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Brandt signs new distribution agreement

Brandt, a manufacturer of specialty products for the turf, agriculture and lawn and garden markets, signed a distribution agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply. With this agreement, all Brandt and Brandt iHammer turf and ornamental products are available at all SiteOne locations. This is Brandt’s first national distribution agreement that covers the U.S. and Canada. “We […]

Briggs & Stratton engines now available for propane conversion

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power engines are now available for propane conversion through Propane Power Systems. The EPA-certified conversions are available for 11 Vanguard and Commercial Series engines, ranging in displacement from 205cc single-cylinder horizontals up to 993cc Big Block V-Twin engines. “Briggs & Stratton’s expansive commercial engine lineup that is convertible to propane is yet another […]

Registeration opens for MANTS 2018

Registration is now open for the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS). This year’s event will be returning to the Baltimore Convention Center Jan. 10–12. “We are thrilled to be returning to the Baltimore Convention Center for the 48th annual Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show and look forward to welcoming back longtime exhibitors and friends, as […]

SnowEx adds UTV straight blade plow

SnowEx is expanding its line of professional-grade snow and ice control products with the addition of its new Straight Blade Plow for UTVs. The plow measures 6-feet wide and can angle to 5 feet 4 inches wide for narrower applications. The plow features a full-trip moldboard to protect the equipment when encountering obstacles, as well […]

LandOpt celebrates network awards

LandOpt awarded the top performers in its network during its seventh annual Operations Field Day. Each year, the LandOpt network awards landscape contractors from across the U.S. in multiple categories. Company awards went to: Best Performance Against GPM Plan, Project—Eichenlaub; and Best Performance Against GPM Plan, Maintenance—Pro-Mow Lawn Care. Individual award winners were: Rookie Project […]

John Deere releases new UTVs, updates CUTs

John Deere made additions and updates to its product portfolio, including utility vehicles and compact utility tractors. Utility vehicles First up, John Deere introduced two new utility vehicles to its lineup: the gas-powered Gator HPX615E and the diesel-powered Gator HPX815E. “These new models offer even more cargo handling versatility,” said Mark Davey, John Deere marketing […]

Greenworks Commercial releases new pole saw

Greenworks Commercial unveiled the brushless pole saw—a new addition to the 82-volt line. The saw’s 82-volt battery, combined with its brushless, electric motor technology, delivers power, torque and run-time that is equivalent to comparable gas-powered models, according to Greenworks. The new model, which features a pull-trigger start, produces 50 percent less noise and five times less […]

Echo releases CS-2511T, a light top-handle chainsaw

Echo, based in Lake Zurich, Ill., introduced the CS-2511T top-handle chainsaw—a compact, gas-powered chainsaw. The new model is more than a pound lighter than the CS-271T. “With a lighter product, end users have less operator fatigue which equals greater efficiency,” said Joe Fahey, vice president of product planning. “A more compact saw gives users more […]

ONLA to host high school olympics

The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association (ONLA) will welcome 200 students on Nov. 2 and 3 for its second annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics, a competition at The Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute (OSU ATI) in Wooster, Ohio. Educators and students from 20 schools and career centers across the state will travel to this […]

BrightView acquires Florida company

BrightView acquired Girard Environmental Services (GES), a commercial landscape maintenance company based in Sanford, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. GES CEO Rick Girard said the two companies have much in common. “BrightView shares our passion for the craft of landscaping and our commitment to achieving success for our clients and to the safety, well-being […]

NALP names 6 new Trailblazers

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named six industry members as its newest Trailblazers. These individuals were nominated by their peers for making significant and long-term contributions to the landscape industry and are committed to giving back to the industry through mentoring other industry professionals. Each Trailblazer sets aside one day per year to […]

NALP predicts top 5 landscape design trends to expect this fall

With autumn just around the corner, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released its official list of the top landscape trends anticipated to receive increased interest and adoption by homeowners this coming season. The association foresees an uptick in landscape enjoyment and projects this fall, due in part to forecasts that predict a warmer-than-usual […]

Kawasaki Engines expands four-cycle engine warranty

The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. is instituting a new warranty program for Australia, Central and South America, New Zealand and U.S. territories. All four-cycle engine sales occurring in those markets will now be covered by a three-year limited warranty. The company will repair or replace, free of charge, any engine parts found to be […]

IA names 2017 awards program recipients

The Irrigation Association (IA) named the winners of its 2017 awards. This year the awards program added two new additions: the Vanguard Award and the Innovator Award. The IA’s Vanguard Award was created to honor a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities that have executed an innovative installation project in the irrigation industry. […]

DynaScape to host free financial leadership webinar series

DynaScape is hosting a free, three-part webinar series titled “Strategic Financial Leadership Webinar Series.” During the webinar series, attendees will learn about emerging technologies in the landscape industry and how to thrive with them, how to understand the financial principles to boost cash flow and explore strategies to survive the cyclical nature of the landscape […]

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SafetyWatch: Chainsaw safety tips

Making a poor choice or a simple mistake when using a chainsaw can result in serious injury to you or bystanders and can cause significant property damage. Never use a chainsaw if you’re unsure of your abilities or feel unsafe. Don’t work above your skill level, and never operate a chainsaw without proper training. Consult […]

IA Certification Board updates CID landscape program

The Irrigation Association’s Certification Board is reducing the number of required exams for the landscape track of the certified irrigation designer (CID) program. The revised program will require candidates to take only two exams: a general landscape/turf exam and one specialty exam. In the original program, CID landscape candidates had to complete three exams: the […]

CO2 conference finalizes dates, speakers for second annual event

Coalmarch Productions, an agency that specializes in lawn care marketing, will host its second annual CO2 owner’s summit for pest control and lawn care professionals in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 5-7. This year’s speaker lineup includes Bobby Jenkins, owner of ABC Home and Commercial Services; Erin Richardson, president of All-American Pest Control; and Hamilton Allen, director […]

NALP, Harvest Group to bring HR workshop to California

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is partnering with the Harvest Group to bring the People Academy Live, a human resources workshop, to Costa Mesa, Calif., Nov. 14-16. The People Academy Live’s goal is to help landscape and lawn care contractors grow their business, reduce stress, decrease liability and have a good work/life balance. The […]

Boss rolls out new equipment accessories, walk-behind spreaders

Boss Snowplow is expanding its product offerings with new accessories and machines. Its new Pre-Wet System, Pro-Lid and D-Force are now available as optional equipment. Further expanding the lineup, Boss now offers a line of walk-behind spreaders for smaller jobs and new plow options, like the skid-steer SK12 Box Plow and Tractor Plows. “We know […]

Dates released for 5th annual The Lighting Summit

The Lighting Summit for landscape lighting professionals will be held Jan. 17-18, 2018 at the Marriott Downtown in Omaha, Neb. During the fifth annual event, attendees can expect an agenda with topics geared toward improving business efficiencies, a tour of the McKay Landscape Lighting facilities, an evening project walk-through and peer networking opportunities. Attendance is […]

NALP’s Landscapes 2017 to feature speciality summits

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is introducing a day of specialty, education summits this year at Landscapes 2017, the association’s annual education conference which is held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO on Oct. 18-20, in Louisville, Ky. The specialty summits will be held on Oct. 18 at NALP’s headquarters hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown, […]

Consultant Jeffrey Scott to host workshop in conjunction with Landscapes 2017

Jeffrey Scott is partnering with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) to put on a workshop prior to Landscapes 2017 in Louisville, Ky. “Effective CEO/COO (GM) Partnerships: The power of collaborative leadership” takes place 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 17. The workshop includes a lineup of contractors who will share case studies of their successful […]

Bobcat rolls out updated torsion suspension undercarriage for compact track loaders

Bobcat Co. introduced a new compact track loader 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage, providing increased performance, operator comfort and serviceability. M2-Series T870 compact track loaders are the first Bobcat loaders manufactured with the new 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage. The 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage is designed with a new drive motor. Bobcat said the drive motor’s outer […]

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