Founded in 1972 in Northbrook, Illinois, ECHO began by servicing the Outdoor Power Equipment industry with high-performance 2-cycle engines and handheld products. In 1985,we established our corporate headquarters in Lake Zurich, Illinois, which now encompasses over 771,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse, and office facilities. ECHO has been at the forefront of innovation, introducing industry-firsts like the backpack blower and handheld blower.