INDUSTRY NEWS
Kawasaki Engines Selects Baxter Planning Systems
Kawasaki Engines & Power Products Division recently announced a change to its warehousing and distribution system and will be relying on software from Baxter Planning Systems Inc. to help manage the new process. The software—Prophet…
Gravely Rapid E Walk-Behind Helps In Oil Cleanup
Mike Halloran, president of Halloran Power Equipment of Palatine, Ill. knew the Gravely Rapid E walk-behind with its optional sand cleaning accessory head would be the perfect tool for cleaning Gulf Shore beaches. The smaller…
Echo Completes Warehouse Expansion
Echo Inc. cut the ribbon on their new 129,000 sq. ft. warehouse expansion. The new warehouse was built to accommodate additional space requirements resulting from the company’s recent merger with outdoor power equipment manufacturer Shindaiwa,…
OPEI Announces New Officers
The 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 Fred Whyte, President,…
Honda Power Equipment Milestone
Honda 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, tillers and generators,…
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…