The Board of Directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces new leadership at the helm, with the appointment of Rick Olson, chairman, president and CEO, The Toro Company as Chairman.
Show organizers have launched GIE+EXPO ToGo, a free online portal that will connect industry members to the new innovations they would have found at the show this October.
Show organizers say they plan to design and develop the GIE+Expo show and educational programming with all necessary safety protocols in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendees visiting the Kawasaki Engines display at this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., helped the company bolster its contribution to FEEDING AMERICA to a level 15 percent above that achieved during the company’s initial effort at the trade gathering in 2018. Funds to provide more than 103,000 meals were generated at this year’s event.
Emma Fusco, KIOTI's marketing coordinator, shares information about the company's recent warehouse expansion and its new Canadian Distribution Center. James Little of the dealer development team highlights specifications of the company's ZXC residential and commercial zero-turn mowers at the recent GIE+Expo.
Vishal Suchdevee, director of enterprise sales for NexTraq, explains the company's telematics offerings for equipment and asset tracking, maintenance and safety compliance. The company is owned by Michelin and has a dealership partnership program.
Jerry Campbell, territory manager for Branson Tractors, outlines the 3515 series tractor. The series is considered an economy series, but is still one of the heaviest tractors on the market.
Warren Evans, national sales manager for Dixie Chopper, provides an update on the transition to ownership by the Alamo Group. Programs, pricing and parts, and service are operational. Manufacturing will begin around Thanksgiving.
Lucas Strait of Arctic Snow & Ice Products highlights the benefits of the company's salt bucket attachment, including eliminating the use of a separate salt truck. The company is expanding its dealer network.
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