Kawasaki Maryville Facility Celebrates

Kawasaki Maryville Facility Celebrates

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM), celebrated their 25th anniversary of the Maryville Plant, which has produced over 8 million units. This nearly 114-acre site employs over 810 full-time staff, complimented by more than 250 contract workers, all...
PERC Donates Equipment To Blue Ridge Parkway

PERC Donates Equipment To Blue Ridge Parkway

    Through a donation by the Propane Education & Research Council, the Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, has furthered its sustainability initiatives. PERC’s donation of propane-powered equipment totals more than $76,000 and...
Honda Power Equipment Marks 30th Anniversary

Honda Power Equipment Marks 30th Anniversary

Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE) marked the 30th anniversary of operations at its Swepsonville facility. The company announced a new $8.5 million investment in plant operations and the addition of new products. Among other changes, the plant will add a new line...
Jim Starmer Announces Retirement

Jim Starmer Announces Retirement

After 45 years with Servantage Dixie Sales (Dixie Sales Company) Jim Starmer decided to retire effectively on July 1, 2014. Jim joined Dixie Sales in 1969 and led the company through substantial growth resulting in the organization’s dominant position in the Outdoor...

OPEI Announced Officers and Board

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced its 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors, which was unveiled during the OPEI Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., June 17-19, 2014. Officers for the 2014-2015 year include: OPEI Chairman Paul Mullet,...
Executive Promotions at Kawasaki Motors Corp.

Executive Promotions at Kawasaki Motors Corp.

The Engine Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has promoted four members of its management team.  Leading the group announcement is Rodger Howe, who becomes Vice President.  He is joined by Karen Howard, Senior Manager, National Sales-Dealer and select...