Business: Page 385

Finn names Turf Equipment and Supply as dealer

Finn Corporation, which manufactures landscape and erosion control equipment, named Turf Equipment and Supply Company as its full-line dealer for its HydroSeeders, Bark Blowers, Straw Blowers and MTS product lines. The arrangement encompasses Finn equipment sales, rentals, service and parts for eastern Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Delaware. As a full service turf equipment and water […]

July 26, 2011

Business

Case donates engine display to technical college

Case Construction Equipment donated a diesel engine, transmission and hydraulic pump display from a Case backhoe to the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s diesel and heavy equipment technician program. Students will use the display as instruction aids. Case had been using the equipment at its Tomahawk Customer Center in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, but donated it to the […]

July 25, 2011

Business

Aero Industries creates new position

Aero Industries appointed Jeff Boyd as the flatbed products manager, a new position at Aero. The company manufactures tarping systems and trailer accessories. Previously the national account manager for the Conestoga 2, Boyd has more than 12 years of experience working with Aero. In his new role, Boyd will manage the sales and marketing of flatbed-related […]

July 18, 2011

Business

CLCA presents awards to California landscapers

The San Diego chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association honored 23 local landscape contractors with the 2011 Beautification Award for excellence in landscape installation and maintenance. They presented 52 awards in 26 categories, which encompassed residential and commercial landscape construction, maintenance and renovation, water features, outdoor lighting and water-saving landscapes. Top Three Awards The […]

July 12, 2011

Business

Kobelco announces ‘Competitive Edge’ winner

Kobelco Construction Machinery America named Nilsen Topsoil as its “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes winner. Nilsen Topsoil, from Millstone Township, New Jersey, will receive a one-year lease on a new Kobelco 55SRx compact excavator, two tickets to the U2 360 Degree Tour concert in Chicago and $2,000 spending cash. The “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes celebrates the […]

July 11, 2011

Business

Pioneers, Then and Now

This family-run company sticks to its principles and plans for the future.

July 8, 2011

Business

How to: Pattern mow a lawn

WHY: The striped patterns seen on athletic fields are showing up on residential and commercial properties. “Customers who pay to have their yards maintained want a professional look,” says Chris Russell, a John Deere product manager for the commercial mowing market. “They see grass at a ballpark and enjoy that manicured look in their yard. It sets their lawn apart from the neighbors.

July 8, 2011

Business

Rain Bird hosts smart irrigation sweepstakes

During July, Rain Bird will be conducting a sweepstakes on its Facebook page, awarding a new Rain Bird ESP-SMT smart control system to a fan each week in honor of Smart Irrigation Month. Designed for residential and light commercial applications, the Rain Bird ESP-SMT uses accurate, weather-based control to save between 30-70 percent in water. […]

July 8, 2011

Business

Turn around turnover: How to retain employees

Tips for keeping your best employees.

July 8, 2011

Business

Hardscape installation demos to be at GIE+EXPO

Landscapers attending GIE+EXPO 2011 will have the opportunity to upgrade their registration to include eight live hardscape installation demonstrations, as well as a workshop on adding hardscape installation to their line of services. GIE+EXPO, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), will […]

July 7, 2011

Business

Toro offers free spray nozzles in July

With July being recognized as “Smart Irrigation Month” by the Irrigation Association, Toro Irrigation will offer a free zone of its Precision Series spray nozzles in July. These spray nozzles are available in a variety of spacings and distances, from 4 to 15 feet. They are designed to work with most manufacturers’ spray bodies. Customers […]

July 6, 2011

Business

Terex Construction Launches New Website

Terex Construction launched a new website in response to customer feedback for improved navigation, more dynamic product information and direct access to Terex Construction-related information. The website, terexconstruction.com, allows visitors to find information such as specification sheets for new equipment, available used equipment, contact for support information for warranties, training offerings and equipment financing information. […]

July 5, 2011

Business

APLD to offer webinar series on design, business

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers will offer a 2011 webinar series, which will give members and non-members access to a variety of topics This year, the four webinars being offered provide participants with both design and business skills. The one-hour webinars will be held on Thursday, July 14; Wednesday, August 17; Wednesday, Sept. 21; […]

July 1, 2011

Business

Toro acquires turf equipment manufacturer

Toro bought Lawn Solutions Commercial Products, a turf renovation equipment manufacturer in Louisville, Kentucky. The acquisition included a lineup of aerators, seeders, power rakes and brush cutters. David Cook, owner of Lawn Solutions, will continue to consult with Toro after the acquisition and provide important product development and category expertise. Toro is a provider of […]

June 30, 2011

Business

Belgard’s outdoor kitchen to be showcased in NY

Belgard Hardscapes was selected to build the first-ever outdoor kitchen component of the fourth annual House Beautiful “Kitchen of the Year,” which will be unveiled in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on July 18. “The inclusion of an outdoor kitchen in this year’s showcase is a testament to the growing popularity of this segment […]

June 24, 2011

Business

Bid2Win Software releases field tracking software

Bid2Win Software released its field tracking and analysis solution, Build2Win Field version 2.3. Build2Win Field includes the following new features: Import Resources from Outside Sources – Build2Win imports resources from an external data source. Import New Resources from CSV – New resources — such as employees, equipment, materials, organizations and accounts — may be imported […]

June 23, 2011

Business

Paladin names vice president of engineering

Paladin Construction Group appointed Paul Burton as vice president of engineering. In this position, Burton will focus on research and development, new products, configure-to-order/engineer-to-order support and improving project launch accuracy. He will be responsible for directing and managing engineering resources for Bradco, CP, FFC, Harley, JRB, McMillen and Sweepster brands. Burton began his career working […]

June 22, 2011

Business

Cat raises quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents

Caterpillar’s Board of Directors voted to raise the quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents to 46 cents per share of common stock, payable Aug. 20, to stockholders of record at the close of business, July 20. The 46 cents dividend is a 5-percent increase over the previous rate of 44 cents per share. For 18 years in […]

June 21, 2011

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

Man operating green and yellow John Deere lawn mower on residential property with brick house and trees

John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

Red and white zero-turn radius lawn mower displayed on green grass field with trees in background

Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

Two people in purple shirts holding a black and white dog at an equip 2025 event

The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

Blue tracked skid steer loader clearing brush in autumn forest

Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders

The Attachments Idea Book

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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