FREDERICK, Md. – In its hometown of Frederick, Md., Wright Manufacturing’s commercial lawn mowers can now be purchased just five minutes from where they are manufactured. Horizon, a national landscape equipment dealer, has just opened a 10,000 square foot facility at 1569 Tilco Drive in Frederick. Geoffrey Conway, Horizon’s Mid-Atlantic zone manager, says the…
Jim Huston Spring is finally upon us and another season is under way. As green industry contractors are gearing up, especially those in the northern climes, I’m beginning to wind down from my winter consulting season when I visit the offices of 50 to 60 contractors. During these visits we prepare budgets, review pricing, implement…
PIQUA, Ohio – A.M. Leonard (www.amleo.com) has announced a major expansion of their poly greenhouse film capabilities in their Piqua, Ohio headquarters. This expansion is a partnership with their manufacturing partner Ginegar Plastic Products. Company president Greg Stephens said, “As Horticultural professionals ourselves, we know that grow and overwintering films represent a tremendous point…
Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping started in the 1930s when young widow Ovie Henson saved enough money to finance her dream to own a farm. There, she raised her son, Joey, along with sheep, pigs, chickens and cows. Clearing land to plant cuttings—and discovering a true green thumb—resulted in gradually dedicating more land to nursery…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As part of their yearly “Thank You” campaign, Pro-Tech has launched www.snofighters.com, a website paying tribute to snow and ice management contractors. The “Thank You” campaign is a yearly effort by Pro-Tech to recognize companies and individuals who play a role in clearing snow from commercial properties. This year’s campaign…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Propane Education & Research Council has been granted membership to the National Recreation and Park Association. “We are excited to be joining such an impressive group as the National Recreation and Park Association, which values the environment and the way it is treated at the local level,” said Jeremy Wishart,…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tremron has expanded its operations with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in the Metro Atlanta area. The additional production and distribution provided by the Atlanta plant will be able to meet the growing demand for Tremron’s hardscape products, serving existing clientele in the area while expanding into new regions….
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five industry-leading interior plantscape companies have recently formed an executive level Peer Group focused on being “Innovative Green Industry Leaders”. The group, named Pinnacle V, have launched a new logo and website alongside their formation. The five business owners met in Fort Lauderdale, FL earlier this year to discuss the potential…
ROSWELL, Ga. – Turf Masters, a lawn and pest control company, acquired Dorsey Services, a lawn care, tree and shrub, and pest service company, earlier this month. The transaction is the largest investment made by Turf Masters and it expands the company’s quality services throughout central Georgia. With this acquisition, as well as expansion markets…
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio – Lawn & Landscape has partnered with Koch Turf & Ornamental to present a free three-part webinar series that will help LCOs improve their businesses. The webinars, which start in March, focus on the three most pressing problems in the lawn care business: how to get more sales, how to find the best…
