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it . We don ’ t do layoffs in the winter . This tune-up work keeps our techs busy all winter . It helps us keep good technicians and keeps most of the staff busy .”
ARIENS LAUNCHES HENRY ’ S PARTS Seven years after selling Stens , its aftermarket parts business , Ariens Company has launched Henry ’ s Parts and Equipment . Ariens launched the new replacement parts business in October and announced it to dealers during Ariens “ Road Show ” visits around the U . S .
“ Henry ’ s is committed to delivering affordable outdoor power equipment parts that meet the high standards of quality set by our namesake Henry Ariens in 1933 ,” says the new Henry ’ s Parts website . The company says the Henry ’ s line of Outdoor Power Equipment parts is available exclusively through the Ariens and Gravely dealer network .
The line features several categories of parts including belts ; blades ; deck components ; lubricants , oils and chemicals ; string trimmer line ; snow parts ; tires , wheels and tubes ; and more . These parts are available for a range of power equipment brands .
AriensCo began in 1933 when Henry Ariens and his sons Steve , Leon and Francis developed the first Americanmade rotary tiller for farm and garden use . The company ’ s Model A tiller was powered by an air-cooled engine and was built in Brillion , Wis . The original factory there now houses the company ’ s museum .
Tom Shay , Profits Plus , presents a range of new business ideas to OPE industry pros .
DEALER FORUM PLANS MOVE TO CHARLOTTE At our recently completed 2023 OPE Business Dealer Forum in Dallas , power equipment and landscape industry professionals gathered for networking , learning , and idea sharing . In small groups , attendees gained specific insights into a range of business-building topics .
We organized this event , our second annual , in partnership with our friends at Powersports Business , and Boating Industry , allowing all three groups of industry pros opportunities to meet and learn from each other . Even in our product-specific categories , we share similar challenges , and face related opportunities to improve efficiency and profits .
Joey White , Eden Lawnmower ; Jake Segrin , trDigital ; Lydia Jenkins , Target CRM ; Kishan Desai , Port 32 Marinas enjoy networking time at Dealer Forum .
We thank our event sponsors for their participation in OPE Business Dealer Forum . Their supportive confidence is helpful , and it ’ s representative of the investment they make in the larger industry . Thank you to Moto TV , Dealer Spike , Ideal Constellation software , Kress , Synchrony , and TD Retail Card Services .
Plan to attend our next Dealer Forum event in Charlotte , N . C . Exact location and dates will be announced soon .
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