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PLANET Awards 156 Landscape Companies for Commitment to Safety
PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, and CNA have announced the recipients of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards. The program is designed to acknowledge landscape industry professionals who demonstrate their commitment to safety.
September 11, 2014
Business
Land Pride Intros Front-Mount Snow Blower Designed for Skid Steers, Tractors
Land Pride has introduced a front-mount snow blower designed to fit skid steers and tractors with quick-attach plates.
September 11, 2014
Business
One-of-a-Kind Ford Raptor Helps Raise $250,000 for Disabled Vets
A custom one-of-a-kind Ford Raptor recently helped raise more than a quarter of a million dollars for veterans with disabilities. The Patriot, a 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor built by West Coast Customs, was auctioned at the Mecum Dallas Auction on Sept 6, 2014 for $250,000 with proceeds going to The MobilityWorks Foundation Cars for Troops initiative. The organization helps deserving veterans afford wheelchair-accessible vehicles and other adaptive driving devices.
September 11, 2014
Business
Landscapers Give Back to Those Who Gave It All
It’s all about the stories, from veterans who were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery to landscapers and their families who volunteered their time to renovate the grounds.
September 11, 2014
Business
Lightcraft Outdoor Intros 6 LED Lamps, Modules
Lightcraft Outdoor has released a variety of LED lamps and modules for the fall season.
September 10, 2014
Business
IrriGreen to Showcase Genius Irrigation System at Midwest Innovation Summit
IrriGreen is set to showcase its IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System at the Midwest Innovation Summit in October. The IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System uses up to 50 percent less water and is digitally controlled to match watering patterns to the exact shape of the lawn.
September 10, 2014
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Construction Equipment Industry Making Strong, Quick Recovery from Recession
According to a new study of the construction equipment industry released Tuesday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the industry was among the quickest to recover from the throes of the Great Recession and contributes nearly four times its market share in value to the U.S. economy.
September 10, 2014
Business
NHLA, Industry Groups to Beautify National Mall’s Constitution Gardens
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance will be participating in a Day of Service initiative this Friday. The initiative will be on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and is hosted by the Trust for the National Mall.
September 10, 2014
Business
Stay Safe On Jobsites with this Gear
Workers need to wear the proper gear on jobsites to stay safe, which includes everything from your head to your feet.
September 10, 2014
Business
Deadline Nearing for PLANET GIC Early-Bird Registration
The early-bird registration deadline is around the corner for the Professional Landcare Network’s Green Industry Conference.
September 9, 2014
Business
U.S. Construction Industry Adds 20,000 Workers in August
The U.S. construction industry extended its streak of job gains in August, adding 20,000 workers. It was the eighth-straight month of gains for the industry which now employs 6.068 million Americans—the highest figure since May 2009, according to data from the Labor Department.
September 9, 2014
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Tokyo’s Heuchera Rainbow Wall Thriving with Terra Nova Nursery-Bred Varieties
Terra Nova Nurseries’ co-owner and general manager Ken Brown recently took a tour of the Heuchera Rainbow Wall at the JR Tokyo Train Station in Tokyo, Japan.
September 9, 2014
Business
Vermeer to Release Ride-On Service Plow with Electronic Controls
To help install irrigation systems on jobsites, Vermeer introduced a ride-on service plow. The PTX44 service plow can not only help install irrigation systems, it can also install fiber-optic lines, as well as electrical and gas services.
September 9, 2014
Business
End of Summer Equipment Roundup
Summer is always a busy time for everyone—with vacations, kids’ activities and a hectic schedule, it’s easy to look up and realize it’s September already.
September 8, 2014
Business
Kansas School Begins Recruiting Diesel Mechanics Like College Athletes
Recruiting diesel technology students hasn’t been a challenge for Washburn Institute of Technology, based in Topeka, Kansas. “If I could get a bigger space, I could get 100 students,” said Clark Coco, Washburn. A former college basketball coach, Coco came up with the idea of using the college athlete recruitment model to recruit tech students. “We talk to as many students as possible and then rank them within the system to get the best 60 we can find. We sign them with a national letter of intent for technical education,” Coco says.
September 8, 2014
Business
Irrigation Foundation Accepting Nominations, Applications for E3 Program
The Irrigation Foundation is accepting nominations and applications for its Irrigation E3 Program. The E3 Program provides students and faculty with exposure, experience and education in the irrigation industry.
September 8, 2014
Business
Two Florida Workers Electrocuted while Trimming Palm Trees
Two men have died after being electrocuted while trimming palm trees in Florida. The two men were working in the Naples area at a condominium when the incident happened.
September 8, 2014
Business
Top 12 Landscapers in the Country
TLC picks its Landscaper of the Year finalists. After going through all of the applications, calling references, check safety records and doing background checks, the TLC editors have picked the 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists. The finalists are from all across the country and offer a variety of services — from maintenance and irrigation […]
September 8, 2014
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