OPEI Announces New Officers

OPEI Announces New Officers

Share On Social       OPEI Announces New OfficersThe Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2009-10 Officers and Board of Directors during its 58th Annual Meeting in Couer D’Alene, Idaho held June 25-27, 2010. Officers for 2010-11 include: Chairman...
Honda Power Equipment Milestone

Honda Power Equipment Milestone

Share On Social       Honda Power Equipment Sets MilestoneHonda Power Equipment sets milestone of 30 million power products shipped to domestic dealers and distributors since it began offering equipment in the U.S. in 1972. Beginning U.S. operations with only engines,...
Exmark Mfg. Files Lawsuit Against Briggs

Exmark Mfg. Files Lawsuit Against Briggs

Exmark Mfg. sued Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group and Schiller Grounds Care Inc. claiming some of the companies’ mower products infringe on Exmark’s patents. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Omaha, Neb., seeks an injunction against Briggs to cease...
Bandit Industries Recognized by WMWTA

Bandit Industries Recognized by WMWTA

Bandit Industries, Inc. was selected as the 2010 World Trader of the Year by the West Michigan World Trade Assn. in recognition of their impressive global success and strategy. Sales Manager Casey Gross and International Sales Manager Felipe Tamayo traveled to Grand...
NAEDA Elects Chairman

NAEDA Elects Chairman

North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) elected Lester Killebrew of Abbeville, Ala. as the chairman of the board of directors. Killebrew is chairman of SunSouth LLC, a John Deere dealership with 15 locations and an area of responsibility that includes Alabama,...
Maruyama U.S. Partners with Hawaii Distributor

Maruyama U.S. Partners with Hawaii Distributor

Maruyama U.S., Inc. announced a business partnership with  power equipment distributor, South Shore Equipment (SSE). SSE is located in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii and will distribute the entire line of professional Maruyama products in the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, and...