GIE+EXPO 2014 Features More UTV Demos
Attendees at the 2014 Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) 2014 will find a new emphasis on work utility vehicles in Louisville this October.
Making the biggest splash, Polaris will return to GIE+EXPO for the second year to showcase their three lines of UTVs. In fact, the company has increased its outdoor space by more than 400 percent to make room for 16,000 square feet of demo track where attendees can test-drive utility vehicles from their BRUTUS, GEM and RANGER lines.
Additionally, customers can put BRUTUS’ complete line of purpose-built, hydraulic and PTO attachments to the test for applications they execute every day like picking up, transporting and dumping 500 pounds of stones in the Materials Bucket and mowing large open lawns with a 66-inch wide Finishing Mower.
“In our first year as an exhibitor, we found GIE+EXPO 2013 to be a great venue to connect and engage with green industry professionals and received very positive feedback from BRUTUS customer demos,” said Aaron Stegemann, Polaris business development manager. “This year we’re providing attendees a demo area large enough where they can get in the driver’s seat of all of our diesel, gas and electric work utility vehicle options.”
One lucky winner will have the option to select a Polaris BRUTUS, GEM or RANGER Work UTV. Each attendee will receive an entry with their show badge. To enter, they must drop off the completed entry at the Polaris indoor booth (7212) by the end of the show, Oct. 24.
“UTVs have had a presence at GIE+EXPO for years, but this year exhibitors are really stepping it up and putting the spotlight on them. We expect the demo tracks to add a lot of synergy to the outdoor area,” said Warren Sellers, show director. “If you’re in the market for a utility vehicle, this is the year to attend.”
GIE+EXPO dates are Oct. 23-24 for all industry participants with Oct. 22 designated as dealer day. The annual event is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. (OPEI), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
An early-bird registration discount is available through Sept. 11. For information and online registration for the tradeshow and education program,visit gie-expo.com.
