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IA sets Irrigation Show in Vegas, Orlando for 2016, 2017

The Irrigation Association (IA) confirmed the dates and locations for the 2016 and 2017 Irrigation Show & Education Conferences, with the 2016 show being held in Las Vegas Dec. 5-9 and the 2017 show in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 6-10. Every year, the Irrigation Show includes more than 300 exhibitors for agriculture, landscape and golf irrigation; […]

Mercedes-Benz debuts Metris midsize commercial van

Mercedes-Benz Vans USA debuted the Mercedes-Benz Metris at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, expanding its midsize commercial van segment. The Metris, which will launch at U.S. dealers in October, is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to the “Vito.” “We are pleased to debut the Mercedes-Benz Metris at NTEA, which is a major step […]

Western intros hopper spreader, tailgate spreaders

Western Products is expanding its ice control equipment line with the addition of a the Striker hopper spreader and three new tailgate spreaders—the PRO-FLO 900 and PRO-FLO 525 tailgate spreaders and the LOW-PRO 300W wireless electric tailgate spreader. The Striker hopper spreader is available in six sizes: 7′ 1.5 cu. yd.; 8′ 2 cu. yd.; 9′ 3 […]

Fisher releases new snow plow, hopper spreader

Fisher Engineering released two new stainless steel products—the Fisher HDX straight blade snow plow and the STEEL-CASTER hopper spreader. The HDX snow plow features and adjustable attack angle that can be set to 55 degrees for unpaved or gravel surfaces and for scooping heavy snow; 75 degrees for plowing paved surfaces and asphalt and for scraping up ice […]

AlturnaMATS ready for shipment from Dica

Dica Outrigger Pads unveiled the in-stock availability of its four best-selling AlturnaMATS models—the AM48 and AM38, which have traction on both sides, and the AM 48-S1 and AM 38-S1, which have traction on one side. Constructed of 0.5-inch thick, engineered high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material, the ground protection mats, essentially, are a replacement for plywood. AlturnaMATS, […]

JDL completes acquisition of Shemin

John Deere Landscapes (JDL) closed its acquisition of Shemin Landscape Supply on Feb. 27. Shemin has 29 locations serving 18 metropolitan markets in 14 states. “We are very excited about combining these two businesses together,” said Doug Black, CEO of JDL. “The addition of Shemin allows John Deere Landscapes to increase its presence in multiple […]

Unmanned, robotic mowing technology in the works

Robotic Turf Equipment Co., alongside the National Robotic Engineering Center (NREC), is working to develop robotic technology to allow for unmanned operation of golf and commercial mowing equipment. With the partnership in the works for about a year now, the NREC, a business unit of Carnegie Mellon University, has assigned scientists and engineers to the […]

IA slates 3 webinar series for 2015

The Irrigation Association (IA) scheduled out three webinar series for 2015, targeting turf/landscape and agriculture segments. Details for each are as follows. Bringing Water to Life Returning for free for a third year, the Bringing Water to Life series will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. Attendees can […]

SipcamAdvan becomes exclusive Rotam marketer, seller

SipcamAdvan now is the exclusive marketer and seller of Rotam North America’s line of turf and ornamental products, including Lucid and Lada insecticides, Offset fungicide and Rowrunner ATO and Rometsol herbicides. The agreement also includes future access to products in the Rotam development pipeline. “SipcamAdvan is pleased with the partnership we’ve formed with Rotam, and […]

Michael Ariens dies at 83

Ariens Co. Chairman Emeritus Michael Ariens died at home Feb. 28. He was 83 years old. The grandson of the Ariens Co. founder, Henry Ariens, Mike Ariens served as Ariens Co. president from 1969 to 1992 and as chairman of the board from 1992 to 2014. He celebrated his 55th anniversary with the company in […]

4 tips to secure plant material amid a supply slump

Recognizing landscaping professionals could be a part of the trickledown effect that is plant buyers facing a shortage of materials, Plantbid CEO Cameron Cantrelle jotted down four tips for contractors to secure their orders when supply is down. They are as follows. 1. Develop relationships.  Building a relationship with your supplier helps to ensure you […]

IA makes move to Fairfax, Va.

On March 4, the Irrigation Association (IA) is relocating its office to a new location in Fairfax, Va. All phone and fax numbers will stay the same. IA has been at its current Falls Church, Va., location since 1999, when it had eight staff members and a budget of just under $1.4 million. Today, the […]

HindSite report IDs labor as top concern in 2015

HindSite Software unveiled findings from its 2015 Green Industry Benchmark Report, comprising two months of feedback from hundreds of green industry business owners. Released for its third year, the report provided a positive outlook for the industry in 2015, with 82 percent of respondents expecting to grow revenue in 2015 and 48 percent of respondents […]

Lambert’s dubs Jodi Joseph VP, design and development

Dallas-based Lambert Landscape Co. promoted Jodi Joseph to vice president, design and development. In her new position, Joseph will oversee all landscape and garden projects from the initial design phase through the implementation of construction, including budget preparation, construction monitoring, planning and specifications. “Jodi is a consummate industry professional with experience in all aspects of […]

John Deere: 7 tips for equipment financing, leasing

With the spring season right around the corner, John Deere compiled seven tips for financing and/or leasing equipment for landscape contractors who are considering this route to manage their fleet and cash flow. They are as follows. 1. Identify your equipment needs. Audit your equipment, and note any aged equipment that may need to be […]

Houzz: 79% of landscape pros see improved revenues in 2014

Houzz launched its Houzz Renovation Barometer, a quarterly index that tracks confidence in the home renovation market among industry professionals. Landscaping professionals somewhat led the pack in the inaugural Barometer Study, with 79 percent of contractors reporting revenue increases in 2014. Some of their other feedback from 2014 included: 83 percent of landscape professionals reported […]

Greenwise hires Dan Klindera as general manager

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care, located in Evanston, Ill., hired Dan Klindera as its general manager, the Chicago Tribune reports. Prior to Greenwise, Klindera worked for 16 years at SavATree. He also served as city forester for Park Ridge, Ill. Klindera is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned Bachelor of […]

OPEAA dubs new leadership

The Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA) selected its 2015-2016 officers and board of directors during its annual meeting, held Feb. 7-9 at the Omni La Mansion Del Rio Hotel in San Antonio. The new officers include: President Franck Sogaard of Jarden Applied Materials; Vice President Scott Harris of Blount International; Secretary/Treasurer Mitzi Kiefer of […]

Toro to put on workshop at Student Career Days

In addition to continuing its sponsoring of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Student Career Days, The Toro Co. also is hosting a workshop on environmentally friendly business practices at this year’s event, slated for March 12-15 at North Carolina State University. Presented by Van Cline, Ph.D, chief agronomist at Toro, the workshop will focus on […]

Southern Botanical expands to Houston

Southern Botanical, headquartered in Dallas, is expanding its services to Houston. Initially providing just maintenance services, the company will offer its complete service package—which includes landscaping, garden management, irrigation, drainage, pools, tree care and hardscape installations—in 2016. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity do business in Houston,” CEO Jason Craven said. “Not only is […]

Arborjet adds 3 hires to marketing team

Arborjet added new members to its marketing team—John Holloran, Kristin Nikodemski and Monica Munoz. Most recently serving as director of sponsorship marketing for Raytheon Co.’s corporate affairs and communications organization, Holloran joined Arborjet as its new director of marketing. He also developed marketing programs and handled sales operations for NECCO Candy and PepsiCo. A graduate […]

ESA survey gauges interest in turf ACE program

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is considering launching a new version of the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) credential. Currently, the only ACE is designed to help structural pest management professionals establish their credentials, but the ESA has heard over the years that a similar program targeting turf, lawn and ornamental professionals was needed. To get the […]

Weed Man USA sees 17 percent sales growth in 2014

Weed Man USA had a historical year in 2014, scoring its largest ever signed agreement to date—which led it to expand into 22 new territories in Houston—and adding 86 new territories. With sales topping nearly $73 million in 2014, the company experienced a 17.6 percent growth in system sales over the previous year. Weed Man USA […]

FMC’s Bobby Walls receives SWSS Fellow Award

Bobby Walls, Ph. D., product development manager for FMC Professional Solutions, received the Southern Weed Science Society‘s (SWSS’s) highest award—the SWSS Fellow Award. To be eligible for the award, SWSS members must have contributed substantially to the success of his or her company, university or government agency and have advanced the discipline of weed science […]

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