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LOOKING BACK: FEBRUARY 1995
The Cover of Power Equipment Trade February 1995:
PET took a look back a quarter century to see how the industry has reinvented itself, and have just a few laughs. Set-up very similarly in terms of content, including a look at how a diversified product mix will boost sales, PET February 1995 published the industry’s first estimate of U.S. shipments of commercial turf care equipment, released by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Figures were for the model year 1994 (September 1, 1993 through August 31, 1994). OPEI estimated sales of 104,800 commercial walk-behind mowers and 44,700 riding rotary turf mowers.
Senior Editor Dan Shell says this one still hurts. Can you figure out why?
It’s been a wild 25 years for industry’s biggest event.
Dealer Profile: Don Schultz of Schultz Small Engine, in Portage, Wis., ran a tight operation with an emphasis on service and total customer satisfaction. According to PET, Schultz had a constant flow of new ideas, making him a “thinking dealer’s dealer.” (A quick Google search confirms the dealership is still at the forefront of customer’s minds in Wisconsin with 23 4-star reviews) POWER EQUIPMENT TRADE
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