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 Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) added 69 mower models to the list of OEM dealer-converted units eligible for the Propane Mower Incentive Program. “Commercial landscapers are very brand loyal when it comes to their maintenance equipment, so it’s great news when we’re able to expand the list of models eligible for our popular incentive program and hopefully give... read more
Happier crews work harder. Give your employees mowers that support a more pleasant, productive work environment with reduced emissions. With propane mowers, your crew no longer works in a cloud of diesel exhaust. And thanks to propane’s on-site refueling options, they’ll get their work done sooner — which makes everyone happy. Refueling on the job is as easy as changing... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) named Montville, Penn.-based dealer R.S. Hollinger & Son and Louisiana-based landscape contractor Rotolo Consultants Inc. (RCI) as the recipients of its second annual Propane Leadership Award Oct. 18 at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. “We’re excited to announce RCI and R.S. Hollinger & Son as the recipients of this year’s Propane Leadership Award,” said Jeremy... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has selected industry veteran Thomas “Tucker” Perkins as its next president and CEO. Perkins succeeds Roy Willis, president and CEO, who has led the PERC staff since operations began nearly 20 years ago. Willis, 67, will retire July 31. Perkins says he’s grateful for the opportunity to lead the council. “We will work... read more
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recognized its first Propane Leadership Award recipients Oct. 19 at 2016 GIE+EXPO. Mike Halloran, owner of Halloran Power Equipment and MowerWorks in Chicago, and Jeff Sebert, owner of Sebert Landscape in Chicago, are the first recipients of the award. “The Propane Leadership Award is designed to recognize those in the commercial landscape industry... read more
