Jim Paugh, the newly elected president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Assn. (OPEAA), says his number 1 goal is to improve communication with members.
With 21 years in business and over 200 years of combined experience in the sale of outdoor power equipment, Homestead Lawn & Tractor Co. is easily one of the most qualified dealerships in Southeastern, Tennessee.
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is leading the path to develop an advisory task force to initiate a public relations campaign to warn consumers regarding fuel with 15% ethanol (E15). The committee will include OPEI member companies.
An early spring across much of the U.S. has boosted outdoor power equipment sales, in some cases leaving dealerships and manufacturers such as Ariens Co. scrambling to keep up.
An improving rural economy in the U.S. and Canada has equipment dealers who cater to rural consumers feeling optimistic about their opportunities for increasing sales revenue in 2012.
The North American Equipment Dealers Assn.'s Equipment Dealer Foundation (EDF) has announced the availability of scholarships to assist in the training, re-training and or advancement of employees or potential employees of equipment dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Special events can help increase customer traffic to your dealership. These days, getting the word out about your event has never been easier. In addition to advertising in local media, your dealership's web site and social media pages can provide a valuable opportunity to promote a new event at your dealership.
After Hitachi Koki acquired the Nikko Tanaka Engineering brand in 2007, it took us a few years to figure out our direction. Tanaka had been based in Auburn, Wash. The decision was made to close that office and move it to Hitachi's U.S. headquarters in Norcross, Ga.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
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Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
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Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.