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OCTOBER 2023
Volume 66 , Issue 6
4 FROM THE EDITOR
Who Are You ? by Glenn Hansen
6 HOT NEWS
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13 SOLUTIONS
We share the data behind battery equipment sales .
14 ECHO NEW FOR 2024
Our exclusive interview with Echo Tools executive .
18 ADDING BRANDS
Manufacturers want new dealers . But are dealers swiping right ?
22 OPEB DEALER FORUM PREVIEW
Here ’ s why you should attend the Dealer Forum , focused on learning and business growth .
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26 PRODUCT NEWS
29 MARKETPLACE
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