Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessRyan has redesigned the Ren-O-Thin power rakeThe Ryan Ren-O-Thin power rake has undergone some design changes and is now available. There’s an on/off optional seed box with a capacity of 0.76 cubic feet. The rake also has transport mode for crossing surfaces. The folding handle has been redesigned with two different height positions. The rake can be used from one inch above […]March 3, 2015BusinessCub Cadet mowers now feature Briggs & Stratton’s electric starter enginesCub Cadet mowers now include Briggs & Stratton’s InStart electric starter engines. The lithium-ion technology, combined with a proprietary starting system, is designed to fully charge in one hour, up to 75 starts, with a longer lasting battery. With the 10 minute rapid restart option, the charge should hold for 20 starts. The engine requires no […]March 2, 2015BusinessHitachi releases new compact excavators ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5Hitachi has released the ZX17U-5 and the ZX26U-5 compact excavators. They are the smallest in the Hitachi line, but both excavators have a range of features to boost efficiency and productivity, including a variable width undercarriage and foldable blade on the ZX17U-5, and a swing boom and foldable travel pedals on the ZX26U-5. Both Dash-5 machines […]March 2, 2015BusinessPasadena, California unveils first “green-zone” park in the U.S.South Pasadena, California has the first “green zone” city park in the United States. All of the landscaping equipment is battery-electric, so they’re 100 percent gas and emissions free. American Green Zone Alliance founder Dan Mabe spent two years working with the city and manufacturers such as Stihl and Mean Green Mowers. Stihl […]March 2, 2015BusinessVermeer’s new SC40TX stump cutter includes stand-on platform (Photos)The new SC40TX stump cutter from Vermeer features a stand-on platform instead of the traditional self-propelled design. Landscapers can select one of two dedicated positions when operating the machine. Vermeer says the platform will not only improve operator comfort, but also allow them to maneuver the cutter faster and tackle more difficult terrain. With a hydraulic ground drive and […]March 2, 2015Business5 ways to stay ahead of the competitionThe first two months of 2015 have flown by. Have you been checking out your competition? The importance of keeping an eye on your competitors can’t be overstated. Why should you look at what your competitors are doing? First, you can determine the growth of your own business. It’s also a way to discover new trends […]March 2, 2015BusinessSuffolk County Community College unveils new, sustainable life sciences building (Photos)Selden, NY’s Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) opened the new, $29.8-million William J. Lindsay Life Sciences Building this semester. The college worked with BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, J. Petrocelli Contracting and Greenman-Pedersen and is working towards LEED Gold certification to fit with the school’s purpose: to hold 5,000 students studying multiple programs, including […]February 27, 2015BusinessSipcamAdvan to have exclusive access to Rotam productsSipcamAdvan will be the exclusive marketer and seller of Rotam North America’s turf and ornamental product line starting March 1. This includes Rotam’s Lucid and Lada insecticides, Offset fungicide, and Rowrunner ATO and Rometsol herbicides. Any new products developed by Rotam will also be accessible to SipCamAdvan.February 27, 2015BusinessPLANET will change name, logo to National Association of Landscape Professionals in AprilThe Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) will be rebranded to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) in April. According to PLANET CEO Sabeena Hickman, PLANET no longer reflects “the unity and breadth of our membership and our industry.” Other than a new name and logo, there won’t be many changes to the organization. NALP will […]February 27, 2015BusinessHouzz Barometer measures industry confidenceThere’s a new tool for professionals using Houzz. It’s the Barometer, which will be released quarterly and tracks home renovation market confidence. “Barometer findings are consistent with other leading industry research and economic indicators of growth and confidence for the home improvement industry as baby boomers and growing families continue to invest in their homes,” says Houzz […]February 27, 2015Previous PagePage 7 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
