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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, ...
Tips For First-Time Equip Attendees
Be aware: The registration price doubles this Friday! How does a first-time attendee find their bearings at Equip Exposition, the sixth largest trade show in the U.S.? The expo, being held October 18- 21, 2022, is offering tips on how to navigate the event, which boasts a million square feet of exhibit space, including a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard showcasing the newest outdoor power equipment in the industry at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). “First, with a show this size, be sure to wear comfortable shoes,” says Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. “Also, Expo is open rain or shine. Check the weather report so you can dress appropriately.” Other insider tips include:• Register now before the price doubles this Friday, September 9. Lock in your early-bird ticket for only $20. Prices double to $40 at midnight September 9, and double again after October 14 to $80. • Reserve your hotel room and make travel plans now. Louisville’s 17,000 hotel rooms book up as October approaches. Some hotels are on a complimentary shuttle route that will get you to the show quickly. Book your hotel now and you might even win a prize. • Download the official Equip Exposition app sponsored by Husqvarna. The app is the best way to plan your schedule. Navigate and mark the exhibits you want to see and education sessions to attend. • Add education and training to your registration. Landscapers can attend sessions on: ...
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. ...
