INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

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 the excitement around the 2025 show is...

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 happenings...

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...
Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect, a texting platform, used by dealerships to communicate with their customers, generate reviews, produce leads, collect payments and increase revenue, has announced that it has…

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Stihl Names New HR VP

Stihl Names New HR VP

Melody Doleman has been named Vice President Human Resources of Stihl Inc. and assumes her position on Sept. 6, 2022, responsible for overall strategic management of human resources for the…

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Kress Announces North American Team

Kress Announces North American Team

Kress Commercial, established in Europe for clean, quiet, professional-grade equipment, has announced several members of its U.S. team as it prepares to launch commercial-grade power…

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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