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,…
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has expanded its landscape construction operations to include a new branch in Houston, Texas. This branch joins 18 existing branch offices that are located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, supporting both the landscape construction and landscape management divisions of the company. Bob Jones, president of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Registration is now open for GIE+EXPO 2016, and with the combination of new features, many exhibitors expanding their booths and travel discounts, it’s shaping up to be even bigger than last year’s record-setting year. The annual tradeshow is set for October 20-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville and online registration…
TUCSON, Ariz. – Rain Bird Training Services has released its schedule of irrigation training events for Summer 2016. These events offer irrigation professionals the chance to improve their knowledge bases, receive Irrigation Association (IA) continuing education credits (CEUs) and even prepare for IA certification exams. “While summer is a busy time for irrigation professionals,…
WENDELL, N.C. – Since the first KIOTI tractor was introduced in the U.S. in 1986, KIOTI Tractor has aligned itself among the nation’s top tractor brands. “The 30th anniversary marks KIOTI’s unparalleled commitment to the advancement and growth of tractor technology, value and service,” said Peter Dong Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA…
MUSKEGON, Mich. – A Muskegon lawn care company will distribute around $38,000 to workers after failing to pay them overtime they were due under federal payroll rules. The U.S. Department of Labor says it found that H&H Lawn Service and Snowplowing: Classified workers as independent contractors rather than employees and therefore didn’t pay them…
ATLANTA – The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced details of the new SEGreen Landscape Conference, scheduled for Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2016, at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. The conference, produced by SNA in cooperation with University of Georgia Extension and sponsored by the Georgia Urban Ag Council, will be held in…
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…
