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...
TurfMutt Foundation Funds Mulligan’s Bark Park

TurfMutt Foundation Funds Mulligan’s Bark Park

A new dog park, “Mulligan’s Bark Park,” has opened in downtown Louisville on Fourth Street: Built on a lot belonging to the City of Louisville, the park will provide a place for dogs to socialize off-leash, have some fun and get exercise.

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New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

New From Rotary: 2024 Master Catalog

Rotary’s new 2024 master catalog features the industry’s most complete line of power equipment parts, tools and accessories. Available for servicing dealers and distributors, it includes more…

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Wright Mfg. Adds Vice President Of Sales

Wright Mfg. Adds Vice President Of Sales

Wright Mfg. has hired Dennis Opalacz as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Opalacz brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the power equipment industry, with a career spanning…

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Toro Announces Lowe’s Partnership

Toro Announces Lowe’s Partnership

The Toro Co. and Lowe’s Co., Inc. have announced a strategic retail partnership where Lowe’s will carry Toro zero-turn riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, portable power equipment and snow…

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HBS Systems Integrates With Record360

HBS Systems Integrates With Record360

HBS Systems, a provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions, is partnering with Record360, a digital inspection software that leverages photos and videos to record the…

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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