Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessDICA has Alturnamats now available for spring projectsDICA Outrigger Pads now has the most popular models of Alturnamats available. That includes the AM48 and AM38 with traction on both sides and the AM 48-S1 and AM38-S1 with traction on one side. The mats are made with half-inch thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE). They can support up to 120 tons and be linked to […]March 6, 2015BusinessVermeer begins new podcast Tree Views for green industry prosGreen industry professionals can listen to issues affecting them on Vermeer’s new podcast, “Tree Views.” Topics will include industry trends, sustainability and marketing. They hope to draw listeners from landscaping, logging, snow removal and irrigation industries as well as pros in tree care. The show will be hosted by Judith Guido, chairwoman of business management firm […]March 6, 2015BusinessTips on selecting the right work bootsAside from brand, style and price, there are a number of different factors to consider when looking at work boots for yourself and your team. Here are some tips from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Pedorthic Footwear Association. Get the right fit. It may seem like a time-wasting step, but getting a […]March 5, 2015BusinessSnowEx releases 20 new products in plow lineSnowEx Snow and Ice Control Equipment has introduced 20 new products in time for the last blasts of winter. The product line includes hinged-blade and straight-blade models, UTV plows and box plows. The plows have low alloy steel components and multiple angle base channels designed to prevent twisting and add torsional strength. Other features include hydraulic […]March 5, 2015Design-BuildiRobot, makers of the Roomba, will create a robotic mowerWe’ve discussed remote-controlled equipment replacing landscapers and even saw a robotic foreman in action. Now iRobot, creator of the Roomba vacuum bot, wants to join other equipment companies in robotic lawn maintenance. They’ve recently requested the Federal Communications Commission waive a rule prohibiting the use of fixed wireless infrastructure, so they can move forward with […]March 4, 2015BusinessFisher’s HDX straight-blade snowplow available in AprilFisher’s HDX straight blade snowplow, a combo of the HD Series and XBLADE plows, will be available in April 2015. This stainless steel snowplow has an adjustable attack angle suited to the operator’s needs. It can be set to 55 degrees for unpaved or gravel surfaces and heavy snow scooping. It can be set to 75 degrees for […]March 4, 2015BusinessPhase one of Magic Kingdom renovations are complete (Photos, video)Disney’s Magic Kingdom is getting a makeover, and phase one is complete. Renovations and upgrades began last year at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Phase one included the Central Plaza area between Main Street U.S.A. and Cinderella castle. The upgrades will include additional pathways, seating and sculpted gardens inspired by European castles and chateaus. There will […]March 3, 2015Business2015 Philadelphia Flower Show features actor Dan AykroydThe Philadelphia Flower Show, one of the biggest and largest-running garden shows in the world, is on through March 8. The event is themed “Celebrate the Movies” and is at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year, actor Dan Aykroyd will stop by at 1:30 p.m. on March 6. There are other themed nights throughout […]March 3, 2015BusinessTC16 and TC29 are newest Terex compact excavatorsTwo new compact excavators are on the market: the TC16 and the TC29 from Terex. The excavators have Tier 4 Final Mitsubishi diesel engines with load independent flow distribution (LUDV). The LUDV distributes hydraulic power proportionally. They also include an auto-idling system, Knickmatic boom system for working alongside structures and treads intended for larger surface […]March 3, 2015Design-BuildThe first plantable coffee cup’s on its way to designIf we distributed the number of coffee cups we throw away annually in the United States, every person in the world would have a cup, every day for more than 20 days. Americans toss out 146 billion coffee cups a year. When I read that, I had to look again. Yes, that’s billion with […]March 3, 2015Previous PagePage 6 of 11Next PageTop StoriesAttachmentsAgri-Fab releases new Zero Turn Electric SpreaderThis all-season spreader model fits many zero-turn mower brands to help get lawns in tip-top shape.EquipmentNew Holland's next-gen W100D compact wheel loader gets new cab, controlsAttachmentsDigga overhauls X-Series heavy-duty 4-in-1 bucket for skid steers, CTLsEquipmentStruck mini dozers make a comeback with all-new lineupEquip ExpositionOutdoor power equipment dealers to gain consumer insights at Equip Exposition
