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….
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Rick Engineering Company (RICK) announced Patricia Trauth has joined the company as principal landscape architect. She will be responsible for managing landscape architecture staff, business development and project management in its eight offices. As a licensed landscape architect in California, a certified planner and a LEED accredited professional, she has…
The Davey Tree Expert Co. has announced the acquisition of Kerns Brothers Tree Service & Landscaping, a residential tree care company based near Wilmington, Delaware. The acquisition is Davey’s 8th in the last year and the second in 2015. Jim Stief, executive vice president, U.S. residential operations, said Davey is committed to future growth –…
HERNDON, Va. – The water crisis facing California is serious and carries imminent environmental, financial and human impacts. Cash incentives are being used in some areas to get homeowners to voluntarily give up their lawns. Before ripping out a customer’s lawn, the National Association of Landscape Professionals offers the following tips to help your customers…
Without the right tool, pruning can be dangerous not only for workers, but for plants as well. A pruner that’s too small can lead to fatigue, and dull blades can injure the tree or shrub. Plus, it can do serious damage to the tool itself. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Article Source:…
Scott Richardson joins PCS – Pestguard Commercial Services. Scott, as a leader in multiple industries, comes to PCS with a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, is a Certified Florida Master Gardener and has extensive experience in the grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, irrigation and horticulture industry for community associations. Pestguard Commercial Services (PCS) serves the west…
