The Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association (OPEESA) is a nonprofit trade association representing manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the outdoor power equipment and air-cooled engine industry. Formed through the consolidation of the Engine Service Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors Association, OPEESA promotes high standards of efficiency, cooperation, education, and leadership across the equipment distribution and service chain. The association provides industry training, benchmarking, meetings, publications, and legislative updates to support its members and advance the outdoor power equipment marketplace.
OPEESA typically engages on policies affecting the outdoor power equipment industry, including small engine emissions standards, environmental and fuel regulations, product safety standards, workforce development and technician training, distribution and supply chain issues, and state and federal regulatory compliance impacting manufacturers and distributors.
Primarily funded through membership dues, conference and meeting fees, and member program services.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI); member manufacturers and distributors in the outdoor power equipment industry; industry executive leadership and board members representing equipment and engine companies.
Non-profit trade association (501(c)(6))
