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Case names Triple Threat Rodeo champion
Case Construction Equipment crowned the champion of its Triple Threat Rodeo series, following a day-long competition among 59 of the United States and Canada’s most talented equipment operators at the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. Case awarded $140,000 in prizes. Octavio Miranda, of Ancaster, Ontario, was named the Case Triple Threat Rodeo […]
January 27, 2012
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How to protect frost-sensitive plants
In the midst of cold winter weather, keeping frost-sensitive plants alive can be a challenge. Here are tips on how to protect your clients’ plants until the spring from FloraTerra Landscape Management in San Jose, California.
January 26, 2012
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Kobelco displays wrapped excavator at World of Concrete
To launch the Kobelco SK485 Mark 9 full-size, high-performance excavator, Kobelco Construction Machinery America is displaying a custom-wrapped version of the new model at the company’s exhibit at the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. Painted black, the Tier 4 excavator features a striking patriotic theme that includes the American flag on the […]
January 26, 2012
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New Holland unveils loader backhoe series
New Holland Construction introduced the C Series loader backhoes, featuring Tier 4 Interim engines and optional auto ride control. The lineup includes the B95C, B95C TC, B95C LR and B110C. For more information, visit newholland.com.
January 25, 2012
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Boston Business Boot Camp adds speakers to roster
The Boston Business Boot Camp, a three-day conference designed specifically to help green professionals grow their respective businesses, added Carissa St. Laurent of Constant Contact and Jeffrey Scott of Jeffrey Scott Inc. to its roster of speakers. St. Laurent’s segment, entitled “Growing your Business Using E-mail & Social Marketing” will focus on how business owners […]
January 24, 2012
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Horizon distributes Club Car golf cars, vehicles
Horizon Distributors became a distributor of Club Car golf cars and golf utility vehicles across the mid-Atlantic, including Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The Club Car and Horizon distributor partnership is the result of Horizon’s expansion with the acquisition of the G.L. Cornell Company. Horizon Distributors sells a variety of products and services to the green […]
January 23, 2012
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Speakers Bureau to Serve Green Industry
The Green Industry Speakers Bureau was created a website for turf associations, landscape contractor associations, green industry expos and tradeshow event planners to find and book speakers.
January 20, 2012
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Paladin Names VP of Marketing, Business Development
Paladin Construction Group appointed John (JT) Thomas as the vice president of marketing and business development. He will be responsible for the marketing and business development for Paladin and its Bradco, CP, Custom Works, FFC, Harley, JRB, McMillen and Sweepster brand companies on a global basis. For more information, visit paladinconstructiongroup.com.
January 19, 2012
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Cat to announce full-year, Q4 2011 results
Caterpillar will release 2011 full-year and fourth-quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 26. Teleconference and webcast access:A real-time, listen-only teleconference of the results call that Caterpillar conducts with security analysts and institutional investors will begin at 10 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 26. The one-hour conference call can be accessed by telephone […]
January 18, 2012
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Bandit launches beltless stump grinder
Forget downtime adjusting belts with Bandit’s Model 2250XP self-propelled stump grinder with a hydrostatic motor, which powers its 20-inch-diameter cutter wheel. The grinder has a 27-horsepower gas engine driving two hydraulic pumps and features a 50-inch swing arc with a 14-inch cutting depth. It weighs 1,500 pounds and has a maximum width of 35 inches.
January 17, 2012
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IES appoints chief executive officer
International Equipment Solutions (IES) named Stephen Andrews as its chief executive officer. Andrews was previously president and chief executive officer of Pettibone. IES, through its Paladin and Crenlo business units, is a global engineered equipment company serving the construction, agriculture, landscaping, infrastructure, recycling, demolition, mining and energy markets. IES is owned by KPS Capital Partners, […]
January 12, 2012
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Partnership Perfected
Late in their careers, Bill Henkel and Gordon Denmark took a leap of faith to found a new business. Their successes led them to be named the 2012 Landscaper of the Year. When Bill Henkel and Gordon Denmark arrived at work in the first days of their partnership in 1999, they hung their coats on metal IV holders serving as coat racks and walked into dark narrow offices adapted from an old storage building in Lexington, Kentucky. The offices were sparse for the two 47-year-old men who were risking their homes and retirement to found a company.
January 6, 2012
Business
Favorite Foliage
Foliage, earthworms, bacteria in soil, a vertical garden and lights for deck posts are among the landscaping topics featured.
January 5, 2012
Business
Business best practices: Lighten up
If you operate even a small landscape business, you may be surprised how adding low-voltage lighting design and installation is such a natural fit.
January 5, 2012
Business
Lancaster Tractor joins Messick’s Equipment
After 33-years of business, Lancaster Tractor – the oldest Ford Tractor dealer now a New Holland Construction dealer known as the “Lancaster County Reliables” in Pennsylvania – becomes part of the Messick’s Equipment dealerships. The dealership began in 1939 as a Ford Tractor dealer and has served the construction and professional landscapers markets. They will […]
January 5, 2012
Business
Create landscape designs on your iPad
Would you like to create landscape designs on the jobsite? There’s an app for that. Drafix Software’s Pro Landscape Companion for the iPad allows users to show customers complete proposals, 3D movies and other design options using the app. Landscapers can also create a design from scratch on the iPad using a photo they’ve taken […]
January 4, 2012
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NorAm appoints dealers
NorAm has partnered with Atlantic Cat, which now represents the NorAm 65E compact motor grader at their eight locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Cervus Contractors Equipment markets the NorAm 65E grader throughout the province of Alberta, Canada, with their six locations.
January 4, 2012
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Mack Trucks names president of sales, marketing
Mack Trucks has named Kevin Flaherty as president of North American sales and marketing. As of Jan. 1, Flaherty is responsible for all of the company’s North American commercial activities. Flaherty has been with Mack Trucks for 38 years, and he has served since 2001 as senior vice president for the United States and Canada. He […]
January 3, 2012
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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.
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