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...
Black & Decker To Pay $1.575 CPSC Fine

Black & Decker To Pay $1.575 CPSC Fine

After failing to report safety defects on its battery-powered mowers, Black & Decker is playing a $1.575 million fine after agreeing to a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission...

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Honda Power Equipment Sets Major Milestone

Honda Power Equipment Sets Major Milestone

Honda Power Equipment announced today that it has shipped 40 million power products to domestic dealers and distributors since it began sales of outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1973....

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NAEDA 2015 Manufacturer Awards

NAEDA 2015 Manufacturer Awards

Officials with the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) recently announced recipients of its Dealer’s Choice and Gold Level awards for 2015. The awards are presented to manufacturers who...

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Walbro Engine Management Announces New CEO

Walbro Engine Management, the world’s largest carburetor manufacturer and leading supplier of ignition, fuel delivery and storage components and systems, announced the appointment of Matthew Riddle...

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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