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Mower Catches Fire in Demo Yard at Equip Expo

October 19, 2022 | Posted in Event Coverage

Kris Kiser, president and CEO, Equip Exposition and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, confirmed there were no injuries.

GIE+Expo Announces COVID-19 Protocols

October 7, 2021 | Posted in Event Coverage

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.

5 Questions with Kris Kiser

Kiser serves as president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and TurfMutt Foundation, Alexandria, Va.

By Sarah Hill posted on January 15, 2021 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

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.

Record Growth in U.S. Outdoor Power Equipment Shipments in 2020

December 16, 2020 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The market added 5 million units this year, and manufacturers expect positive 2021, reports the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in its December forecast.

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.

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.

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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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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.