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BRIAN ETHRIDGE

If you’ ve been with us for a while, you’ ll probably notice something a little different when you opened this issue.

The first thing you’ ll see is a slight change to our name.

OPE + is now OPE + Landscape.

The new name isn’ t about changing who we are. It’ s about better reflecting who we’ ve been all along. For years, we’ ve covered the businesses, products and trends shaping both outdoor power equipment and landscaping. Renaming the magazine to OPE + Landscape simply makes that connection clearer.

OPE + LANDSCAPE STAFF Sr. Vice President / Sales David Voll Managing Editor Brian Ethridge Information Services Manager Marina Velez Art Director Lindsay Zigan

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Edwin Rosario Marketing & Engagement Sales Executive Phone:( 763) 383-4495 erosario @ epgacceleration. com

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You’ ll also notice a fresh look to our digital magazine.

We want to make the reading experience as enjoyable as the content itself. Whether you’ re reading between appointments, catching up in the shop or winding down after a long day, the experience should feel effortless. That’ s why we’ ve redesigned our digital edition with larger, easier-to-read text, smoother navigation and interactive features that make it easier to move from one story to the next. Longer articles now scroll naturally, images and graphics are easier to view and there’ s no need to constantly zoom in and out.

These improvements aren’ t just about appearance. They’ re about making it easier to access the information that helps you run your business. The magazine is also just one part of what we do. Throughout the month, we’ ll continue expanding our coverage with more online stories, podcasts and newsletters that keep you connected to the people, products and ideas shaping the industry. If you only pick up the magazine once a month, you’ re missing a lot of valuable content in between. I encourage you to subscribe to our e-newsletter, listen to the OPE People podcast and follow us on social media so you never miss an update.

For those who still appreciate flipping through printed pages, we’ ve also introduced a print-on-demand option. Whether you were featured in a story, want to keep a copy in your office or simply enjoy reading a printed magazine, you’ ll now have that opportunity.

While the name and look may be different, our mission hasn’ t changed. We’ re committed to delivering practical, relevant journalism that helps equipment dealers and landscape professionals make informed decisions, discover new opportunities and stay ahead of an industry that’ s constantly evolving.

Thank you for reading, for sharing your stories and for allowing us to be part of your business. We’ re excited about what’ s ahead for OPE + Landscape and we’ re glad you’ re along for the journey.

CEO: Marion Minor Sr. Vice President / Content: Jeremy Nedelka Sr. Vice President / Market Development: Joanne Juda-Prainito

OPE + Landscape is published seven times per year( March, April, May / June, July / August, September, October / November, December) by EPG Brand Acceleration, 7760 France Ave S, Suite 810, Bloomington, MN 55435.

SUBSCRIPTIONS Complimentary digital subscriptions are available to qualified readers. Premium print editions are available on demand for readers who prefer a printed copy. Print copies may be purchased individually or through a print subscription program. To request a printed edition, manage your preferences, or update your contact information, visit https:// epgacceleration. com / subscribe / or contact Customer Service at( 763) 383-4492 or customerservice @ epgacceleration. com.

REPRINTS Please reach out to Joe Diaz at jdiaz @ epgacceleration. com or( 763) 383-4492.

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