Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessToro acquires line of light construction equipmentToro acquired Stone Construction Equipment’s assets in a transaction that gives Toro a line of light construction equipment including compaction equipment, mixers and other concrete equipment. Toro expects the purchase to expand the company’s reach in the rental market, as well as complementing other recent product line acquisitions. Toro acquired Astec Underground’s line of vibratory plows, trenchers […]April 30, 2012BusinessJudge issues injunction blocking H-2B rule changesThe Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) together with other interested parties initiated two lawsuits in the Northern District of Florida against the new H-2B wage rule and the H-2B program rule that were released by the Department of Labor (DOL). On Thursday, the judge in the case, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the U.S. District Court […]April 27, 2012BusinessUnderhill expands East Coast presenceUnderhill International irrigation products will now be represented in the mid-Atlantic region by Blue Green Sales. Blue Green Sales is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and headed by Dan Finnegan. The firm will oversee Underhill sales in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Virginia. The agency features products including landscape irrigation, drainage, fertigation, water […]April 27, 2012BusinessTranscraft to expand operations, add jobs in KentuckyTranscraft, a platform trailer manufacturer, will expand its Trigg County operations in Cadiz, Kentucky. A subsidiary of Wabash National Corporation, Transcraft plans to build a 12,000-square-foot facility and add 80 jobs to accommodate the rising demand for flatbed and drop-deck trailers. According to Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company (ACT Research), sustained high demand for platform […]April 26, 2012BusinessNew Holland to participate in Renewal, RemembranceNew Holland Construction will donate its equipment to help dig, load and move mulch, lime and other materials for the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) 16th annual Renewal & Remembrance landscaping event July 9 at Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington, Virginia. New Holland, a platinum sponsor of the event, will aid in enhancing this military cemetary […]April 25, 2012BusinessVolunteers donate services for PLANET’s Day of ServiceOn April 20, more than 2,600 volunteers from 36 states, Canada and Puerto Rico participated in 150 projects for PLANET’S Day of Service. The projects included landscaping elementary schools, city parks, monuments, playgrounds, group homes and senior citizen homes. It’s estimated $675,000 in time services was donated during this year’s Day of Service. Many […]April 23, 2012BusinessHNA registration opens June 1Online registration for Hardscape North America (HNA) will open June 1 at hardscapena.com. The tradeshow is set for Oct. 24-26 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. HNA, which is produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and the National Concrete Masonry Association, is co-located with GIE+EXPO, […]April 20, 2012BusinessAlabama Nursery, Landscape Association hosts Day of ServiceOn Friday, the Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNLA) will install plants for the Memorial Garden in Rainsville, Alabama. To learn how you can get involved, call 334-821-5148 or visit planetdayofservice.org.April 19, 2012BusinessBobcat to expand operations, create Innovation CenterBobcat will expand its operations at its Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) in Bismarck, North Dakota. Production of Bobcat compact attachments will begin moving to the new MSC (the former Bobcat production facility) immediately. Menlo Worldwide Logistics has operated in Bobcat’s facilities as a strategic logistics partner since 2006. As many as 150 new positions will […]April 19, 2012BusinessEducate clients during Smart Irrigation MonthDo your customers understand that efficient irrigation can save them water and dollars? Smart Irrigation Month (July) is an industry campaign to increase public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency. Join other irrigation companies and professionals to: Educate customers about efficient water use. Grow demand for water-saving products, technologies and services. Provide real solutions […]April 18, 2012Previous PagePage 59 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
