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A huge priority in landscape management is mowing and landscape maintenance. Read about mowing, new technologies, and industry news.

Students expand tree care skill thanks to TCIAF, STIHL

The Tree Care Industry Association Foundation (TCIAF) Student Career Days and Student Skills Competition drew around 150 arboriculture, urban forestry and horticulture students from 18…

Kawasaki tags Timothy Malinowski as senior sales manager

Timothy Malinowski was promoted to senior sales manager-OEM sales of Kawasaki Motor Corp.’s engine and power products division. He will have overall responsibility for managing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Brickman acquired by investment firm KKR

Private equity firm KKR agreed to acquire The Brickman Group for $1.6 billion from Leonard Green & Partners and other shareholders. Brickman, based in Gaithersburg, Md.,…

History in the making

The decision nearly 20 years ago to provide landscape maintenance at cost for a high-profile but financially struggling property with historical significance has turned into…

Toro selects finalists for $15,000 grant program

It’s down to the final four in The Toro Co.’s “Ready. Set. GROW!” grant program. Per public voting on Facebook, the program will award $15,000…

Ruppert welcomes return of director of fleet operations

Ruppert Landscape, of Laytonsville, Md., welcomed Ken Railey back to the company as director of fleet operations. He formerly served in the position prior to…

PERC, ProCOT rewarding use of propane-powered mowers

The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) are offering national and statewide incentives for commercial mowers that run…

Fisher, SnowEx, Mich. contractor raise $10K for Komen

Bits of booths at the GIE+EXPO went pink this year for breast cancer awareness and one raised more than $10,000 in doing so. Fisher Engineering,…

OPEI encourages to 
’Look Before You Pump’

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) rolled out a new ethanol education and consumer protection campaign at the GIE+EXPO called “Look Before You Pump.” The…

Briggs turns to VP for small engine fuel

VP Racing Fuels entered into a license agreement with Briggs & Stratton to provide Briggs-branded fuel for gasoline-powered engines. VP will produce three blends: an…

THE BOSS Snowplow again backs SnowCare for Troops

For its fourth year, THE BOSS Snowplow is funding Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops (SCFT) program, a community-based campaign providing active-duty military families currently deployed…

Mower No. 125,000 rolls off Walker production line

Walker Manufacturing produced mower No. 125,000 Oct. 18.  The machine rolled off the line in the morning and was celebrated with lunch and a company…

Ruppert dubs regional vice presidents

  Ruppert Landscape, of Laytonsville, Md., promoted Doug Halsey and Fred Key to the position of regional vice president for the company's northern and southern…

Walker advances brand, restores logo

Walker Manufacturing Co. redesigned its logo as part of a 10-month development project to update the company’s corporate brand. "My dad (Max Walker) always said…

Ruppert promotes employee in Philadelphia branch

  Ruppert Landscape, of Laytonsville, Md., promoted John Cericole to shop manager in its Philadelphia branch. As shop manager, Cericole will be responsible for managing,…

Ruppert bolsters staff in Atlanta branch

Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsvill, Md., hired Allison Reid, Eric Spangler and Chuck Mauldin to its landscape construction branch in Atlanta. The hires were made…

LandOpt adds Dallas landscape contractor

Dallas-based JBa Land Management joined the LandOpt contractor network, acquiring exclusive LandOpt license rights in the northern Dallas market space. Founded in 1992 by John Battle, JBa primarily services…

SIMA selects new board members

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) elected a new chair and two directors to its board of directors. Mike Anderson, president of Snow &…

The Grounds Guys contest to award $1,000 vacation package

The Grounds Guys will be giving away a $1,000 vacation package to the winner of its Are You Joe? Contest, hosted during October. Designed to…

OxyChem revamps website into education forum

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), based in Ludington, Mich., revised its calcium chloride website to provide educational information to its visitors through separating facts from misleading…

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