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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced that it will commemorate its 60th anniversary at this year’s Annual Meeting to be held June 20-22 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Changes to the OPEI Annual Meeting agenda reflect the Association’s increasing commitment to broader member participation and engagement. To attend the meeting or sponsor an event function, contact Marla Popkin at mpopkin@opei.org. OPEI is also pleased to announce the addition of an Associate Member to OPEI’s Board of Directors.  An Associate Member Recognition Luncheon has been scheduled in conjunction with the Annual Meeting.  “Adding an Associate Member to the OPEI Board [.....]

Alexandria, Va. – January 27, 2012 – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced that it has issued a Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment to comply with the requirements of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment’s (MoE) Recycling Regulation. To prepare for implementation in July 2012, outdoor power equipment manufacturers must immediately begin reporting estimates of their electrical-powered OPE delivered to Canada overall. For a review of the current Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment, go to: /content/uploads/2012/02/OPEI-Stewardship-Program-October-Final.pdf For a list of common questions and answers, visit: /content/uploads/2012/02/finalqastewardship.docx Says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI, “We’ve been [.....]

With a current membership encompassing almost 95% of global manufacturing output, there are obvious benefits to membership by way of receiving information to help make the right decisions for your company. Additionally, the extraordinary economic conditions of the last several years also make the member benefits a smart choice for 2012. Benefits Committee(s) Membership: The OPEI has some 15 standing committees representing the interests of both hand-held and ground-supported equipment. The committees facilitate member input on legislative & regulatory policy, standards-setting, and OPEI governance; Standards Development & Product Certification: The OPEI maintains 10 ANSI/OPEI safety-related standards, including guidelines for EPA [.....]

Alexandria, Va. – January 24, 2012 – This year’s winter season may be off to an uneven start, but winter storms and other natural disasters and emergencies can take homeowners by surprise anytime. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an association representing outdoor power equipment, utility vehicle and engine manufacturers and suppliers, recommends that homeowners have certain equipment on hand to cope with unexpected weather or public health emergencies. First aid emergency kits and general preparedness kits for power outages and flu outbreaks are commonplace. But, OPEI’s Kris Kiser, President and CEO, recommends that homeowners “make sure they have a [.....]

About OPEI The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 100 small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers of consumer and commercial outdoor power equipment. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety and performance standards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) is OPEI’s corporate entity to represent member’s interests in Canada and its provinces. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry’s annual international trade show. The [.....]

From its founding, OPEI has made consumer safety and product education a vitally important aspect of its charter. OPEI works closely with the CPSC and Health Canada on issues related to consumer protection and enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The outdoor power equipment industry, working through OPEI and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ISO, has developed numerous voluntary standards, used by virtually all manufacturers, to address safety concerns associated with the use of equipment. In addition to establishing a number of ANSI safety standards for outdoor power equipment, OPEI collects, maintains, and distributes written, audio and [.....]

As we all know, water availability and water quality are very real concerns around the country.  Some places have too much rain, some not enough rain, but in a country this size, with so many climatic variations, that is hardly surprising. So, OPEI encourages the development of water policies that are based on regional climate variations across the country with a focus on planting the right plant, in the right place at the right time. To address longer-term water concerns, OPEI is working on two fronts: First, we are working with stakeholder groups and ASABE, an accredited ANSI standards organization [.....]

The OPEI standards development process is anchored by two factors: dedicated professionals from member companies AND robust procedures. Each current American National Standard (ANS) is maintained by a member-led standing committee operating under strict procedures to achieve full antitrust compliance, consensus, and maintenance of member due process rights. OPEI technical committees are focused on ANS maintenance, but also function as the Institute’s forums and outside liaison in many critical topic areas, including: Product safety, Regulatory compliance, and International representation. The OPEI committees are chaired by member company representatives, nominated and elected by a majority of his or her peers, and [.....]