Staff Report (TLC)BusinessRuppert Landscape, with 18 branches, hires area managerRuppert Landscape has hired Robert Porter as area manager of its Gainesville Landscape Management branch, which is based in Gainesville, Virginia. Porter, a resident of Warrenton, Virginia, brings 17 years of industry experience to the company. He began his career working as an arborist, then held several positions in which he performed landscape installations. As […]September 29, 2015BusinessRoyal Environmental will make, sell Percoa paversRoyal Environmental Systems, a division of Royal Enterprises America, has obtained a license for Percoa USA’s patented technology. Under an agreement between the two companies, Royal Environmental will manufacture and distribute Percoa pre-cast pervious concrete slabs and pavers. Percoa USA holds patents for its pre-cast pervious concrete system, manufacturing methods and related water-filtration systems. Royal […]September 28, 2015BusinessFelling Trailers auction to benefit Alzheimer’s researchFelling Trailers is conducting its third online auction of an FT-3 drop-deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. The latest recipient will be Act on Alzheimer’s. A family-owned company in central Minnesota, Felling Trailers manufactured and painted one of its most popular trailers Alzheimer’s purple. It will be auctioned off online next month, with […]September 25, 2015Business’Tis the season for landscapers to renew salesmanshipAs the growing season comes to a close, it’s a good time to remind both residential and commercial clients about ancillary services – adding mulch, for example, to flower gardens and other plantings. Here’s some information from the Green Blog published by the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources that may be […]September 25, 2015BusinessNew Jersey landscapers put their hearts in school projectThe New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) has just completed their 2015 “Day of Service” project at The Forum School, a private, non-profit, non-sectarian day school in Waldwick, New Jersey, for students with autism and other neurological conditions. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Each year, members of […]September 24, 2015BusinessRanger Design offers up-fits for Mercedes-Benz MetrisRanger Design next month will launch a new line of products for the Mercedes-Benz Metris, including shelving, ladder racks, safety partitions and accessories in both steel and lightweight aluminum. In addition, complete Metris up-fit packages will be available for the following trades: contractor, service/locksmith, electrician/telecom, HVAC/plumbing and delivery. Built from thermoformed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or […]September 24, 2015BusinessCountry Clipper honors Boettcher Supply as top distributorZero-turn-mower manufacturer Country Clipper recently recognized Boettcher Supply of Beloit, Kansas, as its 2015 Distributor of the Year. In addition to Kansas, Boettcher Supply serves dealers in Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri. The award recognizes Boettcher for exceptional sales growth, new dealer development, dealer service and training, and excellence in meeting customer needs. “We are excited […]September 24, 2015BusinessSnow, ice management aided by new SIMA glossaryThe Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) recently released the “Snow & Ice Management Standard Glossary of Terms.” The glossary is free and can be downloaded at www.sima.org/glossary. It contains more than 120 key terms used in procuring, selling, planning and implementing professional snow and ice management services in North America, as well as terms […]September 23, 2015BusinessDeep South Turf Expo coming to Biloxi in OctoberFor years now, Southern sod producers, sports turf managers, lawncare operators and golf course superintendents have had to leave their home turf to attend major conferences and tradeshows specifically for their industry. But no more. The Deep South Turf Expo is scheduled for Oct. 13-15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi. […]September 23, 2015Landscaping equipmentNew Holland meets emission reg’s, boosts powerNew Holland Construction says its 200 Series skid steers and compact track loaders will benefit from new, more powerful engines and Tier 4 Final emissions control technology specifically tailored for each model. “With new engines, the 200 Series will not only meet the Tier 4 standards, they will also have more power and capability,” said […]September 22, 2015Previous PagePage 41 of 59Next PageTop StoriesHomeJCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400TThe 4TS Teleskid, with 15-foot telescopic boom, and 400T CTL get 109 horsepower, 41 gallons per minute of flow and 380 foot-pounds of torque.HomeThe newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents cloggingHome“A handy, light machine” – Test run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderHomeJohn Deere launches Operations Center PRO ServiceHomeBobcat donates $150,000 to local parks
