News
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GreenCare for Troops You Move, We Mow Challenge
Project EverGreen announced the return of the GreenCare for Troops You Move, We Mow Challenge, a nationwide fundraiser that supports…
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New Episode: Sara Hey on OPE People
All In The Family Biz Join Sara Hey, of Bob Clements International, as she and Glenn Hansen talk about family…
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ARA forecasts slowing growth
In its updated forecast, the American Rental Association shares that the U.S. construction and general tool rental industry finished 2024…
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Brightview buys back $100M in stock
BrightView Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program totaling $100 million. The company…
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Yamabiko and Toro agree on robot equipment deal
Yamabiko Europe, European arm of Yamabiko in Japan which owns Echo USA, recently announced a strategic agreement with The Toro…
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Award Winners – Movers & Shakers
2025 OPE+ industry awards These power-equipment professionals lead with vision and experience. In the past year, they’ve embraced the challenges…
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Online peer community landscape for business owners
Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping in Watsonville, Calif., has launched The Disruptors, an online mastermind community designed to help…
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AI in your service shop
By Brian Rismoen Many dealership owners and managers are eager to adopt new technologies that can streamline operations and boost…
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OPE+ now accepting Twenty for 2025 nominations
OPE+ will once again recognize the top products for landscape and irrigation industry professionals with the OPE+ Twenty for 2025 New Product Awards.…
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Exmark unveils 2025 Lazer Z line
30 years after it launched the original Lazer Z, Exmark has unveiled the next generation of its premier gas-powered commercial…
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Toro adds casters to TurfMaster HDX
Toro introduced a new TurfMaster HDX 30-in. walk-behind mower with casters. This mower is built on the same 30-in. deck…
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Same-store sales, consumer confidence drop
We publish these same-store sales reports to show both a snapshot and a trendline of retail sales activity at OPE…
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Social Media Trends – 2025 edition
Here is our annual look at social media trends for service professionals, business owners, marketers and casual users. In this…
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Bring Back the Trades launches new site
A nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, Bring Back the Trades (BBTT) launched its new and…
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Toro Q1: Pro up, Residential down
On March 6, Toro reported financial results for its first quarter of 2025, showing net sales of $995 million, a…
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Savannah Bananas Founder Jesse Cole to keynote Equip Expo
Savannah Bananas Founder Jesse Cole, a well-known entrepreneur known for his banana-yellow suit and brilliant marketing ideas, will serve as…
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2025 IA Advocacy Summit
The Irrigation Association (IA) has extended the IA Advocacy Summit registration and hotel block deadline to March 12 — so…
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TTI grows Milwaukee and Ryobi sales
Techtronic Industries (TTI) announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. The parent company of Milwaukee…
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Markets, businesses, nations impacted by U.S. tariffs
Update: March 10 Toro CEO Rick Olson made this statement in the company’s recent financial filing, “We recognize the heightened…
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Beary Landscaping acquires MJS Landscaping Services
Beary Landscaping, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners LLC, announced the acquisition of MJS Landscaping Services. This strategic…