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DISTRIBUTOR NEWS 32 JANUARY 2017 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com Rotary releases 2017 catalog R otary Corporation recently released its 2017 catalog for servicing dealers and distributors. It features more than 1,625 pages with photos, illustrations, descriptions, cross referencing and item numbers for more than 9,500 outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories. Among 150 new items for 2017 are a variety of Copperhead mulching blades for popular models, including Exmark, Ferris, Honda, Hustler, Kubota, Scag, Simplicity, Snapper and Toro. Plus, it contains an assortment of commercial-strength belts, spindle assemblies, tread tires, idler pulleys, air filters, carburetor kits and much more. In addition to the print version, the entire catalog is available at rotarycorp.com and downloadable in a PDF format. The company's redesigned website makes it easy to locate parts with comprehensive listings and an easy "keyword" search. Rotary also offers a 2017 Quick-Cross CD that features the new catalog with an easy index for OEM-to-Rotary and aftermarket-to- Rotary parts. Customers can quickly locate specific products such as blades, belts or tires and save/print quotes. Backed by an exclusive parts warranty that ensures quality and performance, Rotary offers a wide range of outdoor power equipment parts for lawn mowers, trimmers, chain saws, brushcutters, pressure washers, snow blowers, garden tillers and more. To order Rotary's 2017 catalog, which is free for servicing dealers and distributors, visit rotarycorp.com or call (800) 841-3989. Kohler Engines-CPD educational summit session Kohler Engines and CPD hold educational summit K ohler Engines and Central Power Distributors Inc. (CPD) recently partnered to host a gathering of representatives from select rental stores in the Midwest — including Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the greater Chicago area — for an educational summit in Kohler, Wis. The industry leaders came together to learn more about Kohler Engines and the company's wide variety of gas and diesel engines for rental equipment. Brian Melka, president of Kohler Engines, as well as Mark Johansen, the company's director of marketing, interacted with all attendees to help them understand the many benefi ts that Kohler-powered products can deliver to rental customers. John D. Hedges, director of sales and marketing for CPD and the chairman of the Kohler Rental Committee, was also an active participant and helped facilitate many of the educational sessions. Hedges felt the dialogue between the rental stores and Kohler was a mutually benefi cial experience. "It was fun to see the interaction between the rental stores and Kohler personnel," said Hedges. "This meeting had been a vision of ours for more than a year, and it really went well. I think both parties learned a lot and exchanged many ideas for future growth and continued success." In addition to the educational sessions and networking opportunities, guests were able to enjoy Kohler Co.'s gracious hospitality. The agenda for the event included massages at the Kohler Waters Spa, as well as a golf challenge at the nearby Kohler Swing Studio & Golf Shop. For more information about Kohler Engines, or to learn about the company's Rental Partner Program, visit www.kohlerengines.com/rewards/programrewards.htm. Brian Melka, president of Kohler Engines, addresses educational summit attendees. "This meeting had been a vision of ours for more than a year, and it really went well. I think both parties learned a lot and exchanged many ideas for future growth and continued success." — JOHN D. HEDGES