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Bartlett adds Los Angeles location, acquires Finch Tree

With the acquisition of Finch Tree Surgery, Bartlett Tree Experts, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., fueled its California expansion to include the Los Angeles metro area. Located in San Gabriel, Finch Tree is Bartlett’s seventh operation in the state—it also has offices in the Bay Area and Santa Barbara. “Finch Tree is known for exceptional pruning […]

PLANET books landscape business management workshops

In partnership with Landscape Management Network and Caterpillar, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is bringing two-day landscape business workshops to five locations nationwide this winter. The workshops enable attendees to use their own company financial data to customize a plan for sales, wages, equipment and overhead spending, allowing them to calculate what their company needs […]

Aquatrols aligns with the ASTA

Aquatrols entered into a membership with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). “Aquatrols is committed to a long-term involvement in the seed industry and we see our membership in the ASTA as an important part of that commitment,” said Nick Gadd, Aquatrols’ director of global marketing. The company plans to commercialize its ASET line of […]

2013 Irrigation Show & Education Conference draws 4,000

The Irrigation Association’s 2013 Irrigation Show & Education Conference packed the Austin Convention Center Nov. 4-8, drawing 4,000 participants and 315 exhibiting companies. “It was the first time we’d ever held a show in Austin, and it was a great central location,” said Steve McCarter, chair of IA’s expo advisory committee and senior product sales […]

Techo-Bloc’s 2014 Contractor Showcase to make 38 stops

Techo-Bloc finalized its 2014 Contractor Showcase series. The free hardscape event is slated to commence Jan. 7 in Charlotte, N.C. and will include 38 shows across North America. The showcase is to be hosted by Techo-Bloc’s director of sales, education and training Pete Baloglou, also known as Paver Pete. Attendees will receive four Interlocking Concrete […]

Barringer & Barringer welcomes operations manager

Barringer & Barringer Landscape Services, based in Charlotte, N.C., hired Derek L. Kelly as operations manager of its maintenance division. Kelly has worked in the Green Industry since 2000. His experience includes commercial and residential landscape installation and management. Kelly also is a licensed North Carolina pesticide applicator with training in clean streams program, aquascape […]

Ruppert promotes Jack Jones to region manager

Laytonsville, Md.-based Ruppert Landscape promoted Jack Jones to region manager, requiring him to oversee branches in Raleigh, N.C., Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta. “Jack is a charismatic leader and challenges people to be their best,” said President Phil Key. “He has been actively involved with strategic planning for the division even before his promotion and has […]

Missouri company fined under Kansas No-Call Act

Pro Turf Lawn Service, based in Belton, Mo., will pay a $10,000 fine under the Kansas No-Call Act. The fine spurs out of complaints from four Johnson County residents to the Kansas attorney general’s office in October 2012 regarding the company calling to solicit the sale of lawn and landscaping products and services, despite the […]

JCB donates $500K toward Typhoon Haiyan relief

JCB extended a helping hand to the Filipino typhoon disaster, donating $500,000 worth of machines and generators to assist cleanup operations from the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. In addition to a fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders, JCB’s Filipino dealer, Camec, is providing more than 120 JCB electrical generators. The generators already are being used to […]

ServiceMaster slates TruGreen separation

The ServiceMaster Co. unveiled plans to spin off the TruGreen business, effective Dec. 31, in the release of its unaudited third-quarter 2013 results. “This separation should enable ServiceMaster to concentrate on growth while providing TruGreen the time and focus it needs to make the changes necessary to complete the turnaround of its business,” said Rob […]

EP Henry offers 2013 Hardscaping Education Series

EP Henry will hold its Hardscaping Education Series (HES) Dec. 10-11 in Harrisburg, Pa., offering construction and business skills training, industry certification, classroom education as well as the opportunity to network and strategize with sales representatives and industry peers. Unlike Mid-Atlantic Hardscaping Tradeshow (MAHTS), which is also hosted by EP Henry, HES focuses solely on […]

NTA honors Bill Griffith with scholarship

The Northwest Turfgrass Association (NTA) will award a scholarship of $1,000 to Walla Walla, Wash.-based Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) in tribute to Bill Griffith, a 20-year turf management teacher at the college and outgoing president of the NTA, which he has a been a member of for 17 years. The Bill Griffith Scholarship Fund […]

Kioti rolls out NX series with Tier 4 ECO diesel engines

KIOTI Tractor launched its first tractor line equipped with all DaedongÒ Tier 4 ECO diesel engines. The NX series features a new hood design and enhanced driving performance and comfort. Models are designed for “4L” performance: low vibration, low noise, low fuel consumption and long lifetime. Along with the Tier 4 engines, the NX tractors […]

Kohler Engines designates VP

Kohler Engines President Tom Cromwell appointed Brian Melka to vice president for the Americas. “Brian is a seasoned global business leader,” Cromwell said. “His experience in a variety of key leadership positions will support our business initiatives moving forward.” As vice president, Melka will identify and drive key business strategies to continue business growth through […]

Toro joins Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program

In its 7th year, Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops (GCFT) program continues to provide free lawn and landscaping services to help families of active-duty military members serving away from home—and now with additional support from The Toro Foundation in the form of a $10,000 donation. “Service members whose families have benefited from this program will […]

PLANET offers safety CD in Spanish

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 […]

PLANET doles out awards to top companies at annual ceremony

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 […]

PLANET and NPMA to put on Lawn Care Summit Jan. 27-29

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 […]

Ferrandino & Son appoints VP of program management

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 […]

Ruppert deems Bob Jones president of landscape construction

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 […]

Toro steps up as 2014 Irrigation E3 Program sponsor

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 […]

Dow AgroSciences adds 2 sales reps

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 […]

Kichler appoints national sales manager

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. […]

Short Course to stay in Columbus, Ohio, through 2018

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 […]

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