division to an investment firm. Platinum Equity, which manages about $47 billion in assets, will become the majority investment partner of…

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TurfMutt Foundation Funds Mulligan’s Bark Park

TurfMutt Foundation Funds Mulligan’s Bark Park

A new dog park, “Mulligan’s Bark Park,” has opened in downtown Louisville on Fourth Street: Built on a lot belonging to the City of Louisville, the park will provide a place for dogs to socialize off-leash, have some fun and get exercise.

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New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

Rotary’s new 2024 master catalog features the industry’s most complete line of power equipment parts, tools and accessories. Available for servicing dealers and distributors, it includes more…

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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