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Oldcastle granted North American license

ATLANTA, Ga. – Oldcastle Architectural has been granted a North American license from Pacific Interlock Pavingstone of Hollister, California, for the Hydro-Flo Technology, an advanced formula for the manufacture of permeable pavers. Pacific Interlock Pavingstone’s dedication to delivering quality paver products for over 30 years with modern functionality, innovation and concern for the environment fueled…

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Kohler named title sponsor for IndyCar race

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – Kohler has signed on to be the title sponsor for the Verizon IndyCar Series event at Road America, and the race will be known as the Kohler Grand Prix. The green-flag will fly on the event at approximately 12:15 p.m. CST on June 26.   “Kohler Company is pleased to serve…

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Burglars steal $100,000 of landscape equipment

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – Burglars broke into Real Green Nursery June 4 and stole approximately $100,000 worth of machinery. Authorities said the thieves jumped the fence before cutting the padlocks, taking a Ford F-350, skid-steer, trailer, Kubota and tools. Business owner Kendly Pierre, 42, said he has never had a setback like this.He said they…

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Landscape Development acquires Enhanced Landscape Management

VALENCIA, Calif. – Landscape Development has concluded the asset purchof Enhanced Landscape Management in Thousand Oaks, California. Greg Epstein, the founder and owner of ELM, is joining the LDI executive team as director of business development for its maintenance business. He will play a pivotal role in future growth of LDI as well as the integration…

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HydroPoint acquires Baseline Irrigation Solutions

PETALUMA, Calif. – HydroPoint Data Systems has acquired smart irrigation provider Baseline, Inc. based in Boise, Idaho. Following record revenue growth for both companies in 2015 and 2016 year to date, HydroPoint’s acquisition of Baseline brings an array of smart water management technologies to the HydroPoint 360 Smart Water Management platform and expands its geographic…

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Spotlight on safety

Employees at Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care in Denver want to earn a spot on the wall. After one year without any safety incidents, employees get their photos hung in the office, earning them recognition and rewards through an incentivized safety program Swingle introduced in 2009.   “You constantly have to keep the awareness…

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Toro Equipment approved for State of Missouri

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The State of Missouri has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint for use by all state agencies and other authorized users. The contract, approved by the State of Missouri, provides state agencies access to competitive pricing for a wide selection of Toro…

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TurfMutt in agreement for second season of show

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – TurfMutt has signed an agreement for a second season with the Emmy-award winning, Lucky Dog television show on CBS, and is expanding its relationship with global children’s media and education publisher, Scholastic.   The new episodes of “Lucky Dog” will feature TurfMutt messages for viewers about how to create a quality, living…

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Polaris unveils 2016 BRUTUS

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Polaris Industries is redefining what a side-by-side vehicle can do on the job site. The 2016 BRUTUS models introduce new enhancements and attachments for productivity, versatility and comfort. With BRUTUS, you can lift, grab, grade, scoop, sweep, blow, mow, plow and plane.   The new landplane helps with grading, leveling and aerating…

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Vista Pro Landscape Lighting catalog in app form

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting has launched a new landscape product catalog that’s available in print, and, for the first time, as a free mobile app that users can download from Google Play or iTunes. “Our professional customers told us that they often need access to product information and specs on the…

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