Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessSurvivor StoryWith the recession forcing professionals to re-evaluate their business practices, one New Jersey landscaper went back to his law-enforcement roots and watched as his profits grew.April 2, 2012BusinessJohn Deere to expand Iowa plantJohn Deere will expand its Ankeny, Iowa, facility to add a new production line to build self-propelled sprayers. The $112.8 million expansion will add 300,000 square feet. The Moline, Illinois-based company plans to invest $35 million in construction costs for the project, along with $32.8 million in machinery and equipment and $45 million in research […]April 2, 2012Landscaping equipmentTop Tractor AttachmentsWith these versatile attachments, tractors can do it all. Plus, here’s the rundown of the most popular options. Pressured to do more with less, many contractors are adding attachments to their existing equipment to get the job done.April 1, 2012BusinessToro, Ryan Companies build facility in IowaThe Toro Company partnered with Ryan Companies to build a 450,000 square-foot distribution center in Des Moines, Iowa. Toro will lease the facility from Ryan once construction is completed later this year. At that point, Toro will transition distribution operations from its facilities in Lakeville, Minnesota, and Beatrice, New England, to the new facility, which will […]March 31, 2012BusinessApril is National Landscape Architecture MonthTo recognize National Landscape Architecture Month in April, many landscape architects will host activities to celebrate the profession and explain how their work contributes to the public’s well-being. In keeping with this year’s theme, many events will demonstrate how green design can encourage healthy living. Some of the events throughout National Landscape Architecture Month include: […]March 30, 2012BusinessGround Guys offer franchise opportunities for retireesThe Ground Guys, through its parent company The Dwyer Group, looks to attract former law enforcement personnel and firefighters to the landscape industry. Statistics show that many law enforcement officers and firemen are often able to retire early, in their late 40s and early 50s. While some enjoy a retirement lifestyle, others choose to continue […]March 29, 2012BusinessExcel Industries expands recycling effortsExcel Industries partnered with Kansas Metals to dispose of or recycle products such as wood pallets, metal baskets, batteries, cardboard, office paper and scrap metal. The paint department of Excel, manufacturer of Hustler Turf Equipment and BigDog Mowers, is striving to reuse as much wash water as possible while fabrication sends out scrap steel for […]March 28, 2012BusinessTrynEx International reaches 15-year milestoneTrynEx International, the manufacturer of SnowEx, TurfEx and SweepEx product lines, celebrated its 15-year anniversary on March 2. Established in 1997, TrynEx was formed from a small lawn care and snow removal company. TrynEx has made multiple breakthroughs in its 15 years, including offering the first spreader with a roto-molded polyethylene hopper, developing the first […]March 27, 2012BusinessFirst Lady meets with Project EverGreenProject EverGreen was on the frontlines of a recent roundtable discussion with First Lady Michelle Obama about how communities can better support military families in the United States. The organization’s GreenCare for Troops program was invited to participate in a discussion with the first lady March 16 in the Twin Cities along with a handful […]March 22, 2012BusinessSchiller’s Wisconsin facility reaches safety milestoneSchiller Grounds Care reached four million man-hours (took nearly 12 years) without a lost time injury at its Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, facility. Liberty Mutual Group awarded Schiller its Silver Safety Excellence Award. Key elements of Schiller’s safety program are (1) near miss, where employees identify leading indicators by documenting incident potential in the workplace; (2) […]March 21, 2012Previous PagePage 61 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
