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Help Your Customers Choose a ‘Living Landscape’

By Kayla Urban posted on April 23, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News

In some parts of our country, people are replacing their lawns with rocks, mulch, cacti and plastic grass — deadening the landscape in order to conserve water — but your customers don’t have to take that route.

New Poll Finds Consumer Confusion, Mis-Fueling Rising Around Blended Ethanol Fuels & Outdoor Power Equipment

March 13, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News

A nationwide poll reveals 11% of outdoor power equipment owners have mis-fueled and used gasoline with higher than E10 in products not designed for it.

OPEI Joins Coalition in Opposition to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

March 8, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has joined with other industries as part of the National Foreign Trade Council to formally request President Trump to not impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

OPEI Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Grand Opening Plans

February 8, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Mark Wagner, president of Club Car LLC, and Joseph C. Wright, President and CEO of Excel Industries, have joined the board.

Final Inspections Performed at OPEI’s New Headquarters

January 24, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Board Chair Dan Ariens and CEO Kris Kiser inspect the new building in Old Town Alexandria, Va. The facility is expected to open in February.

Update from OPEI Re: New California Standards, Ethanol Debate

November 30, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, discusses emissions regulations in California and how they might influence standards nationwide. He also comments on the continuing need for dealers to educate customers about E-15 gasoline.

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Be Aware of Trends Regarding Leaf Blower Codes

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 31, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has identified 25 municipalities with gas-powered blower bans and almost 100 municipalities with restrictions on blower use.

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Be Aware of California's New Emissions Regulations

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 24, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

California is implementing and researching new significant emissions regulations. Here is an update from Kris Kiser, president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, about actions OPEI is taking regarding the regulations.

OPEI Purchases New Headquarters Building

August 21, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The offices remain in Alexandria, Va., and the new facility is expected to open in the spring of 2018.

Order 'Look Before You Pump' Hang Tags

July 14, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

For a limited time, OPEI is offering the consumer education hang tags free of charge.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.