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Garvin named president of the Tree Care Industry Association Posted Date: 9/7/2010 Summary: "We are pleased to announce that the board unanimously agreed to select Mark Garvin as the association's next president," announced Randy Owen, chair of the board of directors. The decision followed an extensive executive search involving internal and external candidates. Category: Daily_News
JCB pledges $250,000 worth of support for Pakistani flood victims Posted Date: 8/31/2010 Summary: JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford on Aug. 30 pledged assistance worth $250,000 to help in the reconstruction effort in the wake of the devastating floods in Pakistan. Category: Daily_News
Propane Education & Resource Council to host seminars at GIE+EXPO Posted Date: 8/31/2010 Summary: With a growing number of commercial lawn care companies transitioning to both propane-fueled lawn mowers and trucks for sought-after cost-saving, environmental and ease-of-use benefits, the Propane Education & Resource Council (PERC) will hold a series of OEM-led seminars at its booth (11198) at GIE+EXPO, which will be held Oct. 28-30 at Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center. Category: Daily_News
Free Webinar for landscape contractors throughout September Posted Date: 8/31/2010 Summary: Jonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free Webinar throughout the month of September. Category: Daily_News
OPEI urges California Governor to sign bill for CARB reform Posted Date: 8/30/2010 Summary: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced Aug. 30 that on Aug. 26 in a unanimous 32-0 vote, the California State Senate adopted SB 1402, a bill that will begin to make the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) enforcement program transparent, consistent and fair. Category: Daily_News
Rainwater harvesting seminar Sept. 20-21 in Charlotte Posted Date: 8/30/2010 Summary: Englert, Inc. will hold a contractor certification seminar for its rainwater harvesting products Monday and Tuesday Sept. 20 and 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Charlotte, North Carolina. Category: Daily_News
Mid-Am Trade Show moving to Navy Pier, Chicago in 2011 Posted Date: 8/30/2010 Summary: After seven successful years at McCormick Place Convention Center, the Mid-Am Horticultural Trade Show (Mid-Am) is returning to Navy Pier beginning with the 2011 trade show. Category: Daily_News
ANSI standards that promote healthy trees under public review Posted Date: 8/25/2010 Summary: Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and ASC-A300 have placed a call for public review on revision of two national tree care standards and the draft for a new national tree care standard. Category: Daily_News
New England Grows announces speaker lineup Posted Date: 8/23/2010 Summary: More than 30 ground-breaking educational seminars are planned for New England Grows, the Northeast's premier trade exposition and green industry educational conference, scheduled for February 2 - 4, 2011 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Category: Daily_News
GeoGlobal opens new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters Posted Date: 8/12/2010 Summary: GeoGlobal Partners, the leading innovator and manufacturer of water garden products such as smartpond and TotalPond, announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Category: Daily_News
Tour des Trees raises more than $365,000 for TREE Fund Posted Date: 8/11/2010 Summary: More than 60 cyclists from around the world took part in the 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees, America's largest fundraiser for tree research, raising more than $365,000 so far during this year’s tour to benefit the Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) Fund. Category: Daily_News
Blount buys SpeeCo for $90M Posted Date: 8/11/2010 Summary: Industrial manufacturer Blount International Inc. (BLT) said it acquired a company that makes farm and ranch equipment for $90 million in cash, which it expected would boost profit next year. Category: Daily_News
Northern Green Expo announces 2011 Minneapolis show dates Posted Date: 8/9/2010 Summary: The Northern Green Expo will bring green industry leaders from five states to the Minneapolis Convention Center on January 5-7, 2011. Category: Daily_News
Looming 2011 Interim Tier 4 regulations speed need for information Posted Date: 8/9/2010 Summary: What will happen when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Interim Tier 4 (IT4) regulations go into effect on January 1, 2011? In short, they’ll end up affecting everyone who purchases heavy equipment. Category: Daily_News
Moth problem? It may be tropical sod webworm Posted Date: 8/6/2010 Summary: This spring in Naples FL we have had a fairly widespread outbreak of a St. Augustinegrass turf-attacking caterpillar, the TSW: tropical sod webworm. This may have been because of the cold weather killing a parasite or predator that normally keeps this turf-eating caterpillar in check. Or it just may be part of the natural life cycle peaks and valleys of most insect populations. Category: Daily_News
Groups opposing increase in ethanol in gasoline advocate more scientific testing Posted Date: 8/4/2010 Summary: Environmental and industry groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require thorough and objective scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline. Category: Daily_News
ValleyCrest participates in creative nature exhibition in Shanghai Posted Date: 8/4/2010 Summary: ValleyCrest Landscape Companies participated as a student advisor, Forum panelist and supporting host of a landscape design event in China called "Creative Nature." Category: Daily_News
CSA 2010 increases importance of truck maintenance Posted Date: 8/4/2010 Summary: This fall, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program, which includes more stringent penalties for violations. Category: Daily_News
Irrigation Association refines mission statement and strategy Posted Date: 8/4/2010 Summary: The Irrigation Association has refined its mission statement and strategic initiatives following its July meeting of the board of directors. This includes the addition of "standards" as a new strategic initiative, which will focus on establishing product and practice standards that drive efficient irrigation. Category: Daily_News
Landscape Ontario and EXPO 2010 Posted Date: 8/4/2010 Summary: Growers and retailers are invited to participate in EXPO 2010 from October 19 - 20, 2010 at the Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and discover the latest trends in plant and floral introductions, new products, technology solutions and business strategies designed to grow your business. Category: Daily_News
Excel donates electric mower to Greensburg GreenTown Posted Date: 8/3/2010 Summary: Excel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan., recently donated a Hustler ZEON to GreenTown, a charitable organization working to rebuild Greensburg, Kan., following a devastating tornado in May 2007. Category: Daily_News
Caterpillar partners with Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe Posted Date: 8/2/2010 Summary: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT: NYSE) announced that it is partnering with Mike Rowe, the creator and star of the Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs and founder of mikeroweWORKS.com. The two have joined forces to highlight the important and essential work Caterpillar customers perform everyday. Category: Daily_News
More than 450 individuals participate in PLANET's Renewal & Remembrance Posted Date: 8/2/2010 Summary: The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held its 14th annual "Renewal & Remembrance" event at Arlington National Cemetery on July 19. The next day members went to Capitol Hill to talk with congressional leaders about key issues facing the industry. Category: Daily_News
The Work Truck Show returns to Indianapolis in 2011 and 2012 Posted Date: 7/16/2010 Summary: The Work Truck Show, North America's largest vocational truck event, will return to Indianapolis, for the next two years. The Work Truck Show 2011 runs March 8-10, 2011, at the Indiana Convention Center. The 47th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 7. Category: Daily_News
Ford presents Top Volume Award to The Reading Group Posted Date: 7/16/2010 Summary: The Ford Motor Company presented the Company's Top Volume Award for 2009 for Commercial Truck Body and Equipment to The Reading Group, LLC, at the annual Pool Account Meeting held in Dearborn, Michigan, June 24-25, 2010. Category: Daily_News
Discover how to grow your business at PANTS 2010 Posted Date: 7/16/2010 Summary: The Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, PANTS, will bring the latest in green trends to garden centers and landscape contractors and nurseries this August 3-5, 2010 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Pa. Category: Daily_News
Rain Bird Academy announces the start of the 2010-2011 irrigation training season Posted Date: 7/16/2010 Summary: Rain Bird Services Corporation announced the dates and locations of Rain Bird Academy's 2010-2011 training season. Irrigation and landscape professionals interested in enhancing their irrigation knowledge and skill sets now have over 86 event locations across the country from which to choose. Category: Daily_News
Echo opens Shindaiwa warehouse Posted Date: 7/12/2010 Summary: Echo Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new 129,000-square-foot Shindaiwa warehouse on July 12 in Lake Zurich, Ill. Category: Daily_News
OTF Regional Seminar July 20 in Dayton Posted Date: 7/9/2010 Summary: The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation and The Ohio State University Turfgrass Team are pleased to present Summer Turf Problems and Solutions for where you Live, Work and Play! Category: Daily_News
OPEI announces 2010-11 board Posted Date: 7/8/2010 Summary: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2010-11 officers and board of directors during its 58th annual meeting June 25-27 in Couer D'Alene, Idaho. Category: Daily_News
Stihl plants trees and raises money for Oregon state parks Posted Date: 7/6/2010 Summary: Stihl Inc., creator and owner of the premier lumberjack sports event, the Stihl Timbersports presented by Carhartt, announced June 28 that it is launching a promotion throughout the state of Oregon where it will donate... Category: Daily_News
Registration now open for Hardscape North America 2010 Posted Date: 7/2/2010 Summary: Hardscape North America (HNA) registration opened July 1 with an extensive offering of education and purchasing opportunities for hardscape contractors and distributors. Category: Daily_News
Briggs & Stratton announces new Vanguard engine warranty Posted Date: 7/1/2010 Summary: Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power announced that Vanguard air-cooled gasoline engines entering the market worldwide as of July 1, 2010, will feature a three-year commercial limited warranty. Category: Daily_News
Keynote, schedule announced for 2010 Irrigation Show Posted Date: 6/28/2010 Summary: Nationally renowned author and professor Robert Glennon will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2010 Irrigation Show's general session on Dec. 6. Additionally, the show's schedule is now posted at www.irrigationshow.org Category: Daily_News
Honda Power Equipment sets milestone Posted Date: 6/25/2010 Summary: Honda Power Equipment announced June 24 that it has shipped 30 million power products to domestic dealers and distributors since it began offering outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1972. Category: Daily_News
Gravely "Pinky" zero-turn mower to benefit breast cancer research Posted Date: 6/22/2010 Summary: Gravely announced that it has produced a pink Gravely Pro-Turn zero-turn mower, "Pinky," to help raise money for the breast cancer foundation. Category: Daily_News
PLANET Legislative Day offers CEUs Posted Date: 6/21/2010 Summary: Landscape Industry Certified professionals have an opportunity to earn CEUs at the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., July 18–20. Category: Daily_News
PIMA applauds introduction of Green Energy Efficient Roofs and Job Creation Act of 2010 Posted Date: 6/18/2010 Summary: The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) has endorsed the introduction of the Green Energy Efficient Roofs and Job Creation Act of 2010, a bill designed to create 40,000 "green" jobs and strengthen the national energy policy. Category: Daily_News
Aquascape, Inc. launches "Get Your Feet Wet" campaign Posted Date: 6/18/2010 Summary: Aquascape, Inc. announced its new "Get Your Feet Wet" campaign designed to make it simple and profitable for landscape contractors to add water feature installations to their existing line of service and products. Category: Daily_News
IA kicks off Smart Irrigation Month preparations, launches marketing contest Posted Date: 6/17/2010 Summary: To encourage all irrigation industry professionals to participate in July's Smart Irrigation Month, the Irrigation Association has launched a Smart Marketing Contest. The contest will recognize industry professionals' efforts to promote the annual campaign and its key messages. Category: Daily_News
IA Water Conference registration open, speakers confirmed Posted Date: 6/17/2010 Summary: Irrigation and water management professionals are invited to register for the Irrigation Association's second annual Water Conference, July 13-14, in Williamsburg, Va. Early registration for a discounted fee closes June 23. Category: Daily_News
Wastewater treatment plant recovers nutrients and transforms them into commercial fertilizer Posted Date: 6/1/2010 Summary: The Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. unveiled the first facility in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to benefit from Ostara's new technology that recovers nutrients, including phosphorus and nitrogen, from wastewater and transforms them into an environmentally friendly, commercial fertilizer.
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GIE+EXPO workshops include hardscape topics this year Posted Date: 5/28/2010 Summary: The 2010 GIE+EXPO, to be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Oct. 28-30, features workshops as a special introduction to PLANET's four-day Green Industry Conference (GIC). A new offering at this year's show will be education and certification curriculum offered by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). Category: Daily_News
Rain Bird launches new EPA WaterSense-labeled certification program Posted Date: 5/28/2010 Summary: Rain Bird Services Corporation has launched a new, non-manufacturer-specific certification training program for experienced irrigators -- the Rain Bird Certified Residential and Light Commercial Installer program. Category: Daily_News
Concert lineup announced for GIE+EXPO 2010 Posted Date: 5/27/2010 Summary: The Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) is going country as artists Neal McCoy and Heidi Newfield are set to perform at 4th Street Live in downtown Louisville Thursday and Friday, Oct. 28 and 29. Category: Daily_News
Ariens purchases majority shareholding of Countax Posted Date: 5/26/2010 Summary: Ariens Company announced May 26 that it has purchased a majority shareholding of the Oxfordshire, United Kingdom-based ride-on mower manufacturer, Countax Ltd. Category: Daily_News
IA calls for awards nominations Posted Date: 5/26/2010 Summary: The Irrigation Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Awards Program. Anyone can nominate an individual or organization for a relevant award; nominees are not required to be IA members. Category: Daily_News
PLANET names new president Posted Date: 5/24/2010 Summary: The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced David Snodgrass, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, as president of the association for 2010/2011. Category: Daily_News
