OPEI Adds Industry Veteran Brandon Martin

OPEI Adds Industry Veteran Brandon Martin

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) added Brandon Martin as Director of Battery and Electric Products & Industry Relations. “We’re excited to have Brandon join the staff,” says Kris Kiser, OPEI President and CEO. “His experience in product development,...
Rotary Announces National Sales Awards

Rotary Announces National Sales Awards

Share On Social       Rotary Announces National Sales AwardsIn late July, Rotary Corp. recognized several team members for outstanding performance in sales and leadership during the company’s national sales meeting in Amelia Island, Fla. The Duke Award, named in honor...
Menominee Expansion Helps Boost Sales Growth

Menominee Expansion Helps Boost Sales Growth

Share On Social       Menominee Expansion Helps Boost Sales GrowthJust three years ago Menominee Industrial Supply (MIS) completed construction of a new 31,000 sq. ft. facility in Menominee, Mich. that more than doubled the size of its old location. And since then,...
‘Man Of Stihl’ Fred Whyte Dead At 70

‘Man Of Stihl’ Fred Whyte Dead At 70

Written By: Jessica Johnson Earlier this week the power equipment industry learned of the loss one of our prominent and beloved leaders, Fred Whyte, former president of Stihl Inc. after a fight with an aggressive form of cancer. Whyte was 70 years old. Whyte began his...
OPEI Meets, Announces 2017-18 Board

OPEI Meets, Announces 2017-18 Board

Members of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) gathered in Kohler, Wisc. in late June for their annual meeting, electing a new board and discussing the challenges ahead for the power equipment industry, and its potential for growth. “With growing regulatory...