Equip Exposition To Expand Hands-On Tree Care Arena in 2026

Equip Exposition recently unveiled plans for an expanded Tree Care Arena during this year’s show, held October 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Located in Freedom Hall, the arena will showcase tree care techniques on a 50-ft live tree, as well as feature interactive hands-on stations and mini-tours. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with seasoned experts about how to add tree care to their product offerings and the equipment and knowledge that’s needed.

“You won’t just talk about how to do the work. You’ll get hands-on, in-tree training to learn how to add tree care to your landscaping service lineup or get help with what you’re already doing,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association which owns and manages the trade show.

Experts from The Davey Institute and Academy Trained will host daily training in the Tree Arena during the show. These trainers will cover safety requirements for tree care, the equipment needed and the many techniques employed by tree care professionals utilizing bucket trucks, lifts, chainsaws and other commonly used tools.

“For landscapers, tree care can be an excellent way to grow their profits and service lines,” said Kiser. “Trees make important contributions to community and home green spaces. For the landscapers and contractors attending Equip, Tree Care Arena will be a living laboratory for learning about tree care and how to add this to your business offerings.”

According to the press release, Equip attendees also can learn about these topics in the Tree Care Arena:

• how bucket trucks and lifts are used for tree trimming and care by watching real demonstrations with large equipment;
• tree removal, planting and mulching; 
• small tree and shrub planting and pruning; and
• the business opportunities offered by providing tree care services. 

The Tree Care Arena’s offerings are included in the registration cost of Equip Expo and are not an additional cost to attendees.

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