HECTOR’S SHOP: Cheap & Easy Plastic Repairs

Hector’s back in the shop, this time showing how to repair gouges in plastic parts with nothing more than a torch, putty knife and piece of tarp. Brought to you by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC).

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Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)

Hector’s back in the shop, this time showing how to repair gouges in plastic parts with nothing more than a torch, putty knife and piece of tarp. Brought to you by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC).

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Attending Equip Exposition For The First Time?

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Common Problems With Outdoor Power Equipment

August 12, 2026

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Powering Up: Best Practices For Cordless Equipment

August 11, 2026

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Eight Team Training Skills for Fall Landscaping Projects

August 10, 2026

Industry Updates

Attending Equip Exposition For The First Time?

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

Navigate a million square feet of industry excellence with insider strategies for first-time Equip Exposition attendees.

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Handheld Equipment

Common Problems With Outdoor Power Equipment

In-the-field advice on handling common maintenance issues and identifying if it's something sending for repair.

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Handheld Equipment

Powering Up: Best Practices For Cordless Equipment

Briggs & Stratton

Discover the recommended practices to maximize the lifespan and profitability of the landscaper's battery-powered equipment.

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Mowing & Maintenance

Eight Team Training Skills for Fall Landscaping Projects

A team with the right training, solid insight into their duties and a few hard-earned secrets of the trade can push fall productivity through the roof. Here's how.

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Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

Protecting DEF from Extreme Cold and Other Conditions Can Keep Your Truck Running Smoothly

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Ways to ensure proper management of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in many diesel-powered trucks

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Makita Launches XGT Blower With Vacuum Attachment

Makita USA, Inc.

Makita's 40V max XGT Blower with Vacuum Attachment (GBU03). It is three tools in one and converts from a vacuum/mulcher to a blower with 16N (487 CFM, 152 MPH) of power for convenient clean-ups.

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HydroPak Percolate NextGen Soil Surfactant Launched

Advanced Turf Solutions

HydroPak Percolate NextGen features an all-new chemistry, SorbX, that’s designed to be even more effective than the original.

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Handheld Equipment

Hands-On With STIHL's ALLPRO Tabless Battery System

Our first look at the latest battery system for outdoor power equipment.

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Handheld Equipment

STIHL Launches ALLPRO Battery System

Next-generation professional battery technology delivers more power, faster charging and longer service life, thanks to advanced tabless technology designed for all-day use.

The STIHL ALLPRO 40V MAX Standard series uses standard cell technology.

How Robotics Could Rewrite The Economics Of Landscaping

From $70 to $12 per acre. Robotics in groundskeeping and lawn services could shift turf maintenance from a labor bottleneck to a managed asset.

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Industry Updates

New Events Launched For Equip Exposition 2026

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

OPEI announced a new Paristown Point Block Party, Equip Academy, Dealer Boot Camp, inspiring keynote speakers, a dealer breakfast, and more.

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Kress Launches EyePilot & EyePilot 4x4 Autonomous Mower

Kress Commercial Mowers

With a fusion of Vision AI and RTKn technologies, EyePilot ushers in a new era of autonomous lawn maintenance.

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