INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS

Peerless Gear Purchases Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower

       Several legacy brands—Comet Clutch, TecumsehPower, and Hoffco Outdoor Power Equipment—have been sold to Peerless Gear, located in Salem, Ind. The move consolidates these brands into Peerless Gear's operations, which includes Certified Parts Corp. (CPC),...

Equip Announces Savannah Bananas Creator Jesse Cole As Keynoter

       Marketing challenges face every business owner, and Equip Exposition attendees will learn from one of the most well-known marketers and entrepreneurs in the U.S.: Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole. Founder of the wildly-popular baseball team, Cole will...

Call2Recycle Announces High Energy Battery Recycling Program

       Call2Recycle, the nation’s largest consumer battery stewardship and collection program—in conjunction with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and the Power Tool Institute and alongside participating manufacturers—has announced a new battery collection...

SPONSORED CONTENT: Grow your business, change the industry with Kress Commercial

       While landscapers are increasingly shifting to battery-handheld outdoor equipment, about 27% say they haven’t converted because battery doesn’t last as long.1 Another 27% said they have to wait too long for the recharge.1 Kress has changed all of that Kress...
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