Pink KIOTI tractor powers breast cancer support
Pink KIOTI tractor used to support breast cancer awareness and cure....
In government, groundskeeping is a growth profession
Grounds maintenance workers held about 1.5 million jobs in 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." Employment of grounds maintenance workers is expected to increase by 18 percent during the 2008-2018 decade...
Movers and shakers
Gabe Weaver, manager of new products and technology development for North American Green, named manager of engineering and business development. Daniel Miller, vice president for manufacturing operations for Gehl Co., named president. Jim Hasty joined Iowa Mold Tooling Co. as vice president for sales. Richard Schrader, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Parsons Brinckerhoff, named chairman of the board....
Big Easy to restore hurricane-damaged green space
The New Orleans Parks and Parkways Department has started a Public Green Space Tree Replacement and Restoration program. It is part of a continuing effort to re-green the city following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita....
Versatile van performs multiple government fleet tasks
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is no stranger to fleet managers. In fact, more than 130,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since it was introduced in 2001....
Spring lawn care tips
As grass comes out of dormancy from the long winter, government grounds maintenance managers will be busy bringing grounds and lawns back to life. Chief tasks this time of year include inspection, fertilization and weed control to ensure government grounds look their best....
KIOTI Tractor uses Facebook to communicate with dealers, tractor owners
KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong Industrial Co., has launched a Facebook Fan Page to communicate corporate, product and general tractor news to its nationwide dealer network, current owners of KIOTI tractors, potential owners and tractor enthusiasts...
Grounds maintenance equipment getting cleaner, greener
Makers of mowers and other outdoor power equipment are working to meet tougher clean-air standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency....
City and county parks departments can enter 2010 "Field of Dreams" contest
The Synthetic Turf Council has expanded its 2010 "Search for the Real Field of Dreams" contest to include public as well as high school fields. The national search was launched last year to determine which synthetic turf field across the country had achieved the greatest positive impact on athletes, schools or the community....
Variety of fuels power grounds maintenance gear
More environmentally friendly fuel options appear every day for grounds maintenance crews and other operators of outdoor power equipment. A few options already available include...
Tennessee technology company will raise prices for its products
Because of what it calls a "widespread shortage of propylene," Propex Operating Company, LLC will be raising prices across all four of its global business units — Flooring Solutions, Geosynthetics, Concrete Solutions and Performance Technologies....
John Deere Quick Adjust cutting units win international recognition at IOG Scotsturf
John Deere's Quick Adjust cutting units were recently recognized with a new product award at IOG Scotsturf, held in Edinburgh, Scotland....
Movers and shakers
Prem Kuchi has joined On-Net Surveillance Systems as director of research and development. Brent Baer has joined KIOTI Tractor as territory manager. Bruce Mawhirter has joined VHB engineering firm as chief civil engineer....
Lots of equipment rental activity in governments
Governments are renting equipment to ensure that critical projects are completed. In the last three months, more than 30 local and state government agencies have rented equipment, according to BidNet....
Movers and shakers
Mark Kaptur joined Chroma Corp. as senior account manager. Robert Ferris joined Henke Manufacturing as production manager. Christopher Ruud named president of Ruud Lighting....
Fall grounds maintenance tips
The experts at TruGreen, a professional lawn care services provider, recommend a five-step strategy to ensure lawns at government facilities flourish this fall....
Bobcat announces winners in Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest
Bobcat's "Great Bobcat Tractor Pull" contest has a grand-prize winner, John Shepherd....
Movers and Shakers
Hans Bouwers, Ron Ross and Troy Crawford have joined KIOTI Tractor's sales team. SPAL USA has named Thom Balistrieri as director of consumer sales for North America....
Mile-High City tests pet-waste management plan
The city and county of Denver, Colo., has set up a one-year pilot project with Denver-based Poo Free Parks to improve pet waste management. Poo Free Parks, a privately held firm, has installed and is maintaining a minimum of 200 pet waste bag dispensers in 25 Denver-area parks, at no cost to taxpayers....
Fall is prime time for maintaining important plants
Grounds maintenance crews spend time each fall pruning vegetation. “Detecting dead or damaged branches is easier when some leafy growth still exists, making fall a good time to prune many trees and shrubs,” according to plant experts at Corona, Calif.-based Corona Clipper, a manufacturer of pruning equipment and other gardening tools. ...
Jacobsen Appoints New Regional Sales Managers
Jacobsen, the Charlotte, N.C.-based manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles, has announced the appointment of two sales executives. ...
Morbark offers incentives on tree care equipment
Winn, Mich.-based Morbark, Inc., a brush chipper and stump grinder manufacturer, has launched an incentive program to help customers and support dealers....
2009 GIE+Expo to showcase lawn and grounds equipment, education and entertainment
The Green Industry and Equipment Expo is held in conjunction with the Professional Landcare Network's Green Industry Conference and the Professional Grounds Management Society's School of Grounds Management....
Safety tips for mowing government grounds
There is no shortage of mowing safety tips for government grounds maintenance officials. Jimmy Eavenson, chief engineer of commercial turf products at Cleveland, Ohio-based Cub Cadet Commercial, offered this tip to GovPro.com: “Operators should not mow in conditions where traction or stability is questionable. If an area has too much slope, is wet, or the ground is deemed too uneven to operate the mower safely, use a string-trimmer or some other device.”...
Movers and shakers
New assignments and promotions at John Deere, National Association of Water Companies, PBS&J International, and Schwarze Industries....
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