VP Racing Fuels New VP North America Sales

VP Racing Fuels New VP North America Sales

VP Racing Fuels announced the promotion of Bruce Hendel to VP North America Sales, Race Fuel and Consumer Products. In this newly formed position, Hendel will oversee all North American sales efforts in support of both VP Consumer Products and Race Fuel divisions. A...
Ariens Power Equipment Names New President

Ariens Power Equipment Names New President

Share On Social       Ariens Names New President Of Equipment BusinessAriens Co. named Larry Weyers Group President—Ariens Power Equipment, effective September 5, 2017. Weyers will lead all aspects of product development manufacturing supply chain sales and marketing...
‘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...