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Ventrac unveils two mower attachments

Ventrac, a manufacturer of professional ground management equipment from Orrville, Ohio, unveiled its new Ballpark Groomer and Renovator attachments. The attachments are designed for use together at sites like universities and schools, municipalities, parks and athletic complexes. The DR540 Groomer attaches to the rear of a Ventrac or small compact tractor with a simple category […]

TruGreen employee caught slacking

One lazy move cost an ex-TruGreen employee his job and his former company a large chunk of change. In July, Weeki Wachee, Fla., homeowner Rich Kleber checked his video surveillance system to double check a trouble spot was being sprayed by a TruGreen pest control unit. He was surprised to see TruGreen employee Dean Schryer […]

JDL to rebrand as SiteOne Landscape Supply

John Deere Landscapes unveiled its new name and logo as SiteOne Landscape Supply. The change will become effective Oct. 19. The new brand represents the next step for SiteOne as an independent company after its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in December 2013. With more than 460 locations in the U.S. and Canada, SiteOne […]

Takeuchi-US to build new distribution center

Takeuchi-US plans to expand its Pendergrass, Ga., operations by building a new distribution facility on its existing campus. The new facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2015. “The last few years have been very strong, and we have seen an increase in machine demand as the economy continues to improve,” said Clay […]

Ewing, High Tech, KBW and Zimco join PrimeraTurf

PrimeraTurf, a Cleveland Heights, Ohio-based cooperative of turf, ornamental and specialty distributors, adds four new owner-distributors: Ewing Irrigation, High Tech Irrigation, KBW Supply and Zimco Supply Co. The co-op comprises 52 distributors with nearly 500 combined outlets. “The addition of the four new owner-distributors to the Primera group will be an excellent opportunity for supporting […]

EPA wants tougher ‘restricted-use’ standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing stronger standards for pesticide applicators who apply “restricted-use” pesticides. The agency will accept public comments on the proposed rule for 90 days at regulations.gov under docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0183 once the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register. EPA said the goal is to reduce the likelihood […]

Doosan awards business owner with one-year lease

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America named the winner of its 2015 “Win a One-Year Lease” contest. Richard Johnston, of Westville, Ind., won a one-year lease of a Doosan DX140LCR-5 reduced tail swing crawler excavator. Entrants were asked to answer the question “How can Doosan make your business stronger?” Entries were judged on the answer. Company […]

Web Extra: Pro-Motion Consulting’s contract type scenario analysis tool

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NHLA brings educational sessions to West Coast

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the trade association for the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S. landscape industry, will host its “Train the Trainer” sessions on the West Coast this month. The two-and-a-half-day educational program will take place from Aug. 23-26 at the Mary & Joseph Retreat and Conference Center in Rancho Palos […]

Companies in the News: Spokane Trophy, Neave Group, Grand County and more

Spokane Trophy Turf & Landscaping launched its full-service business, specializing in landscaping and lawn care services, last month in Spokane, Wash. It will serve commercial and residential customers in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Mead, Liberty Lake and Airway Heights, Wash. The company’s roster of services includes mowing, edging, power raking, aerations, lawn fertilization, sod installation and […]

John Deere Landscapes acquires Green Resource

John Deere Landscapes acquired Green Resource, which has five locations servicing North Carolina and South Carolina with landscape maintenance products and supplies. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Green Resource is an excellent fit with our existing business in the Carolinas and establishes us as the clear market leader across all of our […]

Stihl releases electric-start blower

Stihl released two new backpack blowers, the BR 450 and the BR 450 C-EF. The BR450 C-EF model is Stihl’s first professional blower equipped with an instant electric start. “Both units combine performance and comfort to help pros and homeowners complete large property maintenance with less fatigue,” said Stephen Meriam, director of sales at Stihl. […]

Kip Moore to headline Case Music Festival

Multi-platinum country music star Kip Moore will headline the “Labor of Love Music Festival” hosted by Case Construction Equipment. The festival will be held at Racine Festival Park, in Racine, Wis., on Labor Day, Sept. 7. A donation from the event will be made to Wounded Warrior Project, and the event will focus on the […]

WinField Academy 2015 schedule released

WinField released the schedule for the 2015 WinField Academy, a series of interactive development courses for professionals in the golf, lawn, sports turf, ornamental, pest control, aquatics and vegetation management industries. WinField Academy events feature live interactive learning, product testing and tutorials, giving professionals experience, training and insight that goes beyond the state-required CEUs, which is […]

SmartClub brings freelance work to irrigation

ETwater launched SmartClub, a program in which people can become ETwater ambassadors to promote water conservation and efficiency, as well as attempt to get people in their personal networks to subscribe to the program. Ambassadors receive a share of the revenue for each subscriber they activate. A SmartClub member can sign up as many customers […]

Super Bright LEDs launches stake-mounted pathway lights

  Super Bright LEDs introduced a new line of stake-mounted LED path lights. The two- and four-watt lights have 360-degree beam angles, and the Nichia LEDs have an output of 40 to 129 lumens in natural or warm white color. The dual-tier, single-tier and mini-bollard style lights are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Conformal coated […]

Landscape Live! to preview DBI Symposium talks

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with Jody Shilan to preview the speakers who will present at the NALP DBI Symposium on Landscape Live!, an online talk radio show produced in partnership with LM. The conference is being held at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston, Aug. 9-11. The Landscape Live! DBI […]

NALP, lawmakers discuss green industry issues

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) held its annual Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., on July 21. More than 100 industry members participated by visiting legislators and their staff members to discuss issues facing the green industry. Some discussion topics included: The H-2B program. Industry members called for reforms to the […]

JCB introduces Master Technician program

JCB introduced its Master Technician program to all dealerships in its North American network. The program is designed to build the skills of JCB service technicians and recognize technicians at the top of their class. To be considered for the program, service personnel must be nominated by their dealership and pass an entry exam. Once […]

Education schedule released for Landscapes 2015 at GIE+EXPO

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released the education schedule and opened online registration for its annual education convention Landscapes 2015 (formerly the Green Industry Conference), which is held in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with GIE+EXPO and Hardscapes North America (HNA). This year’s convention will feature more than 40 sessions presented in five different […]

NALP extends Awards of Excellence application deadline

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) extended the deadline for entries for its 2015 Awards of Excellence through August 10, 2015. The Awards of Excellence program showcases projects that exemplify professionalism in landscape design/build, installation and contracting, landscape management, lawn care, interior maintenance, erosion control and ecological restoration, special events and interior plantings. “Winning an […]

Kawasaki partners with NHLA

The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., joined in a partnership with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), becoming one of the organization’s “supporting members” and helping it to facilitate and promote the advancement of Hispanic Americans as landscape industry professionals and leaders. “Kawasaki is proud to join forces with the NHLA as it […]

Davey, coalition share drought tree care tips

The Davey Tree Expert Co. partnered with California ReLeaf, Save Our Water and a coalition of urban forest and other organizations to raise awareness on the importance of proper tree care during the California drought. With potentially millions of urban trees at risk, according to the company, the “Save Our Water and Our Trees!” partnership […]

Boxer offers new X7 Brush Chipper

Boxer, a part of Winn, Mich.-based manufacturer Morbark, has expanded its product offerings beyond its line of compact utility loaders with its new Boxer X7 Brush Chipper. Designed primarily for the rental market, as well as small independent contractors, the 7-inch capacity Boxer X7 is engineered to be easy to use, easy to tow and […]

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