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Equip Expo: Exhibit Space Completely Sells Out
Exhibit space at Equip Exposition (the former GIE+EXPO trade show) and co-located with Hardscape North America is fully sold out, including 675,000 square feet of indoor space and 30 acres in the Outdoor Demo Area. The Expo will feature over 1,000 exhibitors and will be held October 18-21 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). “This is a first for Expo: Every inch of exhibit space inside the KEC and outside in the newly expanded 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard has been reserved,” said Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. Management is currently waitlisting prospective exhibitors for 2022. Combining both indoor and outdoor exhibition space gives Equip Expo attendees the opportunity to “test before they invest” in the newest outdoor power equipment and ask manufacturers questions face-to-face. Kioti Tractor is a multi-year exhibitor at Equip Expo. “Each year, KIOTI utilizes the indoor and outdoor exhibit space to give attendees an inside look at new products or prototypes and showcase some of the company’s most popular product lines. This year, a small selection of compact tractors, K9 UTV’s, and the full line up of ZTR’s will be featured,” according to a company rep. KIOTI “believes that there is no better way to familiarize attendees with the equipment than offering the ‘ride and drive’ experience.” When asked what he hopes attendees gain from their time at Equip Expo, Kiser was focused on providing a full experience to individuals including educational sessions, ...
Registration Now Open for Equip Exposition, Formerly GIE+EXPO
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition has opened registration for the 2022 trade show, to be held Oct. 18-21 in Louisville, KY. The Equip Exposition, formerly known as GIE+EXPO will take place in Louisville, KY from October 18-21, 2022. According to Kris Kiser, President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages the trade show, “Equip Exposition is one trade show where you can test before you invest in new products, innovations and ideas for your business.” Equip Expo has expanded its education offerings for attendees, including a series of landscape contractor workshops and courses on adding irrigation, pool, and landscape lighting segments. Bob Clements International and the Equipment & Engine Training Council will offer technician training and management courses for dealers and retailers. New this year, Equip Exposition will kick off Tuesday evening, with a welcome reception for all attendees at Louisville Slugger Field. The Expo will open Wednesday at 9 a.m. for dealers and 12 noon for contractors. It will also feature a TurfMutt Foundation 5K, sponsored by Ariens, at the Louisville Downtown riverfront and across the Ohio River pedestrian bridge. The conference will close Friday with a networking breakfast and keynote. Perks of Registration All registrants receive free admission to: Welcome Reception at Louisville Slugger Field, sponsored by Husqvarna and Louisville Tourism Opening Keynote with David Feherty, sponsored by John Deere and Equip Concert Series with Trace Adkins and the Crashers, sponsored by STIHL on the Belgard Stage Influencer LIVE, sponsored ...
Registration Now Open for Equip Exposition, Formerly GIE+EXPO
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition has opened registration for the 2022 trade show, to be held Oct. 18-21 in Louisville, KY. The Equip Exposition, formerly known as GIE+EXPO will take place in Louisville, KY from October 18-21, 2022. According to Kris Kiser, President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages the trade show, “Equip Exposition is one trade show where you can test before you invest in new products, innovations and ideas for your business.” Equip Expo has expanded its education offerings for attendees, including a series of landscape contractor workshops and courses on adding irrigation, pool, and landscape lighting segments. Bob Clements International and the Equipment & Engine Training Council will offer technician training and management courses for dealers and retailers. New this year, Equip Exposition will kick off Tuesday evening, with a welcome reception for all attendees at Louisville Slugger Field. The Expo will open Wednesday at 9 a.m. for dealers and 12 noon for contractors. It will also feature a TurfMutt Foundation 5K, sponsored by Ariens, at the Louisville Downtown riverfront and across the Ohio River pedestrian bridge. The conference will close Friday with a networking breakfast and keynote. Perks of Registration All registrants receive free admission to: Welcome Reception at Louisville Slugger Field, sponsored by Husqvarna and Louisville Tourism Opening Keynote with David Feherty, sponsored by John Deere and Equip Concert Series with Trace Adkins and the Crashers, sponsored by STIHL on the Belgard Stage Influencer LIVE, sponsored ...
15 Rescue Dogs Find Homes At Equip Exposition
Fifteen lucky pups are settling into their new homes this week just in time for Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which takes place November 1 to 7. The rescue dogs, all from the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), found permanent homes during Lucky’s Mutt Madness, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental stewardship and education arm of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). The annual national dog adoption event is held in conjunction with the Equip Exposition trade show, which gives rescued dogs a chance to meet hundreds of trade show attendees. “For the dogs, the event was all about finding a permanent home,” says Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, OPEI and Equip Exposition, “…and for the show’s attendees who create the green spaces America loves. Bringing home a new pet underscores the importance of what they do every day—get outside, work in it, and enjoy it.” When Zachary Watson, owner of Site Pros Landscaping, and Alissa Wells stopped by Lucky’s Mutt Madness, they weren’t planning to adopt a dog. Then they met feisty Kaia, a spaniel mix, and “it just happened,” they explained. Kaia is settling into her new home near Orlando with their five-year-old lab mix, Snowman, and both dogs accompany them to work. “We haven’t had a puppy for five years and she zooms around the house!” they said. Ace, an American bulldog mix, caught the eye of Jacqui Hubacek, who wanted to adopt a dog that could play with her two boys, Greyson and Ayden. ...
15 Rescue Dogs Find Homes At Equip Exposition
Fifteen lucky pups are settling into their new homes this week just in time for Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which takes place November 1 to 7. The rescue dogs, all from the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), found permanent homes during Lucky’s Mutt Madness, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental stewardship and education arm of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). The annual national dog adoption event is held in conjunction with the Equip Exposition trade show, which gives rescued dogs a chance to meet hundreds of trade show attendees. “For the dogs, the event was all about finding a permanent home,” says Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, OPEI and Equip Exposition, “…and for the show’s attendees who create the green spaces America loves. Bringing home a new pet underscores the importance of what they do every day—get outside, work in it, and enjoy it.” When Zachary Watson, owner of Site Pros Landscaping, and Alissa Wells stopped by Lucky’s Mutt Madness, they weren’t planning to adopt a dog. Then they met feisty Kaia, a spaniel mix, and “it just happened,” they explained. Kaia is settling into her new home near Orlando with their five-year-old lab mix, Snowman, and both dogs accompany them to work. “We haven’t had a puppy for five years and she zooms around the house!” they said. Ace, an American bulldog mix, caught the eye of Jacqui Hubacek, who wanted to adopt a dog that could play with her two boys, Greyson and Ayden. ...
NALP’s New Conference: ELEVATE Debuts September 2022
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its new annual conference and expo is ELEVATE. After more than 15 years in Louisville, KY, as part of the GIE + EXPO™, the rebranded NALP event will now be held in different locations each year, starting at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, FL on September 18-21. ELEVATE is designed by landscape and lawn care experts, influencers and contractors, specifically with the needs of NALP members and industry professionals in mind. “After a partnership with GIE+EXPO and 15 years in Louisville, it is time for a change,” says Britt Wood, NALP CEO. “So, we are creating an experience that will educate, entertain, and inspire lawn care and landscape contractors across the U.S. ELEVATE will do exactly what its name says; it will provide the education and networking to help contractors to elevate their businesses to the next level.” “Orlando sounds great,” says Miles Graves, regional manager for The Greenery, Inc. based in Hilton Head Island, SC. “It’s hard to convince your members that you’re getting outdated. I applaud them. It’s a thankless job, but to push the industry to new levels you got to do it.” The new ELEVATE Expo is designed to be a more focused experience. NALP is deliberately keeping the expo at a manageable size to better enable attendees to find the right tools and have focused conversations with industry suppliers. Here is the event schedule at a glance: Sunday, September 18 Morning – ...
NALP’s New Conference: ELEVATE Debuts September 2022
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its new annual conference and expo is ELEVATE. After more than 15 years in Louisville, KY, as part of the GIE + EXPO™, the rebranded NALP event will now be held in different locations each year, starting at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, FL on September 18-21. ELEVATE is designed by landscape and lawn care experts, influencers and contractors, specifically with the needs of NALP members and industry professionals in mind. “After a partnership with GIE+EXPO and 15 years in Louisville, it is time for a change,” says Britt Wood, NALP CEO. “So, we are creating an experience that will educate, entertain, and inspire lawn care and landscape contractors across the U.S. ELEVATE will do exactly what its name says; it will provide the education and networking to help contractors to elevate their businesses to the next level.” “Orlando sounds great,” says Miles Graves, regional manager for The Greenery, Inc. based in Hilton Head Island, SC. “It’s hard to convince your members that you’re getting outdated. I applaud them. It’s a thankless job, but to push the industry to new levels you got to do it.” The new ELEVATE Expo is designed to be a more focused experience. NALP is deliberately keeping the expo at a manageable size to better enable attendees to find the right tools and have focused conversations with industry suppliers. Here is the event schedule at a glance: Sunday, September 18 Morning – ...
Get Equipped: Spreaders, Sprayers & Seed
Here are some of the latest Spreader, Sprayer & Seed introductions! Companies also exhibiting at GIE+EXPO, held October 20-22 in Louisville, KY, include Booth numbers. For more Get Equipped product introductions, including other GIE exhibitors, see GIE+EXPO Preview, Snow & Ice Management and Small Engine & Handheld Equipment. STARR From Go Seed STARR, a Kentucky Bluegrass from Go Seed , has earned #1 in Turf Quality, #1 in the Transition Zone, and #1 in Seedling Vigor for three years running at the Kentucky Bluegrass NTEP Trials. Highlights of this solid performer include rapid establishment and year-round turf density. Starr’s winter color is superior to that of many elite type bluegrasses and has early spring green up characteristics, making this bluegrass one of the best in summer performance available today. 50 Gallon SG46 From Steel Green Manufacturing Steel Green Manufacturing has increased the liquid capacity of the SG46 zero-turn sprayer/spreader from 30 gallons to 50 gallons, and it still fits through a 48″gate. It has all the power and spreading capacity of Steel Green’s largest model, the SG52, in a more compact size. In addition to the new liquid capacity, the SG46 sprayer/spreader holds up to 320 pounds of granular products with its Spyker 220-pound hydraulic-driven granular system and dual high-density poly fertilizer trays. A 23.5 HP Kawasaki engine rounds out the SG46. Other features include its: 3-section variable spray control (up to 8’); variable spread width (up to 25’), 200,000 sq. ft. coverage per fill (based on using ¼ ...
Get Equipped: Spreaders, Sprayers & Seed
Here are some of the latest Spreader, Sprayer & Seed introductions! Companies also exhibiting at GIE+EXPO, held October 20-22 in Louisville, KY, include Booth numbers. For more Get Equipped product introductions, including other GIE exhibitors, see GIE+EXPO Preview, Snow & Ice Management and Small Engine & Handheld Equipment. STARR From Go Seed STARR, a Kentucky Bluegrass from Go Seed , has earned #1 in Turf Quality, #1 in the Transition Zone, and #1 in Seedling Vigor for three years running at the Kentucky Bluegrass NTEP Trials. Highlights of this solid performer include rapid establishment and year-round turf density. Starr’s winter color is superior to that of many elite type bluegrasses and has early spring green up characteristics, making this bluegrass one of the best in summer performance available today. 50 Gallon SG46 From Steel Green Manufacturing Steel Green Manufacturing has increased the liquid capacity of the SG46 zero-turn sprayer/spreader from 30 gallons to 50 gallons, and it still fits through a 48″gate. It has all the power and spreading capacity of Steel Green’s largest model, the SG52, in a more compact size. In addition to the new liquid capacity, the SG46 sprayer/spreader holds up to 320 pounds of granular products with its Spyker 220-pound hydraulic-driven granular system and dual high-density poly fertilizer trays. A 23.5 HP Kawasaki engine rounds out the SG46. Other features include its: 3-section variable spray control (up to 8’); variable spread width (up to 25’), 200,000 sq. ft. coverage per fill (based on using ¼ ...
