GM Fleet unveiled two new medium-duty entries for the commercial vehicle segment: Low Cab Forward and Conventional Cab trucks. The 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Medium-Duty Trucks lineup includes the Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD. The 2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van is available in regular and extended wheelbase lengths, heavy-duty 2500 Series and 3500 Series models. The Chevrolet... read more
The Davey Tree Expert Co. expanded its residential and commercial operations with new branches in Broomfield, Colo., and San Antonio, Texas. The Broomfield office will service the north Denver suburbs. Davey Tree now has four offices serving the Denver/Boulder market. “Denver’s tree care market continues to grow, especially with the added threat of Emerald Ash Borer,” said Andy Ferguson, regional operations manager of residential... read more
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape is opening a northern Colorado regional branch in Firestone, Colo. Operation in the new facility will begin during the first week of March. “Strategically located, the new facility will provide for more efficient routes and better access to service current and new customers,” said Swingle CEO and Owner Thomas Tolkacz. Swingle’s Firestone office, located at 4104 Sable... read more
Caretaker Landscape & Tree Management, headquartered in Gilbert, Ariz., expanded to Tucson, Ariz., and Denver. The company now offers construction and maintenance work to commercial clients in those areas. It will try to maintain its current service split of 60 percent construction and 40 percent maintenance to an almost exclusively commercial client base, according to owner Matt White. “Construction contracts... read more
Louisiana, Colorado and the city and county of Denver officially proclaimed July 2014 as Smart Irrigation Month. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal issued formal proclamations in April. This is Colorado’s third consecutive year recognizing Smart Irrigation Month and Louisiana’s first year. “We are proud to have our state become a part of... read more
The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) recognized four recipients of its 2014 Volunteer Service Awards. Glen Ellison, of Ceres Landcare in Eagle, Colo., won the Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors loyal, dedicated service to the Green Industry and is bestowed to individuals who contribute ideas, programs and efforts that benefit ALCC members and the professional image of... read more
