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Cougar Outdoor Power Products, the only minority-owned manufacturer and distributor of consumer durable products supplying the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry, continues its pursuit to become one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of outdoor power products for the residential and commercial markets with the announcement of its new headquarters, showroom and manufacturing/distribution facility in Columbus, Ohio.
In 2009, Cougar launched a new line of power generators and snow throwers, gained their Minority Business Enterprise Certification, and obtained their Government Certification - which paved the way to Cougar winning a 3-year Contract for Portable Power Generators for the State of Louisiana.
They also entered into a relationship with Wichita Habitat for Humanity to supply lawn care products to home owners, and entered into a contract manufacturing relationship with a major commercial lawn mower manufacturer.
Already in 2010, the company has introduced its commercial line of lawn mowers, exported products to international customers, and is poised to open a dealer/distribution center in Wichita, Kansas and Detroit Michigan. They also plan to move into a new Cougar home office, showroom and manufacturing/distribution facility in Columbus Ohio.
"The new facility gives Cougar the capability and capacity to continue its growth and pursuit of becoming a premier outdoor power equipment manufacturer," says Mike Watkins, Founder, President/CEO. The Cougar Grand Opening will be April 30, 2010.
For more info about Cougar Outdoor Power Products, visit www.thecougargroup.com
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