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...
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