RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain Bird Corporation is unveiling the CLC Landscape Renovation Project, a charitable partnership that showcases irrigation products and smart watering practices from 25 Ways to Save, an initiative Rain Bird launched in 2015. Working alongside a coalition of partners and volunteers, a community church…
Where do you find top talent – people willing to work hard in challenging conditions? Alex Fransen says labor pains are the biggest obstacle the company faces as it grows. “We could grow so much this year, but we are not going to over-promise and under-deliver, and finding employees is our biggest hurdle,” he says. …
Strapped into the pilot’s seat of his private jet, Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn thrusts the throttle forward and hurtles down the runway, a typical start to the day for the former F-16 fighter pilot, who commutes 500 miles from his home on Long Island, New York. to his office outside Columbus, Ohio. For an…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Takeuchi-US has transitioned Hampton Wideman to the position of Western regional business manager, effective as of June 1. Previously, Wideman was the Southwest regional business manager for the past two years. In his new role, Wideman is responsible in his territory to manage dealer relationships, develop new and existing markets, assist with…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Association for the Work Truck Industry recently updated ntea.com to streamline the user experience and provide a responsive layout. The platform upgrade is specifically designed to elevate the look and feel of the site and simplify navigation. “The new ntea.com gives us an opportunity to be more accessible to…
WOBURN, Mass. – Arborjet has announced the availability of four new retail product displays to showcase its products for general plant nutrition, insect and disease control, water management and growth regulation. The retail displays serve as a one-stop-shop for the gardener’s every need, offering a variety of product sizes and solutions. Designed with extra messaging,…
DENVER, Colo. – Swiftpage, the maker of Act! and a provider of software and services that help small and mid-sized businesses grow, has announced that Act! v18.1 is now available on subscription in Europe. Customers now have the option to deploy Act! on premise or have it hosted in the cloud, with flexible payment…
Last week’s approval of the 2017 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations fiscal bill was an important step toward extending the H-2B program into 2017. The bill targets critical programs such as aviation security, border and immigration enforcement, customs activities, the protection against cyberterrorism, natural disaster response, and efforts to stop the smuggling of…
CARY, N.C. – John Deere has updated its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. The mid-size model is designed for professional landscapers seeking an affordable, comfortable and versatile 4×4 utility vehicle. Outfitted with an ergonomic operator station, quiet V-twin engine, independent four-wheel suspension, four-wheel drive and availability…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Golf course superintendents and sports turf professionals will have new education opportunities at GIE+EXPO 2016 (Green Industry & Equipment Expo). The Golf and Sports Turf Management Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Turfgrass Council, will take place Thursday and Friday, October 20-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the annual tradeshow. GIE+EXPO draws…
