INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

New From Kress Commercial: Four-Port Extended Charging Case

       The Kress Commercial four-port extended charging case is the solution for power-intensive tasks, designed to amplify the capabilities of Kress Commercial charging solutions. With four charging ports, it can accommodate rapid charging of four KAC810 11Ah...

Stihl Appoints Asif Azhar Sales VP

       Stihl has announced Asif Azhar as the company’s new vice president of sales. This role is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of sales strategies for U.S. sales, with a strong focus on customer relationships, revenue growth and enhancing...

OTR Names Montero VP of OEM Sales for Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Business

       Eduardo Montero has been named VP of OEM Sales for the agricultural and lawn & garden segments of OTR Engineered Solutions, offering vast industry experience, which he will leverage to help support and grow OTR’s OEM business within these product lines....

Country Clipper Celebrates 40 Years Of Zero-Turns

       Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Mfg., is celebrating 40 years of manufacturing zero-turn mowers. With a reputation as an industry leader in counter-flow grain drying equipment, diversification led Shivvers Mfg. into entering the zero-turn mower market...
New From Echo: PB-5810 Blower

New From Echo: PB-5810 Blower

       Echo, Inc. has launched the PB-5810, the second gas-powered backpack blower Echo has released within the past year. The PB-5810 is offered with either a hip or tube-mounted throttle, allowing...

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NAEDA Announces Four Elected Regional Directors

NAEDA Announces Four Elected Regional Directors

The North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA), a non-profit trade organization representing retail dealers extensively engaged in the sale and service of agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry, outdoor power, lawn and garden, and/or turf equipment, is pleased to announce the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Great Lakes, MSEDA, North Central, and Pacific Northwest regions.

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Karnes Enterprise Distributes Archer, TsuMura

Karnes Enterprise Distributes Archer, TsuMura

Minor Karnes, formerly with Tilton Equipment Co., with the help of his two sons Jason and Michael has taken his experience and knowledge to establish his own importing and distributing company Karnes Enterprise in 2016. With over 40 years in the Chainsaw Industry, Karnes Enterprise is a leading distributor specializing in chainsaw chains, guide bars, sprockets, sharpening tools and much more. Offering products from some of the most popular brand names in the industry. Over the years Minor has developed great long-term relationships with the families and people behind the Archer, Tecomec and TsuMura brands.

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Altoz Promotes Karl Bjorkman

Altoz Promotes Karl Bjorkman

       Altoz has announced the promotion of Karl Bjorkman from Sales and Marketing Director to Vice President of Sales and Revenue. This newly created position will allow Bjorkman, who has worked...

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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