Exhibitors & Programs Give Trade Show a Robust Footprint
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equip Exposition, the industry's largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recognized as the third largest trade show in the United States at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit.
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