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Rermag 5891 Kawasaki Kforrestexec 1
Rermag 5891 Kawasaki Kforrestexec 1
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Kawasaki Names Kurt Forrest Director of OEM Sales

Aug. 25, 2016
The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA has appointed Kurt Forrest to head the company’s OEM sales efforts. As director of OEM sales, Forrest will be responsible for overseeing KMC’s relationships with the OEM community.

The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA has appointed Kurt Forrest to head the company’s OEM sales efforTs. As director of OEM sales, Forrest will be responsible for overseeing KMC’s relationships with the OEM community.

The recent move of the engine division’s research and development team from Maryville, Mo., to the expanded Grand Rapids, Mich., headquarters allows for a more cohesive team for future engine planning and product development, the company said. “The consolidation of all of our customer-facing functions under a single roof will greatly enhance our ability to support and service our OEM customers going forward,” Forrest said.

“Kurt comes to our team with significant experience in strategy development and program implementation that will fit well with our OEM-servicing group,” said Kawasaki vice president Rodger Howe. “Additionally, Kurt’s strong skills in collaborating and building solid relationships will further enhance the partnerships with our OEM customers.”

“The OEM segment of our business is critical to the company’s success, and I’m looking forward to helping our customers identify growth opportunities and achieve success with their own brands,” Forrest added.

Kawasaki Engines, a division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, distributes gasoline engines for landscape, industrial and consumer markets.