Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Fox unveils its new Fox VersaPlow for skid-steers and compact loaders. Designed for retail parking lots, apartments, municipal campuses and industrial areas, it combines the functions of a box-style containment pusher, a backdrag containment box and a conventional snow plow into a single unit. It’s available in 8-foot and 10-foot blade widths with a steel trip […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Landscape Express, marking its eighth acquisition in 2018. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1994, Landscape Express is a distributor of hardscapes and landscape supplies with four locations in the Boston metropolitan area. “We are very excited to welcome Landscape Express to the SiteOne family,” said Doug Black, […]

LM StaffJul 6, 2018

Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, launched a new line of vehicles, known as Showcase Vehicles, through its Custom Solutions Department. “Our customers often have unique requirements,” said Custom Solutions Manager Rick Whitfield. “These vehicles give them a framework to build on, yet let them select the accessories that will solve their problems, speed […]

LM StaffJul 6, 2018

WAC Landscape Lighting added the LED 12-v Grand Accent light to its line of accent lights. At 8.25 inches wide and 7.25 inches tall, the luminaire operates on a 9 to 15-v system and can be used as an up light or a down light. One fixture can replace several conventional halogen landscape lights, according […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) unveiled a new leaf blower toolkit to help landscapers, dealers and retailers contend with leaf blower restrictions. The toolkit is designed to be used by end users to help educate the public, local officials and the media about the important work leaf blowers do in their communities, according to […]

LM StaffJul 2, 2018

Smart Rain, a partner of LawnButler, introduced a new controller and software platform. The company sells its products directly to property managers and contractors and uses a patented approach to predicative watering. Smart Rain’s controller is compatible with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices. It includes a 5-inch full color touch screen display and waterproof controller […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Midwest Equipment (MWE), a manufacturer and supplier of tires, tracks and undercarriage components for compact equipment, acquired Nighthawk Machinery. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “MWE’s solid tire and rubber track business is growing,” said James Cline, president of MWE. “To prepare for that growth, we’re expanding our product portfolio. No matter what the […]

LM StaffJul 2, 2018

ExakTime, a digital time and attendance solutions for construction and field services, launched a new digital media site for the construction industry: Fuel. Fuel is a multimedia news, education and entertainment website for construction professionals, with content about construction-related legal, technology, health and finance news and issues, according to ExakTime. “We want to provide the […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Board of Directors met in conjunction with the organization’s 66th annual meeting, installing its 2019-2019 leadership. The board welcomed incoming Chairman Tom Cromwell, group president, Kohler Power, Kohler Company. The board has also appointed Earl Bennett, president, Husqvarna Professional Products, to the board. “Earl Bennett is a longtime advocate […]

LM StaffMay 10, 2023

Shares of BrightView’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange June 28, an occasion marked by CEO Andrew Masterman ringing the opening bell. BrightView priced its initial public offering of 21,300,000 shares of common stock at $22 per share, which is expected to raise approximately $435 million. The offering is expected to […]

LM StaffJun 27, 2018

Advancing its mission of “promoting efficient irrigation,” the Irrigation Association (IA) will once again celebrate July as Smart Irrigation Month. In its 14th year, Smart Irrigation Month serves as the showcase month to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in agriculture, landscape and turf irrigation. The association […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Industry consultants Phil Harwood and Neal Glatt launched GrowTheBench, a subscription-based educational service with full access to a library of online courses. Harwood, managing partner of GrowTheBench, is the CEO of Pro-Motion Consulting. Glatt, also a managing partner of GrowTheBench, is a certified coach with the Gallup and John Maxwell organizations. “GrowTheBench solves a critical […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired All American Stone and Turf, located in College Station, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2000, All American is a distributor of hardscapes and landscape supplies to landscape professionals in the east Texas market. “All American is a terrific addition with SiteOne as it adds hardscapes, landscape […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives may vote on June 27 on a compromise immigration bill that includes a permanent returning-worker exemption and mandates that employers use E-Verify to confirm the work eligibility of new employees, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The bill is formally called H.R. 6136, the Border Security and […]

LM StaffJun 27, 2018

Following a period of record fertilizer production, Koch Agronomic Services is breaking ground on a new tank farm expansion in Sylacauga, Ala. The facility—which produces both Polyon and Duration enhanced efficiency fertilizers for the turf and ornamental, specialty crop and consumer markets—is experiencing record demand for its products. Building on this success, the plant has […]

LM StaffJun 26, 2018

Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto earlier this month. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with Bayer now the sole owner of Monsanto Co. Monsanto shareholders are being paid $128 per share. J.P. Morgan assisted Bayer with processing the purchase price payment for the […]

LM StaffJun 26, 2018

Mirimichi Green will mix liquid carbon into all of its liquid fertilizers and biostimulants. “Carbon is key. Getting carbon back into the soil will improve overall soil health,” said Web Cowden, COO of Mirimichi Green. “We have seen the success of our carbon products over the years and wanted to extend that to the rest […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Bartlett Tree Experts acquired HortScience, a horticulture, arboriculture and urban forestry consulting company operating out of Pleasanton, Calif., since 1983. This acquisition marks the launch of Bartlett’s consulting division, which will be known as HortScience, Bartlett Consulting. This new division is an extension of the company’s existing services, particularly its tree inventory management service, Bartlett […]

LM StaffJun 26, 2018

SnowEx unveiled the Drop Pro 600 drop spreader. With a 6-cubic-foot material capacity and a 36-inch spread width, the drop spreader offers controlled application of bagged ice melters and bulk rock salt, making it a sidewalk spreading solution for use with UTVs, tractors and other compact vehicles. The Drop Pro 600’s intuitive variable-speed digital control […]

LM StaffJun 25, 2018

On the heels of its GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week, Project EverGreen announced a recruiting challenge and commemorative T-shirt offer to attract new volunteers. The limited edition “Service is in Their DNA” T-shirt will be available until July 31, and a portion of every sale will go to support GreenCare for Troops. GreenCare for Troops, […]

LM StaffJun 20, 2018

AmericanHort announced the recipients of its 2018 HortScholars program. The HortScholars program aims to identify future leaders and give them a platform to network, grow and work at the North America horticulture event, Cultivate ’18. The program chooses six applicants each year and offers a beyond-the-classroom experience, according to AmericanHort. “AmericanHort received an unprecedented number […]

LM StaffJun 20, 2018

Brookside Agra, an O’Fallon, Ill.-based company, developed H2OExcel, a proprietary, natural water conservation agent and soil amendment. The product improves the health and appearance of turfgrass when heat and drought conditions are high, all while using 30 to 50 percent less water, according to a study conducted by researchers at Purdue University. “Water will always […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Jeffrey Scott will host a free six-part live webinar series from July to December 2018. For each presentation, Scott will interview thought leaders in the landscaping industry on various business topics. The webinars include: July 24, 1 p.m. EDT: “Giving Back is Good for Businesses” with Ed Castro, CEO, Ed Castro Landscapes, Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 14, […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SnowWolf introduced the QuattroPlowHD, a snow plow for heavy equipment, such as wheel loaders, tractors and backhoes. A larger version of the QuattroPlow, the QuattroPlowHD provides the operator four distinct functions: hydraulic angle snow pusher, angle plow with wings, wide-angle plow with wings and back drag plow. “We’re excited about applying the same technologies to […]