Addison, Ill., January 25, 2010 - Cherokee Equipment, Inc. of Washington Township, New Jersey, was recently recognized as the 2009 Earth Friendly Products Proline "Manufacturer Representative Firm of the Year" for the second year in a row. Accepting the award was Vince Marchetti, president and owner of Cherokee Equipment, Inc. The firm represents the Earth Friendly Products Proline in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, metropolitan New York, Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C, and northern Virginia.

The award is based on gross sales, commitment, and dedication to the Earth Friendly Products Proline, which was launched in February, 2008.

"The success of Cherokee Equipment can be attributed to Vince Marchetti and his enthusiasm for healthier products, his understanding of green chemistry, and his commitment to provide outstanding service to his customers," says Luke Bobek, director of industrial and institutional sales for Earth Friendly Products Proline. "His in-depth knowledge of our 100% sustainable, plant-based products combined with his relationships with distributors and end-users make him an incredible asset to Earth Friendly Products. His commitment and dedication is vital to growing our business with successful, long-term, select distributors.”

Marchetti has championed environmentally preferred products and techniques since the inception of Cherokee Equipment, Inc. in 1997.

"Our industry has come a long way over the last 15 years," Marchetti points out. "Technology now gives us healthier, environmentally preferred products and equipment without sacrificing power and performance. I am particularly impressed with the HMIS ratings on Earth Friendly Products that provide a real measurement tool for my customers."