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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR GIE+EXPO 2021 AS EVENT RETURNS IN PERSON
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Registration Opens for GIE+EXPO 2021 as October Event Returns in Person
Registration is open, and plans are under way for GIE+EXPO to bring the industry back together in person this October. Both attendees and exhibitors have indicated they are eager to participate in the annual trade show, which is set for Oct. 20 to 22 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Online registration — only $20 through Sept. 9 — is available at gie-expo.com.
As of April, 675 companies had already signed on to exhibit at GIE+EXPO and the co-located Hardscape North America — an 18 percent increase over the same time in 2019. More than 70 are new exhibitors. And, with the expo center’s recent renovations to the demo area, exhibitors are looking forward to showcasing their latest innovations outdoors where attendees can test drive equipment.
“We look forward to attending the GIE+EXPO every year and are eager to get back to the show in 2021,” said Chris Durig, VP of sales, BlueBird Turf Products. “It is the only industry show that provides an audience of distributors, dealers and landscapers at a single event. Additionally, it is the only industry show that provides opportunities for an indoor exhibit as well as outdoor product demonstrations.”
Warren Sellers, show manager, said attendees also are ready to gather in person. According to a recent survey of past attendees, 91 percent of landscape professionals and 84 percent of dealers are likely to attend this year.
With expanded education on realworld topics such as drones, robotics and connectivity, as well as features that put attendees behind the controls, this year’s show will offer a wide range of dynamic opportunities, including: • Hands-on Drone Zone where attendees can fly drones with expert trainers • Technology Summit presented by the National Association of Landscape Professionals • UTV test track • Remote Pilot Certification Course presented by the Indiana State University Aviation and Unmanned Systems program • Expanded in-tree arborist demonstrations and classroom courses, including CEU opportunities • Opening keynote, “Leadership and a New World Order: The Need for Resilience,” featuring retired U.S. Navy 4-star Admiral James Stavridis • Free dealer workshops by Bob Clements International, including a discussion on “Bulletproofing Your Business”
“Despite the pandemic, business never stopped for those who design, install and maintain living landscapes. While this year’s show will look different, we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Louisville,” said Kris Kiser, managing partner of GIE+EXPO and OPEI president. “We understand how important GIE+EXPO is to our industry, and we are committed to providing the education, resources and networking businesses need to thrive.”
Recently named the sixth largest trade show in the nation, GIE+EXPO is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc. (OPEI), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and National Association of Landscape Professionals(NALP).
For more information, visit gieexpo.com.
The annual GIE+EXPO trade show is set for Oct. 20 to 22 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
T-Quip Sales & Rentals Zach Kahr
T-Quip Sales & Rentals recently appointed Zach Kahr as the new rental coordinator. Kahr joined the team a couple weeks ago as the “go-to person responsible for all your rental needs,” according to the company.
Kahr has more than six years of managerial experience in a B2B customer-service based industry. His skills include product management as well as logistical and analytical planning.
“He [Kahr] shares a common vision for the company’s goals and expectations and has big plans to better the rental process for our team and our customers,” said T-Quip. “We’re excited to see Zach apply his knowledge to the rentals position here at TQuip.
“T-Quip Sales & Rentals has been a leader in the heavy equipment sales and rental industry since its inception in 1996,” said the company.
T-Quip is headquartered in Londonderry, N.H., with a sales and rentals location in Rutland, Vt., and a sales location in Orlando, Fla.
“With a 24/7 support team, TQuip strives to provide its customers with the service they need, exactly when they need it,” said the company. “We pride ourselves on having a knowledgeable and reliable team of employees, who are trained to assist the customers with choosing the right machine for the application and have a
T-Quip Sales & Rentals Inc. is among the largest used heavy construction equipment dealers in the country, according to the company. Its fleet consists of excavators, rock trucks, dozers, loaders, rollers, skid steers, telehandlers, crushers, screeners and more. Its inventory includes Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Doosan, Volvo, Dynapac, John Deere, JCB, Link-Belt, Takeuchi, Bobcat and many more. T-Quip has more than 1,000 machines and attachments in stock year-round. T-Quip’s primary customer base consists of builders, general contractors, excavation companies, landscapers, site development companies, local town and municipalities, road and highway construction and forestry and land clearing companies.
For more information, call 603/623-3669 or visit www.tquip.com.
To contact Zach Kahr, call 603/854-8207 or e-mail at zkahr@tquip.com.
