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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. LM Growth Summit 2019 [November 11-13] The Grow Group — 2019 Elite Retreat: Operational Excellence [November 19-21] Marty's Super Sales Bootcamp [December 10] CURRENT ISSUE >A Look Back: GIE+EXPO >Put mowing on autopilot with robotic mowers >A checklist for properly maintaining spray equipment TOP HEADLINES Bobcat CEO discusses company's new training facility Landscape Management’s Seth Jones spoke with Bobcat CEO Scott Park and President of Bobcat North America Mike Balweber about the company’s success over the last year, leading to the opening of its new training facility. Watch the full interview. >>More 5 not-so-bold predictions for GIE+EXPO We have five not-so-bold predictions for this year's GIE+EXPO that were posted at the beginning of the week. Did our predictions hold up? Check it out now. >>More Don't miss the top 5 giveaways at GIE+EXPO From cash prizes to new professional landscaping equipment, attendees of the GIE+EXPO could win big with these top giveaways. Find out how you could be a winner. >>More TruGreen acquires LawnAmerica LawnAmerica announced a partnership with TruGreen, according to a post on the company’s website. TruGreen of Memphis, Tenn., ranks second on the 2019 LM150 list of the largest landscape industry companies. Read the statement given by LawnAmerica. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions and recognitions from Ewing and the Building Industry Association     SPONSORED CONTENT Save time & money with HD aerial imagery What if you could save minutes, hours or even days to help your bottom line? It’s time to stop asking “what if” and start saving time & money with Nearmap HD aerial imagery. See. Bid. Win! All within minutes. Learn more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL New herbicide from PBI-Gordon to treat sedges and kyllinga The new Vexis Herbicide Granular from PBI-Gordon Corp. is formulated to provide lawn care professionals with targeted, postemergent control of sedges and kyllinga species. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Better bags grow better lawns and businesses “You get what you pay for” is especially true for fertilizer. Knowing exactly what’s in your bag leads to smarter budget management and healthier lawns. See how blends with enhanced-efficiency fertilizers offer better nutrient delivery to plants and more advantages for your business. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY ECHO Echo introduces SRM-2320 Trimmer Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones spoke with Echo Product Manager Jerry Morgan about the newly released SRM-2320 Trimmer and its many benefits, including high cutting torque. Watch the interview. >>More John Deere introduces new zero-turn mower and options for Z994R John Deere rolled out a new zero-turn mower and new offering in its Z994R line: The new Z955R ZTrak Zero-Turn Mower is equipped with a 60-inch side-discharge deck and is powered by a 29-hp electronic fuel injection engine. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Get 3 months free GPS vehicle tracking with Quartix This October, get three months free with any 12-month Quartix vehicle tracking contract! Save time | Save money | Live location | Free mobile app Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION ASV adds 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty on Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders ASV Holdings introduced a new two-year, 2,000-hour warranty for its Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders. The warranty covers compact track loader tracks for the warranty period. Keep reading to find out more. >>More iQ Power Tools debuts new dust extraction vacuum iQ Power Tools introduced the iQ426 HEPA dust extraction vacuum. The iQ426 HEPA features airflow-tuned cyclone technology. Less than 1 percent of the dust ever reaches the filter, which means the vacuum maintains optimum performance, according to the company. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Water World: Sprinkler smarts When an irrigation installation project popped up at Texas Christian University, Andy’s Sprinkler, Drainage & Lighting was sure to raise its hand. Get an overview of the multiphase job. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Grow with Grunder: How your actions can help sell your next job Every time your employees step out the door, they are selling your company, whether they realize it or not. Make sure they are making the right impression with these helpful hints from Marty Grunder. >>More High Performance: “We’ve been low-balled,” a timeless classic “A low-baller is ruining our market!” It’s a common complaint, but many times the complainant is just being out-maneuvered. LM columnist Phil Harwood takes a look at some classic reasons why this may occur. >>More LM WEB EXTRA Protecting DEF from extreme cold and other conditions Jeffrey Harmening, EOLCS/DEF/MOM, manager of the American Petroleum Institute, shares some tips for properly managing diesel exhaust fluid in cold temperatures. Check it out. >>Watch the video You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. 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