The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing the $15 billion landscape, lawn and garden, forestry and utility equipment manufacturing industry. OPEI is committed to ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety and access to outdoor power equipment in order to maintain and enhance outdoor landscapes. The association serves as an industry advocate on behalf of its members before federal, state and international legislative and regulatory bodies.
OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in development of safety standards.