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Justin Watts promoted within Prime Source
Prime Source, an Excelsior Equity company, promoted Justin Watts, former southeast territory manager, to senior vice president of the company. Watts spent seven years as southeast territory manager where he was instrumental in the growth of the Prime Source brand and distribution, the company said. He will maintain his role as territory manager in a... read more
Amy S. Greene Environmental joins Davey Resource Group
Davey Resource Group (DRG), a subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Co., acquired the assets of Amy S. Greene Environmental Consultants, which will do business as Amy Greene Environmental, a Davey company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Amy Greene Environmental provides environmental consulting services with an emphasis on natural resources analyses and permitting... read more
People on the Move: Promotions and hirings from ASV, ASLA, WorkWave and more
Frank Gangi has been promoted to national accounts manager for ASV Holdings. Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV’s customer portfolio, including OEM and national rental customers, direct national accounts and strategic attachment partners. Gangi has 23 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with more than 10 years in the compact loader... read more
Bland Landscaping Company acquires Landmark Landscape Services
Bland Landscaping Company, a North Carolina provider of commercial landscaping management services, acquired Landmark Landscape Services of Huntersville, N.C. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Landmark, founded in 2006 by its owner Mark Michel, provides landscape maintenance, enhancement and irrigation services. “We are thrilled to partner with Landmark,” said Kurt Bland, Bland Landscaping’s president... read more
What’s in the Bag?
Understanding which fertilizers will give you the best results and return on investment Fertilizer. Everyone knows what it is, but not everyone realizes how much of an impact it can have on a lawn care business’s bottom line. Some business owners are tempted to stick with the same fertilizer they’ve always used simply out of... read more
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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
How to prep for tax season
Filing taxes. No one really likes it, but, year after year, it’s an unavoidable task. For landscape business owners, being prepared with the right information and a savvy adviser can lessen the stress of tax season. Dan Gordon, CPA and owner of Turf Books, a green industry accounting and bookkeeping firm based in Newton, N.J., says it’s a good idea... read more
Protecting DEF from extreme cold and other conditions
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the winter of 2019-20 will be filled with bitterly cold weather in the eastern parts of the Rockies and east to the Appalachians. The Northeast should also experience very cold temperatures as well. For municipalities, public utilities, landscapers and others that are involved in outdoor work and snow removal, there is always plenty of annual... read more
