Top 10 headlines of 2019 from Landscape Management

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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Real Green Systems Solutions 2020 Conference [January 5-8] 2020 STMA Conference & Exhibition [January 13-16] Become a Destination Company — workshop presented by Jeffrey Scott [January 15-16] 2020 NALP Leaders Forum [January 23-26] BBP Landscape Leadership & Sales Summit [January 29-30] Lawncology 2020: Vision for Growth [January 29-31] TOP HEADLINES OF 2019 1. BrightView acquires Benchmark Landscapes Benchmark Landscapes, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Austin, Texas, was acquired earlier this year by BrightView. Learn more about the transaction. >>More More 2019 BrightView acquisitions: → January BrightView acquires California Bay Area company → May BrightView purchases Florida, Arizona companies → July BrightView launches property maintenance interface → August BrightView acquires Pro Scapes → November BrightView buys Heaviland, Clean Cut Lawns 2. Managed exits and BrightView results Armed with his experience as a CFO of both public and private companies, Greg Herring broke down BrightView's 2019 Q1 financial results and explained how companies should manage the exits of unprofitable customers. >>More Additional analysis from Herring: → February Finance expert Herring on BrightView's first stumbling block. → August How BrightView is using technology to plan for growth     SPONSORED CONTENT How to earn up to $25,000 for new mowers With the Propane Mower Incentive Program, you could earn up to $1,000 for a new propane mower, or $500 for a converted mower. The incentive may be used on up to 25 mowers for a total of up to $25,000, so get your application in soon. Available for a limited time only. Watch the video 3. Sperber Landscape Cos. acquires Kujawa Enterprises The Sperber Landscape Cos., formed in April 2019 by former ValleyCrest CEO and chairman Richard Sperber, completed its first acquisition, Wis.-based Kujawa Enterprises, less than a month later. Learn more about the deal. >>More 4. Harrell’s explains its move to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products Take a look at the letter Harrell's CEO Jack Harrell Jr. wrote regarding the company’s decision to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Quali-Pro keeps it simple “Ease of use and taking the guesswork out of things is very important,” says Ian Rodriguez, technical services manager for Quali-Pro, manufacturer of combination chemistry products like Negate and Fahrenheit herbicides. Learn more about these products. Learn more 5. Unveiling GIE+EXPO’s next big thing The next big idea can get sparked at GIE+EXPO — something landscapers and exhibitors bank on every October in Louisville, Ky. In a preview to the 2019 GIE+EXPO, Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones detailed what to look forward to while attending the show. >>More 6. Government Affairs: EPA cancels registrations of 12 neonic pesticides The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cancelled the registration of 12 neonic pesticides as a result of a lawsuit settlement between the EPA and several environmental groups. Learn more about the cancellation from earlier this year. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Join NALP for as little as $32 a month The National Association of Landscape Professionals now offers monthly dues payments! Be part of something bigger and access all the benefits of joining your national association. Learn more 7. One landscape company’s climb back to the top Find out how Todd’s Services battled back from personal tragedy during the Great Recession of 2008 to reach its peak in its 40th year. >>More 8. Aurora Resurgence sells LandCare to management group Aurora Resurgence sold LandCare to the company's management group and a small group of investors led by Scott Brickman, former CEO of the Brickman Group. Read LM's exclusive interview with Mike Bogan, CEO and executive vice president of LandCare. >>More 9. Lethal lawn virus spreads in Florida Parts of Florida are experiencing an outbreak of a new virus that is killing Floratam, a variety of St. Augustinegrass in central and South Florida. The virus has no cure. Get more information here. >>More 10. Toro acquires The Charles Machine Works, parent company of Ditch Witch The Toro Co. entered a definitive agreement and acquired privately held Charles Machine Works for $700 million cash. Check out the full story to learn more. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >LM Gallery: December 2019 >Editor's note: Reflecting on 2019 >Editorial Advisory Board: December 2019 You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. 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