ECHO Incorporated Announces Continued Growth for Signature Elite Dealer Program

LAKE ZURICH, IL, December 23, 2011

ECHO Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, high-performance outdoor power equipment for commercial and residential use, announced continued growth for the Signature Elite dealer program into 2012 and beyond. The Signature Elite dealer network, which recognizes the best ECHO and Shindaiwa dealers in North America, provides year-end rebates based on sales growth.

"It takes something special to stand out as a Signature Elite dealer, and only the best sales and service stores can earn this distinguished designation," said Mike Best, vice president, sales and marketing for ECHO Incorporated. "Entry into this exclusive program serves as a testimonial to the effort, dedication, and professionalism these dealers have exhibited to promote, sell and support ECHO, ECHO Bear Cat and Shindaiwa products."

Staffed by trained product experts who provide the highest level of service after the sale, Signature Elite dealers carry a broad selection of ECHO, ECHO Bear Cat and Shindaiwa equipment.

"Among Signature Elite dealers, success is about thriving, even in these tough economic conditions," Best said. "These premier dealers perform at the highest industry standards and are committed to providing our customers with outstanding product selection, customer support and service."

Customers can locate a Signature Elite dealer in their area by visiting the ECHO or Shindaiwa online store locators and searching by zip code.

Through its strong network of dealers and distributors in North America, ECHO Incorporated provides its consumer and professional landscaping and arborist customers with the best, most efficient tools to meet their needs.

For more information on ECHO or Shindaiwa or their entire line of professional-grade, high-performance outdoor power equipment, please visit http://www.echo-usa.com or http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com

ECHO Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, high-performance outdoor power equipment for professional and residential use. The corporation markets its products under the brand names ECHO, Shindaiwa and ECHO Bear Cat.