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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Snow Throwers Show Increase In The 2000 Model Year

Alexandria, VA, June, 2000 --- Twelve month industry shipments of snow thrower products within the US showed a significant increase in 2000 according to estimates by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). For model year 2000 (March 1, 1999 through February 29, 2000), total industry shipments of snow throwers are estimated at 694,000 units. The 2000 shipments were 106% higher than the 1999 shipments of 336,000 units. Heavy snow in selected parts of the country, plus reduction of inventories at the retail level from the previous year, resulted in the shipments increase.

OPEI is a trade association whose membership is primarily composed of U.S. manufacturers of powered lawn and garden maintenance products, components and attachment supplies, as well as industry-related services. OPEI's domestic members manufacture in excess of 95% of the U.S. consumer retail market for gas and electric powered lawn and garden maintenance products.

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