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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SNOW THROWER SHIPMENTS DECLINE IN 2001 MODEL YEAR

Alexandria, VA, APRIL 2001 -- Twelve-month industry shipments of snow thrower products showed a decline for the 2001 model year. The 2001 model year (March 1, 200 through February 28, 2001) indicated shipments of snow throwers to be estimated at 608,000 units. This represents a 9.3% decline from the previous model year.

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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