Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Jim Cross, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton, stopped by the LM booth to talk about the newest addition to the Briggs & Stratton portfolio, the new Vanguard Oil Guard System.

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Stihl released a new line of  three professional edgers: the Stihl FC 91, Stihl FC 96 and Stihl FC 111. With 710 cc fuel tanks and low-emission engines, these professional edgers provide 30 percent longer run times than their respective predecessors. The edgers feature a vertical pleated paper air filter for better filtration, extended replacement intervals and long service […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Verizon Communications completed its $2.4 billion acquisition of Fleetmatics Group PLC for $60.00 per share in cash. As a result, Fleetmatics shares will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As a Verizon company, Fleetmatics, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with North American headquarters in Waltham, Mass., is now part of the Verizon Telematics […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) reached its goal of raising $25,000 to create an annual $1,000 memorial scholarship in honor of ASIC’s past president, Ivy Munion. ASIC has partnered with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Foundation as an association ambassador to administer and implement the newly created Ivy Munion Langendorff Irrigation […]

LM StaffNov 4, 2016

The Toro Co. entered into an agreement to acquire Regnerbau Calw GmbH, a privately held manufacturer of professional irrigation equipment. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the first quarter of Toro’s 2017 fiscal year. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The addition of the […]

LM StaffJan 3, 2017

Scott Kincaid, executive vice president of Turfco Manufacturing, previews some of the improved performance features of the new XT8 riding aerifier. Plus, find out what Turfco has in store for 2017.

LM StaffJan 3, 2017

Learn more about Dixie Chopper‘s newest mower series, Blackhawk. Find out what dealers have to say about the new models.

LM StaffNov 3, 2016

Pari Smart will present “Get the Job Done! Increasing Business Efficiency Through Strength Based Motivation” at the 4th annual Lighting Summit. Hosted by Jerry McKay, founder of McKay Landscape Lighting, the annual two-day conference for landscape lighting professionals will take place at the Hyatt Downtown Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Jan. 18-19. In this workshop, attendees will learn […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2016

For the sixth year in a row, professionals from The Grounds Guys will band together to donate services to local charities during WeCare Week. The Grounds Guys established the service project initiative in 2011 in remembrance of Monika Woerlen and her family, a sibling of one of the original The Grounds Guys founders, who died in a […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Marv Mathwig, product manager for Stihl, stops by the Landscape Management booth to give a sneak peek at some of the newest products coming out this year, as well as what’s in store for 2017.

LM StaffNov 2, 2016

Dave Mullen, vice president of product marketing for Cab Cadet, gives the lowdown on Cub Cadet’s PRO Z series commercial zero-turn riding mowers.

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, is expanding its PX tractor series with the launch of three new models: the PX9530PC, PX1053PC and PX1153PC. “We know our customers typically use this horsepower range for hard-working chores on their property, so we designed Kioti’s new PX Series models to be even more powerful, yet still comfortable […]

LM StaffJul 23, 2019

As part of its ongoing “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, Project EverGreen completed renovation projects on a park in New York City and a football field New Jersey. In New York City, the organization transformed a vacant lot adjacent the Carter Burden Center for Aging into a sustainable fruit and vegetable garden and community park for the […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Kawasaki’s new FX850V-EFI engine incorporates an integrated electronic governor and an engine control unit that matches power to cutting load and ground speed. These new features will allow professional landscapers to mow lawns more efficiently with Kawasaki performance and reliability they have come to expect, the manufacturer said. Developed specifically with the commercial market in […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

New England Grows, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Boston, has expanded its programming to include a seminar series designed for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals and those who work closely with them. Developed in collaboration with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance, the seminar program will address topics such as how to manage multicultural teams, safety training and […]

LM StaffNov 1, 2016

Industry consultant, and LM columnist, Jeffrey Scott stopped by the LM booth to talk about industry challenges and how industry pros can overcome them. Plus, check out https://jeffreyscott.biz/destination-company-free/ for a copy of Jeffrey Scott’s latest book, Become a Destination Company.

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

At the 2016 GIE+EXPO, Belgard revealed its new Mirage porcelain paver color and texture options and previewed its Satura color technology, a limited release product offering. In late 2016, Belgard will begin to introduce Provence Slabs featuring Satura color technology in select Northeast and Upper Midwest markets. The new color technology will reproduce the appearance of natural materials, […]

LM StaffNov 1, 2016

Graham Spray Equipment rolled out its new 600-gallon spray rig and 300-gallon compact unit. The spray equipment is designed to meet the needs of lawn-spray businesses that don’t need all the capacity and features of Graham’s full-scale 600- and 300-gallon spray units, the company said. “Some companies and independent guys who want to spray lawns don’t need all the […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Arborjet named recipients of its 2016 “Taking Root” college scholarships, awarding them to 10 graduating high school seniors. The $1,000 scholarships are to be put toward pursing full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or a related major at an accredited two-year or four-year college. Arborjet’s “Taking Root” College Scholarship Program is currently […]

LM StaffOct 27, 2016

IrriGreen‘s Genius Irrigation System has been tested by the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), an independent laboratory specializing in scientific testing and objective evaluation of irrigation equipment, to determine overall efficiency and water savings. CIT tested IrriGreen with one Genius computerized smart head per irrigation zone against conventional systems with six to nine mechanical rotors […]

LM StaffOct 27, 2016

Over the past nine years, the highly visible grassy areas along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., have been undergoing renovation to help reverse the impact caused by up to 3,000 permitted events and 33 million visitors per year. Running from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial, this newly restored 18-plus-acre area now includes a […]

LM StaffOct 27, 2016

Fisher Engineering introduced its pre-wet system for its Steel-Caster stainless steel and Poly-Caster poly hopper spreaders. The new pre-wet system works by pre-wetting material with a brine solution just before it hits the spinner. According to Fisher, the advantage of this application versus a dry application is pre-wetting salt begins a chemical reaction that accelerates […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Textron, will combine the operations of its subsidiary companies Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV) and Jacobsen and cease operations in Charlotte, N.C., by the close of 2017. Jacobsen manufactures professional and “prosumer” turf care equipment under the Jacobsen, Dixie Chopper and Ransomes brands. Textron Specialized Vehicles designs and manufactures several vehicle and equipment lines for commercial […]