It's LM150 time! Submit your entry form by April 1
LM is accepting submissions for the 2021 LM150 list, our list of the largest landscape companies, ranked by annual revenue. Companies with $10 million or more in annual revenue are encouraged to complete the form. Find out how to register.
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Rain Bird CEO dies
Tony LaFetra, CEO of Rain Bird Corp., died on Jan. 29. He was known as a passionate business leader and helped transform the company from a manufacturer of brass impact sprinklers into a diverse provider of irrigation products for many industries.
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ServicePro partners with ServiceTitan
ServicePro’s partnership with home service solution ServiceTitan will help provide users with better live support, dedicated account management and improved product experience.
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SpaceX engineer joins Lawn Love
Paul McInerny came on board Lawn Love, a marketplace for on-demand lawn care services, as the company’s new vice president of engineering.
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NALP's National Collegiate Landscape Competition is virtual
The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which will feature 20 individual challenge events including educational workshops, a career fair and career development opportunities, will be held online March 15-19.
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turf+ornamental ↴
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PBI-Gordon launches new training platform
The new training platform gives users access to a growing library of knowledge modules specifically designed to simplify the product training process.
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mowing+maintenance ↴
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Kujo Yardwear adds boots designed for landscapers
Kujo Yardwear, a company specializing in footwear for the yard, released a boot specifically designed for landscapers: the X1 Landscape Boot. Learn more about the new work boots.
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Kubota adds new compact track loader
Kubota added the SVL97-2 to its compact track loader line. The SVL97-2 boasts a 96-hp engine with a rated operating capacity of 3,200 pounds. Get the scoop on this new loader.
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John Deere launches utility loader tiering
Contractors now have three different performance tiers from John Deere, the G, P and X, to choose from. The tier feature will be available first on wheel loaders.
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irrigation+water management ↴
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Irrigation Tech: A better blowout
One longtime irrigation professional creates a tool to save irrigation pros time on winterizing residential lawn sprinkler systems.
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
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