Landscape Management articles from July 2001

Landscape Management archives from July 2001

Define your level of success.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This is the sixth year we've listed the emerging leaders of our industry (see the LM 100, page 22), and each year, it's a pleasure watching many of you prosper as you grow. Our list covers several small, medium and large firms who have found...

Always new peaks to climb.(David Luse)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... David Luse has traveled to faraway lands to scale some of the world's tallest peaks. Apparently, he still has mountains to climb -- both the white-capped kind and other varieties, juding by the lofty goals he's set for himself since selling his...

Langley retires after 34 years with RISE.(Fred Langley)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... VISTA, CA -- After 34 years of service,Fred Langley, Manager of State and Government Relations for RISE, will retire Aug. 31. Frank Gasperini, formerly of Vopak (Van Waters & Rogers), will take over as a consultant July 1, then as a full-time...

Woods Equipment reports sales drop.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ROCKFORD, IL -- Woods Equipment Company reported that first quarter net sales were down 19.5% compared to last year. Woods said the drop in sales was due to unfavorable weather conditions, increased competition on selected construction...

Vermeer, Sherrill sign deal.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... PELLA, IA -- Sherrill, Inc., a supplier of arborist equipment, entered into an exclusive alliance with Vermeer Manufacturing Co. to jointly distribute environmental materials through the Vermeer worldwide dealerships.

Win a truck at Expo.(International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... LOUISVILLE, KY -- Attend the International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo July 20-22 and you could win $25,000 toward the purchase of a truck in the Trucks of the Industry Give-away. Admission is free to those who register before July 16....

Sprouts acquires TNT Enterprises.(Sprouts Landscape, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... NAPERVILLE, IL -- Sprouts Landscape, Inc. acquired TNT Enterprises, Wheaton, IL, and changed its name to Great Impressions, Inc. Last September, Sprouts acquired Planters Pride, Wheaton, IL. Sprouts plans to hit $1.5 million in revenues in...

DIG acquires LEIT product line.(DIG Corp. purchased the LEIT product line from ALTEC Irrigation, Inc)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... VISTA, CA -- DIG Corp. purchased the LEIT product line from ALTEC Irrigation, Inc. The purchase makes DIG the largest provider of alternative power controllers in the irrigation industry.

Riverdale relocates headquarters.(Riverdale Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... BURR RIDGE, IL -- Riverdale, a subsidiary of international chemical company Nufarm, relocated its corporate headquarters from Glenwood, IL to Burr Ridge, IL and invested $5 million in upgrades to its Chicago Heights, IL manufacturing plant.

Griffin LLC registers new product.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... VALDOSTA, GA -- Griffin LLC received registration for a dry flowable formulation of its chlorothalonil fungicide. This new product, Concorde DF, is available through select turf and ornamental distributors.

Sipcam buys mefenoxam formula.(Sipcam Agro USA; Uniroyal Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ROSWELL, GA -- Sipcam Agro USA acquired the sales and marketing rights to the emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation of mefenoxam fungicide. Most recently marketed by the Uniroyal Chemical Company under their name Quell, Sipcam will...

Plant bacteria may infect humans.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... NEW YORK -- A soil bacterium that causes tumors on plants may be able to insert its tumor-causing DNA into human cells, reports Reuters Health. The bacterium, called Agrobacterium tumefaciens, has a little piece of DNA that can insert itself...

Wal-Mart to carry Snapper mowers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... McDONOUGH, GA -- As the result of declining numbers of OPE dealers and the growing popularity of home center stores and mass merchants, Snapper has reached an agreement with Wal-Mart to sell several models of mowers in Wal-Mart stores. Snapper...

Blount acquires Fabtek.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... MONTGOMERY, AL -- Blount International, which manufactures industrial and power equipment among other things, acquired Fabtek, Inc. Fabtek, which had sales of $21 million last year, will now become part of Blount's Industrial and Power...

SRO cuts royalty check for U. of Arizona.(Seed Research of Oregon)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... TUCSON, AZ -- Seed Research of Oregon (SRO) representatives delivered a royalty check for $13,507.16 to the University of Arizona's turfgrass research program. The royalty check represented 100,000 lbs. of SR 1020 and Brighton grass seed sold...

2000 GIE in Indy drew 6,000.(Green Industry Conference & Expo)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The Professional Lawn Care Industry of America (PLCAA) says that more than 6,000 exhibitors and attendees participated in the Green Industry Conference & Expo this past November. These included 340 companies represented on...

Turfco unveils parts Web page.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Turfco Direct unveiled the lawn care industry's first parts direct page on its Web site, www.turfco.com, which allows for purchases day or night. "It's expensive and time-intensive to send someone to get parts during the work...

Sonar label changes approved.(SePRO)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... CARMEL, IN -- Recent changes to the Sonar aquatic herbicide label have been reviewed and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the state of California. The label is available through SePRO at 800/419-7779 or www.sepro.com.

Spectro 90WDG label accepted.(Cleary)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... DAYTON, NJ -- Cleary's Spectro 90WDG turf and ornamental fungicide has been accepted for use in the state of California. Labeled site uses include golf courses, commercial lawns, sod farms, greenhouses, nurseries, interiorscapes and landscapes....

More deals for Deere President says latest acquisitions are "customer-based".(Deere and Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... CLEVELAND -- When Deere & Company acquired Great Dane Power Equipment Company in December of last year, the deal made sense to Green Industry insiders. Deere was obviously trying to strengthen its footing in the commercial mower segment. ...

Landscape Management partners with ASIC.(American Society of Irrigation Consultants)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... CLEVELAND -- The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) has selected Landscape Management as the professional organization's "Official Publication" for the landscape industry. According to Landscape Management's associate...

The J.R. Simplot Company named Don Johnson.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The J.R. Simplot Company named Don Johnson vice president and general manager of the fertilizer division of its Turf & Horticulture Group.

Seed Research of Oregon added Bryan Muntz.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Seed Research of Oregon added Bryan Muntz to its sales staff. He will focus his efforts on the West Coast and the Plains states from Kansas north to Canada.

Environmental Industries placed Kenneth Hutcheson.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Environmental Industries placed Kenneth Hutcheson into the leadership role at U.S. Lawns, its franchise division.

The RBI Companies appointed Chris Graeber.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The RBI Companies appointed Chris Graeber vice president of landscape construction.

Bayer Corp. named Michael Daly turf and ornamental brand manager.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Bayer Corp. named Michael Daly turf and ornamental brand manager, Cathy Fuhrman commercial market manager and Jennifer Remsberg residential market manager. Field sales representative Jeff Vannoy has become a Home Health Brand representative,...

The Professional Lawn Care Association of America.(Heath Moore)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Professional Lawn Care Association of America welcomed the return of Heath Moore to his new role as sales and marketing manager of the Green Industry Expo. Moore had been PLCAA's membership and education manager for five years.

Signature Control Systems named Paul Latshaw.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Signature Control Systems named Paul Latshaw director of agronomics.

Rain Bird promoted Ken Mills.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Rain Bird promoted Ken Mills to vice president of its Turf Division, Janet Reilly to vice president of its Contractor Division and Karl Altergott to director of its Commercial Division.

The National Arborist Association.(Thomas R. Tolkacz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The National Arborist Association appointed Swingle Tree & Landscape Care president Thomas R. Tolkacz to its Board of Directors.

Griffin L.L.C.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Griffin L.L.C. hired Don Wilson as territory manager, southeast region for Specialty Products.

Miramar Wholesale Nurseries.(Kelley Smagacz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Miramar Wholesale Nurseries promoted Kelley Smagacz to purchasing manager and appointed Debbie Binczewski controller. Art #721

Aventis Environmental Science's Chipco Professional Products group named Joseph Grippi.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Aventis Environmental Science's Chipco Professional Products group named Joseph Grippi sales representative for western Michigan and northern Indiana and Scott Parker sales representative for southern Indiana, northern Kentucky and central...

Oregro Seeds hired Hagen Ledeboer.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Oregro Seeds hired Hagen Ledeboer as an outside sales representative for the southwest.

Netafim USA.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Netafim USA was awarded the 2000 Excellence in Business Award in the manufacturing category of a contest sponsored by The Fresno Bee.

Nichimen America.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Nichimen America received organic status approval for its contact fungicide, Kaligreen. Also, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation approved a major label expansion for Kaligreen - more than 50 agricultural and horticultural crops.

Lewis Seed named Michael Thomas.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Lewis Seed named Michael Thomas as its new manager.

Labor Finders International.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Labor Finders International announced the opening of nine new branches in the second half of 1999, giving a total of 20 openings for the year.

The Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show.(Rand Baldwin)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show named Rand Baldwin managing director. Donn W. Sandford retired after 25 years at the position in January.

Reemay.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Reemay has changed the name of one of its gardening products from The Germinator to Reemay Lawn and Garden Blankets.

Lawn Doctor president and chief executive officer Russell Frith.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Lawn Doctor president and chief executive officer Russell Frith was elected secretary and treasurer of the International Franchise Association.

McCrometer acquired Water Specialties.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... McCrometer acquired Water Specialties, adding Water Specialties' flowmeters designed for water and wastewater management applications to its list of flow measurement products.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors Association (OPEDA) named William Parsley president.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors Association (OPEDA) named William Parsley president, Chris Saxton vice president and Mike Medart secretary/treasurer.

Simplot Turf & Horticulture was awarded two patents.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Simplot Turf & Horticulture was awarded two patents, one for seashore zoysiagrass and Idaho bentgrass, two obscure grasses that had never been used for turf purposes before.

Profile Products LLC.(Conwed Bonded Fiber)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Profile Products LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, which specializes in inorganic soil amendments and hydraulically applied mulches, bought Conwed Fibers, Conover, NC, a wood-based hydraulic mulch products manufacturer.

Contech Construction Products.(Steve Spanagel)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Contech Construction Products, Middletown, OH named Steve Spanagel vice president of its Keystone Retaining Wall Systems division.

Exmark named Power Trim Company.(Exmark Manufacturing Company)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Exmark named Power Trim Company, La Palma, CA its 1999 Distributor of the Year.

Milorganite.(Mike Archer )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Milorganite, makers of Milorganite natural organic fertilizer, named Mike Archer marketing development and research coordinator.

Bush Hog named Roudebush Equipment Company.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Bush Hog named Roudebush Equipment Company its number one dealer in the nation in sales volume of zero turn mowers.

Stens Power Equipment Parts.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Stens Power Equipment Parts named five new territory managers: Chris Burchard, Arizona and southern California, Dale Sprik, Michigan, Gary Goode, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and portions of Iowa and western Illinois, Doug Puckett, Kentucky,...

Scag Power Equipment promoted John Crowson.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Scag Power Equipment promoted John Crowson to vice president of sales and marketing, David Sugden to vice president of product development, Todd Warnie to manager of research and development, and Chris Frame to manager of marketing and...

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers voted in its 2000 officers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Association of Professional Landscape Designers voted in its 2000 officers. They are: Myrna Dowsett, president, Deanna Pillarelli, president elect, Gerry Crouch, treasurer, Judy DePue, secretary, Timothy Thoelecke, Jr., immediate past...

Prokoz, Inc.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Prokoz, Inc. announced that the following companies are members: Brewer Environmental Industries LLC, Honolulu, HI, D & K Products, Des Moines, IA, and Reinders, Elm Grove, WI.

The Las Vegas Chapter of the Nevada Landscape Association.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Las Vegas Chapter of the Nevada Landscape Association named its board of directors for April 2000-March 2001: John Cerul, past president, John Marman, president, Ralph Hollander, president elect, Bruce Royer, secretary-treasurer, Helen...

New Mexico State University hired Bernhard Leinauer.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... New Mexico State University hired Bernhard Leinauer as an assistant professor and turfgrass specialist with the school's Cooperative Extension Service.

Briggs & Stratton made Exide Corporation.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Briggs & Stratton made Exide Corporation its authorized battery supplier.

Bayer Corp. launched an e-commerce Web site.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Bayer Corp. launched an e-commerce Web site (www.bayscapecolors.com) developed specifically for BayScape colorants for premium landscape mulch.

Tyler Enterprises.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Tyler Enterprises, Elwood, IL, hired Jerry Helm as sales representative for landscape and lawn care, John Gronnett as driver for delivering products to Ohio and northern Kentucky, and Mark Gross as warehouseman for the company's newly acquired...

Zeneca Professional Products named Kimberly Langan.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Zeneca Professional Products named Kimberly Langan product service representative for its western region and Deborah Meier technical manager for professional turf products.

Barenbrug.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Barenbrug appointed two new territory managers: Jennifer Zelley, New Jersey, and Scott Rushe, Pennsylvania.

Research Seeds appointed Ken Fearday president.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Research Seeds appointed Ken Fearday president. Fearday succeeds Bill Whitacre, who resigned April 28.

Barenbrug Northeast.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Barenbrug Northeast has completed the remodeling of its 35,000-sq-ft. facility in Ogdensburg, NJ. The renovation was aimed at making the facility more customer friendly and able to allow for timely training and continuing education for dealers...

The L.R. Nelson Corp.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The L.R. Nelson Corp., Peoria, IL, has named several people to positions in its Landscape and Turf Division: Scott Harn, product manager, Ben Vonk, quality manager, Tom Heindselman, sales manager for the Plains states, John George, sales...

ALCA appointed John Luznicky.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ALCA appointed John Luznicky, CLP, vice president of Durham Hill Nursery, to the 2000 Certification Board of Governors.

J & J Truck Bodies & Trailers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... J & J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, PA, named Truck Body Associates, Farmingdale, NY, Amthor's, Walden, NY, and T & T Body King, Latham, NY as new distributors.

Growth Products, White Plains, NY, named BWI.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Growth Products, White Plains, NY, named BWI, Texarkana, TX, as a new Professional Turf Line distributor for the southeastern U.S.

Redexim Charterhouse gave Lawn & Golf Supply Co.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Redexim Charterhouse gave Lawn & Golf Supply Co. its USA Distributor of the Year award, A.R. Mower & Supply Ltd. its Distributor of the Year award, and David Baldasare its Salesperson of the Year award.

Zeneca Professional Products named Deborah Meier.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Zeneca Professional Products named Deborah Meier North American technical manager for professional turf products.

Bio-Green of Las Vegas.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Bio-Green of Las Vegas, NV took on Florida Irrigation as a fertilizer system distributor. Bio-Green now conducts business in 13 states including Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Utah and New Mexico.

Growth Products, White Plains, NY, added Randy Oberlander.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Growth Products, White Plains, NY, added Randy Oberlander to its staff of technical sales representatives.

Swingle Tree & Landscape Care.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Swingle Tree & Landscape Care received Christmas Decor's award for the 1999 Veteran Franchise of the Year. This was the second time Swingle was recognized for this award.

Turfseed producers release exciting new varieties.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... TURFSEED COUNTRY -- Southern homeowners who long for a barefoot-soft Kentucky bluegrass lawn, and gave up long ago because of the heat, take heart. Dr. James Read, a grass breeder at Texas A&M University, has developed Reveille, a cross of...

10 Super small companies : What makes a small company "super?" Care for customers and employees, and often much more.(All Seasons Landscaping Hutchinson)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... All Seasons Landscaping Hutchinson, MN All Seasons serves commercial and residential customers with lawn care, landscape, irrigation, erosion control, renovation, snow removal, pond care and other services. Owner Steve Wadsworth credits the...

10 Great medium-sized firms : Most medium-sized firms have been around for a while. Learn what they've learned about being "great".(Allin Companies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Aldo 1 Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc., Ocean, NJ Competitive prices and top quality service with a personal touch keep Aldo 1 Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. ahead of its competition. "I look at each project and property -- no matter what the...

LM100 : BIG 50 companies.(Environmental Industries Inc.)(Illustration)
July 1, 2001... LM100 BIG 50 companies If you have any doubt about the diversity and fragmentation of this industry, check out this listing of the industry's largest landscape maintenance, lawn care and landscape design/installation companies....

TOP 10 NEWS PICKS : What forces are shaping our industry this year? Here's a peak at some people and events that will affect your operations for months to come.(new EPA Administrator Christie Whitman)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... 1. New EPA administrator Green Industry pros are trying to read new EPA Administrator Christie Whitman. The fairness they're seeking might best be represented by second-in-command Linda Fischer, formerly of Monsanto,.says Tom Delaney,...

10 INFLUENTIAL : Where are they now? They led our industry in its formative years, then moved on. What are they doing today?(Richard Ackerman)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Richard Ackerman Built Northwest Landscape Richard Ackerman ran one of the largest landscape companies in the Pacific Northwest's, but he's back in school now. He loves it. Three years after leaving landscaping, Ackerman serves on the Lake...

Echo Incorporated.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Echo Inc., a subsidiary of Kioritz Corp. of Japan, was established in the United States in 1971. In 1986, the company moved from Northbrook, Ill., to Lake Zurich, Ill., to accommodate expanding manufacturing needs. In the past decade, the...

Husqvarna.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Product Focus: Husqvarna is a total source equipment supplier to landscapers, offering everything from trimmers, blowers, chain saws, mowers, commercial walks, zero turns, aerators, dethatchers, sod cutters, edgers and more. ...

Staying connected.(Mill Brothers Landscape & Nursery, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Landscape professionals are looking for communication and scheduling tools that are easy-to-use, reliable and capable of keeping them in constant contact with their crews. Today's high tech communication devices make constant communication a...

Productivity tools.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Palm devices, cell phones, radio phones are sophisticated business management tools that can add more profits to a bottom line. A fully-integrated system will allow people, phones and other wireless devices to communicate with servers at office...

The power of restoration : Try this practical plan for getting your customers' lawns healthy again.
July 1, 2001... When turf dies, it's your job to do something about it. You can offer diagnostic services, restoration services, or both. The good news is that the process can be profitable, both short-term and long-term. If you turn the lawn around, you make...

The "hole" story on aerating.
July 1, 2001... ABSOLUTE EQUIPMENT 248/684-5442 www.superake.micronpcweb. com The Superake from Absolute Equipment, Milford, MI, screens soil up to 4-in. deep. It removes rocks from 1/2-in. to 7 in. at the same time it screens and does finish...