Tag: Look Before You Pump

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Despite concerns from small engine manufacturers, E15 gasoline will now be sold year round

On Monday President Trump announced the government will allow the sale of E15 (gasoline that is 15 percent ethanol) to year-round status despite warnings from outdoor power equipment manufacturers that the fuel is dangerous and can harm engines.

October 11, 2018

Business

News roundup: Therapeutic garden grant winners named

The National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America have selected the three winners of its therapeutic garden grant.

September 21, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: New study finds mis-fueling high in outdoor power equipment

According to the research, Poll says an ever-increasing number of outdoor power equipment owners are using the wrong type of fuel in their products. This, and more industry news, here on Total Landscape Care.

March 20, 2018

Business

OPEI bolsters ‘Look Before You Pump’ campaign

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, has updated its free consumer and dealer education materials for the organization’s “Look Before You Pump” campaign. OPEI reinforced the longtime public service campaign in light of the increased availability of higher ethanol fuel blends at […]

November 25, 2016

Business

As E15 gasoline spreads, OPEI calls for more consumer education

The OPEI wants the Environmental Protection Agency to weigh in on the damage caused by gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content (E15). Click to read more.

July 13, 2016

Business

OPEI’s board weighs strategy, welcomes new member

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s board of directors is hoping to counter the movement away from natural lawns in the Southwest & California to natural grass.

February 10, 2016

Business

OPEI offers reminders on fuel handling in off-season

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) knows this is the time of year that both professional landscapers and homeowners are putting away much of their lawn-care equipment for the season. Whatever fuel is remaining in lawn mowers and other seasonal outdoor power equipment should be removed before that long winter nap, the organization says. “Proper […]

December 3, 2015

Business

OPEI Partners with ISMA to Promote ‘Look Before You Pump’ Campaign

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association has partnered with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in the ‘Look Before You Pump’ campaign, which encourages individuals to always use fuels containing no greater than 10 percent ethanol.

October 13, 2014

Business

OPEI Launches Sweepstakes to Promote ‘Look Before You Pump’ Campaign

Is your equipment ready for spring? To help get landscapers prepared, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has launched a sweepstakes on its Facebook page.

March 25, 2014

Business

Retail Stores to Share OPEI’s ‘Look Before You Pump’ Message

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has taken another step in letting landscapers and consumers know about the importance of using the right ethanol.

February 20, 2014

Design-Build

‘Look Before You Pump’ Campaign Great for Industry

Launched at GIE+EXPO this year, the “Look Before You Pump” campaign is a great way to get consumers, landscapers and the general public educated about ethanol.

November 4, 2013

Business

OPEI Launches ‘Look Before You Pump’ Campaign at GIE+EXPO

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has launched its “Look Before You Pump” campaign.

October 24, 2013