The 2021 GIE+EXPO is going forward Oct. 20-22 in Louisville, Ky. Show organizers are asking attendees to be vaccinated before attending the show, and if they are unable to do so, to wear a mask.
We sat down with Kris Kiser, president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and got his thoughts on key factors currently impacting the rural lifestyle market, some of the most innovative equipment that’s hit the market in the last 10 years and what he sees as the next big innovations to come in the next decade. The 5 Questions With... series is brought to you by Altoz.
The market added 5 million units this year, and manufacturers expect positive 2021, reports the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in its December forecast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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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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.