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Share This UTV Safety Information with Your Customers

July 17, 2018 | Posted in Niche Markets, Safety Resources

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute provides safety tips for operating UTVs.

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.

OPEI Welcomes New Board Member, Hosts 66th Annual Meeting

July 2, 2018 | Posted in Event Coverage

Source: OPEI

Tom Cromwell, group president of Kohler Power, Kohler Co., is the new board chair, succeeding Dan Ariens, chairman and CEO of Ariens Co. Earl Bennett, president of Husqvarna Professional Products, joins the board.

Biobutanol: What it is, What it Could Mean for OPE Industry

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 8, 2018 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The Environmental Protection Agency is about to allow a new renewable fuel to be sold at the pump, which could revolutionize the fuel business while eliminating the use of corn ethanol in gasoline altogether.

OPEI Opens New Headquarters Building

May 10, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

(UPDATE: View the image gallery.) Thirty years ago, the OPEI board of directors moved the association from Washington, D.C., to Alexandria, Va., to build and own its headquarters building. In 2017, OPEI’s board voted to sell its existing building and acquire 1605 King St., representing a multi-million-dollar investment.

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.

GIE+EXPO 2018 Registration is Open for Dealers

Expanded Wednesday Hours, New Products and a Dynamic Keynote Speaker Make It a Can't-Miss Show

April 19, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News

Registration is now open for GIE+EXPO 2018, and with the combination of expanded Wednesday hours, dynamic education and many new exhibitors, it's shaping up to be even bigger than the last three record-setting years.

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.

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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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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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.