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New York Considers Prohibiting Sales of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in 2025

May 24, 2024 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

Legislation regarding gas-powered equipment bans was introduced back in 2021.

Maryland County Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

October 9, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

Gas-powered leaf blowers will be illegal to sell as of July 1, 2024, and illegal to use exactly one year later.

Toronto Considers Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

July 7, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

The city of Toronto's council will consider a motion to ban gas-powered leaf blowers on July 19, according to a July 1 report from CBC.

Maryland County Tables Bill Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

March 30, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

Lawmakers in Montgomery County, Md., have tabled a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers, according to a March 21 report from Fox 5.

Georgia Bill Protecting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Passes House Vote

March 30, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations

A Georgia bill that would prohibit local governments from banning gas-powered outdoor power equipment has passed a Georgia House of Representatives vote, according to a March 27 report from the Georgia Recorder.

Connecticut City Restricts Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

January 12, 2023 | Posted in Gas-Powered OPE Regulations, Rural Lifestyle Market

According to a Jan. 5 report from The Wilton Bulletin, the city of Westport. Conn., will beginning restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on May 15.

Landscaper Fighting Blower Regulations

June 28, 2019 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: 27 East

A landscaper in East Hampton, N.Y., addresses his village board, raising questions about why other noisy tools are not regulated and says that smaller landscaping companies can't afford battery-powered equipment.

In Defense of Efficient, Modern Leaf Blowers

Leaf blowers and other outdoor power equipment products are ubiquitous because they work. They save labor and time, says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.

October 30, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal recently published a letter to the editor from Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. The letter was in response to an article in which someone is asking for the removal of leaf blowers.

OPEI Releases Leaf Blower Toolkit for Professional Landscapers, Dealers, Retailers

July 3, 2018 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The new toolkit is designed to help educate the public, local officials and the media about the work leaf blowers do in their communities.

Greenworks Commercial Adds New 82-Volt Dual Battery Port Backpack Blower

New dual battery port system provides true gas equivalent power and performance with more run time than competing models.

March 14, 2018 | Posted in Product Innovations

The options of 690 CFM and 165 mph are now available on demand at the push of a button. Operators can customize their performance and power usage with the variable speed trigger, cruise control lever, and turbo button.

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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.