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...
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