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Safe driving tool kit available

PRINCETON, NJ—The numbers are staggering. Every day we share the roadways knowing we should be focused on the task at hand, yet a recent survey revealed 55 million drivers admit to driving while distracted.  An estimated 9 percent of drivers (or 1.2 million) say they speak into either a handheld or hands-free mobile device and […]

Green Industry truck talk

We pick the brains of two Green Industry fleet managers Landscape Management (LM): How did you wind up on this career path? Paul Hurlock, Fleet Manager ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design Venice, Fla. Paul Hurlock (PH): I’ve been a car guy for a long time. I moved down from Canada six years ago to look […]

Perspective: E15’s potential dangers

One of the most important regulatory issues that fleet managers are keeping an eye on is the movement towards E15.  Just when fleets were getting used to E10, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a push for an increase to 15 percent ethanol. In 2010, EPA issued a partial waiver that allows for the use […]

5 steps to a greener fleet

The soaring price of fuel has pushed some landscape companies to seek budget-driven practices and alternative fuels. For other business owners, the motivation to become more efficient comes from the need to project an environmentally friendly image in the community. Some contractors just want to adopt more earth-minded business practices. The reasons might be different, […]

Fifty and counting in the Green Industry

By Tom Crain Two Green Industry firms and one association also celebrate a half century in business. Suburban Landscape Service St. Paul, Minn. When James Gooselaw started  Suburban Landscape Service (SLS) in 1962 near the then new Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Metropolitan Stadium where the Minnesota Vikings and Twins played, dairy cows and […]

Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act passes in the House and Senate

Editor’s Note: The following statement has been provided to trade media this afternoon by associations in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA III) coalition, of which Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) is a member: The PRIA Coalition appreciates the support and efforts of the leadership in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to […]

Brake Landscaping gets probation in H-2B case

ST. LOUIS—Brake Landscaping & Lawncare has forfeited $145,000 in lieu of a fine for fraudulently obtaining H-2B workers visas, according to an article by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The original article is here.

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Janet Moyer Landscaping promotes Heimbuch-Skaley

SAN FRANCISCO — Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full service landscaping company in San Francisco devoted to addressing the unique challenges of urban gardens, has promoted Chelsea Heimbuch-Skaley to installation supervisor. Heimbuch-Skaley joined the company in 2011 as installation landscaper following a competition she won in the annual San Francisco Professional Gardeners’ Association Summer Fellowship […]

North American Bancard Phone Swipe

Turn your employees’ smartphones into a credit card terminal with Phone Swipe—the newest mobile credit card processing solution, exclusively from North American Bancard. Phone Swipe transforms a smartphone into a credit card terminal, allowing you to take your business to your customers in the field. Available for iPhone, Android & iPad, with Phone Swipe, you will […]

Trojan Battery Co.

Made in the USA, the new 140AH 12-AGM (absorbed glass mat) deep-cycle battery is ideal for applications that require maintenance-free battery power, such as in remote areas where proper maintenance cannot be guaranteed. Robust plates extend the lifecycle of Trojan’s deep-cycle AGM batteries. A separator of glass fibers serves to isolate the positive and negative plates while acting […]

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SureGuard registered for use on dormant Bermudagrass

WALNUT CREEK, CA—Valent Professional Products’ SureGuard Herbicidehas been registered for use on dormant Bermudagrass. SureGuard provides golf course superintendents, lawn care operators (LCOs) and turf professionals with both effective, fast-acting postemergence and season-long preemergence control of Poa annua. SureGuard also delivers consistent postemergence and long-lasting residual control of winter annual broadleaf weeds such as chickweed […]

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Rain Bird announces irrigation training schedule

TUCSON—Rain Bird Services Corp. has announced the dates and locations of its 2012-2013 Rain Bird Academy training season. Rain Bird Academy classes provide expert training on the installation, maintenance and design of irrigation systems. Because these classes are non-manufacturer-specific, there’s never a product sales pitch or promotion. Additional information and online registration are available at […]

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Weathermatic

SmartLink is the intelligent, affordable, web-based landscape irrigation solution that allows landscape contractors to manage all their sites from any computer or mobile device and a simple Internet connection. This technology is already saving the world’s leading contractors thousands of dollars in labor and fuel for trips to adjust controllers. It also allows property owners to get real-time visibility to the dramatic water savings from […]

EP Henry partners with Rowan University to build 9/11 Memorial

WOODBURY, NJ—In remembrance of those whose lives were lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, EP Henry has partnered with Rowan University to construct a new, on-campus memorial. The memorial was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., marking the 11th anniversary of the attacks. The memorial was designed by engineering student, Patrick […]

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Massey Services acquires Myers Services

ORLANDO — On Sept. 5, Harvey L. Massey, chairman and CEO of Florida-based Massey Services, announced the purchase of Myers Services, a pest management firm headquartered in Dallas, for an undisclosed amount. “We are very pleased to welcome Myers Services team members and customers to the Massey Services organization,” Massey says. “Our expansion into Texas […]

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CoCal chooses propane-fueled mowers

DENVER—CoCal Landscape, which ranked No. 112 on this year’s LM 150 with $11,350,000 in 2011 revenue, has purchased 84 propane-fueled lawn mowers—replacing nearly 90% of its entire gasoline mower fleet. CoCal chose propane-powered mowers because the domestic-fuel reduces emissions compared with gasoline-fueled mowers. Compared with gasoline, propane offers a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, cuts carbon […]

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Six finalists announced for Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition

AZUSA, CA—The Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition (#iuowfilm) has named the six finalists that will compete for awards totaling $15,000 at the environmentally focused short film competition’s final screening event on Oct. 17 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Presented by Rain Bird, in partnership with LM’s parent company, North Coast Media, each […]

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THE BOSS Snowplow, Gravely team up for Heavy Metal Sweepstakes

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI—As mowing season will soon give way to snowing season, THE BOSS Snowplow and Gravely are teaming up for a Heavy Metal Sweepstakes offering participants a chance to win a BOSS Power V-XT Snowplow or a Pro-Turn 152 Mower from Gravely. The sweepstakes kicked off at 12:01 a.m. CST Sept. 1 and runs […]

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Oldcastle Architectural acquires Hanson Hardscapes

ATLANTA—Oldcastle Architectural, America’s largest manufacturer of building products, has significantly expanded its range of Belgard Hardscapes products and services to contractors throughout Florida with the acquisition of Hanson Hardscapes, a division of Hanson Building Products North America. “The acquisition and integration of Hanson Hardscapes into our business operations is a win-win for Belgard Hardscapes and […]

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The 3 M’s: Manage, Maintain and Minimize

By Kevin Oglesby, CLIA Why? That is a question I ask myself almost every day of the week. Why do we continue to water at 4 p.m. on 100°+ days? Why do we continue to mix rotors and spray heads? Why is  there water running down the street? Why do we have turf in right-of-ways and medians, […]

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Crary Industries appoints Dorian Drake International as ECHO Bear Cat export sales representative

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Crary Industries has appointed Dorian Drake International as its exclusive export sales representative in select Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Eastern European markets. Dorian Drake will manage all export functions in its territory for the ECHO Bear Cat brand of outdoor power equipment, with special focus on building brand recognition and distribution. “We’re […]

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Fall equipment maintenance tips

The first frost signals an approaching end to the mowing season in most areas. Whether your mowing equipment will go into storage for the winter, or whether the power unit will be used in conjunction with snow removal, The Grasshopper Co. provides the following pointers for preparing equipment for colder weather. Cleaning and lubrication Cleaning your mowing equipment with […]

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Rain Bird

When the pressure’s on, save water and money with Rain Bird 1800 Series PRS Sprays and 5000 Series PRS Rotors. High water pressure is a common problem in communities across the nation. But this big problem has a simple solution: By regulating high or fluctuating pressure at the head, Rain Bird’s Pressure Regulating Stems (PRS) […]

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Caterpillar

The Cat 259B Series 3 Compact Track Loader features the industry’s only fully suspended, steel embedded rubber track undercarriage for versatility, durability and comfort. Its high-performance powertrain, advanced hydraulic system and wide range of available Cat Work Tools improve productivity, even in tough working conditions. The cab features a wide, spacious interior, uncluttered floor, and […]

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