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2019 GIE blower roundup: Brands roll out newest round of blowers
This year's GIE+EXPO gave companies that chance to show off the latest and greatest additions to their equipment lines, and one popular category shown were new blowers.
November 27, 2019
Business
Industry specialist warns leaf blower bans are coming if changes are not made
City councils all over the country are taking steps to control the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers because some of them are noisy and they are often misused.
January 18, 2018
Business
Makita introduces new blowers, chainsaws, trimmers and more
Makita says the growing range of 18V X2 LXT power tools are powered by two 18V Lithium-Ion batteries. Check out the new wheelbarrow, blower, and chainsaw here!
November 13, 2017
Business
3M introduces new wireless hearing protector for lawn and landscape crews
This hearing protector is designed to be lightweight and low profile, there are no cords or antennae, and it features a flexible headband to improve comfort.
September 8, 2017
Business
City mulls restricting hours landscape workers can operate
An Illinois community is considering limiting hours for landscape workers due to noise complaints from residents. Click to read more on the proposed ordinance.
June 14, 2016
Business
New Jersey town weighs ban on leaf blowers during summer months
Maplewood Township, New Jersey already has an ordinance that limits the use of leaf blowers. Click to find out if and when residents could face a full leaf lower ban.
May 17, 2016
Business
Smallest tools often make big contributions on landscape projects
Having the right equipment for a job is essential & the nature of landscaping means some of the most important tools on a project can be the smallest -- like handtools.
March 31, 2016
Business
Two new U.S. distributors to offer Italyâs efco power equipment
Comet USA has recently signed on two new distributors for its outdoor power equipment brand, âefco.â The new distributors are Power Equipment Co. & WCS Distributing.
February 1, 2016
Business
Gasoline-powered blowers draw ire of D.C. residents, council
D.C. council member Mary Cheh has introduced the âLeaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2016,â which would ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in D.C. by 2022.
January 22, 2016
Business
Stihl touts advances in battery-powered landscaping tools
Stihl put the spotlight on its latest battery-powered tools during GIE+EXPO, reminding the thousands of landscapers on hand that the machines arenât just quieter than gasoline-powered tools; theyâre also lighter. According to Stihl, this is the year of the blower and the companyâs BGA 100 is the lightest, quietest and most powerful blower in Stihlâs [âŚ]
October 23, 2015
Business
Mean Green Mowers adds new backpack products
Mean Green Mowers is on a mission and that mission is replacing gas-powered landscaping equipment with their own electric versions. What started in 2008 has seen tremendous growth thanks to air districts in California wanting their lithium-powered electric mowers. In 2015, the company received two South Coast Air Quality Management District contracts in California that [âŚ]
October 21, 2015
Business
OPEI Launches Sweepstakes to Promote âLook Before You Pumpâ Campaign
Is your equipment ready for spring? To help get landscapers prepared, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has launched a sweepstakes on its Facebook page.
March 25, 2014
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