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Business

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute chooses leaders

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) elected its 2015-16 officers and directors during the organization’s recent annual meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s a rundown of the new leadership: OPEI Chairman: Lee Sowell, president of outdoor products with Techtronic Industries Power Equipment. “I am proud to be part of the outdoor power equipment industry, […]

July 10, 2015

Business

Power equipment dealers win share of state contract in Tennessee

Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation has won a state contract in Tennessee to supply Toro commercial and residential landscape contractor equipment, as well as Echo power equipment, to government purchasers statewide. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the many municipalities and state entities within Tennessee, providing them a wide selection of […]

June 9, 2015

Business

New ECHO PB-580 blower includes operator support controls, vibration reduction

The PB-580 is ECHO’s newest backpack blower. It has a 58.2 cc two-stroke engine with 510 CFM air volume and 215 miles per hour air speed. It weighs 22.6 pounds with tube throttle configuration or 22.9 pounds with hip throttle. The ECHO PB-580 has a padded backrest, full back support with adjustable shoulder straps and […]

March 19, 2015

Design-Build

What You Missed at GIE+EXPO

Another great GIE+EXPO show has come and gone, and for those that missed it, there were some unique highlights showcased at this year’s show.

October 29, 2014

Business

OPEI Names 2014-15 Officers, Board of Directors

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has named its 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors during its annual meeting in Florida.

July 17, 2014

Business

Echo, Shindaiwa Ranked at Gold Level Status in NAEDA Survey

North American dealers ranked Echo and Shindaiwa at Gold Level Status in the North American Equipment Dealers Association’s (NAEDA) annual Manufacturer Relations Survey.

April 22, 2014

Business

Echo, Kubota Partner to Create U.S. Dealer Alliance

Echo and Kubota Tractor Corporation have announced a U.S. Dealer Alliance. The goal is to grow their combined sales within the commercial turf and consumer lawn and garden markets.

February 11, 2014

Business

Echo Unveils Chainsaws with Tool-Less Chain Tensioning

Echo’s latest CS-370F and CS-400F feature the FasTension Tool-less Chain Tensioning System.

December 3, 2013

Business

Echo Showcases Latest Equipment at TCI Expo 2013

At the Tree Care Industry EXPO in Charlotte, North Carolina, Echo featured its handle saw, the CS-355T, and its new highest horsepower per displacement saw, the CS-620P.

November 19, 2013

Business

Celebrity Landscaper to Visit GIE+EXPO

Echo and Shindaiwa will be showcasing equipment, as well as having a celebrity landscaper stop by at GIE+EXPO this year.

October 16, 2013

Business

Chainsaw Features 13 Percent More Power

ECHO has produced a high-power chainsaw to help landscapers get the job done. The CS-620P is a 59.8cc professional chainsaw and is based on the proven CS-600P. However, the machine has a modified engine to produce 13 percent more power.

July 25, 2013

Business

Help Engines Last Longer

ECHO has introduced PowerFuel, the first pre-mixed gas/oil product to use Red Armor Oil. The PowerFuel is pre-mixed fuel, which contains 93 octane gas and oil ready to use right out of the can. The fuel contains no ethanol and is developed at a 50:1 ratio.

June 5, 2013