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Mantenga seguro a su equipo cuando trabaja en árboles
El accidente: El dueño de una compañĂa de mantenimiento de árboles le pide a un empleado de 14 años de edad que trepe a un árbol y desbloquee una porciĂłn de 16 pies. El propietario pensaba que el adolescente tenĂa 16 años. El empleado no estaba calificado para ser un arbolista y carecĂa de […]
March 9, 2015
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Using customer relationship management to increase business
You’ve probably heard of “customer relationship management” (CRM) before but weren’t sure how to incorporate it to your landscaping business. Jill Dyche, author of The CRM Handbook, explains the ins and outs of customer relationship management and why it’s vital to your business. “Customer relationship management represents the processes, skills and systems necessary for cultivating […]
March 6, 2015
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DICA has Alturnamats now available for spring projects
DICA 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, 2015
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Vermeer begins new podcast Tree Views for green industry pros
Green 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, 2015
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Mercedes-Benz unveils mid-size commercial van Metris (Photos)
Metris will arrive at U.S. dealers in October, and is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to Mercedes’ Vito, which will remain the mid-size commercial van for all other global markets. Mathias Geisen, general manager product management & marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA, says Metris fills a niche in the commercial van segment in that “Metris […]
March 6, 2015
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Tips on selecting the right work boots
Aside 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, 2015
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SnowEx releases 20 new products in plow line
SnowEx 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, 2015
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Ford recalls steering gears on pickups
Ford says it will issue a safety recall for 538 service replacement steering gears that may have been installed on 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel vehicles in North America. The company says the replacement steering gear mounting flange does not rest flush against the vehicle frame, which may result in steering gear […]
March 4, 2015
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Gear Keeper retractable lanyards tether your tools safely
It’s a bummer when you are high up on a beam or roof and your tape measure falls to the ground. It’s a lot more of a bummer when it hits somebody. Gear Keeper’s TL-1 3015 integrated elastic webbing has a short (33-inch) retraction length and a long extension (51 inches) so it doesn’t get […]
March 4, 2015
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Fisher’s HDX straight-blade snowplow available in April
Fisher’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, 2015
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Phase 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, 2015
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2015 Philadelphia Flower Show features actor Dan Aykroyd
The 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, 2015
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TC16 and TC29 are newest Terex compact excavators
Two 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, 2015
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Chemical care: Five tips for pre-emergent herbicides
Pre-emergent herbicides are the foundation of any weed management program. They aim to prevent weeds from getting established, rather than attempting to control them after they’ve taken over. “In general, pre-emergents inhibit root development,” says Peter Landschoot, Ph.D., professor of turfgrass science at Penn State University. “They’re designed to stay on the surface of the […]
March 3, 2015
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Ryan has redesigned the Ren-O-Thin power rake
The 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, 2015
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Cub Cadet mowers now feature Briggs & Stratton’s electric starter engines
Cub 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, 2015
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Hitachi releases new compact excavators ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5
Hitachi 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, 2015
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Pasadena, 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, 2015
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