Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has selected industry veteran Thomas “Tucker” Perkins as its next president and CEO. Perkins succeeds Roy Willis, president and CEO, who has led the PERC staff since operations began nearly 20 years ago. Willis, 67, will retire July 31. Perkins says he’s grateful for the opportunity to lead […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Hardscape North America (HNA) released its schedule of free contractor briefing sessions during this year’s show, which will be co-located with the 2017 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. Topics will include OSHA and silica, as well as a wide range of profit-boosting tips from industry experts. “The briefings are designed to be quick, drop-in sessions where […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Kichler released its new Portable LED Lantern with Bluetooth speaker. Weighing 6.5 pounds, the Portable LED Lantern is damp rated for indoor or outdoor use. The dimmable LED light omits 3000 kelvin of pure white light, runs for up to eight hours and can charge from zero to 100 percent in five hours. The Bluetooth […]

LM StaffJun 21, 2017

Advanced Turf Solutions, an independent and employee-owned green industry distributor, acquired Michigan area distributor, Tri-Turf. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “For many years, Advanced Turf Solutions and Tri-Turf have enjoyed working together as partners in the United Turf Alliance,” said Alex Cannon, CEO of Advanced Turf Solutions. “It is our belief that increased […]

LM StaffJun 21, 2017

Rain Bird partnered with the Lifetime TV mini-series “Military Makeover,” which is designed to give back to veterans. Rain Bird helped create a water-efficient landscape for U.S. Army veteran Zeke Crozier and his family in Overland Park, Kan. While serving in Afghanistan, Crozier was injured and still suffers from equilibrium issues and PTSD. “Sponsoring a Military Makeover […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

GIE+EXPO released its schedule of workshops and events for its 2017 event, taking place Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. The GIE+EXPO Workshops will cover a variety of management topics specifically for landscape contractors’ businesses. In addition, for contractors looking to diversify, Hardscape North America’s co-location with GIE+EXPO provides the opportunity […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

vSnowEx released its lineup of V-Maxx G2 hopper spreaders. The V-Maxx G2 lineup includes eight different V-box models, ranging in capacity from 1.5 to 6.0 cubic yards. Designed for use with full-size pickups, flatbed trucks or dump-bed trucks, each spreader has a polyethylene-constructed, multi-angled material hopper that helps provide a continuous flow of material to […]

LM StaffAug 7, 2018

BrightView is renovating Bowman Field, the second oldest minor league ballpark in the U.S., in preparation to host the MLB Little League Classic Game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals Aug. 20, during the Little League World Series. BrightView Design Group designed the new field, and BrightView’s Sports Turf and Development teams completed […]

LM StaffAug 7, 2018

Efco unveiled its limited-edition DS 2400 S trimmer, featuring the Oregon Gator Speed Load system. The DS 2400 S features a 2-stroke engine that delivers a 21.7 cubic centimeters/1.2 hp. Additionally, this trimmer includes the Easy On starting system that ensures smooth and quick starts. The clutch housing is made with aluminum for reduced weight and […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with Houzz, the online platform for home renovation and design, to connect Houzz’s community of more than 40 million monthly unique users with knowledgeable green industry professionals. The partnership with Houzz includes national visibility and discounts for landscape professionals including: Discounts through the Houzz Trade Program. NALP members […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

John Deere is expanding its line of compact utility tractor implements with two additions, the 260B backhoe and 120R loader. “When designing our latest backhoe and loader models, we listened to customer feedback, making key changes to improve operator ease and productivity,” said DeMark Cole, product specialist for compact utility tractors. “The 260B and 120R […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Boss Snowplow released its QuickCube System, a new skid-steer-based salting system. The QuickCube System uses weather-proof, poly cubes (hoppers) that can be filled with solid deicing materials and staged at job sites in advance of wintry weather. The filled cubes will replace the need for remote salt piles, tarps and temporary salt shelters. The cubes […]

LM StaffJun 20, 2017

Holganix launched its new PB1 product line, which features Foliar-Pak’s Armament Technology. The line was previously only available in select markets. Due to market demand, Holganix is rolling it out across the U.S. Holganix PB1 products are targeted plant probiotics that optimize nutrient efficiency, enhance color response and promote plant resilience. The Holganix PB1 product […]

LM StaffJun 15, 2017

Commercial construction is in high demand across the country, and contractors are confident in the trajectory of the industry, according to the inaugural USG and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index. Commercial construction is a leading indicator for the landscape industry. Ninety-six percent of contractors surveyed expect revenues to grow or remain stable this year. […]

LM StaffAug 7, 2018

FX Luminaire unveiled its G4 replacement lamp, offering retrofit capabilities for lighting fixtures with a G4 lamp base. “The G4 is a great choice for converting T3 incandescent fixtures to LED systems and leads to significant energy savings,” said James Cervantes, product manager for FX Luminaire’s lighting controls. Available in two intensities, the lamp has […]

LM StaffAug 7, 2018

GreenCare for Troops is celebrating National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week between June 11-17. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the need for lawn care and landscape services for families of deployed military personnel and post 9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities, according to Project EverGreen, the organization behind GreenCare for Troops. “These valuable services provide military […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

[lm150fix] LM’s listing of the industry’s top 150 revenue-generating firms includes individual company figures. Legend NR = Not reported * Indicates estimate, based on projected revenue reported in 2016 ^ Indicates a portion of reported revenue was removed (such as structural pest control, termite control or other non-green industry service) Headquarters 2016 Revenue (U.S. Dollars) […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

There were 58 companies with double-digit growth in the 2017 LM150 list. To learn more about the companies in bold, scroll to the bottom of this page. Growth Rank Overall Rank Company % Change Over 2015 1 17 Elite Team Offices 143% 2 35 Clean Scapes 119% 3 74 Baytree Landscape Contractors 60% 4 91 […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

A look at the 2017 LM150 list—sorted for top performers by client mix and profit centers.  Editor’s note: Not all companies report client mix and profit center data. Dollar amounts were calculated by LM from data reported. By Profit Center By Mix By Mix Commercial Residential Government     Commercial 1 TruGreen $171,223,000 2 U.S. Lawns $168,240,000 […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

Small and midsize landscape companies can outcompete larger firms by________. Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Outsmart, outorganize, outstrategize, outservice. If you can’t do all that, maybe you ought to sell.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “…by providing more detail-oriented services and top notch personal customer service.” Jerry McKay […]

LM StaffJun 7, 2017

The DLF brand and the Pickseed brand will combine to form one brand: DLF Pickseed. A more efficient experience for the customer is the company’s focus, as the move will provide each customer with one sales representative to service its seed requirements, the company said in a recent press release. Seed Research of Oregon will remain a separate […]

LM StaffJun 7, 2017

BioSafe Systems‘ AXXE herbicide is now available for use across Canada. AXXE is an organic labeling-compliant, non-selective herbicide that provides rapid burn down to a variety of grasses and weeds, as well as moss, liverwort and algae, within hours of application. The non-residual chemistry breaks down within a few days and provides more than four […]

LM StaffAug 7, 2018

John Deere introduced its severe-duty pallet forks, the latest additions to the lineup of Worksite Pro attachments. Two new pallet forks—PF45 and PF60—are optimized to work with John Deere G-Series skid-steers, G- and E-Series compact track loaders (CTLs) and another pallet fork that was specifically designed for use on K-Series compact wheel loaders with the skid-steer-style Quik-Tatch […]