Western Maryland Outdoor Power recently was named National Retailer of the Year for 2013 by Cub Cadet.

The 2013 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo), Oct. 23-25 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, buzzed with business indoors and out.

Subaru Industrial Engines featured its big block V-Twin engines at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. The 35-horsepower EH90 and 40-horsepower EH99 meet a growing demand for larger, air-cooled gasoline engines that deliver increased power for a wider range of applications.

Caterpillar is introducing three new Cat D Series Compact Track Loaders and three new Cat D Series Multi Terrain Loaders as well as two updated D Series Compact Track Loaders.

After more than two years in development, Exmark will offer its S-Series and X-Series walk-behind aerator models in 2014. The new models complement the 30-inch stand-on aerator Exmark introduced in 2013, giving landscape contractors a full range of commercial-grade options to handle

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association announce a new collaborative venture that joins two leading industry trade show experiences - Commodity Classic and AG CONNECT Expo & Summit - to provide an even better world-class experience and gathering place for all segments of agriculture.

The 2014 Altoz XC Z line of zero-turn mowers is comprised of high-performance commercial machines, each built with a dedication to excellence and the promise of a precision cut. Delivered by a team of experienced engineers and lawn care professionals, this one-of-a-kind series of high quality mowers is the pinnacle of design and function.

Bad Boy Buggies makes its debut as an exhibitor (booth #5112) at the 2013 Green Industry Expo (GIE), introducing outdoor power equipment dealers to the new Ambush iS off-road utility vehicle and a business-boosting package of support, tools and benefits.

A complete line of fuel-efficient zero-turn mowers and year-round productivity solutions, along with new products and innovative tools to address industry challenges, will be on display at The Grasshopper Company booths at the annual GIE+EXPO this year with a focus on giving lawn care professionals.

New this year is the T235 trimmer, with legendary features and improved cutting performance; the EB212, a lightweight 2-stroke handheld blower for landscape cleanup; the EB508RT, an entry level commercial backpack blower; and the EB633T, a midlevel commercial backpack blower.