Press Releases

Kawasaki Engine Division Announces Major Personnel Moves

Kent Murakami, longtime G.M., will retire and be replaced by KMM’s Yoshiteru Ueda; Ohno, Howe, and Lockyear broaden responsibilities.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 8, 2008)—Katsuyuki (Kent) Murakami, general manager of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.’s Engines and Power Products Division based here, announced that he will retire effective the end of this year. He will be replaced by

Kawasaki's Karen Howard Promoted To National Sales Manager, Dealer Channel

Veteran KMC employee takes on a new role as company growth continues.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (July, 2008) - Karen Howard, a 16-year veteran of Kawasaki Engines and Power Products Division, has been promoted to national sales manager, dealer channel, from her position as manager, marketing and sales services. The promotion was announced in conjunction with the company’s annual District Managers Meeting.

Kawasaki's Greg Knott Promoted To Engineering Services Manager

Veteran KMC employee takes on a new role as company growth continues. 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (July, 2008) –Greg Knott, a ten-year veteran of Kawasaki Engines and Power Products Division, has been promoted to engineering services manager from his position as Applications Engineering Manager. The promotion was announced in conjunction with the company’s annual District Managers Meeting.

The Kawasaki Brand Has An Enviable Record Of Engineering Strength And Performance In Numerous Fields

Engines and Power Products deliver on the heritage built over more than 125 years.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Each time somebody maneuvers a mower powered by a Kawasaki engine, or performs landscaping tasks with one of the company’s new KCL25A hedge trimmers, or handles clean-up chores with a KRH300A blower—they are benefiting from a history of performance that few brands can match.

New Additions To Kawasaki's Handheld Power Products Line Signal Continued Interest In Satisfying Both Professionals And Homeowners

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Kawasaki’s complete line of handheld power products has been engineered to offer both performance and durability to commercial users and homeowners. With products delivering optimum power matched with ease-of-use, the brand’s justifiable reputation with professional landscapers and garden maintenance crews is well-deserved.

Kawasaki Expands Line Of Air-Cooled Two-Cylinder Fx Engines

Three new entries at 27, 29, and 31 HP join larger units in this V-Twin family.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Three new FX Series air-cooled, V-twin engines, designed specifically for commercial riding mowers, light industrial and construction equipment applications are now available from Kawasaki.

Powerful New Kawsaki Handheld Blower Combines Cleaning Power And Decreased Fuel Consumption

KRH300A/AC cleans up in the category, and does it with maximum efficiency.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Clean-up chores following mowing and landscape maintenance jobs can be accomplished more quickly with the new Kawasaki KRH300A (KRH300A/AC in Calif.) handheld blower. Matching its performance characteristics is the new unit’s ability to deliver up to a 25 percent decrease in fuel consumption compared to the TJ027D.

New Kawasaki Hedge Clippers Reduce Fuel Consumption And Satisfy The Most Demanding Commercial Users

KCL525A/AC and KCS525A/AC can save up to 25 percent of fuel costs.

Pro Service Program Is A "Win-Win" For Kawasaki And Its Dealers

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—In its first two years, the Kawasaki Engines/Power Products Division’s Pro Service Dealer Program has proved to be an overwhelming success for Kawasaki and its Pro Service dealers.