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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Save Time & Money Using Aerial Maps to Quote, Bid & Win — free webinar [September 26] Driven to Win: Racing with Jeffrey Scott [September 26-28] LANDSCAPES 2019 Conference [October 15-18] GIE+EXPO 2019 [October 16-18] 2019 Hardscape North America Trade Show [October 16-18] TOP HEADLINES Makita unveils new autostart wireless adapter Makita U.S.A. introduced the autostart wireless universal adapter, WUT02U. The WUT02U is an adapter that utilizes Bluetooth technology and is compatible with most AC dust extractors that include a tool-activated outlet. >>More Bobcat debuts new vision, innovative products LM's Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones attended Bobcat Co.'s Next is Now media event in Aurora, Colo., where the company unveiled new product designs, technologies and a new, fully integrated brand campaign. >>More ANSI Standard issued for robotic mowers The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued the first standard for robotic, battery-powered and electrical lawn mowers, as announced by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. Learn more about this new standard. >>More John Deere recalls Gator due to crash hazard John Deere has announced a voluntary recall of its XUV835 Gator utility vehicles. The company says that due to improper routing, the plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt, causing problems. Find out more. >>More >People on the Move: Case names North American VP, Fecon appoints CEO and more from NALP, Bayer and The Harvest Group     SPONSORED CONTENT Celebrate Fall with 25% off vehicle tracking This September, Quartix is offering 25% off it's GPS tracking system with all 12-month contracts. That's 25% off an award-winning vehicle tracking system with 5* rated customer service. Save time | Save money | Live location | Free mobile app Learn more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL A checklist for properly maintaining spray equipment Follow this checklist with tips on how to correctly maintain spray equipment, such as tanks and sprayers. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Taking a professional relationship to a personal level Getting to know your product sales representative on a personal level is important for lawn care operators. Learn how an Ohio company owner created a partnership with Bayer, one of his largest suppliers. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Morbark introduces new mulcher, updates crawler truck Morbark released the new Rayco C275 Forestry Mulcher. The midsize mulcher can clear small trees, underbrush and a variety of unwanted vegetation across a wide range of environments. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Up to 42,550 sq. ft. of aeration per hour in a single pass Cover more ground and achieve tighter hole spacing and deeper hole depth quality in less time with Billy Goat’s 25-inch PLUGR Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive, Reciprocating Aerator with Variable Aeration Density plus in-ground no-lift turning! Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO ASV rolls out new compact track loader ASV Holdings introduced the new compact RT-50 Posi-Track loader. “The new RT-50 fits into a size class our customers were asking for,” said Justin Rupar, ASV Holdings vice president of sales and marketing. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Tips for tracking performance A big part of James Martin Associates’ success has been comparing how they’re actually doing with how they thought they’d perform. Read on for details about how they track this data. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Advice for choosing the right trenchers Industry experts from Vermeer, Toro and Ditch Witch offer their advice and insight for how irrigation professionals can select the appropriate trencher for irrigation jobs. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders The communication growth engine — 6 keys to communication success Follow these six points to help eliminate communications problems at your company and with clients. Find out why Jeffrey Scott says overcommunication is the secret to success in any service business. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Unveiling GIE+EXPO’s next big thing >Editorial Advisory Board: September 2019 >The Big One: Maintaining Chicago’s Navy Pier You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.