GIE+EXPO now ranks number 10 on Trade Show Executive magazine's list of the top 100 trade shows in the United States
November 3, 2017
The 2017 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo), held Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, was another record-breaking event. The show topped the last three year's records in both attendance and exhibitors.
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has identified 25 municipalities with gas-powered blower bans and almost 100 municipalities with restrictions on blower use.
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.
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.
Daniel Aries of Ariens Co. is chair. Tom Cromwell of Kohler Co. is vice chair. Bjoern Fischer of Stihl is secretary/treasurer and Tim Merrett of Deere & Co. is immediate past chair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.