Power Equipment Direct Hires New President

Power Equipment Direct Hires New President

Industry Veteran Takes Over Day-to-Day Operations

BOLINGBROOK, IL (February 26, 2007) - Power Equipment Direct, Inc. - one of the nation's fastest growing power equipment e-tailers - has named Anthony Weir as president and chief operations officer (COO).

The 16-year power equipment veteran will oversee e-tailer's existing web stores:

AirCompressorsDirect.com
PressureWashersDirect.com
ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com.

In addition, Weir will manage and streamline day-to-day operations, helping to prepare the Romeoville, Ill.-based company for additional growth.

Before joining Power Equipment Direct, Weir was an executive at Coleman Powermate, leading the company's marketing and product development division.

Jon Hoch, the founder of Power Equipment Direct, will continue as chief executive officer (CEO). He will manage the creation of additional specialty superstores.

"Power Equipment Direct prides itself as being an expert in its categories. Anthony's expertise will help us significantly grow and improve our operations," said Hoch.

Air Compressors Direct specializes in the following categories:

* Portable Air Compressors
* Inflators
* Rotary Screw Compressors
* Two Stage Air Compressors
* Air Dryers
* 80 Gallon Air Compressors
* 60 Gallon Air Compressors
* Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors
* Ingersoll Rand Compressors
* Quincy Air Compressors
* Air Tools
* Single Stage Air Compressors
Since 2002, Power Equipment Direct's mission is to "Make buying technical products simple." Utilizing specially-trained product experts, its wide selection of power equipment and HVAC products, and its U.S.-based support team, Power Equipment Direct provides a streamlined shopping experience designed to save customers time, money, and hassle. Read more about Power Equipment Direct and its family of online superstores.
All media queries directed to:
Tony Bara
Power Equipment Direct, Inc.
331-803-6217
Tony.Bara@pedstores.com