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Power Equipment Direct company history timeline

2002

Jon Hoch founded Power Equipment Direct in 2002 following a negative experience he had while shopping for a lawn mower.

2004

Power Equipment Direct launched its third Web store, AirCompressorsDirect.com, in 2004.

2008

In 2008, Power Equipment Direct added three more Web stores: MowersDirect.com, SumpPumpDirect.com and WaterPumpsDirect.com.

2009

2009 saw the launch of two more Web stores: ChainSawsDirect.com and LogSplittersDirect.com.

2010

To accommodate for quick growth, Power Equipment Direct expanded into a new warehouse in 2010.

2011

In October 2011, Power Equipment Direct consolidated all its Web stores to one site, replacing the corporate Web site at PowerEquipmentDirect.com.

Until 2011, Power Equipment Direct operated exclusively as a pure-play Internet retailer.

Power Equipment Direct entered into a partnership with Operation Support Our Troops America in the Fall of 2011.

2012

On May 14, 2012, Power Equipment Direct launched its eleventh niche web store, Leaf Blowers Direct, which exclusively sells a variety of leaf blowers.

Also in 2012, Power Equipment Direct was named to the Internet Retailer Top 500 list for the fifth consecutive year.

2013

On Feb 01, 2013 Power Equipment Direct launched its twelfth niche web store, Chippers Direct.

2015

In May 2015 Power Equipment Direct acquired eComfort.com, a direct to consumer online store in the heating and cooling (HVAC) industry.

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Founded
2002
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