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...
Briggs Expanding Production

Briggs Expanding Production

Briggs and Stratton Corp. announced a “business optimization program" expanding Vanguard engine production; adding capacity to Ferris output with a new facility; and implementing a new resource...

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OEM Group Challenges North Dakota Law

OEM Group Challenges North Dakota Law

A trade association and several individual lawn and garden and ag equipment manufacturers are challenging a North Dakota dealer protection law passed earlier this year. The Association of Equipment...

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OPEI Purchases New HQ Building

OPEI Purchases New HQ Building

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has purchased a new headquarters building and will move its offices to 1605 King Street, Alexandria, Va., in the spring of 2018. OPEI President and CEO...

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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