Market Forecasting and Statistics
Background OPEI collects member monthly shipment data through a third-party contractor (Vault Consulting) to publish market statistics accessible by member companies. OPEI also retains a third-party (The Farnsworth Group) to compile a quarterly forecast of market activity based on collected data. OPEI efforts are overseen by the member Market Statistics Committee and its subcommittees, staffed by OEM manufacturer member companies reporting data into the program. The committee is currently chaired (through 2025) by Michael Camp, Stihl Incorporated. The current vice-chair is Scott Whitehouse (YTL), who is presumed to be the next chair for 2026-2027. Meetings The committee next meets on September 24-25 at the OPEI offices in Alexandria. These meetings will also include an invited speaker event open to all member companies, focused on market and business trends and related data sources. Plans for this year include some focus on the macroeconomy and impacts of ongoing policy matters, weather intelligence, power sport/utility vehicle sectors, and insights from the retailer, dealer, and commercial landscaper sectors. June (Quarterly) Consensus Forecast Outlook ATTACHED is a summary of the updated OPEI forecast released to members the week of June 23, reflecting a revised outlook from the prior OPEI forecast in March. Members will be briefed in Park City by Dave King, Vice President of Insights, The Farnsworth Group, which in 2025 became OPEI’s new third-party forecast firm. Member Shipments Publication of aggregate member shipments for the U.S. and Canada are current, with publication of May data now in process. OPEI member shipment data for the U.S. and Canada is collected, aggregated, and published each month by OPEI’s third-party partner Vault Consulting, headquartered in McLean, VA, outside of Washington, D.C. Action requested: None
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