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...
Maruyama Develops Engine Using Hydrogen

Maruyama Develops Engine Using Hydrogen

       Maruyama US, Inc. (MUS) in conjunction with parent company Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc., Ltd. (MMC) have announced the successful stable operation of the world’s first 2-stroke single...

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Briggs CEO Departs After Five Months

Briggs CEO Departs After Five Months

       In August 2023, Joe Liotine was named Briggs & Stratton’s Chief Executive Officer after spending 18 years working as a Whirlpool executive. He detailed desires to propel the engine...

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OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

OPPAA Hosts Annual Meeting

       The Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Assn. (OPPAA) offered ample networking amongst over 70 members and invited guests at its 2024 Annual Meeting, held in Longboat Key, Fla., February...

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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