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OPEI Mourns Loss of Leader and Friend

July 11, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Kris Kiser, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute president and CEO, reflects on his memories of Fred Whyte, long-time STIHL president and OPEI board member.

OPEI Issues Statement Against Growth Energy Campaign

June 15, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

OPEI emphasizes consumer education program as Growth Energy begins campaign encouraging year-round sales of gasoline containing 15% ethanol.

Economist Alan Beaulieu to Speak at GIE+EXPO

May 31, 2017 | Posted in Event Coverage

Beaulieu, a senior analyst at ITR Economics, has been delivering award-winning workshops and economic analysis seminars for the last 25 years to help business owners capitalize on emerging trends.

New ANSI/OPEI Standards Published For Commercial and Consumer Mowers; Robotics Next

May 2, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

OPEI is working toward bringing the first-ever North American robotic lawn mower standard to the marketplace. It hopes to publish the standard later this year.

GIE+EXPO 2017 Registration is Open for Dealers

April 25, 2017 | Posted in Dealer News

The annual tradeshow is set for October 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Announces Annual Meeting

April 12, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The event will be held at The American Club and includes speakers Ben Saunders, polar explorer, Ann Marie Buerkle, chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and others.

OPEI Updates 'Look Before You Pump' Ethanol Education Campaign

November 25, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The free consumer and dealer education materials were updated in light of increased availability of higher ethanol fuel blends at gasoline filling stations.

GIE+EXPO Breaks Attendance and Exhibitor Records in 2016

November 3, 2016 | Posted in Event Coverage

More than 22,600 people attended, representing a 12% increase in registration over last year. Thirty-three percent of dealer and 44% of lawn and landscape attendees were first timers.

OPEI Issues Statement on 'Grass Warfare'

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Kris Kiser: "In all the conversations and policies around drought, not enough has been stated around the negative consequences of demonizing grass and replacing it with non-living ground covers like mulch or gravel."

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Announces 2016-2017 Officers, Directors

August 1, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Tim Merrett of Deere & Co. is chair. Daniel Ariens of Ariens Co. is vice chair and Tom Cromwell of Kohler Co. is secretary/treasurer.

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