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With financial uncertainty comes the desire to curb expenditure along with an increased consideration of factors such as long-term cost savings, reliability and efficiency, during consumer purchasing decisions.
P & C Cafarella Mowing, located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Victoria’s southeast, is about to enter its second year and owner Peter Cafarella is loving every minute of it.
Gene Butt, a North Queenslander who has to mow 700 square metres of lawn every week in the wet season, says his Honda mower has never missed a beat despite being discontinued a long time ago.
People living in remote and rural areas now have access to a more reliable power supply following the introduction of an innovative remote start and stop back-up generator for solar power systems.
Australians need tougher and more durable equipment than anywhere else in the world, which is why Australian ‘Powered by Honda’ products are built and tested for local conditions.
Over the last decade, the focus of reducing emissions in public, private and government realms have primarily been fixated on cars, and trucks, however, according to Honda Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa, the Australian Government needs to introduce emission regulations for small engines and equipment such as generators, lawnmowers and brushcutters to keep up with standards enforced in North America and Europe.
The ‘Honda Marine’ kids’ boat tore up Yarrawonga’s Lake Mulwala in late November for its third major race meeting, with its young pilots competing alongside their Honda formula 2000 counterpart in front of nearly 10,000 spectators.
An international group of eleven amateur radio operators recently visited Willis Island for 18 days to make contact with people all over the world as part of an ongoing global amateur radio competition. Relying on Honda generators to power the entire operation, the team spoke with over 95,000 people from Queensland to the Spanish Canary Islands - a distance of around 18,000 kilometres.
When WA farmer Dud Bell looked up to see his Honda EM50is generator hurtling down the road at 60 kph, he thought it was time to say goodbye.A truck had slammed into his Ute and flung the generator from the back tray, sending it somersaulting down the road into what he assumed would be oblivion.
Honda Power Equipment's advanced four-stroke Buffalo lawnmower has topped a list compiled by a leading Australian consumer advocacy group, with testing revealing outstanding results in performance, comfort and ease of starting.
MowMaster have announced the successful trialling of an entirely new design of “walk-behind” reel mower that can handle cutting grass up to 60mm – a height unheard of for reel mowers.
Have you heard the one about the Irishmen selling dodgy power equipment from the back of a van at petrol stations, construction sites and even out the front of people's homes?
Whether used for the upkeep of contemporary outdoor public spaces such as parks or plazas, or for maintaining the professional appearance of offices in urban areas, the requirement for quiet and efficient power products is at the forefront of garden contractors' purchasing decisions.
The increasing popularity of fast growing screening hedges in an effort to block out neighbouring houses in high density areas, is creating some challenges for homeowners once the plants have matured.
With recent mild spring weather conditions beckoning green thumbsback into the garden, the only dampener on what would be the perfect weekend outdoors is to find the old lawnmower hasn't survived the lengthy winter hibernation in the shed.
With the onset of spring hailing longer days, warmer nights and the re-emergence of luscious greenery, the demand for professional garden care services is on the rise and the requirement for tough, efficient and reliable power equipment is essential to endure the rigours of commercial work.
Honda MPE has recently completed its national Power Equipment Dealer Meetings, providing dealers with a company update and performance review, while celebrating strong sales results and announcing impressive new marketing initiatives.
With unpredictable weather patterns and ensuing dry conditions, gardeners and horticulturalists alike have had to make considerable changes in order to meet water limit restrictions in many states.
The garden care industry is set to benefit greatly from the expansion of the Federal Government's fuel tax credits scheme introduced 1 July, 2008, according to Honda Australia Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa.
An innovative Honda Australia corporate stand showcasing automotive, motorcycles, advanced four-stroke power equipment and marine products has been well received at rural field days throughout the country this year.
Leading four-stroke power equipment manufacturer, Honda, continues to lead the way in its commitment to produce products in Australia from its Melbourne manufacturing facility
Honda's range of advanced four-stroke tillers is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among senior gardeners wishing to avoid the often backbreaking work involved in preparing a vegetable patch or reviving a neglected garden bed. According to Honda Power Equipment Manager, Ray Briffa, tillers are also finding new homes with people looking for time savings from their power equipment.
Working in many remote locations where access to power is extremely limited, David Olney purchased a Honda EX 350 generator back in 1978.
Although discontinued, some 31 years later the generator is still going strong, despite being exposed to some of the most challenging conditions, including extremities such as the humidity of Asia, the snow on Mt Everest and the dust storms of the Middle East.
Honda Power Equipment has recently undergone a management reshuffle following the appointment of industry stalwart, Bob Donaldson to the new role of Business Development Manager. After 10 successful years as Honda Power Equipment Manager, Mr Donaldson is pursuing several new challenges and evaluating a number of new ventures for the global company, including photovoltaic solar modules and mobility aids.
Honda Power Equipment is offering a $200 factory cashback incentive on two of its most popular generator models, the super quiet and efficient EU10i and EU20i.
Available from March 1 through to the end of June 2008 (or while stocks last), the offer is sure to please buyers considering one of these versatile generators for either work or leisure pursuits.
Honda has scored the #12 position on Business Week’s “World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” list, jumping up nearly double the number of spots from a ranking of #23 in 2006.
Honda joins such illustrious companies as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Walt Disney in the list of top performers.
What started out as a small operation to provide local product for the unique Australian market has now become a burgeoning international operation for Honda Manufacturing Australia (HMA).
With their 20th birthday just passed, the Melbourne based business now produces 10 mower models and nearly 40,000 units per year.
During a time of heightened environmental awareness, coexistence between industry and Mother Nature can come under close scrutiny, as good corporate citizenship often takes a back seat to profit.
One Mildura-based company has turned the table on this scenario, establishing a successful small business that also assists the local and wider environments following years of neglect.
Sun Salt removes around 30,000 tones of salt from the Murray Darling basin each year, helping to reduce salinity both locally and further down the Murray River in South Australia.
