Stens, LLC, headquartered in Jasper, Ind., will become the distributor of Kawasaki-branded replacement engines and handheld power products to a network of more than 500 independent dealers in Canada. According to Rodger Howe, Kawasaki Director of Operations, Stens has an enviable record of providing distribution services in the outdoor power equipment industry. “This new arrangement will enhance Kawasaki’s ability to expand the base of our business in Canada and it will provide Kawasaki dealers with a level of service that will augment their abilities to increase business in their respective communities,” he says.
Stens, a subsidiary of Ariens Co., currently supplies parts and accessories to more than 50,000 customers through its worldwide distribution network. The company has more than 35 years of experience servicing retailers, and will use distribution centers in Brantford, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta, Canada to provide direct support to Kawasaki’s engines and power products Canadian dealer network. “Stens is proud to partner with such a strong and prominent manufacturer in the engine and handheld equipment industry,” says Peter Ariens, President of Stens. “As well as ensuring continuing satisfaction for current Kawasaki customers in Canada, we intend to bring the power and quality of the Kawasaki brand to the attention of a new audience. We will deliver on our promise to help business run better by providing quick, reliable delivery and order fulfillment,” concluded Ariens.
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