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Terex unveils four new models

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Terex compact wheel loaders, ranging from 50 hp to 101 hp, are built for applications ranging from general construction, earthmoving and agricultural work to specialized tasks such as landscaping, utility and municipal work. Equipped with Tier 4 Final Deutz engines, these compact wheel loaders offer North American contractors maximum productivity on many…

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Project EverGreen’s program enters ninth year

For families of deployed military personnel and wounded or disabled veterans, handling basic yard maintenance tasks can be a real challenge. To meet that challenge, Project EverGreen established the GreenCare for Troops program to provide complimentary lawn and landscape care services to these deserving individuals.   As the program enters its ninth year, Project EverGreen…

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Fun facts about natural grass lawns

The month of April is designated as National Lawn Care Month and The Lawn Institute and the National Association of Landscape Professionals want to heighten public awareness regarding the many environmental and health benefits of natural grass.    The Lawn Institute has estimated there is more than 31 million acres of managed grass in the…

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Kawasaki division consolidates functions

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A. is consolidating all aspects of its management and product development processes in a single facility in Grand Rapids. The company is launching a significant renovation of its existing facilities to accommodate the move of the Research and Development Engineering group, along with related…

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Henriksen joins NALP team

FAIRFAX, Va. — Missy Henriksen will be taking over as vice president of public affairs for the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), forrmerly known as PLANET. Henriksen previously served as executive director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which she resigned from last Thursday, April 16.   PPMA is the consumer education arm…

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Billy Goat launches demo campaign

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. – Billy Goat Industries is taking to the streets with its reciprocating aerator lineup. On the heels of the recent PLUGR acquisition and launch of the One & Done Hydro Aerator, the company is offering demos to give contractors and landscapers an opportunity to experience the benefits of reciprocating technology.   Reciprocating…

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NALP names new ambassador

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…

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A safe influence

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….

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Ready for action

You can have the right staff, the right clients and the right service mix, but without the proper tools, jobs don’t get done. That’s why tracking inventory is such a crucial process for getting, or staying, efficient. Without a process in place to ensure trucks are leaving with the right equipment, you’re losing time and…

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Christy’s appoints sales manager

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….

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