Staff Report (TLC)BusinessPolaris donates 4 UTVs, attachments to Salvation ArmyPolaris Industries has donated four utility task vehicles to the Salvation Army – and not for the first time – to help the organization assist people in the wake of natural disasters. The latest donation includes a combination of Ranger, Hippo, Brutus and M1400 vehicles, a variety of front attachments, as well as a set […]October 20, 2015BusinessBayer CropScience packing GIE+EXPO with expertsThe Environmental Science division of Bayer CropScience will have plenty of experts on hand during GIE+EXPO, whether you’re interested in turf, plants or even the bees that help plants thrive. The annual tradeshow begins with “Dealer Day” on Wednesday, then opens to all on Thursday and Friday. It will be held at the Kentucky Exposition […]October 20, 2015BusinessBriggs & Stratton introduces Vanguard Big Block EFIBriggs & Stratton Commercial Power is targeting landscape contractors with its new Vanguard air-cooled V-twin Big Block EFI engine, touting its power and durability, along with the fuel efficiency of a closed-loop electronic fuel injection system. “Since Vanguard pioneered the Big Block engine category in turf in 2005, they have been famous for delivering big […]October 19, 2015BusinessSignature Control Systems touts new micro-irrigation lineSignature Control Systems says its new micro-irrigation product line features “pressure-compensating technology.” By maintaining uniform water-flow rates through all pressures, the company says, its micro-irrigation products ensure water is used more efficiently when irrigating shrubs, lawns, container plants and flowerbeds. The products are also more effective in targeting specific plants, according to Signature Control Systems, […]October 19, 2015BusinessCompact equipment maker Terex names new CEOTerex Corp. has named John L. Garrison Jr. as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2. He replaces Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of the company through Dec. 31. DeFeo also will serve as a consultant for Terex through the end of next year. Garrison will […]October 19, 2015BusinessIrriGreen to show off ‘Genius’ system at Irrigation ShowIrriGreen will demonstrate its “Genius” Irrigation System at next month’s Irrigation Show in Long Beach, California. The show is set for Nov. 11-12 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. IrriGreen will be at booth 2064. The IrriGreen system uses digital technology and multi-stream nozzle design adapted from high-tech, commercial inkjet printers. IrriGreen says […]October 16, 2015BusinessMariani Landscape receives Family Business of the Year AwardMariani Landscape, one of the country’s premier landscape design, installation and maintenance companies, recently received the Community Service Award presented as part of the 22nd annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards. The awards program is overseen by the Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. The Community Service Award […]October 16, 2015Class 3-62016 Silverado’s 8-speed automatic boosts towing confidenceThe expanded use of an 8-speed automatic transmission might be the most anticipated offering for the 2016 Silverado, but advanced lighting technologies are a point of pride for General Motors engineers. Designers integrated lights into the sweeping horizontal elements and deep grille inserts, which they say “create more expressive forms.” Turn signals and brake lamps […]October 16, 2015BusinessNew Holland compact tractors now ready for any weatherNew Holland’s Boomer compact tractors, which range from 37 to 47 horsepower, are now available with a factory-installed, climate-controlled cab. “Now, operators can work even more productively with the year-round comfort and protection of a cab,” says Todd DeBock, leader of New Holland’s Pro Work Tools market segment. In addition to heat and air-conditioning, the […]October 15, 2015Landscaping equipmentBobcat T740 compact track loader features non-DPF engineBobcat has introduced the T740, its Tier 4-compliant 700 frame-size compact track loader. The new machine is powered by a diesel engine that is under 75 horsepower and does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). 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