Two months after the market’s bottom, the IPO market is showing precious little signs of life. Absent a red-hot IPO market, we are down to niche plays, and there is an interesting one today: SiteOne Landscape Supply priced 10 million shares at $21 last night, the midpoint of the $20 to $22 price talk,…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s Research and Education Foundation and Scholastic has announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “Be a Backyard Superhero” contest. Each of the grand prize winners will receive a $5,000 grant to improve the yards and green spaces at their respective schools. The K-2 grand prize winner is…
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio – On Aug. 3-5, 2016, the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) will host the 2016 Executive Summit at the Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. Executive Summit is an opportunity for professional contractors within the snow and ice industry to learn ways to address business management topics as…
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has recognized Graham Spray Equipment for its contribution to job creation and the positive economic impact it has within and beyond the state. Kemp, accompanied by representatives of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, presented the company with an Outstanding Georgia Business certificate during a tour of Graham’s…
WEST BEND, WISCONSIN – Mustang has welcomed Pro Power Equipment to the Mustang dealer network. Pro Power Equipment provides expert sales, service and parts support to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area for Mustang skid loaders, track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders. “We are proud to have Pro Power Equipment, Inc….
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Toro recently donated 1,000 pounds of canned goods to a local food shelf, as the result of a social media campaign designed to demonstrate the lifting power of the new Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader, while at the same time giving back to the community. The “What Would You Lift?”…
SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Hunter proudly announces the release of a complete system of micro irrigation products for any application. New to Hunter’s Micro lineup: PLD-LOC fittings which fit ½ inch tubing/dripline between 16-18 mm, commercial-grade IH Risers (flexible PVC), multi-port emitters for commercial PVC systems, Mini Landscape Dripline, ¼ inch polyethylene and vinyl tubing,…
LONDON — Bayer of Germany said on Monday that it had offered $62 billion in cash to acquire Monsanto in a deal that would combine two of the world’s biggest companies in the businesses of crop seeds and pesticides. The transaction, if consummated, would create an industry giant whose products include antibiotics, genetically modified crops…
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The STIHL Group has acquired a substantial minority share of the Globe Tools Group – a manufacturer of corded and cordless outdoor power tools under its Greenworks brand. “Our stake in Globe Tools means we are systematically consolidating our strategy in the growing market for cordless power tools. We will utilize synergy…
Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today. The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…
