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Product News Rotary releases 2014 catalog Rotary's 2014 master parts catalog boasts more than 9,000 different outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories, including 250 new items. The catalog contains more than 1,500 pages with photos, illustrations, descriptions, cross referencing and parts numbers. Among the new items for 2014 are a variety of blades for popular models such as Dixie Chopper, Exmark, Gravely, Honda, Husqvarna, John Deere, Kubota and Murray. Other new items include an assortment of air, oil and fuel filters, as well as carburetor repair kits, gasket sets, electric starters, spindle assemblies, belts and tires. Rotary's 2014 catalog makes it easy to find parts, tools and accessories with comprehensive listings by sizes, order numbers, product illustrations and original equipment numbers for replacements. Plus, Rotary's 2014 Quick-Cross CD-ROM features the new catalog with a quick reference for OEM-to-Rotary and aftermarket-to-Rotary parts. In addition, customers can easily locate specific products such as blades, belts or tires with an easy "keyword" search. Users can also save and print quotes. Backed by an exclusive parts warranty that ensures quality and performance, Rotary is a leading aftermarket supplier for a wide range of outdoor power equipment parts for lawn mowers, trimmers, brushcutters, chain saws, pressure washers, snowblowers, garden tillers and more. The catalog is available for free for servicing dealers and distributors. For more information, call (800) 841-3989 or visit rotarycorp.com. Rotary Corp. nizeX presents merX nizeX, Inc. has released the outdoor power equipment (OPE) industry's first open-source, free integration software. This innovative new project will change the way OPE vendors and their dealer customers communicate by enabling faster, simpler integration. When asked why nizeX was rolling out a new integration EDI at no cost to users, Glenn Hancock, president of nizeX, said, "We've wanted to give our dealers better integration for years, but almost every vendor has tried a different approach. While we've worked with various manufacturers to support their custom interfaces, many have found that developing their own solutions is both timeconsuming and costly, which greatly increases the length of time that it takes for dealers to see any benefits. Our number one priority is to our dealers, and we decided it was time to give the industry a standardized solution for integration that offered everything dealers need right now in order to run their businesses more efficiently. We are offering this software free to every manufacturer, OEM and distributor because we want our dealers — and every OPE dealer out there — to have the advantages of electronic interfacing with their vendors." There are many supported merX processes already incorporated into the software, and adopters may choose to add or customize options as they desire. In addition to being free for vendors, any business management system (BMS) provider may also use the merX software to integrate with supporting manufacturers at no cost. Currently supported merX processes: • Ability to send purchase orders • Obtain updates on purchase order status • Obtain real-time manufacturer inventory levels • Send current inventory levels • Obtain rebate and holdback information for specific models • Send sales and warranty registration data • Send and receive consignment information To incorporate merX, vendors only need to download the merX EDI software to a dedicated server. Full documentation and downloads are available at www.merxedi.com. If you have questions or requests, direct them to Joy McClanahan at jmcclanahan@nizex.com. nizeX, Inc. 28 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Ybravo introduces Kawasaki-powered mowers Ybravo is expanding its commercial lineup to include 2 new mowers: the Bravo 21 BBC model 21201 and Bravo 25 model 25-201. The mowers feature Ybravo's proprietary heavy-duty 2-speed gear-drive transmission (patent pending) and Kawasaki FJ18OV Kai engine that combine to deliver the fastest ground speed in its class. "We rely on feedback from our dealers and commercial cutters to guide our product development efforts," said Robert Graham, president of Ybravo Texas, LLC. "Our customers appreciate the quality, performance and value Kawasaki engines provide, along with the peace of mind that comes with their three-year warranty." The new Ybravo models offer the following commercial features: • Ergonomic handles that make turning easier and eliminate clenched fingers for hours at a time • 9-inch semi-pneumatic wheels bolted directly to the axle, eliminating wheel ratchets that cause expensive failures on other mowers • An adjustment knob located at the handle that allows operators to easily adjust the drive engagement of the mower to their personal preference. The oversized handle tubes are made of 34-mm aircraftquality aluminum and provide a strong handle solution while minimizing weight. • A heavy-duty 14-gauge-steel deck, providing years of trouble-free commercial use with a rolled lip at the bottom for additional rigidity • A blade spindle assembly with a forged spindle shaft for optimum strength; a die-cast aluminum housing for better heat dissipation; and an innovative lubrication design that places each ball bearing in its own sealed compartment within the spindle housing, ensuring permanent lubrication • A superior mulching "deep-draw" cutting deck with a special rolled lip that provides superior vacuum for a manicured lawn even in moist conditions • A large-capacity catcher that fills completely without clogging even in damp grass for fewer stops, and is quick and easy to remove straight through the handles without cables in the way Ybravo of Texas, LLC, a subsidiary of Engine Warehouse Inc. (EWI) www.outdoorpowerequipment.com