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Atlantic Water Gardens showcases hardscape products | GIE+EXPO 2019

 At the 2019 GIE+EXPO, Atlantic Water Gardens/Oase Living Water showcased its hardscape, filtration and water entertainment products. Check them out with Jim Chubb, regional sales manager of the midwest for Atlantic Water Gardens. Transcription below. “Hi, my name is Jim Chubb, I’m from Atlantic/Oase, I’m the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for the company and […]

Sipcam Agro USA promotes Sam Wineinger

Sipcam Agro USA promoted Sam Wineinger to director of marketing for all business units. In his new role, Wineinger will be responsible for pricing, programming, branding and communications for the specialty, agriculture and material preservation businesses.  Wineinger has been with the company for three years, with previous responsibilities including account sales, formulator sales and most recently […]

PERC donates $5,000 to GreenCare for Troops

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) donated $5,000 to Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program as part of an in-booth promotion for contractor conducted throughout GIE+EXPO week. PERC announced the amount after tallying the total number of entries to its in-booth trailer giveaway sweepstakes. On behalf of each contractor who entered the in-booth trailer […]

Precision Laboratories introduces nonionic surfactant

Precision Laboratories introduced Pen-A-Trate Eco, an OMRI-certified, nonionic surfactant, drift reduction agent and deposition aid. The formulation maximizes performance with drift reduction technology that ensures spray applications stay on target, maximizing droplet spread and retention. Additionally, Pen-A-Trate Eco is approved for use in and around aquatic areas. The high-surfactant load also provides improved performance for […]

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Mulch Mate expands lineup with two new products | GIE+EXPO 2019

 Mulch Mate CEO and Founder Nick Carlson, with the rest of his team, unveiled two new products at GIE+EXPO 2019 — one of which was a complete surprise to all in attendance. Learn about the new releases in the video above.   View more content from GIE+EXPO. ICYMI: John Deere updates its 2020 track […]

SingleOps’ offering a free online demo | GIE+EXPO 2019

Taylor Gould, chief marketing officer of SingleOps, and Emily Traxler, vice president of customer success, shared information about the company while attending the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky.     View more content from GIE+EXPO.   ICYMI: Atlantic Water Gardens showcases hardscape products | GIE+EXPO 2019     ICYMI: The Coffeeboxx at the GIE+EXPO 2019

Daltile adds to Tread line of outdoor porcelain pavers

Daltile launched its new Tread line of 2-cm outdoor porcelain pavers at the Hardscapes North America (HNA) tradeshow. “As a fashion-driven brand, Daltile continually brings the hottest trends and most savvy designs to market,” said Laura Grilli, lead product designer for Daltile. “Our new Daltile Tread Porcelain Paver collections are by far the best-looking outdoor […]

New herbicide from PBI-Gordon to treat sedges and kyllinga

The new Vexis Herbicide Granular from PBI-Gordon Corp. is formulated to provide lawn care professionals with targeted, postemergent control of sedges and kyllinga species, including purple and yellow nutsedge, cockscomb and false green kyllinga. Sold in a 2-pound shaker can and in a 15-pound bag, the granular formulation helps reduce off-target drift and volatility compared […]

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LM Gallery: October 2019

Check out a few of the place the LM team made its rounds recently including a visit to hidden Creek landscaping, Jeffrey Scott’s Design Build Growth Summit, Honda Power Equipment and Briggs & Stratton. 1. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Despite the early morning, the crew from Hidden Creek Landscaping was all smiles as it prepared to […]

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Live from GIE+EXPO 2019

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John Deere introduces new zero-turn mower and options for Z994R

John Deere rolled out a new zero-turn mower and new offering in its Z994R line. The new Z955R ZTrak Zero-Turn Mower is equipped with a 60-inch side-discharge deck and is powered by a 29-hp electronic fuel injection (EFI) engine. Other features on the Z955R model include two seat choices with ComfortGlide suspension. With ComfortGlide, the […]

Bobcat CEO discusses company’s new training facility

Landscape Management’s Seth Jones talks with Bobcat CEO Scott Park and President of Bobcat North America Mike Balweber about the company’s success over the last year, leading to the opening of its new training facility in Aurora, Colo. Check out the interview below. ICYMI: Bobcat debuts new vision, innovative products  

iQ Power Tools debuts new dust extraction vacuum

iQ Power Tools introduced the iQ426 HEPA dust extraction vacuum. Engineered to meet OSHA’s silica dust requirements for working in construction applications, the IQ 426 HEPA features airflow-tuned cyclone technology. Less than 1 percent of the dust ever reaches the filter, which means the vacuum maintains optimum performance, according to the company. The IQ 426 […]

ASV adds 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty on Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders

ASV Holdings introduced a new two-year, 2,000-hour warranty for its Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders. The comprehensive warranty covers compact track loader tracks for the entire warranty period. In addition, the warranty goes a step further to feature the compact track loader no-derailment guarantee. “We’re introducing this aggressive new warranty because we have an exceptionally high […]

Echo introduces SRM-2320 Trimmer

Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones talks to Echo Product Manager Jerry Morgan about the newly released SRM-2320 Trimmer and its many benefits, including high cutting torque. Transcription below. Seth: “Hey everybody it’s Seth Jones, editor in dhief of Landscape Management magazine. I’m out in Lake Zurich, Ill., I’m at the Echo facility here, they’re having […]

Grow with Grunder: How your actions can help sell your next job

Every time your employees step out the door, they are selling your company, whether they realize it or not. Make sure they are making the right impression with potential new clients with these helpful hints from Marty Grunder. Learn more about Vermeer here. Transcription below. “Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, this is Marty Grunder […]

TruGreen acquires LawnAmerica

LawnAmerica announced a partnership with TruGreen, according to a post on the company’s website. TruGreen of Memphis, Tenn., was worth about $1,369,000,000 in revenue in 2018. The company ranks second on the 2019 LM150 list of the largest landscape industry companies. LawnAmerica’s revenue last year was $8,584,536 and the Tulsa, Okla., company has appeared on […]

Oregon 120V Professional Series grows with 21-inch mower and handheld blower

Oregon expanded the 120V Professional Series suite of battery-powered landscaping equipment with the addition of a self-propelled 21-inch commercial walk-behind mower and a new handheld blower. Both tools promise performance in any weather and utilize the platform’s robust battery technology, says the company. “Our new mower and handheld blower continue to round out our collection […]

Mean Green announces vehicle-mounted battery-powered debris blower

Mean Green Mowers announced that a patent has been awarded for the company’s Orv-Blast! vehicle-mounted battery-powered debris blower. This debris blower is zero-emission and relatively quiet, with noise registering around 60 decibels. Orv-Blast has two speeds of 120 and 155 mph velocity and runs on the vehicle’s battery pack. It attaches to any vehicle including […]

2019 North American Tree Climbing Championship to be held Oct. 11-13

The 2019 North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC) will be held at Balboa Park in San Diego from Oct. 11-13. The finals of the event are sponsored by Davey Tree Expert Co. “Tree climbing competitions like the NATCC replicate real-world scenarios where arborists demonstrate peak performance skills and safety techniques,” said Sandra Reid, vice president […]

Echo USA unveils new products for 2020

On Oct. 4, Echo held its first media preview event at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, Ill. LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones and Editor Christina Herrick attended the event, along with Echo’s user advisory group and council members. During the event, the company launched its #20for2020 campaign, introducing 20 products for both the professional […]

ONLA to host fourth annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics

The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) will host its fourth annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics competition at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio on Oct. 10 and 11. The two-day experience will provide more than 250 students from 18 Ohio schools the opportunity to explore careers in the green […]

Toro wins 2019 WaterSense Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized The Toro Co. with a 2019 WaterSense Excellence Award for its efforts to defeat water waste and promote WaterSense in 2018. The Toro Co. received one of 25 WaterSense awards at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas. “Sustaining our natural resources is a key focus in the […]

Buyers Products adds to SaltDogg Pro Series spreader lineup

Buyers Products introduced a 6-foot, 1.5-cubic-yard spreader to the SaltDogg Pro Series electric spreader lineup. “The new 1.5-cubic-yard option opens up these powerful spreaders to a whole new market,” said Bryan Burckart, Buyers Products director of snow and ice sales. “Contractors with short-bed trucks can now add a heavy-duty electric hopper spreader to their arsenal […]

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