ECHO Continues Long History Of Industry Firsts
Louisville, KY (10/28/2010) - For more than 30 years, ECHO Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, high-performance hand-held outdoor power equipment for commercial and residential use, has maintained a strong foothold in the industry, both with technological advancement and solid business operations. The company has developed groundbreaking new products and two-stroke technology to meet the growing challenges of the commercial market, and has pioneered new efforts to meet both EPA regulations and CARB standards.
Industry firsts
- 1975 – PB-9 backpack blower
- 1977 – Two-stroke engine-powered WE 607/608 string trimmer
- 1978 – PB-200 hand-held power blower; SRM-140 string trimmer with flex cable technology
- 1981 – Two-cylinder opposed chain saw
- 1990 – Curved shaft power edger; articulating brush cutter hedge clipper
- 1992 – Hhand-held powered Shred'N'Vac; commercial-duty split boom Trimmer Pro attachments
- 1997 – Power Boost Tornado two-stroke engine
- 2002 – iStart System starting mechanism
- 2006 – Mosquito YardShield™
- 2007 – Five-year consumer warranty; U Turn™ Trimmer Head
- 2008 – BRD-280 bed redefiner
With a solid tradition of industry accomplishments and leadership, ECHO is committed to continued innovation and product distinction. Supported by a strong network of dealers and distributors, ECHO provides its customers with the best, most efficient tools for their landscaping and arborist needs.