BRILLION, WIS.—Ariens Co., manufacturer of Ariens and Gravely outdoor power equipment, recently presented its annual dealer and supplier awards in conjunction with its Annual Dealer Summit in Savannah, Ga.
Awards recognized:
- Top suppliers from more than 500 Ariens Company suppliers
- Top dealers by sales volume
- Dealers exemplifying Ariens Management Principles
- Dealers demonstrating top sales growth by region
“The ability of an equipment manufacturer to deliver on-time, quality product is only as good as its supply chain,” says Bob Bradford, senior vice president of operations for Ariens Co. “These companies worked consistently throughout the year to meet our needs as true business partners.”
North Central Region: Esch-Economy, Oak Creek, Wis.
- Northeast Region: YC Power & Associates, Salem, N.H.
- South Region: K&S Outdoor Power, Orange, Texas
- Southeast Region: Nichols Equipment, Jacksonville, Fla.
- West Region: Robertson Implement Co., South Sioux City, Neb.
- Canada Region: Equipments Pontbriand, Granby, Quebec
Three Principle Awards are given annually to dealers who exemplify the Ariens Management Principles: dedication to PEOPLE, dedication to PROCESS and dedication to overall company CULTURE. The 2012 Principle Award winners are:
Principle Award for People: Rankin Sales and Service, Ogallala, Neb.
- Principle Award for Process: Halloran Power Equipment, Palatine, Ill.
- Principle Award for Culture: Garnett’s Lawn Equipment, Hartselle, Ala.
“It’s important to recognize dealers who are putting the right management practices in place for growth,” says Dan Ariens, president and CEO. “When we have dealer partners who manage their business based on core guiding principles for continuous improvement, we know the retail sales often will often follow.”
The Top Sales awards include:
- Chairman’s Award (Highest volume – all products):
Southland Engine Co., Lafayette, La.
- President’s Award (Highest growth – all products):
Revell Hardware of Byram, Jackson, Miss.
- Lawn and Garden Product Sales:
Southland Engine Co., Lafayette, La.
- Parts Sales:
Jack’s Small Engine, Jarrettsville, Md.
- Commercial Ride-On Product Sales:
Southland Engine Co., Lafayette, La.
- Consumer Ride-On Product Sales:
Southland Engine Co., Lafayette, La.
- Chore Product Sales:
Marshall Equipment Co., Lyndhurst, Ohio
- Attachments and Accessories Sales:
Minnesota Equipment Solutions, Ham Lake, Minn.
- Fleet Sales:
Landscape Supply, Woodway, Texas
- New Dealer (Highest volume among new dealers):
Bill’s Tractor, San Antonio, Texas
- Sophomore Dealer (Highest volume among sophomore dealers):
Amick’s Superstore, Asheboro, N.C.
“Our North American sales continue to grow due to the hard work of these high volume dealers and their employees,” says Horn. “These dealers represent the best of independent power equipment retailers, and we appreciate their commitment to the Ariens and Gravely brands as much as we appreciate their business partnership.”
