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SiteOne acquires San Antonio-based distributor
SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Stone and Soil Depot, a distributor of hardscapes and landscape supplies with three locations in the greater San Antonio market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Stone and Soil Depot is a terrific addition to SiteOne as they add both natural and manufactured stone products as well as landscape supplies... read more
SavATree completes Los Angeles County tree canopy assessment
SavATree’s Consulting Group has recently completed a tree canopy and green infrastructure analysis of Los Angeles County. The goal of this project was to give the county actionable intelligence on the state of its tree canopy that can be used to identify areas for improvement and preservation, according to the company. Trees have been shown... read more
Companies in the News: Husqvarna receives environmental awards; Stihl celebrates 60th anniversary of Contra chainsaw; SiteOne partners with Bassmaster Elite Series
The Husqvarna Group received the 2019 Arkansas Environmental Technology Award for its manufacturing plant in Nashville, Ark. In 2015, the manufacturer launched “Sustainovate,” an innovation-based initiative to make sustainability a real competitive advantage and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by one-third before the end of 2035. As a result, in 2017, Husqvarna installed a 1.4-megawatt... read more
Managed exits and BrightView results
Greg Herring reviews BrightView's latest financial records and shares why managed exits are so important for landscape companies. read more
Winning the game
with software
When Mike Rorie, CEO of GIS Dynamics, gave the keynote at the 2019 Aspire Client Conference in Tempe, Ariz., his message was simple: The smartest investment you can make today is software. Rorie knows. He spent 18 years working long hours to grow his business to $3 million in revenue. In 1993, he invested in... read more
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SPONSORED CONTENTJoyce Landscaping adds trommel screen to operation
Is it time for your landscape operation to add a trommel screen? Hear why Joyce Landscaping made this decision and how it has benefited their operation. Learn more. read more
Is it time for your landscape operation to add a trommel screen? Hear why Joyce Landscaping made this decision and how it has benefited their operation.
Bobcat: R-Series E35 Compact Excavator
Part of the R-Series, the Bobcat® E35 compact excavator is a popular choice in the 3-ton size class. Zero Tail Swing provides unrestricted rotation, greater flexibility and reduced potential for damage to the machine and surrounding property. It’s available with an angle blade option, long arm option or clamp-ready extendable arm option. The E35 excavator can be upgraded with an... read more
Are you misclassifying independent contractors?
How do you determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor? H The IRS is cracking down on employee misclassification. read more
Get your own copy of ‘Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business’
For LM readers who didn’t join us at this year’s Growth Summit, we’re giving away copies of “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business.” How? We’ll be having several giveaways throughout the next few months to give out copies of Gino Wickman’s book. The schedule will be as follows: Feb. 15 – Keep an eye on our Instagram page. March... read more
