Tag: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

STIHL President Fred J. Whyte Receives Frank Armstrong III Service Award

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Industry Forum recently awarded Fred J. Whyte, president of STIHL, with the Frank Armstrong III Service Award. The...

TurfMutt to Appear on Lucky Dog TV Show

D.C. area rescue dog and adopter offer options for healthy living landscapes for pets, family.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

How to Handle Today’s Top Industry Challenges

Attacks on the managed landscape aren't going away. OPEI's Kris Kiser talks about how landscapers can best prepare to fight them.
The new KOHLER plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

KOHLER Engines Expanding Capacity at Hattiesburg Production Facility

Multi-million dollar investment coincides with demand for company’s twin-cylinder engines.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

OPEI Announces Additional Board Members

Additional Members Will Help Lead OPEI’s Vision, Mission and Goals in 2015-2016.

Blower Technology Keeps Advancing

For landscapers looking to replace or upgrade their leaf blowers for the first time in several years, the first thing they'll notice is that...
Engine Performance Matters

Engine Performance Matters

Here are 6 common operator mistakes that lead to equipment downtime.

OPEI Announces 2015-2016 Officers and Directors

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has announced its 2015-2016 Officers and Board of Directors. The officers and new board members were...

OPEI and NALP Announce Joint Press Conference at GIE+EXPO

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the National Association of Landscape Professionals will hold a joint press conference at GIE+EXPO on...
Hispanic-Americans Grow As Leaders & Managers

Hispanic-Americans Grow as Leaders And Managers

It has only been within the past decade that the industry began to recognize the growing impact that individuals with Spanish-speaking heritages are having...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Husqvarna Chainsaws

Husqvarna Launches New Game-Changing Innovation In Chainsaws

The new T542i XP® and 542i XP® chainsaws from Husqvarna feature game changing features and benefits for tree and landscape professionals.
Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
Lakeside Landscape Project:

Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.