James Martin Associates has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to students who have expressed a strong interest in pursuing careers in the landscape and horticulture industry. As a member of The National Association of Landscape Professionals, James Martin Associates has always enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with the foundation and help enrich the…
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has announced the promotion of Dave Wakeling to the position of assistant branch manager in the King of Prussia landscape management branch. “The position of assistant branch manager is a new position within our company. We are committed to growing from within and believe that this new position will further…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has announced that its newest additions to the Automower line are available for purchase. Automower, a robotic lawnmower, was first introduced to the global market by Husqvarna more than 20 years ago. The models – Automower 315, for areas up to 0.37 acres; Automower 430X, for areas up to…
The emerald ash borer, an invasive species of beetle responsible for killing tens of millions of ash trees across the country, has made its way to Texas, federal and state officials confirmed Monday. Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service trapped four adult beetles in Harrison County, just south…
Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today. The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…
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…
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,…
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….
