An upcoming episode of DIY Network’s “I Want That” will feature the GIE+EXPO 2015. This one-hour special will air April 9 at noon EST. The episode was taped in October from the GIE+EXPO 2015 show floor. The DIY Network crew walked the aisles with their cameras, talked with exhibitors and taped the newest trends, products and tools in the industry. “Our... read more
GIE+EXPO saw another record year in 2015, with more than 21,000 attendees, an 11 percent increase in registration over last year, 704 indoor exhibits and 120 outdoor exhibitors. The footprint of the show was 1.35 million square feet, more than 30 acres and the size of 27 football fields, making it the largest ever for this show. Hardscape North America (HNA), co-located... read more
Displayed at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23, Grasshopper updated its 100V Series mowers for 2016. Select 100V mowers will be equipped with 61-inch cutting decks capable of mowing up to 4.5 acres per hour. Other features include 6.5-gallon fuel tanks, fully hydraulic pump-and-wheel-motor transmissions and cushioned, Cordura-covered seats. Grasshopper V-Series mowers are available in 41-, 48-, 52-, and 61-inch cutting... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released attendance statistics for Landscapes 2015 and GIE+EXPO, during which it presented its annual awards. The events were in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. According to NALP, Landscapes 2015, its annual education conference, had more than 1,900 attendees, up 30 percent from last year. The GIE+EXPO workshops produced by NALP also saw an increased... read more
The Intimidator Group, headquartered in Batesville, Ark., launched Spartan Mowers at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., earlier this month. The company also upgraded its Intimidator UTV engine options. “I have always loved mowers,” said Rob Foster, owner of the Intimidator Group. “They are a passion of mine. The Spartan is truly a culmination of many years’ experience, many lessons learned and... read more
