Otterbine Releases New Pattern for 2012
EMMAUS, PA - December 5, 2011 - Otterbine is excited to introduce the Omega as the 11th pattern to their 1HP-5HP Aerating Fountain line....
STIHL Inc. Announces Manufacturing Expansion
Virginia Beach, Va.-STIHL Inc., based here, will expand its operation by 53,256 square feet. The expansion, scheduled for completion in spring 2012, represents a...
Yes, Rain Sensors, Smart Controllers Conserve Water
ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- In a quest to gather hard evidence that smart irrigation products do in fact save resources, the Green Team for the...
Irrigation Association Announces 2011-2012 Leadership
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-The Irrigation Association welcomed new board leadership during the recent 2011 Irrigation Show and Innovations in Irrigation Education Conference.The following members represent...
Your Trees Pay You Back. Learn How With Tree$ense, Davey’s New Mobile App
KENT, Ohio - Trees make sense. They add beauty to every season of the landscape, they cleanse the air, absorb CO2, reduce rainwater runoff...
EDM to Distribute ZRATOR in New England and New York
After two years of steady growth for ZRATOR, UTECO, Inc. is pleased to announce that EDM Distributors, Inc., Suffield, Conn., will handle ZRATOR distribution...
Dr. Berninger Inducted into WGIF Hall of Fame
Dr. Louis Berninger was inducted into the Wisconsin Green Industry Hall of Fame during the October 12th Commercial Flower Growers of Wisconsin Fall Greenhouse...
Lee Named Chief Operating Officer of Valent U.S.A. Corporation
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-Valent U.S.A. Corporation hired Andy Lee as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Lee assumed his new role on Dec. 12,...
John Deere Launches Open Air/Open Road Sweepstakes
As part of its annual Green Fever sales program, John Deere has launched its Open Air/Open Road Sweepstakes that runs through Feb. 29, 2012....
Diaz Achieves National Landscape Industry Certified Manager Status
(NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV) - Rob Diaz, CEO of Land Care Inc., based in North Las Vegas, NV, has received National Landscape Industry Certified...
New Green Industry Speakers Bureau
Thousand Oaks, Calif.-A one-stop speakers bureau for Green Industry event planners and professional Green Industry speakers was recently formed to provide a better way...
Discovery Education and OPEI Expand TurfMutt Science Program
Silver Spring, Md. and Alexandria, Va.-Discovery Education and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced their science-based TurfMutt program has expanded to meet the...
ServiceMaster Names Brackett TruGreen President
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-On Dec. 6, the ServiceMaster Co. named Tom Brackett president of TruGreen and Chuck Fallon as president of Terminix. Both will report to...
Spring-Green Makes Staff Announcements
PLAINFIELD, Ill.-Spring-Green Lawn Care hired Aaron Gieser to join the corporate office, and promoted Harold Enger, Brian Kish, RJ Krone and Gwen Pothier-Ward. ...
Industry Veteran Kevin Sabourin Launches Online Equipment Marketplace
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Kevin Sabourin, a veteran of the equipment industry for more than 15 years, launced a theonline equipment marketplace, Equipmentsite.com. The...
Grunder’s 5 Steps to Becoming a Great Landscape Company Leader
SYLACAUGA, Ala.-See if you agree with Marty Grunder, landscape company owner and professional speaker and consultant. He spoke at the Agrium Green Industry Grad...
Pro-Tech Sponsors Season 2 of Project Sno Fighter
Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution is sponsoring a second season of its documentary titled Project Sno Fighter," which will again highlight the lives and jobs...
Agrium Event Drills Down on Economics and Environment
SYLACAUGA, Ala.-Professional lawn care operators have traditionally focused on economics and results, i.e. green, weed-free lawns. While economics and green (the color) are still...
Florida Moves Forward With Anti-Ethanol Bill
A bill that has passed the House Energy and Utilities Committee, HB 4013 by Rep. Matt Gaetz, would repeal the 2008 Florida law that requires...
WildWood Landscape Becomes Virginia’s First Powered by LandOpt Contractor
Pittsburgh, PA - Dec 6, 2011 - The LandOpt Contractor Network continues to expand, recently welcoming Purcellville, Va.-based WildWood Landscape as the 17th landscape...