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Deere dealers to sell Honda products in U.S.
Deere & Company made a sales and marketing agreement with Honda Power Equipment to sell Honda premium power products at participating John Deere dealerships in the United States. Shipments of Honda inventory to Deere dealerships will be phased in beginning in 2012. Deere dealers will offer Honda’s walk-behind lawnmowers, generators, tillers, water pumps and snow […]
September 21, 2011
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Vitamin Institute founder to celebrate 100th birthday
The inventor of the vitamin-hormone solution Superthrive, John A. A. Thomson, will celebrate his 100th birthday Nov. 23. Thomson developed the Superthrive formula in 1939 and founded Vitamin Institute to market and sell it. Seventy-two years later, he still is active in the operations. The non-toxic, liquid concentrate contains 50 vitamins and hormones and serves […]
September 20, 2011
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New Holland cuts North American heavy equipment
New Holland Construction will refocus its North American strategy, affecting the product lines for the landscaping, utility, residential construction, agriculture industries and others. As a result, starting in 2012, New Holland Construction will begin withdrawing from the North American market, including its crawler dozers, motor graders, 80-and-higher horsepower wheel loaders, 6-and-higher ton excavators and telescopic handlers. […]
September 16, 2011
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Horizon creates app for grounds maintenance
Horizon Distributors launched the mobile app version of its pocket-sized Landscape Maintenance Guide, a comprehensive, quick-resource guide for grounds maintenance professionals. The Landscape Maintenance Guide features specific information on how to deal with issues landscapers encounter on a daily basis, with highlighted topics including mowing, fertilization, watering, weed control, insect control, safety, equipment, irrigation and […]
September 15, 2011
Business
Paladin, Crenlo enter agreement with KPS Captial Partners
KPS Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paladin and Crenlo from Dover Corporation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Paladin provides engineered attachment tools for operator-driven equipment serving a variety of markets. They serve the landscaping, construction, agriculture and aviation markets under brands including Bradco, McMillen, FFC, Sweepster, Harley, […]
September 7, 2011
Business
Blending Talent with Experience
William Dickerson’s early work as a landscaper and natural creativity set him on a course for success.
September 1, 2011
Business
Cut down on employee texting while driving
According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting or typing on a phone while driving increases the risk of crashing up to 23 times. Zonar, a provider of electronic fleet inspection, tracking and operations solutions, and ZoomSafer, a provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, announced a strategic agreement to increase safety for commercial, public […]
September 1, 2011
Business
Yanmar to distribute tractors directly to dealers
Yanmar America, a supplier of compact utility tractors, compact construction equipment and diesel engines, and MTD, the holding company of the Cub Cadet brand, are modifying their business partnership. Since 2006, Yanmar and MTD have been jointly marketing Yanmar’s compact utility tractors under the Cub Cadet Yanmar brand. Effective Thursday, Yanmar will begin distributing its […]
August 31, 2011
Business
Case recognized for delivering equipment to military
Case Construction Equipment received its third consecutive Silver Award for excellence from the Defense Logistics Agency. The award recognizes Case’s performance in supplying replacement parts for Case wheel loaders and rough-terrain forklifts used by the U.S. military. Case received a 99.4-percent rating for meeting DLA’s combined award criteria of on-time delivery, high-quality products and packing. […]
August 30, 2011
Business
Stihl reopens after Hurricane Irene hits plant
Stihl resumed normal operations at their Virginia Beach plant today. The plant temporarily suspended operations due to Hurricane Irene’s approach to the area. The plant was examined and cleared for all employees to return to their jobs. “We have some cleanup to do like most other business residents of Virginia Beach, but we were fortunate […]
August 29, 2011
Business
Heil Trailer appoints new HR manager
Greg Casey has joined Heil Trailer International as the manager of human resources for the Gatesville, Texas, location effective Aug. 16. Casey brings more than 10 years of business experience and five years in human resource leadership roles. Casey has a Bachelor of Science in business administration and human resources from the University of Central Texas.
August 26, 2011
Business
Belgard Hardscapes creates beach living space
Belgard Hardscapes helps create an intimate outdoor living space for the 2011 Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House, which is now open for tours and special events. The 25th showcase home built by Coastal Living magazine to highlight the style and life on the coast overlooks Chesapeake Bay in the East Beach community of Norfolk, Virginia, […]
August 24, 2011
Business
Volvo Trucks names vice president, national accounts
Herb Broadmeadow was named vice president of national accounts for Volvo Trucks in North America. His long track record of success at Volvo Trucks makes him suited to lead Volvo’s national accounts team, responsible for providing total fleet solutions to truckload, less-than-truckload and private fleets, Volvo says. During his 34 year career with Volvo Trucks, Broadmeadow has held […]
August 23, 2011
Business
Farm hosts garden walk for 9/11 anniversary
To honor the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Walnut Grove Farms will host a free Garden Walk on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farm is featuring a special tribute garden to those who served in the 9/11 attacks. They will fly six flags representing the military branches, American Red Cross, […]
August 22, 2011
Business
Vista Lighting appoints new sales manager
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting appointed Tim McKay as district sales manager, Great Plains. McKay was formerly Vista’s sales manager in the Colorado Rockies and has relocated to take on expanded responsibilities. He will support the sales of Vista products in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. He will collaborate with Vista’s […]
August 20, 2011
Business
Case rodeos raise money for Habitat for Humanity
Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships raised almost $35,000 to support local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships […]
August 19, 2011
Business
Storms boost Home Depot’s lawn, garden sales
Home Depot’s second-quarter net income rose 14 percent as shoppers picked up lawn and garden products and made storm-related repairs during the summer, the company reports. The largest U.S. home-improvement retailer also raised its earnings guidance. The results sent Home Depot shares up 5 percent in the morning trading and are a positive sign consumers […]
August 18, 2011
Business
Grasshopper, Meals on Wheels support food fight
Grasshopper will take to the turf on Sept. 9 as part of the Sam Wyche Food Fight Bowl in Easley, South Carolina, in support of Meals on Wheels nationwide. The Sam Wyche Food Fight Bowl began in 2008 as a way to harness the intense competitiveness between Pickens High School and Easley High School. The […]
August 17, 2011
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