INDUSTRY NEWS
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
GIE+EXPO Hosts Luncheon
GIE+EXPO hosts a Dealer Day Keynote lunch has just been announced to kick off the 2014 show on Wednesday, October 22, 1:00-2:30 p.m in Louisville, KY. Great decision making habits can yield a lifetime of…