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Royal Resilience
Husband and wife team, Steve and Connie Emmerson joined forces to become a success.
April 7, 2011
Business
Irrigation Association holds third Legislative Conference
The Irrigation Association brought 27 members to Washington, D.C., for its third annual Legislative Conference. The attendees visited more than 40 congressional offices to address lawmakers on the benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products, services and on the industry’s recommended solutions to national issues. Netafim USA, SJE-Rhombus Controls and Toro sponsored the event. The conference […]
April 6, 2011
Business
Tax Tips for Landscapers
From equipment write-offs to sales and use tax issues, advice from industry experts that can help you save money and hassle. Whether you prepare your taxes, have your office manager do it or contract it out to a professional accountant, you should be aware of some of the practices that could save you money, as well as help you avoid the pitfalls of honest mistakes. We interviewed industry professionals to obtain their top tips.
April 5, 2011
Business
Isuzu to resume truck production in Japan
Isuzu Motors Limited will resume production at its Fujisawa plant on April 5. The factory had been idled since the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11. The Fujisawa plant manufactures N-Series trucks, diesel engines and components for the North American market, as well as commercial vehicles and parts for markets worldwide. The […]
April 5, 2011
Business
John Deere builds new facility in Missouri
John Deere Reman of Springfield finalized plans to build a new facility in Strafford, Missouri. The $14 million project will create 55 new quality jobs during five years. The 275,000-square-foot facility in the new Strafford Industrial Park will serve as the central core processing and storage location serving John Deere dealers around the country. The […]
April 4, 2011
Business
Harmony Outdoor Living, MediumRare Come Together
Harmony Outdoor Living and MediumRare co-joined their operations, bringing the outdoor living companies together from a sales, marketing and operational prospective. The new alliance hopes to take advantage of the synergies between the two organizations, with increased efficiencies, streamlined production and a more seamless customer experience, the company states. MediumRare will be moving their operations […]
March 31, 2011
Business
Water Conference will focus on role of smart irrigation
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants will be partnering with the Irrigation Association to present the 2011 Water Conference. The third annual conference, “Water for the Future: The Role of Smart Irrigation,” will be July 21-22 at the Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa in Broomfield, Colorado. The conference is designed to bring irrigation professionals, strategists, […]
March 30, 2011
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Toro broadens turf renovation product line
Toro will begin to distribute aerators, seeders and dethatchers through a private label agreement with Lawn Solutions Commercial Products. Lawn Solutions focuses on developing new and innovative products for the professional turf industry. Toro’s turf renovation products for the landscaping and rental markets will be distributed through Toro’s compact utility equipment distribution channel in the […]
March 21, 2011
Business
Florida proposes statewide fertilizer law
Local government officials and environmentalists are concerned about a bill that is going through the Florida Legislature that would abolish all local ordinances restricting lawn fertilizer use, replacing them with a less restrictive state law, according to The Tampa Tribune. Two counties in the Tampa Bay area have adopted ordinances banning nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer […]
March 18, 2011
Business
Work Truck Show 2011 has record attendance
The Work Truck Show 2011 broke event records with a verified show attendance of 10,020 – a 24 percent increase above 2010 and a 10 percent improvement above the previous record of 9,084 set in 2007. The show was held in conjunction with the 47th Annual NTEA Convention at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, […]
March 17, 2011
Business
Altec, Lucas Tree Experts announce ‘green’ strategy
Altec Industries and Lucas Tree Experts joined together to promote Green Fleet technology for diesel fleet consumers. Two Altec Green Fleet trucks have been integrated into the Lucas Tree service fleet to increase awareness of sustainable practices in the tree care industry. Lucas Tree operates in New England, the Carolinas and Canada and plans to […]
March 16, 2011
Business
Briggs and Stratton to Hold Knockout Challenge
Briggs and Stratton Commercial Power will hold its Knockout Power Challenge at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg held March 22-26 in Las Vegas. The challenge gives attendees a chance to win prizes and stake their claim as a “heavy hitter” by taking a swing at a boxing machine that records the power of each participant’s punch. Visitors to the […]
March 14, 2011
Business
Deere to Expand Facilities in Russia
John Deere plans to double their manufacturing space at its Domodedovo production facility near Moscow and start a leasing company in Russia for the sale of agriculture, construction and forestry machinery. Deere made the announcement as the company’s chairman and CEO, Samuel Allen, joined other CEOs and Vice President Joe Biden at the American Chamber of […]
March 11, 2011
Business
Holt Cat names director of sales
Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas − Holt Cat − has named Michael Grimm as director of sales. Grimm held the position of Fort Worth regional sales manager with Holt Cat prior to this promotion. He has more than 11 years of sales and operations experience with […]
March 11, 2011
Business
On the Path to Success
Jeff Schwartz’s drive for learning keeps Greenskeeper Environmental on track for continued growth.
March 9, 2011
Business
Monroe Tractor celebrates 60 years in business
Monroe Tractor is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The heavy equipment dealer has been serving agricultural and construction customers throughout New York since 1951 when Henry M. Hansen opened the first location in Henrietta. There are now eleven locations in New York. Hansen still serves as chairman of the board and CEO, and his […]
March 9, 2011
Business
Do’s & don’ts of customer service
36 tips from experts to boost client retention. Do you offer your clients the best possible customer service? If not, your competitors will be happy to step in and give it a whirl. The recent recession has presented a good opportunity for landscape owners to take stock of their business practices, instead of using the economic hard times as an excuse for losing customers, says Wayne Volz, president of the landscape business consulting company, Profits Unlimited, in Louisville, Kentucky.
March 9, 2011
Business
Isuzu to Produce Gasoline-Powered N-Series Trucks
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America will begin production of gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks on April 18 at the Spartan Motors facility in Charlotte, Michigan. The company made the announcement at the National Truck Equipment Association’s 2011 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Gasoline-powered NPR and NPR-HD trucks will be available in single cab models with wheelbases […]
March 8, 2011
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