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Leitner launches new cargo system for light-duty trucks
Leitner Designs, a company based in Mission Viejo, California, has introduced a patent-pending rack system for light-duty trucks that may catch landscapers’ attention. Called the “Active Cargo System,” or ACS, the product makes it possible to carry large items above the roof line, while its center load bar can be adjusted to make room for […]
August 28, 2015
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Terex adds R265T to its Generation 2 loader lineup
Featuring a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine with variable flow hydraulics, the new 2,650-pound-rated operating capacity Terex R265T compact track loader is the newest member of the Terex Generation 2 loader machines. Boasting a machine width of only 70 inches, the R265T radial lift path compact track loader can maneuver and operate in confined […]
August 28, 2015
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How to rake in the revenue with fall landscaping
Earnings opportunities in the landscaping business are easy to overlook in the fall. Summer lawn mowing is winding down, along other services tied to the growing season. Yet, as the weather begins to turn cool, there’s more to do than simply prepare for winter snow and ice removal. The fall can represent a new revenue […]
August 27, 2015
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Fisher Engineering introduces HD2 straight-blade plow
The new Fisher HD2 straight-blade snowplow is constructed using high-strength, powder-coated steel and features Fisher Engineering’s trip-edge design with a ½-inch high carbon steel cutting edge, 10 vertical steel reinforcement ribs and custom-built hydraulics. The snowplow has an extensive line of optional accessories, including trip-edge blade wings, a back-drag edge, deflectors, a heavy-duty lift ram, […]
August 27, 2015
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Crysteel tailgate spreader works with any traditional tailgate
Crysteel Manufacturing dump bodies have additional functionality when integrated with Crysteel’s stainless steel tailgate spreader, which is designed to spread deicing materials. Corrosion resistant stainless steel reinforces durability in even the toughest environments. Crysteel’s industry exclusive, patent-pending trough eliminates all flat surfaces, preventing material hang-ups. Available with a 6- or 9-inch auger, the tailgate spreader […]
August 27, 2015
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Hauling mini skid steer a one-person job with Airtow trailer
Transport a mini skid steer plus attachments with the MS10-55 trailer from Airtow. Designed especially for transporting mini skid steers, the ultra compact trailer offers ground level loading from a non-tilting deck that raises and lowers to the ground hydraulically in less than 20 seconds, so a single person can perform safe loading and unloading. […]
August 27, 2015
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Houzz acquires GardenWeb from NBCUniversal
Houzz, a website devoted to home remodeling and design, including landscaping, has bought GardenWeb from NBCUniversal, a source of home and gardening advice on the Internet since its founding in 1995. Terms of the deal – the first acquisition by Houzz – were not disclosed. The addition of GardenWeb gives Houzz users access to more […]
August 26, 2015
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JCB says 280 Skid Steer Loader ready for winter
With a 2,800-pound operating capacity and an 84-horsepower engine, JCB’s 280 Skid Steer Loader is a large-platform machine that can handle big landscaping projects. At this time of year, though, as the growing season winds down, JCB is busy reminding its landscaping customers the 280 is also ready for anything Old Man Winter may throw […]
August 26, 2015
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Landscape architects create children’s area for library
BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers has completed the outdoor Children’s Program Area at the Sayville Public Library in Sayville, New York. BBS served as landscape architect and civil engineer for the project. The new $125,000, 750-square-foot outdoor plaza and auditorium serves as a multifunctional children’s event area. “It has replaced an underutilized, sloping lawn […]
August 26, 2015
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Kubota opens expansive distribution center in Kansas
Kubota Tractor recently marked the grand opening of its 765,000-square-foot North American Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas. The facility will serve as the primary distribution hub for Kubota parts and whole-goods distribution throughout the United States and Canada. The company expects to hire 100 employees by the end of 2015. “The NADC will be a […]
August 25, 2015
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Fire destroys landscaper’s shop in commercial barn
A landscaping company’s commercial barn caught fire in Robinson Township, Michigan, about 10:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. Robinson Fire Chief Paul VanVelzen declared Precision Landscapes’ 60-by-100 building a total loss, according to the Grand Haven Tribune. No one was injured by the blaze. Although lawnmowers and chemicals were inside the barn, neither caused any problems […]
August 25, 2015
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Toro reports strong third-quarter sales, earnings
Toro says “favorable summer growing conditions” helped the company deliver record results for its fiscal third quarter, which ended July 31, 2015. Net earnings totaled $53.3 million, or 94 cents a share, up from $50 million, or 87 cents per share, in the same period last year. Net sales for the third quarter of this […]
August 25, 2015
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Bob Drost builds landscaping business on solid rock
In a city that has Little Traverse Bay as its backdrop, one landscaper carved out a niche with water features that rival the natural beauty around them. Bob Drost, owner of Drost Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance in Petoskey, Michigan, is not only known for his signature water features, but he’s also built a […]
August 25, 2015
Business
Now’s the time to pitch fire features to prospects
With kids heading back to school, the last vestiges of summer are slipping away and soon the crisp chill of fall will be here. Help your clients get the most out of their backyards by creating a fire feature that fits their specific needs and extends the amount of time they can enjoy the outdoors. […]
August 24, 2015
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Holder Tractors looks to expand in U.S. marketplace
Holder Tractors has announced a number of executive appointments, noting that the moves coincide with the company’s “new direction,” which includes expanding its presence in the United States. “Holder Tractors has shown great potential over the past year and I, along with the shareholders of (parent company) Max Holder, are committed to providing the support […]
August 24, 2015
Business
Takeuchi names new business manager for Southeast
Takeuchi-US, a maker of compact equipment, has appointed Steve DePriest to the position of Southeast regional business manager. New to the company, DePriest brings with him more than 15 years of professional experience in construction equipment. His core responsibilities in his territory include managing dealer relationships, developing new and existing markets, assisting with inventories and […]
August 24, 2015
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NDS touts single-source solution for stormwater issues
NDS, a California-based provider of stormwater management solutions, has introduced the S5 Sustainable Stormwater Solution. S5 is a scalable and flexible single-source solution that is engineered for high performance, offering up to 250 percent more detention volume than traditional gravel-only systems and qualifying for LEED credits. S5 uses numerous NDS components, such as catch basins, […]
August 24, 2015
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Report: Landscaping market to see healthy growth
Demand for landscaping products in the US is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2019, as the market continues to recover from the 2007-2009 recession.
August 21, 2015
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