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Toro talks innovation, new product offerings at GIE+EXPO

Toro has made several changes to their mowers and introduced a new product to their lineup with landscapers in mind. The first innovation, which the company was promoting at this week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, is the MyRide suspension system. It’s available on select models of Toro’s Z Master zero-turn mowers. The 3000 Series and […]

October 23, 2015

The MyRide suspension system has five different comfort level settings for operators to choose from. Photo: Toro

Deere unveils Gator XUV 825i Special Edition at GIE+EXPO

Landscape contractors attending GIE+EXPO this week in Louisville, Kentucky, may have come across a special edition of John Deere’s 2016 Gator utility vehicle. The XUV 825i Special Edition Gator has two integrated cargo tool boxes and LED roof lights. “The Special Edition Gator was designed for those customers who require additional storage to complete the […]

October 23, 2015

John Deere says the design of the special edition UTV incorporated LED lighting for customers who work early in the morning or into the night. Photo: John Deere

2015 GIE+EXPO attendance will break last year’s record

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) – majority partner in GIE+EXPO – is sure this year’s landscaping industry tradeshow will surpass 2014’s record-setting event.

October 22, 2015

Attendance at this year’s GIE+EXPO is expected to set a new record, approaching 20,000. This photograph was taken Thursday afternoon from Maruyama’s booth overlooking the main floor.

Kubota introduces ZTR mowers, UTV at GIE+EXPO

Kubota announced the addition of seven new products at GIE+EXPO, including two new zero-turn mowers and a four-passenger UTV that can convert to two-passenger in a minute. The zero-turn mowers are the newest addition to the ZD Series. Kubota offers the ZD1000 and ZD1200 in four deck widths: 48, 54, 60 and 70 inches. They […]

October 22, 2015

Kubota says its newest zero-turn mowers were designed with performance, comfort and ease of use in mind. Photo: Kubota

Jacobsen launches 9 products at biggest GIE+EXPO ever

Jacobsen, owner of Dixie Chopper, launched 9 new products spotlight the "Professional Series," including zero-turn lawn mowers and UTVs at the largest ever GIE+EXPO.

October 22, 2015

Jacobsen President David Withers talks with reporters at GIE+EXPO this week about the company’s new products, including several UTVs.

Weed Man USA franchisor nurtures relationships at GIE

A senior executive of the Weed Man USA franchisor doesn't just spend her time recruiting new franchisees at the GIE+EXPO trade show, she nurtures the existing relationships.

October 21, 2015

Jennifer Lemcke

2015 GIE+EXPO set to eclipse last year’s record-setter

With nearly 200 new exhibitors, more extensive participation from previous exhibitors, a 14-percent increase in pre-registered attendees and exceptionally high registrations for dealer and contractor-education programs, it appears this week’s GIE+EXPO – co-located with Hardscape North America (HNA) – is on track to blow out last year’s record-setting event. The annual tradeshow opens with “Dealer […]

October 20, 2015

As this file photo from an earlier GIE+EXPO illustrates, the tradeshow’s huge indoor exhibition area is just the beginning. There’s lots to see outside and sponsors say this year’s outdoor demonstration area will be the largest ever. Photo: GIE+EXPO

Bayer CropScience packing GIE+EXPO with experts

The Environmental Science division of Bayer CropScience will have plenty of experts on hand during GIE+EXPO, whether you’re interested in turf, plants or even the bees that help plants thrive. The annual tradeshow begins with “Dealer Day” on Wednesday, then opens to all on Thursday and Friday. It will be held at the Kentucky Exposition […]

October 20, 2015

Sale of pink snow plows to benefit Breast Cancer Coalition

For the month of October, Fisher Engineering and SnowEx have partnered for the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness. Limited-edition pink Fisher XV2 V-plows and pink lift-arm kits are being sold. The companies will donate $100 to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for each pink plow that is sold and $50 for each pink lift kit […]

October 16, 2015

Photo: Fisher Engineering

John Deere to showcase airless Michelins on Z900 Series ZTrak

You knew John Deere’s GIE+EXPO showcase would include a dandy or two. The company has served the landscaping industry a long time, so it’s no surprise one of its offerings at the tradeshow, which previews Oct. 21 with “Dealer Day” and opens to all Oct. 22-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, involves its […]

October 8, 2015

John Deere declares that the Michelin X Tweel Turf, a tire that never needs air yet boasts three times the wear life of a pneumatic tire, represents the “next revolution” in commercial mowing. Photo: John Deere

Daylong Wealth Building Summit planned for GIE+EXPO

Three successful landscape entrepreneurs are lined up as speakers for a first-of-its-kind Wealth Building Summit at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky. Set for Oct. 21 at Louisville’s Hyatt Regency, the all-day program will focus on how to create and accumulate wealth as a landscape business owner. Here’s a brief thumbnail of the speakers: Brian Lemmerman is […]

October 6, 2015

Hardscape North America to honor best of best at tradeshow

With the co-located GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America fast approaching, there’s plenty of special events to crowd your calendar Oct. 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 20th is “Dealer Day” and the tradeshows kick off officially on Oct. 21. Among the major events held in conjunction with the shows is the Annual […]

October 5, 2015

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