Briggs & Stratton, MWE present
custom-built motorcycle at GIE+EXPO
Rotary Corporation hires
territory sales manager
Briggs & Stratton Corporation and Midwest Engine
Warehouse (MWE) presented a
custom-built motorcycle to Richard
Kelly of Ace Hardware and Outdoor
Center of Dixon, Ill., at GIE+EXPO
2013 in Louisville, Ky. The giveaway
was part of a promotion sponsored
by Briggs & Stratton and MWE.The
bike was revealed for the first time to
Kelly and his family during the show in Briggs & Stratton's booth on Oct. 24.
Presenting the motorcycle in the booth caused much excitement and
anticipation from everyone at the show. Doug Dougherty, vice president of North
America service sales with Briggs & Stratton, said, "We were very excited to
present the motorcycle to Richard during the show and to congratulate him on
his outstanding achievement."
American Wrench of Aurora, Ill., designed a unique and show-stopping
motorcycle.The details of the bike were phenomenal.The softail-framed, exhaust,
oil tank, handlebars and sheet metal work were all one off custom fabricated.
For all the details, including video and pictures, go to www.americanwrench.
com/DiamondBagger.
Rotary Corporation
announced Dec. 10 that it has
appointed Travis Hicks territory
sales manager for Maryland and
Virginia.Hicks possesses extensive
experience in the outdoor power
equipment industry, serving in
various positions for a servicing
dealer, as well as a turf and
Travis Hicks
irrigation company.
As Rotary's new territory
manager, Hicks will be involved in business development, sales
support and service for customers throughout the region.
Founded in 1957, Rotary is a Glennville, Ga.-based
aftermarket supplier of outdoor power equipment
parts, tools and accessories. The company operates eight
U.S. distribution centers plus alternate shipping centers
strategically located throughout the U.S. Rotary serves
customers in all 50 states and 68 countries, and it provides
next-day delivery to 80 percent of the U.S. with a fill rate
of approximately 95 percent.
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