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Kelly Limpert

Kelly Limpert is a graduate of Ohio University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Her background in online journalism and advertising aids LM in developing a strong online presence.

People on the Move: Orbit Irrigation Products president retires; Bayer names new head of marketing; Davey promotes from within

Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, named Burgess Perry as its new head of marketing for Environmental Science North America. In this role, Perry is responsible for leading the marketing initiatives of the business unit for the U.S. and Canada, focusing primarily on the needs of customers in the […]

People on the Move: Davey promotes 2 to vp positions; Canopy CEO presents at CO2 conference

The Davey Tree Expert Co. promoted Larry Evans to vice president and general manager of the Davey Tree Surgery Co., a subsidiary of Davey Tree. Evans started with Davey in 1980 and moved up through the ranks of climber, foreman, district foreman and area supervisor in his first ten years. In 1997, he was promoted […]

Companies in the News: Kubota donates $1M to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts; Husqvarna expands Arkansas facility; Fockele Garden Co. designs therapeutic garden for one Georgia hospital

Fockele Garden Co. designed and built the Pope Family Garden in a courtyard at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. “The terrarium-like setting and atmosphere drove the design,” said Mark Fockele, co-owner of The Fockele Garden Co. “It includes lush vegetation—particularly plants with big, bold dramatic foliage.” The garden features a human-sized frog that sits on a […]

People on the Move: Davey promotes McCabe to vp position; Aspire hires 2; Arborjet hires product marketing manager

Davey Resource Group (DRG), a division of The Davey Tree Expert Co., promoted Jack McCabe to vice president and general manager of DRG Utility Vegetation Management. McCabe joined the company in 1999 as a senior consulting utility forester on Davey’s Pacific Gas & Electric Co. account. In 2006 he was promoted to western production manager […]

Companies in the News: BrightView teams up with community to build memorial; U.S. Lawns team lends helping hand to Central Florida food bank; Case Construction Equipment extends warranties

BrightView teamed up with community organizations in Florida to design and install a memorial park for veterans and first responders. The park features a flag representing each branch of the military, paver walks, a memorial wall, a commemorative plaque, new landscaping and a first responders’ fire pit area. The memorial was officially opened during a […]

People on the Move: SiteOne hires new vp; Husqvarna appoints new vice chair of standards committee; Consultant Cupp wins Kolbe Professional Award; and more from Brandt, LandCare and Buyers Products

SiteOne Landscape Supply hired John Gertz as vice president of category management for the agronomics category. Gertz’s main responsibility will be to lead SiteOne’s agronomics product business and manage supplier partnerships in this space. Gertz has been working in the green industry since 1995, starting in sales and marketing roles with both basic discovery and […]

John Deere mowers embrace airless tires

At the 2017 GIE+EXPO, Carl Agee and James Dutton showcase some of the newest features on the John Deere stand-on QuikTrak mower and the Z955M EFI zero-turn mower, including Michelin Tweel tires available from the factory. Check out the video to see the QuikTrak in action.

New updates from online training resource, Greenius

At GIE+EXPO 2017, Greenius President Arden Urbano talks about the latest services available through the company, which offers online training for green industry companies, onboarding and performance excellence in the landscaping industry.

Updates to the PermaGreen spreader-sprayer

PermaGreen’s Dan Shiplov walks us through all the product features available on the Triumph spreader-sprayer and the rechargeable sprayer at the 2017 GIE+EXPO.

Husqvarna enters stand-on mower market, offers cloud-based solution for fleet management

While at the 2017 GIE+EXPO, LM caught up with Husqvarna’s George Reister and Steve Uljua to learn more about the latest updates from the company, including its entry into the stand-on market with a new zero-turn model and its cloud-based system, Fleet Services.

How GreenCare for Troops is making a difference

Considering volunteering with Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops? In this video from GIE+EXPO 2017, Project EverGreen’s Ki Matsko shares a story about just what kind of effect this program has on veterans in need.

Companies in the News: Case teams up with Habitat for Humanity for Grand Rapids project; Kubota gears up for expansion; and more from Doosan Bobcat, Briggs & Stratton and Driven Landscapes

Case Construction Equipment, RPM Machinery, Southeastern Equipment, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County and Team Rubicon teamed up for a heavy equipment operator training and socioeconomic improvement project—named Operation Fearless Mary—in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Mich. RPM Machinery and Southeastern Equipment donated the use of several skid-steers and excavators, while Team Rubicon […]

Previewing Quali-Pro’s latest products

LM caught up with Rick Grant, Quali-Pro Business Director, at GIE+EXPO 2017 to learn more about the company’s newest products, Fahrenheit herbicide and Sedgemaster.

Up-close look at Turfco’s new ride-on aerator

While at GIE+EXPO 2017, Turfco President George Kinkead walked us through the features of two of his company’s flagship products: The new XT8 ride-on aerator and the T3100 ride-on applicator.

Introducing Toro’s new 24-inch stand-on aerator

Toro Senior Marketing Manager Chris Hannan offers a closer look at the new 24-inch stand-on aerator and its enhanced features designed to increase productivity during GIE+EXPO 2017.

Talking top hardscape trends with Belgard

For Hardscapes North America 2017 Belgard brought in the big displays to give attendees an up-close look at the top hardscape trends. Tune into this video to find out what trends are topping customers’ must lists, as well as how the company is jumping on the VR bandwagon to improve sales.

Makita shifts focus to cordless equipment

Makita U.S.A. Communications Manager Wayne Hart offers a closer look at the company’s expanding lineup of cordless power equipment, including blowers and chainsaws, to cater to new regulations.

A closer look at Oregon’s 120-volt products

While at GIE+EXPO 2017, LM caught up with Oregon Product Manager Paul Vanderwal to learn about how the new 120-volt lineup—which includes products such as a new string trimmer, blower, edger, hedge trimmer and string trimmer—stacks up against not only electric equipment, but gas-powered as well.

People on the Move: Reardon receives Chairman’s Award from CLA; Toro names new director of CATT; and more from EnP, Ruppert Landscape and Arborjet

Karen Reardon, vice president of public affairs for RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), received the Chairman’s Award, one of CropLife America’s highest honors, for her successful effort to defend against the ban of pesticide use on private property in Montgomery County, Md. The award was given to Reardon on Sept. 25 during the […]

Briggs & Stratton rolls out new equipment tracking solution, expands commercial product offerings

Briggs & Stratton came down to Louisville, Ky., ready to show off some of its newest innovations. Take a look at the three big ones: an equipment management solution, a debris loader and a new mower. Infohub Launching at the GIE+EXPO, InfoHub for Commercial Turf is Briggs & Stratton’s answer to resource management problems. The […]

Companies in the News: PBI-Gordon celebrates anniversary; Husqvarna teams up with Men Against Breast Cancer; Deere sends aid to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria

PBI-Gordon is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month. Initially named Private Brands Inc. (PBI) on Oct. 8, 1947, the company was founded by John Mueller and his son Robert Mueller, John Mathias and Roy Boxmeyer. Then in 1956, PBI acquired customer and fellow Kansas City company Gordon Chemical. The combined entity changed its name to […]

People on the Move: Bayer selects new head of Environmental Science NA; Otterbine Barebo selects new regional sales manager, Arborjet hires 2; and more from Heads Up and Truly Nolen Pest Control

Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, appointed Mark Schneid, former chief marketing officer of the Environmental Science business unit, to head of Environmental Science North America. In this new role, Schneid will be responsible for leading the business unit in the U.S. and Canada with a vision focused on […]

Companies in the News: Case, Doosan Bobcat send aid to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; Toro snags national cooperative contract

Veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon began the heavy equipment operations of Operation Hard Hustle—an outreach effort to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey—with equipment and on-site support personnel provided by Case Construction Equipment. Initial heavy equipment operations included debris removal and home demolition near Rockport and Aransas Pass, Texas, where the eye of Hurricane […]

People on the Move: NHLA selects new board of directors; Central Turf & Irrigation appoints new vp; and more from Aspire, Davey, LandCare and Mirimichi Green

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance selected its new board of directors for the 2017-2019 term. New to the board are Ray Rueda of Nature’s Dream Landscape, in Pinecrest, Fla., and Alejandro Romo of Green & Clean Landscaping in Greensboro, N.C. Also elected to new two-year terms are returning directors Mari Medrano, CoCal Landscaping in Denver; […]

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