INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
OPEI Board Appoint New Leadership
The Board of Directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has announced new…
Honda My Generator App
By launching the Honda My Generator Bluetooth app, Honda Power Equipment is making generator…
OPEI Adds New Members
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has added the Vexa Group and Seat King as its newest members. OPEI’s membership…
Mean Green Celebrates 10 Years
Since its humble beginnings in owner Joe Conrad’s garage, Mean Green Mowers has led the charge for cleaner, environmentally friendly, competitive, and powerful lawn care solutions. 10 years…
GIE+EXPO Organizers Postpone 2020 Show
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, the ownership of GIE+EXPO (GIE/OPEI, LLC) announced that the 2020 show will be postponed until next year. Working…
Briggs & Stratton Plant Closing Brings Layoffs
As part of an earlier announcement to move certain production work from the Briggs & Stratton plant in Wisconsin to New York, in early July the company cut more than 200 jobs. According to…
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 24-26, 2024 – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equip Expo
OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 812-949-9200; visit equipexposition.com
National Hardware Show
MARCH 18-20, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com