SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 7 -- Rotary Corporation, the world's largest supplier of aftermarket parts for outdoor power equipment, has launched online stores for the US and Canada using Shopatron's retail-integrated eCommerce solution. Now shoppers in North America can buy any of Rotary's replacement parts and small engine components direct from the company's online store, and have the products delivered to them through an authorized Rotary dealer.
The new partnership gives Rotary a world-class, hosted eCommerce solution that supports the company's extensive network of dealers and distributors. Participating Rotary dealers across North America will fulfill online orders from their current inventory using the Shopatron Order Exchange.
"Shopatron is the perfect solution for Rotary because it allows us to sell online, while at the same time, promote our dealers," said Rotary eCommerce and Web Marketing Manager Caylee Bickmore. "By passing online orders to the dealers, we are providing them with an additional source of revenue and access to new customers. Ultimately, the program will result in a higher inventory turnover for dealers and increased sales for everyone."
Rotary joins more than two dozen garden and tool brands on the Shopatron platform, nine of which have launched online stores in 2012. These manufacturers share online orders with over 500 retail partners participating on the Shopatron order exchange.
To learn more about Shopatron and its eCommerce solutions for branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com or call 866-625-5050.
About Rotary Corporation
Rotary Corporation is the world's largest supplier of commercial strength aftermarket parts for outdoor power equipment. They take pride in the fact that 80 percent of their products are produced in the US. The extensive product line includes lawn mower accessories such as blades, filters, spark plugs, wheels, trimmer line, and small engine components. The company strives to introduce new and improved products for the increased success of the Green Industry.
About Shopatron
Shopatron is the world's only eCommerce solution that increases sales online, while also increasing sales through retail stores. Shopatron's eCommerce and order management solution provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers, multi-channel retailers, and online marketplaces. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with over 1,000 branded manufacturers and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Intermix and Sport Chalet. The company has offices in San Luis Obispo, California and Swindon, United Kingdo
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Rotary Corp To Establish Distribution Center in Evansville, IN
EVANSVILLE – May 13— Rotary Corp., a Glennville, Ga.-based manufacturer and distributor of outdoor power equipment and replacement parts, is in the process of establishing a distribution center on Evansville’s North Side.
Donald Fountain, Rotary’s vice president of operations, said by phone the center will be located at 4916 O’Hara Drive, off Bergdolt Road near Evansville Regional Airport.
The center is expected to be up and running by early July, he said.
The company won’t manufacture the equipment or replacements arts here, but will operate solely as a distributor, dealing in such items as lawn mower blades, tires, filters, air filters and mufflers.
Rotary initially will employ seven to eight, and ramp up to 12 over three or four years.
“We’re thrilled … It’s a small company, but it definitely will add to the diversity base in our area,” said Donna Crooks, development director for GAGE (Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville).
GAGE officials linked Rotary with appropriate area professionals to help the company establish roots here.
Steve Martin and Chris Stewart of The Martin Group, real estate/development company, assisted as well.
Crooks said Rotary also considered potential sites in Hopkinsville, Paducah and Louisville in Kentucky, in Birmingham, Ala., and in Memphis, Tenn.
But, the 37,00-square-foot O’Hara Drive location was vacant and available, and it was the perfect size that Rotary wanted.
“The ceilings are about 22 feet in height. We can work with that,” Fountain said.
“The new center will support our future customers in the region.”
The center will cover eight to nine states.
The majority of orders will be shipped, via parcel post, the same day they are received, Fountain said.
The company assures shipping within 24 hours.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Green Media Publications Announces 2010 Selections for Most Influential People in the Green Industry
(Oct. 29, 2010) -- Green Media, a division of M2MEDIA360 -- publisher of Arbor Age, Landscape and Irrigation, Outdoor Power Equipment and SportsTurf -- is proud to announce the 2010 selections for “Most Influential People in the Green Industry.”
Green Media’s “Most Influential People in the Green Industry” were nominated by their peers for their ongoing contributions to the green industry (submissions were made from May 20, 2010 through July, 16, 2010). Nominations were reviewed by Green Media’s in-house panel, and the 2010 selections for “Most Influential People” were chosen from throughout the green industry.
The professionals selected for this honor exemplify commitment to the green industry, and have exhibited a widespread influence on their peers. Green Media congratulates all of those chosen for this year’s list of “Most Influential People in the Green Industry.” They are as follows:
- Bob Curry, owner/CEO, Covermaster, Inc.
- Arthur L. Evans, founder and chairman of the board, Dixie Chopper
- Den Gardner, executive director, Turf and Ornamental Communicator's Association and executive director of Project Evergreen
- Dale Getz, sales manager, Sports Fields and Grounds, The Toro Company
- John Gibson, president, Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape
- Judson Griggs, director of garden development, Lambert Landscape Company
- Karen McKie, co-owner, Green Oak Nursery
- Ed Nelson, president and CEO, Rotary Corporation
- Scott Prophett, president, North American Training Solutions, Inc.
- Frank Rossi, Ph.D., turfgrass scientist, Cornell University
- Dane Scag, former owner, Scag Power Equipment, Inc. and Great Dane Power Equipment, Inc. (retired)
- Doug Schattinger, president, Pioneer Athletics
- Tobe Sherrill, CEO, SherrillTree
- Harold Spiegel, president, Preservation Tree Services, Inc.
- Jim Starmer, executive vice president, Dixie Sales Company, Inc.
- Mark Stennes, plant pathologist, S and S Tree Specialists, Inc.
- Mickey Strauss, president, MSM Landscape Services, Inc.
- James Urban, author, “Up By Roots”
- Fred Whyte, president, Stihl Inc., and chairman, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
- Dr. Fred Yelverton, extension weed specialist, North Carolina State University
The “Most Influential People in the Green Industry,” will be profiled in the January 2010 issues of Arbor Age, Landscape and Irrigation, Outdoor Power Equipment and SportsTurf.
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