Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessOhio Contractor Wins ProPickup’s Super Crew SweepstakesLarry Coon, owner of Coon’s Excavating in Norwalk, Ohio, will be turning a few of his employee’s heads when the 71-year-old pulls into the parking lot in a customized and fully equipped Ford F-250 Super Duty he just won in ProPickup magazine’s Super Crew Sweepstakes. ProPickup magazine, one of TLC’s sister publications, pulled Coon’s name […]May 23, 2012BusinessRyan launches redesigned websiteRyan, a turf renovation equipment manufacturer, launched its redesigned website, ryanturf.com. The company’s goal for the website was to make it easier for customers to find appropriate products for their turf care needs. The site is also a resource for professional and homeowner users. A new “Additional Resources” section provides an assortment of turf care […]May 15, 2012BusinessGojo launches giveaway promotionGojo Industries will give away prizes to employees in the automotive, construction, manufacturing, mining and utilities industries as part of The Great Gojo Giveaway. The promotion, which runs through June 14, give employees in these tough soil industries the chance to win the grand prize, an 11-drawer tool chest valued at more than $4,000. Gojo […]May 14, 2012BusinessGravely partners with driver Aric Almirola, No. 43 carAric Almirola and the No. 43 Ford team plan to mow down the competition at Darlington (South Carolina) Raceway this week with a new partner: Gravely Professional Mowers. The maker of commercial lawn and garden equipment will see its bright red paint scheme on the team’s Sprint Cup Series car for one of NASCAR’s most […]May 10, 2012BusinessWestern Star marks Oregon plant anniversaryWestern Star Truck Sales recognized the 10th anniversary of its Portland, Oregon, truck manufacturing plant. Currently employing more than 1,000 people working two full shifts and based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, the plant produces the full line of Western Star products including the 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models. Relocating to the Daimler Trucks […]May 10, 2012BusinessAre work trucks meeting your business needs?Students from California State University, Chico are conducting a survey to look at ways to make buying work trucks and vans easier. Since the recession hit dealers, inventory went down 80 percent, leaving customers with limited choices. As a result, truck buyers are buying a work truck that does not meet their needs. The goal […]May 3, 2012BusinessGrasshopper site calculates mower costs, emissionsTake the guess work out of mower fuel prices with Grasshopper’s website, grasshopperfuelsavings.com. By entering your gasoline, diesel or propane price; number of mowers; and the annual mowing hours per machine, the site will calculate your fuel expenses. The results show the amount of fuel consumption, cost per hour and the annual fuel expense. You […]May 2, 2012BusinessBuilding a FutureA fun day draws a new generation to landscaping, pets we dig, five tips to improve your business and the reader tip of the month are featured.May 1, 2012Compact equipmentLandscape Construction EquipmentTackle any compacting, digging or transporting project thrown your way with these machines.May 1, 2012BusinessStihl, landscapers beautify schools for Day of ServiceStihl partnered with Virginia Beach’s Parks and Recreation, local companies, K&D Round’s Landscape Services and Bartlett Tree Experts to clean up two school properties. The project was part of the annual Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service, a nationwide Earth Day event. The event, on April 20 and 21, was held at Newton Elementary […]May 1, 2012Previous PagePage 58 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileNew selection of glass pool tiles complements PebbleTec’s line of pool finishes.HomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthroughHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLs
