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Electric battery ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather warms and people are coaxed outside to their yards and managed landscapes, it's time for everyone to remember how to use their outdoor power equipment safely and properly.
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- "Think safety first," says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) , an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
- "And be sure to keep kids and pets away from outdoor power equipment while it's in use."
- OPEI urges homeowners and other equipment users to avoid these eight most common mistakes when using outdoor power equipment.
- Not walking through your yard or work area before starting to mow or using other outdoor power equipment.
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Expo LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen rescue dogs found their forever homes thanks to Lucky's Mutt Madness, an annual national dog adoption event held in conjunction with the trade show, Equip Exposition. The TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental stewardship and education arm of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) who owns the show, partnered with the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) for the event, which each year gives rescued dogs a chance to be adopted by thousands of trade show attendees.
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- LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fifteen rescue dogs found their forever homes thanks to Lucky's Mutt Madness, an annual national dog adoption event held in conjunction with the trade show, Equip Exposition.
- The adopted dogs were given their new forever homes just before Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 6 to 12, launches.
- Alisa Gray, President and CEO Designate of KHS says, "We love partnering with Equip Expo and the TurfMutt Foundation on Mutt Madness.
- It's so gratifying to see how many of our wonderful rescue dogs find new homes at this event.
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Thursday, August 27, 2020
This year is different, reports OPEI, as the world experiences a paradigm shift in how we live our everyday lives.
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- This year is different, reports OPEI, as the world experiences a paradigm shift in how we live our everyday lives.
- "People want their own section of the outdoors, and they see how a yard can both keep us safe and help us connect with one another."
- Here are a few tips from Mutt Mulligan, a rescue dog and the spokesdog of the TurfMutt Foundation, to get your yard ready for fall and winter:
Be purposeful in how you maintain your landscape.
- Ami Neiberger-Miller, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, [email protected] Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, [email protected]
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is pleased to announce the first-ever standard for robotic, battery-powered, electrical lawn mowers issued by the American NationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
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- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is pleased to announce the first-ever standard for robotic, battery-powered, electrical lawn mowers issued by the American NationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
- Publication of the robotic lawn mower standard has been highly anticipated by the outdoor power equipment industry and start-ups designing products for the category.
- The ANSI/OPEI robotic mower standard is "ANSI/OPEI 60335-2-107-2019 (Standard) for Outdoor Power Equipment - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-107: Particular requirements for robotic battery powered electrical lawnmowers (national adoption with modifications of IEC 60335-2-107)."
- - Ami Neiberger-Miller, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, [email protected]
- Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, [email protected]
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces that the International Light Transportation Vehicle Association (ILTVA) has transferred representation of its member products and respective ANSI standards to OPEI effective January 1, 2019.
Key Points:
- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces that the International Light Transportation Vehicle Association (ILTVA) has transferred representation of its member products and respective ANSI standards to OPEI effective January 1, 2019.
- "OPEI is a natural fit for these products as we actively represent a wide range of utility vehicles currently in the marketplace," says Kris Kiser, President of OPEI.
- "We're excited to work with OPEI on the representation of our products on a going-forward basis."
- Ami Neiberger-Miller, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, [email protected]
Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, [email protected]
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow thrower, drain the gas tank now.
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- If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow thrower, drain the gas tank now.
- Before you start the engine fill up the fuel tank on your snow thrower outside while the engine is cold.
- Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow thrower.
- Do you use your snow thrower in visible conditions?Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
OPEI has long advised and educated consumers about the changing fuels marketplace, and advises consumers to remain vigilant about proper fueling of these important investments.
Key Points:
- OPEI has long advised and educated consumers about the changing fuels marketplace, and advises consumers to remain vigilant about proper fueling of these important investments.
- "Fuels containing more than 10 percent ethanol can damage or destroy outdoor power equipment and other small engines," said Kris Kiser, OPEI president and CEO.
- Read your owner's manuals for guidance on correct fueling for any equipment or small engine product.
- As the largest producer of boat and sport shows in the U.S., NMMA connects the recreational boating industry with the boating consumer year-round.
We are grateful to GIE+EXPO for the lasting impact they are making on the Louisville community with their $10,000 financial commitment and adoption drive."
Key Points:
- We are grateful to GIE+EXPO for the lasting impact they are making on the Louisville community with their $10,000 financial commitment and adoption drive."
- Kiser is President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which is the managing partner in the outdoor living and equipment exposition.
- "Thousands of GIE+EXPO attendees drive to Louisville for the show and can bring a dog home with them.
- Each year KHS finds loving homes for over 6,000 dogs, cats and horses.
