Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessCat donates $100,000 to rebuild BrazilThe Caterpillar Foundation donated $100,000 to help rebuild Brazilian communities destroyed by the floods and mudslides in the country’s worst natural disaster. With support from Caterpillar, PADF and its local partner, Viva Rios, workers will remove mud and debris from the most affected alleys and streets, as well as provide basic health care to prevent epidemics […]February 21, 2011BusinessNetafim appoints new director of sales, marketingNetafim named Diane Noecker as the director of sales and marketing for the landscaping division. Noecker will oversee strategic direction and manage the field sales force. Noecker most recently served as the director of customer lifecycle management at AT&T and previously held senior marketing roles in the irrigation manufacturing industry for 11 years. Netafim offers […]February 18, 2011BusinessJimmy Houston named TYM Tractors’ spokesmanTYM Tractors partnered with one of America’s favorite fishermen, Jimmy Houston. As the company’s spokesman, Houston will appear at farm and tractor trade shows throughout the nation for “meet and greet” sessions with fans and buyers. The partnership deal was signed in January. Houston is in his 31st year on TV with his show “Jimmy […]February 18, 2011BusinessHousing, registration for GIE+EXPO 2011 are openHousing for GIE+EXPO 2011 is open through the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. GIE+EXPO 2011 will be Oct. 27-29. Local hotels have been selected for the show at negotiated rates, and the show’s shuttle service has pick-up stops outside many of these hotels. Online registration for the show is also open, and attendees are encouraged […]February 16, 2011BusinessRegister early for GIE+EXPO, be entered for prizesOnline registration is now open for the 2011 GIE+EXPO, which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Oct. 27-29. Landscapers who register now will be entered to win tickets to Kentucky’s first-ever Spring Cup, which will be held July 9 in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The Sprint Cup will feature racing heavyweights including Dale Earnhardt Jr., […]February 2, 2011BusinessTechniSoil, Dimex join forcesTechniSoil North America and Dimex reached an agreement to cooperate in the manufacturing and distribution of liquid stabilizer products for aggregate pathways and interlocking concrete pavement joint applications. TechniSoil North America develops and manufactures polymers, including nano-polymer materials specific for aggregates. Dimex manufactures extruded profiles in the form of landscape edging, edge restraint systems and […]February 1, 2011Design-BuildNew Irrigation ProductsSpray, control and pump water with these irrigation products that will help you complete your next project efficiently.February 1, 2011Landscaping equipmentThree questions to ask before renting a compact excavatorsThree questions to ask before you rent a compact excavator: project requirments, operator experience, logistics. Renting a compact excavator obviously requires less commitment and money than purchasing a new machine, but you should still take time to carefully consider what you need from the equipment before visiting a rental yard. Understanding the project’s demands, excavator’s capabilities and operator’s skill level assures you get the most out of the equipment and your money.February 1, 2011BusinessLuxury Keeps Getting BetterWhen the economy turned for the worse, these landscapers made changes to survive – and thrive – in the industry.February 1, 2011Compact equipmentEditor’s PicksThe latest for landscapers, from cool cash collectors to a superior salt spreader.February 1, 2011Previous PagePage 84 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough
