Bartlett Tree Experts volunteer tree care services during Saluting Branches Day of Service
To honor America’s military service men and women, 79 arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts offices donated a day of tree work at veterans cemeteries across the United States during the ninth annual Saluting Branches Day of Service.
Bartlett arborists from 21 local offices volunteered for the largest volunteer event of its kind in the tree care industry. In addition to donating tree care services at 18 national and state veterans cemeteries and properties, Bartlett made a financial donation to Saluting Branches as a partner-level sponsor for the successful Day of Service.
“We are honored to pay tribute to America’s brave service men and women by donating our expertise and time doing what we do best, providing scientific tree care to enhance the safety and beauty of trees on these hallowed sites,” said Jim Ingram, president and chief operating officer of Bartlett Tree Experts.
Rainbow Tree Care created Saluting Branches in 2015 and it is now a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring veterans.
Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment will rebrand to Bobcat name
Following the addition of Ryan, Bobcat Mowers and Steiner brands to Doosan Bobcat in 2020, the company announced Ryan turf renovation equipment will rebrand under the Bobcat name in 2024.
Ryan’s product lineup includes aerators, sod cutters, dethatchers, power rakes, overseeders and other specialty products. Bobcat said Ryan products will undergo design and aesthetic changes to match current Bobcat branding. The turf renovation equipment is produced at the Doosan Bobcat manufacturing facility in Johnson Creek, Wis., and will continue to be manufactured there following the brand transition, according to the company.
“Bobcat has been a recognized name for decades—known for its toughness and versatility. We are proud to extend the brand to new product categories so we can empower even more people to accomplish more,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO and vice chairman.
Ewing Outdoor Supply’s Great Lakes Division hosts memorial golf outing
Representatives from Ewing Outdoor Supply’s Great Lakes Division presented $15,000 in scholarships to three Michigan State University students and honored the memory of Ewing Livonia Branch Manager Ray W. Bausick.
The second annual Ray W. Bausick Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort in Augusta, Mich., brought together 112 Ewing employees, vendors and customers. All proceeds from the event went toward future scholarships for students pursuing green industry degrees nationwide.
Bausick, a Michigan native and U.S. Navy veteran who joined Ewing in 2019, died in January 2022.
His wife, Tina, an inside sales representative for Ewing, presented checks for $5,000 each to golf course turf management major Michael Doyle, and landscape architecture majors Felecia Morey and Ava Yon.
Ewing Great Lakes Divisional Sales Manager Kevin Koss created the scholarship fund to honor Bausick. Visit Ewing’s scholarship page to learn more about the scholarship, selection criteria and how to apply.
New Bennett Equipment joins Takeuchi’s dealer network
A new Bennett Equipment and Supply Co. branch in Hiawassee, Ga., joins Takeuchi‘s North American dealer network. This is Bennett Equipment’s fourth location and its first in Georgia, joining others in Piedmont, Roebuck and Westminster, S.C.
The Bennett Equipment in Hiawassee, Ga., will carry Takeuchi’s full line of compact excavators, wheel and track loaders for sale and rental. This additional location will also offer replacement parts and serve as an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center for customers throughout the surrounding area.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Piedmont, S.C., Bennett Equipment is a locally owned, full-line construction equipment rental and sales company.
Pantano Outdoor Supply to open Delaware location
Pantano Outdoor Supply will open a new location in Middletown, Del., in 2024. The new location expands Pantano Outdoor Supply’s services to five states.
The prospective opening for the 6-acre location will be in June 2024 and it will serve all of Delaware, southern and eastern Maryland, southern New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania.
Pantano Outdoor Supply was founded more than 20 years ago by Rick and Vicki Pantano.
Isuzu selects Chargepoint for charging infrastructure
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America selected ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure, software solutions and training to Isuzu dealers and customers. Isuzu announced in March that it will introduce the 2025 NRR EV, a Class 5 battery-electric truck, in early 2024.
Isuzu dealers will access a ChargePoint website portal using the dealer’s own credentials. ChargePoint or one of its partners will then work with the dealer and/or customer directly to develop a customized electrification solution and identify available incentives from state and local agencies and utilities. ChargePoint or one of its partners will be able to manage all aspects of the project, from needs assessment through equipment purchase, installation and charging training.
Vectorworks hosts design day series
Vectorworks will host a worldwide Design Day series. Attendees will get a firsthand look at what the company plans for 2024 and network with like-minded designers.
The Design Day series that focuses on landscapes will be held on Nov. 1 in New York City. Registration is free for each local event, and prospective attendees can secure their spot through the registration page.
Doosan Bobcat employees and leaders volunteer in support of community engagement initiatives
Doosan Bobcat employees and members of its leadership team celebrate the company’s support of nearly 100 different volunteer projects to benefit the places where Bobcat employees live and work.
In 2023 so far, more than 1,000 employees across Bobcat’s global footprint participated in company-organized projects, volunteering thousands of combined hours this year alone.
Bobcat employees recently completed a week of volunteer events across 12 different countries. Volunteers conducted renovations and upkeep for playgrounds, parks and nonprofit facilities across the U.S.
In applicable projects, volunteers used a fleet of Bobcat equipment — such as compact loaders, excavators, compact tractors, mowers and more.
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply now Corteva Agriscience distributor
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, has been named an authorized distributor of Corteva Agriscience‘s turf and ornamental solutions.
“The addition of Corteva’s portfolio further allows us to support our customers and bring forth solutions that will make an impact on their business,” said Austin Marsteller, Central Turf & Irrigation Supply turf category director of chemicals.
Corteva Agriscience offers a comprehensive, complementary crop protection portfolio including fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
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