Tag: North America

Design-Build

The ancestor of summer squash is still among us

Is there any fruit or vegetable that is commonly found in a holiday dish that has been here since the beginning? For a long time, the answer was no. More here!

November 23, 2017

Business

News roundup: Avant Tecno USA debuts electric articulated loaders

This year at the GIE+EXPO, Avant Tecno USA will introduce the fully electric, battery-powered articulated loaders for indoor and outdoor use! Details here.

September 1, 2017

Business

Industry roundup: Briggs and Stratton expanding production in three states

The plan will cost millions and includes expanding production of Vanguard commercial engines into the company’s existing large engine plants. Details here.

August 29, 2017

Business

News roundup: The Power of Salt Brine tour dates announced

The tour is an educational effort to provide contractors an opportunity to learn best practices for using liquids in their snow and ice management plan.

August 4, 2017

Business

USPS to release Protect Pollinators Forever stamps

Many see butterflies as beautiful creatures and bees as dangerous, both pollinators are vital to pollination. The USPS is trying to make a change! Details here.

August 2, 2017

Business

Hustler Turf Equipment enters UTV market with MDV

Hustler Turf Equipment announced its Maximum Duty Vehicle (MDV) is now available for purchase. Read more landscaping news here on Total Landscape Care!

April 20, 2017

Business

ICP files antitrust lawsuit against Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo

International Construction Products has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the three biggest names in construction equipment, accusing them of colluding to limit competition in the U.S. The suit was filed this morning in a U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Delaware, and names Caterpillar, Komatsu America and Volvo Construction Equipment North America as defendants. The suit alleges […]

January 30, 2015

Design-Build

Staying positive despite cold temperatures

On Jan. 8, there were parts of North America that were reaching temperatures colder than what it is on Mars. That’s right, most of New York and Minnesota were experiencing temperatures worse than what it is on Mars. However, even with temperatures hitting uncomfortable degrees, it’s important to keep that “glass half full” mentality. I […]

January 9, 2015

Business

Wacker Neuson to Start Building Skid Steers, CTLs in North America

Four models of skid steers and compact track loaders will be made at Wacker Neuson’s plant in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the company announced. Production will start in the first quarter of 2015, and the machines will be distributed in both the United States and Canada.

November 12, 2014

Business

Approx. 1,200 Trees to Come Down in St. Louis After Emerald Ash Borer Invasion

The Emerald Ash Borer has wreaked havoc across North America, and the insect isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In St. Louis, a tree company has begun taking down approximately 800 ash trees with another 400 planned to be taken down as well, according to Fox2Now.

November 6, 2014

Business

How & why landscapers need to prep tires for winter season

While much of the country is enjoying continued warm temperatures and looking forward to a colorful autumn, the venerable Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a colder-than-normal winter for much of North America, with “copious amounts of snow and rain” over the eastern third of the U.S.

October 17, 2014

Business

Husqvarna to Discontinue Dixon Brand in North America by End of 2014

Husqvarna Professional Products has announced it will be discontinuing the distribution of products under the Dixon brand name by the end of 2014 in North America.

August 18, 2014