Christy NelsonJul 27, 2023
The TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental education program founded by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), has been on a mission to remind people to get outside into nature, just beyond their back door.
Seth JonesNov 9, 2023
OPEI’s longtime president and CEO sits down with Landscape Management’s Seth Jones to discuss the current state of the association and the future of Equip Exposition.
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
Check out a few places that the Landscape Management team visited over the past few months.
Seth JonesAug 15, 2023
Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, recaps Equip Expo 2022 and talks about plans for the 2023 show, which will mark the 40th year of the event.
Seth JonesNov 3, 2023
The old GIE+EXPO is back in Louisville this year but now known as Equip Exposition. What does the new name bring to the old show?
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
President and CEO of OPEI Kris Kiser shares some of the new activities that will be featured at this year's first-ever Equip Exposition.
Seth JonesNov 7, 2023
Seth Jones reflects on his recent trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to participate in the 2022 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Annual Meeting.
LM StaffFeb 3, 2024
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced new additions to its board of directors at its annual meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Seth JonesFeb 27, 2023
President and CEO of OPEI Kris Kiser offers a preview of what will be new at Equip Expo, which will be held Oct. 18-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Seth JonesNov 10, 2023
The former GIE+EXPO show rebrands with a new name, headquarters and commitment to Louisville. Goodbye, GIE+EXPO. Hello, Equip Exposition.
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
After a year with no GIE+EXPO, it seemed attendees were looking to make up for lost time last week in Louisville, Ky.
The green industry’s leading tradeshow will have a new look and feel in 2022 following a rebrand and relaunch of GIE+EXPO as Equip Exposition.
A new name, a new HQ and a renewed commitment: Landscape Management takes a look at the future of Equip Exposition, formerly GIE+EXPO.
Pictures from the landscaping world.
LM's Editor in Chief Seth Jones shares the inspiration behind this month's cover story and some takeaways from his recent trip to OPEI's annual meeting.
Sarah WebbJul 13, 2021
This latest installment of People on the Move includes promotions and hirings from green industry companies including Ryan Lawn & Tree, SePro and more.
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
The board of directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute appointed Rick Olson as chairman. It also elected several new executive committee members.
With the 2020 GIE+EXPO show postponed until October 2021 due to the coronavirus, the green industry learns to adapt and move forward.
With yesterday’s announcement that GIE+EXPO has been postponed to 2021, Landscape Management’s Seth Jones spoke with Kiser and asked him if GIE+EXPO is insured; if a virtual show was considered; and how the decision was ultimately made to cancel the event for 2020.
Kris Kiser discusses the TurfMutt Foundation and how the pandemic has made homeowners reevaluate the value of their own outdoor spaces.
Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI, talks with Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones about the status of the 2020 GIE+EXPO show in Louisville.
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
State air regulators in California are proposing long-term plans to phase out gas-powered lawn care and landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers.…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) published the robotic lawn mower standard. The standards were approved in September 2019.…
On the heels of the largest GIE+EXPO ever, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced it will move into 100 percent ownership of the trade…
