Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) released its “Safety Program for Green Industry Companies” CD in Spanish. The version was made possible with support from CNA and Henry Dunn. The CD includes: A comprehensive company safety policy on topics such as motor vehicle safety, preventing back injuries, return-to-work or modified duty programs, chemical safety, reporting and […]

LM StaffApr 29, 2021

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held its PLANET Awards and AEF Recognition Ceremony, sponsored by Caterpillar and attended by 175 industry leaders, during the Green Industry Conference (GIC) in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 25. PLANET’s Awards program recognizes the best work in commercial and residential landscape design, installation and maintenance as well as interior plant work […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) again paired up to cohost the national Lawn Care Summit, which is scheduled to be held Jan. 27 to 29 in Nashville, Tenn. The keynote speaker Craig Goodwin, senior director at Rollins University, will speak on the topic of how to out-train your […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Bringing with him more than 28 years of facility services experience in snow removal and landscaping, Magill will focus on service program development, engaging clients in workshops and strategy sessions along with maximizing one-on-one customer meetings. “I believe Dave will heighten the direction of this company with a continued focus on education, sustainable programs and […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Md., promoted of Bob Jones to president of its landscape construction division. “This promotion was made in recognition of what Bob has done in the past and in anticipation of the role he will continue to play going forward,” said President Phil Key. “With anticipated company growth we have an […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Toro Co. solidified its partnership with the Irrigation Foundation, as the 2014 Irrigation E3 Program sponsor, with the presentation of a $20,000 check to the foundation Nov. 7 at the Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Austin, Texas. “The Irrigation Foundation is looking forward to partnering with Toro in the continued success of our […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Dow AgroSciences welcomed two sales representatives to its Turf & Ornamental (T&O) team: 
Annie Nsafoah and Patrick Bell. Nsafoah will be based in Eastern Florida. She joined Dow AgroSciences in January as a sales trainee in Southern California and received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural biotechnology from the University of Kentucky as well as a […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Kichler hired Ron Devorsky as national sales manager. Devorsky’s background includes sales, marketing and store operations across various market segments in North America. He joins Kichler after spending 24 years with Sherwin-Williams, most recently as the vice president of sales and formerly as district general manager and vice president of marketing and new product development. […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2013

Short Course, OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals’ annual conference and trade show, will remain in Columbus, Ohio, for 2017 and 2018. The show also will be held in Ohio’s capital city for 2014, 2015 and 2016. This announcement comes shortly after the unveiling of AmericanHort, the newly-created trade association that will be producing […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

It’s down to the final four in The Toro Co.’s “Ready. Set. GROW!” grant program. Per public voting on Facebook, the program will award $15,000 to growers and nonprofits that promote sustainable practices in agricultural communities in the U.S. Finalists include: Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, Calif., which would use the […]

LM StaffNov 5, 2013

Firestone Building Products Co. forged a relationship with the Pond Pro sales group for it to represent its pond lining and geomembrane products.   “Firestone Building Products is returning to an independent rep-based distribution model, and we are pleased that the Pond Pro sales organization will be re-joining our team to represent the Firestone product […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

PBI-Gordon Corp. introduced its early order incentive rebate programs for purchases and shipments made by June 30 on Zylam20SG Systemic Turf Insecticide and by July 31 on ZylamLiquid Systemic Insecticide for trees and shrubs. The Zylam20SG Systemic Turf Insecticide rebate program applies to 4×2.7-lb jugs, with a minimum purchase of two jugs for a rebate […]

LM StaffOct 31, 2013

KIOTI Tractor finished the last leg of its fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness and research this month during the CIBC Run for the Cure. The company raised $25,023 to be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. KIOTI recruited 52 teams and 188 individual participants to help fundraise for the national organization. The campaign […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Ruppert Landscape, of Laytonsville, Md., welcomed Ken Railey back to the company as director of fleet operations. He formerly served in the position prior to the sale of the company in 1998. In this role, Railey again will oversee the company’s fleet management initiatives by providing leadership, vendor relation expertise, purchasing skill, policy and program […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) are offering national and statewide incentives for commercial mowers that run on greener, domestically-produced propane. PERC is backing the national incentives for propane mower end-users on mowers that are 36 to 72 inches in deck size. Mower operators can receive $1,000 […]

LM StaffOct 30, 2013

Ecologel Solutions, based in Ocala, Fla., is hosting a 2014 Hydretain Photo Contest, whereby participants may enter Hydretain comparison photos for the chance to win a Canon Rebel T3i digital camera bundle. Images should depict Hydretain results through side-by side or before-and-after comparison photos. Submissions will be accepted from Jan.1 to Sept. 30, 2014 and […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2013

PBI-Gordon Corp., based in Kansas City, Mo., launched an early order incentive and product bundle bonus program for its Katana turf herbicide as well as a new website. Applicable to orders delivered by Dec. 6, the early order incentive requires a minimum purchase of eight bottles or two cases of Katana to receive a $100 […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Bits of booths at the GIE+EXPO went pink this year for breast cancer awareness and one raised more than $10,000 in doing so. Fisher Engineering, SnowEx and Troy Clogg Landscape Associates of Wixom, Mich., partnered to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliate of Louisville, Ky., […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) rolled out a new ethanol education and consumer protection campaign at the GIE+EXPO called “Look Before You Pump.” The campaign features a red warning hand indicating “OK” for 10 percent ethanol and “No” for mid-level ethanol blends, such as E15, E30 or E85.  The illustration will reach consumers through […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Irrigation Association’s (IA) Smart Irrigation Month Committee named the winners of its fourth annual Smart Marketing Contest, which awards companies that demonstrate outstanding efforts to promote Smart Irrigation Month through targeted marketing ideas and campaigns. This year’s contest winners were selected by a neutral panel of judges based on messaging, quality, creativity and implementation […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Bayer Environmental Science introduced Specticle plus Fertilizer, a herbicide that provides warm-season turf managers up to eight months of residual control at low-use rates. “Specticle plus Fertilizer is an example of delivering innovation to meet the needs of Green Industry professionals and help them be more efficient,” said Jeff Michel, Bayer’s herbicide business manager. “It […]

LM StaffOct 29, 2013

The Grounds Guys added 10 new franchise locations during the third quarter of 2013, hardening its projection of doubling in size for its second consecutive year. Last year, the company more than doubled its U.S. franchise base from 37 units in 2011 to 75 in 2012. At its current rate of growth, it will double […]

LM StaffOct 29, 2013

VP Racing Fuels entered into a license agreement with Briggs & Stratton to provide Briggs-branded fuel for gasoline-powered engines. VP will produce three blends: an ethanol-free fuel for 4-cycle engines and two pre-mixed gas + oil blends (40:1 & 50:1) for 2-cycles. Each is formulated to include Briggs’s Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer and […]