Business: Page 182

Second-hand truck leads to first class business

A used oil tanker truck marked the humble beginnings of Hess Corporation in 1933, and a toy truck -- given as a token of loyalty -- has become its calling card.

December 30, 2015

A used oil tanker truck marked the humble beginnings of Hess Corporation in 1933.

10 tips to ensure winter driving safety this season

The keys to being a good winter driver include adjusting vehicle speed for the conditions, running the proper tires and pressure, and balancing the trailered load.

December 30, 2015

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Ariens names Ginger King president of specialty brands unit

Ariens Co. has named Ginger King president of its Ariens Specialty Brands (ASB) business unit. ASB is a distributor of specialty equipment, supplies and gear, serving niche outdoor segments through direct marketing.

December 30, 2015

Snow removal and de-icing: Tips for crews, clients

If snow removal is one of the services you offer, now is the time to remind your employees of how to safely clear walkways and often-used paths for customers.

December 30, 2015

JCB gets into the spirit of the season at special ceremony

JCB North America purchased Christmas presents for each child at the Lady Bamford Center and presented them in grandiose fashion, via Santa, Mrs. Claus and a holiday sleigh.

December 29, 2015

The Lady Bamford Center serves preschool-age children, offering priority admission to children from homeless and low-income families. (Click to enlarge.) Photo: JCB

Takeuchi promotes managers to oversee parts, warehouse

Compact equipment maker Takeuchi-US has announced two management promotions, one in the parts department and the other in the manufacturer's parts warehouse.

December 29, 2015

Remote-controlled robot takes mower, snow-plow attachments

Would you spend a couple of grand on a small, battery-powered robot, even if it does come with mowing and snow-plow attachments? Evatech sure hopes so.

December 29, 2015

The Evatech MAGA robot is the part of this setup that has the larger wheels and silver device on top. Here, it’s connected to the mower attachment. Photo: Evatech

Trends in outdoor lighting: LEDs rule the landscape

Landscape lighting is a security enhancement, & the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects that by 2020 more than 75% of outdoor luminaire shipments will be LEDs.

December 28, 2015

In addition to its aesthetic contribution to design, landscape lighting also enhances security in both residential and commercial settings, as this job by McKay Landscape Lighting illustrates. McKay has offices in Omaha, Nebraska, where the photos here were shot, as well as Des Moines, Iowa. Photo: McKay Landscape Lighting

Stihl wins awards from retailers, workforce service agencies

North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has honored Stihl Inc. as one of its 2015 Channel Partnership Award winners for building a strong workforce.

December 28, 2015

Altoz’ parent company distributes $1.26 million in employee bonuses

Central Boiler, parent company of Altoz and maker of zero-turn mowers, announced that all 231 of its employees will receive bonuses this year -- at 1.26 million

December 28, 2015

Altoz boasts that its prices for commercial mowers used by landscape contractors are comparable to high-end machines purchased by homeowners. Photo: Altoz

EPA lifts bee toxicity warning from Vestaron’s Spear Biopesticide

Vestaron Corp. has received approval from the U.S. EPA to remove the bee toxicity warning statement from the company’s Spear Biopesticide.

December 28, 2015

Now that Vestaron has assured federal regulators of Spear’s safety for bees, the company will begin testing the insecticide’s effects on other beneficial insects found in greenhouses.

GMC pickups rank among best for highest resale value

GMC's pickup trucks have been ranked among Kelly Blue Book's top 10 for resale value. Read more on Total Landscape Care by clicking here.

December 25, 2015

Pictured here is a 2015 midsize GMC Canyon, which has a payload of at least 1,450 pounds. Photo: GMC

Bobcat and Doosan help NDSU dedicate new facility

Bobcat and Doosan help dedicate a new facility at North Dakota State University. Click here to read what improvements the school has done.

December 25, 2015

The Bobcat Co. and Doosan executive team joined North Dakota State University to dedicate its new STEM Classroom and Lab Building, which will support studies in science, technology, engineering and math. Photo: Bobcat Co.

Compact wheel loader fastest growing compact machine in North America

The compact wheel loader is seeing huge growth and it is now seen as the fast growing compact machine in North America. Read more on the story by clicking here.

December 25, 2015

While sales of compact wheel loaders are growing faster than other compact machines in North America, their share of the 2015 market here pales in comparison to Europe and Japan. Photo: Caterpillar

Floratine names new corporate agronomist for Southeast region

Foliar and soil-based turfgrass product manufacturer Floratine has announced a new corporate agronomist for the Southeast Region. Click to read the story.

December 25, 2015

Earth & Turf Products crafts snow plows to fit John Deere loaders

Earth & Turf Products LLC has introduced snow plows for compact tractor loaders, with quick-attach mounts for 100, 200 & 300 CX John Deere loaders.

December 24, 2015

The company offers a variety of snow plows engineered to fit small and midsize tractors. Photo: Earth & Turf Products

Review too: Top 5 rugged smartphone cases for landscapers

Landscapers need tough equipment, and out of dozens of smartphone cases, here are five that deliver serious protection for your iPhone or Android.

December 24, 2015

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Supreme Court to review jurisdictional rights of WOTUS rule

According to the Associated Equipment Distributors, the Supreme Court has decided to take on Hawkes Co. Inc. vs. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

December 23, 2015

This past October, a federal appeals court blocked enforcement of the WOTUS rule to allow time for extensive litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to play out.

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Mulligan Inside Looking At Winter Backyard

TurfMutt Foundation encourages homeowners to use winter days wisely

The TurfMutt Foundation encourages homeowners to use winter days to plan for a beautiful, purposeful spring yard. Here's how you can advise your clients to prepare now so they can hit the ground running when weather breaks.

The SharpGrade GF110 grader blade attachment.

SharpGrade debuts 3 new grader blade attachments at World of Concrete 2026

Toro

Toro introduces the all-new Workman LTX utility vehicle

Snow Care For Troops Infographic

Project EverGreen celebrates SnowCare for Troops Awareness Month

Li Dax Ultra Awd

MOVA Tech unveils automated yard tools

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

Attachments Idea Book Cover