Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessMahindra USA unveils tractor seriesMahindra USA released the Mahindra Max tractor series, comprised of the Mahindra Max 22, 25 and 28 XL. The official launch of the new models came after a two-week cyber-introduction on mahindramax.com. The series will be available in dealerships later this month. The company displayed the models at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, […]February 17, 2012BusinessStihl continues Tour des Trees sponsorshipStihl, an outdoor power equipment manufacturer, returned as the title sponsor for the 2012 Stihl Tour des Trees and has committed as title sponsor through 2014. The event benefits the Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) fund. The 2012 Stihl Tour des Trees marks the 20th anniversary of the event, which has raised more than […]February 16, 2012BusinessLandscaper wins award for phone book contestTom Grosh, owner of Grosh’s Lawn Service and one of TLC’s 2010 Landscaper of the Year finalists, received a Certificate of Merit Award from the Washington County Commissioners by Commissioner President Terry Baker. Grosh was also awarded Washington County Commissioner Jeff Cline’s “Washington County Lapel Pin.” Three years ago, Grosh, came up with […]February 15, 2012BusinessUnderhill names new sales agencyUnderhill International named Eagle Sales of Grass Valley, California, as the company’s new sales agency for Arizona, California and Nevada. Eagle Sales will represent Underhill’s expanding lines of irrigation products for residential/commercial installations, golf courses and sports fields. Underhill is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. For more information, visit underhill.us.February 14, 2012BusinessToro enters underground utility marketThe Toro Company acquired certain assets of Astec Underground, a subsidiary of Astec Industries. Toro gained Astec Underground’s equipment line of vibratory plows, trenchers and horizontal directional drills for the underground utilities market. Typically used in the installation, repair and replacement of utilities with minimal impact on surrounding landscapes or structures, these products are designed […]February 13, 2012BusinessCPEC to offer Altec chippers in Home DepotAltec Industries partnered with Compact Power Equipment Centers to offer Altec chippers in Home Depot Tool Rental stores across the nation and in Canada. Since 2008, CPEC has provided customers with towable rental equipment for a variety of projects, which now includes Altec’s DC610 chipper. Powered by a Honda gas engine, Altec’s DC610 will be […]February 13, 2012BusinessNissan enters compact van marketNissan unveiled its new NV200 compact commercial van Feb. 8 at the Chicago Auto Show. The NV200, which has an estimated 1,500-pound payload capacity, will be priced “substantially less” than competitive vans, says Joe Castelli, vice president for Nissan Commercial Vehicle and Fleet. While the NV200 is new to the North American market, Castelli noted the […]February 11, 2012BusinessManitou, Yanmar form allianceManitou Group, a material handling and compact equipment manufacturer, and Yanmar, a diesel engine and compact equipment manufacturer, formed a strategic alliance. The two companies have had a long-standing partnership, including the use of Yanmar engines in Gehl- and Mustang-branded compact equipment manufactured by Manitou in the United States. Manitou will launch a line of compact […]February 10, 2012BusinessGeorgia Green Industry Association elects presidentTodd Brown, general manager of The Fockele Garden Company, was elected president of the Georgia Green Industry Association board of directors, landscape division. Brown has been with The Fockele Garden Company for six years and has served on the landscape division of the board for three years. The GGIA works to promote horticulture in the […]February 9, 2012BusinessNJ landscape association partners with PLANETThe New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) partnered with the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The NJLCA participates in PLANET’s initiatives, such as the Day of Service, Legislative Day on the Hill, the STARS program and the Landscape Industry Certification Exam. Both organizations have agreed to extend discounts on membership dues to the members of both […]February 8, 2012Previous PagePage 64 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
