Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

  Bayer CropScience turned its commitment to bee health up a notch during National Pollinator Week, celebrated June 16 to 22. The company launched its initiatives with a congressional reception in Washington, D.C., June 18. Held as a conclusion to its second Bee Care Tour, the event gathered congressional officials and others interested in bee […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC), named two ASIC Fellows (FASIC) at its annual conference in Portland, Ore.: Irrigation consultants Brian Vinchesi with Irrigation Consulting, in Pepperell, Mass., and Brendan Lynch, with Lynch & Associates, in Annapolis, Md. Vinchesi and Lynch join a group of irrigation practitioners recognized for their leadership, professionalism and commitment […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

When used with the AP 180 battery, the Stihl MSA 200 C-BQ chainsaw has 15 percent more motor speed, 30 percent more cutting capacity and 20 percent more torque.* Quiet enough to use indoors or in residential areas, the cordless electric chainsaw allows users greater flexibility to work on projects with minimal noise and zero exhaust emissions. *as compared […]

LM StaffJun 20, 2014

Emak USA/Efco USA names Jeffrey Bohr as its Eastern regional sales manager for the U.S. and Canada as of April 14. Bohr has 30-plus years of experience and success in the outdoor power equipment industry. He has worked for Echo, RedMax/Zenoah and Husqvarna as a regional sales manager and national accounts manager. He has experience […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Proven Winners wants to support college students by introducing a $15,000 scholarship program. This program, launching this year, will award scholarships in three areas: The Proven Winners Innovations in Plant Breeding Scholarship ($5,000); The Proven Winners Innovations in Horticultural Marketing Scholarship ($5,000); and The Proven Winners Grower Excellence Scholarship ($5,000). Scholarship applicants must be enrolled […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co., Kent, Ohio, named five new members to Davey’s president’s council. The new members of the council, who will each serve a three-year term, join seven current members in serving on various committees, which research ideas related to the company’s operations and present them to the council for review. The council […]

LM StaffJun 19, 2014

Woodbury, N.J.-based EP Henry, a manufacturer of unit concrete products in North America, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its northern New Jersey Hardscaping Center, which opened on June 15, 2013. The EP Henry Hardscaping Center at Roxbury was the first of its kind for the company, whose products are sold through a network of independently owned […]

LM StaffJun 19, 2014

The Irrigation Association (IA) named White Plains, N.Y.-based Atlantic Irrigation Specialties and Houston-based North American Pipe Corp. bronze premium members. Atlantic Irrigation is an irrigation/landscape distributor, with 27 locations along the eastern seaboard. Atlantic Irrigation carries irrigation, landscape and lighting products from major manufacturers and also provides residential/commercial services that include contractor support, training and irrigation design. With eight […]

LM StaffJun 24, 2014

Altoz joined with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power to combine the new 810cc Vanguard engine with Altoz’s XP Z model mower. The Altoz line of precision mowers and the 810cc Vanguard engine both debuted last fall. Available in 54- or 61-inch deck models, the Altoz XP Z is part of its product lineup that includes zero-turn (ZTR) […]

LM StaffJun 18, 2014

Curtis Industries releases its canopy and folding windshield for the John Deere Gator TS, TX, and TE model UTVs. The tough, lightweight canopy is constructed of molded high-density polyethylene. Aluminum support tubes mount directly to the Gator chassis bracket for stability. The front canopy frame is secured in a 13-in. reinforcing channel to reduce movement […]

LM StaffJun 17, 2014

On July 10 The Toro Co., Bloomington, Minn., will celebrate 100 years in business. Michael J. Hoffman, Toro’s chairman and CEO, said Toro attributes its  longevity to, “the character of our people and channel partners, and their relentless commitment to serving our customers and building market leadership through innovation.” In addition, Toro has developed networks […]

LM StaffJun 19, 2014

BASF has invested in the North American market, the company said on June 11 at its Ag Media Summit in Research Triangle Park, N.C. Most of the investments fall on the agricultural side of the chemical company’s business, but some affect the turf and ornamental (T&O) and related markets. For example, the new Sultan miticide, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. is the largest employee-owned service firm in the U.S., according to data from the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO). The NCEO’s 2014 Employee Ownership 100 list includes the nation’s largest companies that are at least 50 percent owned by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or other broad-based employee ownership […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

FMC Corp., Philadelphia, named Bethwyn Todd to a newly created role and Pramod Thota to lead FMC Professional Solutions (FPS), the business unit within FMC Agricultural Solutions serving the pest, turf and ornamental industries. Todd’s role includes leadership of FMC’s new biosolutions and seed treatment businesses while retaining executive oversight of FPS as global business […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The employees of Bobcat Co., Fargo, N.D., and Doosan took part in Doosan Day of Caring—a companywide volunteer effort to celebrate Doosan’s Foundation Day and global volunteer week during the month of June in various Bobcat and Doosan facility locations around the U.S. Bobcat is owned by Doosan. Employee volunteers were offered tasks that included […]

LM StaffJun 24, 2014

Marathon Data Systems, based in Neptune, N.J., and the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) will merge efforts for a 2015 conference combining the Marathon PestPac User Conference and the FPMA Pest & Lawn Care Expo. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites in Kissimmee, Fla., January 19-23. “The FPMA is one of the […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), based in Herndon, Va., has named the newest PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) Ambassadors. Each of the ambassadors pledged $25,000 to the foundation, which awards scholarships to students enrolled in landscape contracting and/or horticulture programs at two-year or four-year colleges and universities: Lifescape Colorado and the Hupf family, Denver; […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Four active ingredients give Q4 Plus the power to knock out crabgrass, yellow nutsedge and the toughest broadleaf weeds. The fast visual response of Q4 Plus helps reduce callbacks. gordonsprofessional.com

LM StaffJun 10, 2014

Exclusive equipment discounts, parts savings and other promotions are available to National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) members through the John Deere GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards Program. “NHLA is the leading trade association for Hispanics in the landscaping industry, and its members are becoming a growing force in the industry,” said Steve Wilhelmi, John Deere tactical marketing […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Jim Laiche, water conservation business manager for the Toro Co., was awarded the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) 2014 Roy Williams Memorial Award at this year’s annual conference in Portland, Ore. Laiche joined Toro in 1988. As regional sales manager, Laiche organized Toro University training events and taught irrigation workshops at various universities. He was a […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co., based in Kent, Ohio, named Geoff Cowan market manager of the company’s Chicago-based residential and commercial operations. In his new position, Cowan will assist in the implementation of sales, safety and client goals and objectives. Cowan joined Davey in 1983 as a tree care trainee and has served as the district […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

For the fifth straight year, Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics was named one of the top workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The annual top workplaces survey is based on responses provided by employees of participating companies. The survey asks employees to evaluate their employers on 22 criteria, including the effectiveness of management, the direction of […]

LM StaffJun 6, 2014

Landscape Leadership, an inbound marketing agency for Green Industry companies in Austin, Texas, named Mike Montano as its junior account manager. As junior account manager, Montano is focusing on Landscape Leadership’s client services department, managing social media accounts and publishing blog posts. Montano graduated from the University of Kansas in 2013 with a B.S. in […]