Hardscape North America (HNA), held in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 17-19, welcomed 50 new exhibitors in 2018. The co-location with GIE+EXPO added up to an additional 1,000 exhibits and provided HNA exhibitors exposure to more than 12,000 landscape and hardscape professionals. The total participation in HNA and GIE+EXPO was 24,796—a 3 percent increase over 2017. “In speaking to many of the... read more
Check out a few of the places where the LM team made its rounds last month. 1. LM Publisher Bill Roddy (right) and incoming Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones (second from left) took a peek behind the curtain at Grunder Landscaping Co. for its Fall Field Trip in Miamisburg, Ohio. Here they are with new LM columnist Marty Grunder (second from right)... read more
The 2018 GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 17-19 in Louisville, Ky., topped the last four years’ events in both attendance and exhibitors. More than 24,700 people from around the world attended, representing a 3 percent increase over 2017, and the indoor show floor and outdoor demonstration area boasted 1,000 exhibits, making the 2018 GIE+EXPO the largest ever and one of the largest... read more
Steiner, a manufacturer of tractors and attachments, unveiled its newest tractor model—the 450DX—at the 2018 GIE+EXPO. The new tractor includes a 25-hp, air-cooled engine and a single-speed transmission. It provides control on slopes of up to 30 degrees (when equipped with dual tires on front and rear axles). “We pride ourselves on the versatility of the 450 tractors, and now... read more
Echo added the CSG-7410 cut-off saw, to be showcased at this year’s GIE+EXPO trade show in Louisville, Ky. Powered by a 73.5 cc two-stroke commercial grade engine, the CSG-7410’s high cutting torque is attributable to a 2.6:1 drive ratio of the wheel pulley to the drive pulley, allowing it to cut through thick masonry blocks or dense concrete without bogging... read more
Are you heading off to GIE+EXPO? After talking with GIE+EXPO seasoned veterans Naylor Taliaferro and Phil Harwood, we came up with a list of tips to help you get the most from your time in Louisville, Ky. To learn more, check out our September 2018 cover story. For more tips, check out this Phil Harwood blog post. Photos: LM staff read more
