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Court blasts town’s effort to force landscaper off property
A New York landscaper has had a tough time over the past decade, his town has been trying to shut down his business through zoning. Click to read more on his fight.
July 14, 2016
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In lobbying Congress, landscapers laud H-2B, take aim at EPA
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) instructed members to address two concerns with Congress: H-2B and pesticide regulations. Click for more.
July 13, 2016
Members of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado talk with U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican member of the state’s congressional delegation. Photo: Jill Odom
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As E15 gasoline spreads, OPEI calls for more consumer education
The OPEI wants the Environmental Protection Agency to weigh in on the damage caused by gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content (E15). Click to read more.
July 13, 2016
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Products: Black Diamond Coatings introduces AQUA-XTM sealers
Black Diamond Coatings Inc. introduced a new line of sealers and ThermalPANEL introduces a heat-exchange system. Click to read the full product details.
July 13, 2016
This before/after photograph shows the results of using AQUA-XTM 11 sealer on a concrete surface. Photo: Black Diamond Coatings
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General Transmissions establishes North American parts network
North American dealers can now access parts needed to service CVTs from French manufacturer General Transmissions. Click to read more details.
July 13, 2016
The RS800 continuously variable transmission shown here is part of General Transmissions’ Element V products for outdoor power equipment. Photo: General Transmissions
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Blower bans, restrictions help battery power get a second look
Leaf-blower restrictions are big news, and that means that battery powered blowers have more to gain. Click to read more on how bans shake up the equipment world.
July 12, 2016
Gardenland Power Equipment in Campbell, California, says sales of battery-powered equipment such as this DEWALT DCBL590X2 Cordless Backpack Blower are increasing as cities ban gasoline-powered blowers altogether. Photo: DEWALT
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It’s National ‘Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.’ Awareness Week
Project EverGreen is thanking green industry supporters for getting behind their “Health Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week. Click to read more.
July 12, 2016
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Products: EZ Drain Valve designed to work in tight spaces
DICA, manufacturer of SafetyTech outrigger pads, has introduced a new line designed for high visibility and EZ Drain Valve can handle the tightest of spaces.
July 12, 2016
The valve can be installed in a space of only about 1.5 inches. Photo: Global Sales Group
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Ford teases Super Duty tow rating boost for 2017
Ford hinted this week that the 2017 Ford Super Duty could get a boost in maximum towing capacity. The new model will increase driver confidence and control.
July 12, 2016
All-new 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab 4×4 Class 3 dual-rear-wheel pickup is the top-of-the-line luxury model and tow boss of the lineup. It can pull heavier gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers than ever.
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NALP holds 20th annual day of service at Arlington National Cemetery
Over 400 landscapers, including members of NALP, headed to Arlington National Cemetery for hardscaping, irrigation installation and more. Click to read details.
July 11, 2016
Volunteers tamp down the soil after laying irrigation pipe during the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ annual Renewal and Remembrance day of service at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo: Jill Odom
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Target Specialty Products acquisition doubles distribution footprint
Target Specialty Products acquired Residex to become the second largest distributor of professional pest control and turfgrass management supplies. Click for more.
July 11, 2016
Landscape and turfgrass management products distributed by Target Specialty Products include spraying equipment as well as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, among many others. Photo: Target Specialty Products
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AAA study reveals cheap fuel really does gum up your vehicles
AAA hired an independent laboratory to test six gasoline brands, three of which were Top Tier certified. Click to read the not-so-surprising results.
July 11, 2016
AAA’s research showed non-Top Tier fuels left behind 19 times more carbon deposits on intake valves than Top Tier brands.
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People: Attachment maker Bandit Industries’ owners tap first CEO
Bandit Industries, makers of chippers, grinders, mulchers and skid steer/compact track loader attachments, has named its first CEO in John Mocny. Mocny has been with Bandit since February, after serving in engineering and management capacities with General Motors and Caterpillar. Moving forward, owners Mike, Dianne and Jerry Morey say they will remain involved with the […]
July 11, 2016
Bandit Industries’ owners, one of whom serves as president, decided it was time to bring in a chief executive officer.
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State senator blocks road, leading to scrape with landscaper
Mississippi state senator Chris Massey and his father were arrested after an altercation with a landscaping crew escalated. Click to read the full story.
July 8, 2016
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Briggs & Stratton recognizes good citizens, good neighbors
In their “YOU.POWERED.” contest, Briggs & Stratton sought stories about Americans using outdoor power equipment to better a neighborhood. Click for the winners.
July 8, 2016
All five contest winners are highlighted in this photo collage. Photo: Briggs & Stratton
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Fleetmatics data on service fleets points to heavy-footed drivers
If you run a landscaping company in New Mexico, you may need to tell your drivers to slow it down. Click to read more on the report from Fleetmatics.
July 8, 2016
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On Tier 4 Final’s impact on skid steers, manufacturers’ response
Emissions, high prices, and lack of access to services makes Tier 4 Final skid steers from manufacturers like Caterpillar a tough sell. Click to read more.
July 7, 2016
John Deere’s 318E, a 63-horsepower machine, is Tier 4 Final.
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Ruppert Landscape beautifies The Children’s Home near Baltimore
CASE Construction has released its list of 2016 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” award recipients. Click for this story and more landscaping news.
July 7, 2016
More than 100 Ruppert Landscape employees participated in the service project, which was co-sponsored by Baltimore ABC affiliate WMAR-TV. Photo: Ruppert Landscape
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