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OPEI Launches Equip Exposition, Opens New Offices in Louisville

October 20, 2021 | Posted in Event Coverage

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces that GIE+EXPO will rebrand and relaunch in 2022 as Equip Exposition, evolving the industry’s largest tradeshow and starting a new chapter for the event while reinvesting in its host city.

Record Growth in U.S. Outdoor Power Equipment Shipments in 2020

December 16, 2020 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The market added 5 million units this year, and manufacturers expect positive 2021, reports the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in its December forecast.

OPEI Offers Analysis of Industry Impact of Cares Act

April 2, 2020 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

OPEI has partnered with its Washington, D.C.-based legislative counsel Kelley Drye Warren to provide members with guidance on the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act), which was signed into law last weekend.

OPEI Annual Meeting Addresses Economy, Technology, Issues

June 28, 2019 | Posted in Event Coverage

“In addition to what’s occurring with the economy and technological shifts, the industry is facing a number of pressing issues with the emissions changes in California, impact of tariffs on trade, and ongoing threats to the managed landscape,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI.

OPEI Issues Statement on Full Expansion of E15 Sales to Year-Round

Earlier this year, OPEI issued the results of a study that showed Americans are confused when it comes to fueling choices. OPEI's research found that only 1 in 5 Americans say they notice ethanol content at a fuel pump.

May 31, 2019 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

OPEI Board of Directors Appoints New Leadership in 2019

March 19, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Tom Duncan of Positec named to executive committee and Rob Moll of MTD joins board.

OPEI: 'Right to Repair' a Statehouse Priority in 2019

January 25, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, along with allied OEM and dealer interests, are in uniform opposition to these measures as they compromise OEM protections of intellectual property and copyrighted information, as well as expose consumers to adverse impacts.

OPEI Files Letter with Trump Administration re: Shutdown

January 17, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

As part of ongoing partial government shutdown and required staff furloughs, the Environmental Protection Agency has suspended the processing of engine certifications.

International Light Transportation Vehicle Assn. Transfers to OPEI

January 11, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: OPEI

ILTVA developed and maintained ANSI standards relating to the design and performance of golf cars and personal transport vehicles.

[Video] OPEI and Upcoming Regulatory Changes

December 6, 2018 | Posted in Product Innovations

Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, comments on the proposed year-round availability of E15 fuel as well as changes coming from the California Air Resources Board regarding emissions.

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