Seth JonesNov 9, 2023
The next big idea can get sparked at GIE+EXPO — something landscapers and exhibitors bank on every October in Louisville.
Sarah WebbAug 15, 2023
Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, had its Windstorm stand-on blower nominated for the 2019 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest. The…
Clara RichterNov 3, 2023
Why choosing the right mower engine can help landscape contractors save on fuel costs, be more environmentally friendly and increase efficiency.
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
A couple of snapshots that depict where the LM team has traveled over the past couple of months, including the OPEI annual meeting, SIMA and…
Clara Richter and Seth JonesJul 3, 2019
Temperatures in Grand Rapids, Mich., had finally topped 80 degrees when a whole lot of people rolled into town with snow and ice on the…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
OPEI's Research and Education Foundation and Scholastic announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “The (Really) Great Outdoors” contest.
Kris KiserNov 9, 2023
The president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute shares why all industry pros should go to GIE+EXPO in Louisville this fall
LM StaffAug 16, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) will expand to year-round. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an…
SiteOne Landscape Supply’s board of directors has nominated Larisa J. Drake to be elected as a director at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders on…
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) unveiled a new leaf blower toolkit to help landscapers, dealers and retailers contend with leaf blower restrictions. The toolkit…
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Board of Directors met in conjunction with the organization's 66th annual meeting, installing its 2019-2019 leadership. The board welcomed…
Marisa PalmieriAug 15, 2023
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters on May 7. The association purchased the building at 1605 King Street,…
The board of directors for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) elected two new members at a meeting in Miami, Fla. The two newly elected…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
The 2017 GIE+EXPO on Oct. 18-20, at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., was another record-breaking event. "GIE+EXPO continues to grow in size as…
The 2018 GIE+EXPO will feature a new format, allowing contractors an extra day on the show floor and access to the outdoor demonstration area for…
Kelly LimpertAug 15, 2023
The Toro Co. received the Gold Level Award from the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA), which is based on responses from the 2017 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey.…
Dillon StewartAug 16, 2023
Clean Scapes CEO Ivan Giraldo received the 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the service category in Central Texas. Presented by Ernst and Young,…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Gasoline blended with more than 10 percent ethanol continues to pose a risk to contractors who aren’t educated about its harmful effects on landscape equipment…
Dillon StewartAug 15, 2023
Though consumers are increasingly aware of the fuel they are using, reports of misfueling and improper fueling practices are on the rise, according to a…
LM StaffDec 1, 2016
Gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol (E10) can be harmful to outdoor power equipment and other small engine products, like lawn mowers, snow throwers, trimmers and…
LM StaffAug 18, 2016
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2016-2017 officers and board of directors. The officers and new board members were elected during the OPEI…
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute appointed Michael Ross to director of standards. Ross previously worked as a regulatory engineer for lawn and garden equipment for MTD Southwest. He's…
TurfMutt, an environmental stewardship and education program, added new classroom materials for grades K to 5. In conjunction with Scholastic, TurfMutt created a digital storybook,…
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) will add three additional board members Oct. 21 at the opening of GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America. The new board…
