Projections from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing the $15 billion landscape, lawn and garden, forestry, and utility equipment manufacturing industry, show a drab 2009 will gradually bloom into a slightly brighter 2010.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2009-10 Officers and Board of Directors during its 58th Annual Meeting in Couer D’Alene, Idaho held June 25-27, 2010

A major association representing ethanol manufacturers is furious that the Environmental Protection Agency has delayed making a decision on whether to allow the ethanol content in gasoline to be increased to 15 percent, from 10 percent, but those worried that the increase will damage existing engines applauded the agency’s decision.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced that it has taken on the management of OPEAA, the outdoor power equipment aftermarket association. OPEAA represents members who produce quality, upgrade or replacement parts and accessories for outdoor power equipment.

Online registration is now open for the 2010 rural lifestyle GIE+EXPO, which will be held in Louisville October 28-30