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…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The State of New York has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for use by all state agencies and other authorized users. The contract was approved by the State of New York on April 13, and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the…
There are lots of areas of your financials that deserve attention: revenue, equipment, salaries, tools, rent. But few are more important than gross margin – a key metric that determines your company’s financial success. It’s just as important as revenue, cash flow and accounts receivable. Remember that without the right amount of gross margin, you…
ANAHEIM, Calif. – T. Christy Enterprises has appointed Bill Blonchek to the new position of eastern regional sales manager. He will lead Christy sales efforts in the Eastern United States for the irrigation, waterworks, plumbing, vinyl fencing and pool/spa markets. Mr. Blonchek brings extensive experience with territory development and pioneering new product innovations….
Safety is a personal thing, says Gary A. Higbee, certified safety professional, SafeStart consultant and author of “Inside Out – Totally Rethinking Safety Management Paradigms.” The Tree Care Industry EXPO keynote speaker illustrates his point with the story of teaching his daughter how to drive. One day she and some friends went to the mall….
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Heads Up Landscape Contractors has announced that its CEO, Gary Mallory, has been named a Professional Landcare Network (PLANET, now called the National Association of Landscape Professionals – NALP) Academic Excellence Foundation Ambassador. Ambassadors contribute time and resources to endow AEF scholarships for students enrolled in landscape contracting and/or horticulture programs at…
