Exton, Pa.-based Genesis Power Products last week announced it has signed contracts with Hokuetsu Industries Co. and Sakai Heavy Industries, both headquartered in Tokyo, for the exclusive North American distribution rights for Airman generators and air compressors, and Sakai light compaction products, respectively.

Airman and Sakai products were formerly distributed by MMD Equipment of Swedesboro, N.J.

Hokuetsu Industries and Genesis Power Products are working closely together to insure operations are uninterrupted and that the interests of their customers are protected throughout the transition process. The three parties hoped to conclude the transition of business by the end of January.

Genesis is proud of the team it has assembled to operate this business, the company said. Many employees have been associated with Airman products for more than a decade.

Airman products will continue to be sold through the existing independent manufacturer's representatives located across North America

Genesis will also assume responsibility for marketing, sales and distribution of Sakai products as well as warranty, service and technical support of the equipment. The two companies are working together to insure operations are uninterrupted.

Sakai products, including vibratory rammers, vibratory plates, and walk behind and ride-on vibratory compaction rollers, will continue to be sold through the existing independent manufacturer's representative organization.

Genesis Power Products, headquartered near Philadelphia, has established key regional warehouses to reduce shipping times and costs for our Central, Southern and Western customers.

Genesis imports and distributes portable power equipment, including engine-powered air compressors from 100 cfm to 400 cfm, and portable generators from 25 kVA to 400 kVA, primarily to the rental industry in the U.S. For more information visit its website, www.genesispowerproducts.com.

Sakai Heavy Industries has been producing compaction equipment for more than 90 years. It is the largest supplier of compaction roller equipment to Japan, its home market. The company has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Indonesia and the United States.