Dealer to Dealer: What is the biggest benefit of attending trade shows, like this week's GIE+Expo? Is it to learn more about your manufacturer's products, to learn about competitors' products or something else?
Remember that – for the first time ever – dealers have exclusive time with exhibitors Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. when the show floor is open only to dealers, retailers and distributors.
ARI, a provider of technology-enabled services that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers in selected vertical markets increase revenue and reduce costs, is adopting a new approach to trade shows, with a stronger focus on education and voice of the customer, rather than immediate sales.
Ideal Computer Systems, which provides business mReal-Time Twitter Updates Provided by RLD from GIE+Expo management software for outdoor power equipment dealers, has once again been invited by Bob Clements Intl. to be the official software provider for the High-Performance Service Department pavilion at this year’s GIE+EXPO.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative
solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.
Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.