INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
VP Racing Adds New Vice President Marketing
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has announced the promotion of Ben Dolan to Vice President of Marketing. “The VP team takes pride in having star players in every division and at every level,” says Alan…
Kohler Power Makes Acquisition
Kohler Co. has announced that its Power Group has signed an agreement to acquire multinational Curtis Instruments, headquartered in Mount Kisco, NY. Curtis is a leading electrification…
Platinum Equity Acquires Oregon Tool
Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of Oregon Tool, a leading manufacturer of saw chain and guide bars for chain saws, as well as lawnmower blades, agricultural tractor attachments and…
Honda Partners With Black & Veatch To Test Autonomous Work Vehicle
Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field…
Lucky’s Mutt Madness Places 15 Rescue Dogs Into Homes
The TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental stewardship and education arm of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), is pleased to announce that 15 rescue dogs from the Kentucky Humane…
Rotary Adds To Sales Force
Rotary Corp. has expanded its sales division with the appointment of four new territory managers, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Brian Horstmann is Rotary’s…
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