Horizon Distributors announced it has been selected to join the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Partner Program, making Horizon only the second green industry supplier to be recognized by the EPA.The WaterSense partnership is truly an honor for us, and it speaks to our commitment to helping our customers conserve water, said Jim Ross, president, Horizon Distributors. Being...
Tiger Corporation and Progressive Turf Equipment (PTE) today jointly announced a major new distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Tiger Corporation has been appointed the exclusive distributer of the PTE SLOPE-PRO for Canada, Mexico and the United States. The North American designed and manufactured PTE SLOPE-PROT mower will be marketed by Tiger Corporation as the "Tiger Prowler....
Jacobsen is pleased to announce that Britton Harold is the new product manager responsible for multi-deck and outfront rotary products. Prior to coming to Jacobsen almost 5 years ago, Britton served as Product Marketing Manager at Husqvarna. His experience at Jacobsen includes parts product management and channel development. He is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Britton received his B.S....
The Synthetic Turf Council is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual Search for the Real Field of Dreams, which recognizes the power that synthetic turf has to transform communities and schools, and keep youth active, healthy and fit. The unique national contest is open to schools (K-12 and college), parks, businesses and public spaces in the United States and Canada that have compelling...
Diamond Pro recently introduced its first Mobile App, which can be downloaded for free at www.diamondpro.com/mobile. The Diamond Pro Mobile App is uniquely laid out providing instant groundskeeping product information, recommended field dimensions and your nearest Diamond Pro distributor. It also provides a brand new item, the Product Calculator. When you're on the go you can use the calculator...
The Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers Association (MPSTMA) presented the annual Field of the Year Award to the Noble Sport Park Complex in Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Jan. 5. The annual award, sponsored by Turfco Manufacturing, recognizes a Minnesota athletic facility for outstanding maintenance, aesthetics and overall playing conditions.
Park maintenance superintendent, Greg Hoag and six other...
The Toro Company is pleased to recognize Michael Sargent as the recipient of its annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In partnership with the National Football League(NFL), Sargent will be on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during Super Bowl XLVI to assist the grounds crew for the biggest football game of the year.
Starting with the inaugural NFL World Championship...
Five years after selling its turf seed division, Landmark Seed is returning to the professional grass seed industry as Landmark Turf and Native Seed.The new company, headed by Orlin Reinbold, RJ Schmitt, Ray Brubakken and John Brader, is focused on the development and sales of seed to the professional turf, native and reclamation markets.
Landmark Turf and Native Seed has acquired well-known...
Highlighting the importance of community partnerships in increasing childhood fitness, the U.S. Department of Education recently commended the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) and its members for donating a new synthetic turf playing field to Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Washington, D.C. The field was unveiled during a ribbon-breaking ceremony on October 11, 2011 during the STC's Annual Membership Meeting.
"During...
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the election and installation of its officers and directors for the coming year.
Mark Brogan, CTCB of Pro-Sport Construction, Inc. in Devon, Pennsylvania, has been elected to the office of Chairman of ASBA. Brogan previously served...
Professional turfgrass icons, Bill Rose and his daughter, Crystal Rose-Fricker, announce their return to the professional turfgrass seed industry.
The Rose family has formed a new turf seed production and marketing company called Pure Seed. Crystal serves as the president of the new corporation and Bill as the vice president; Ed Rose and Cara Rose Tuggle also serve on the board of directors.
Pure...
With the publication of its landmark "Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance", the Synthetic Turf Council has provided objective measures that make it possible to better understand the quality and performance of multipurpose synthetic sports systems during design, selection, after installation and throughout its useful life. This milestone marks the first time guidance has been provided...
Dr. John Ansel Armstrong Thomson, inventor of the world-famous horticultural vitamins-hormones solution SUPERthrive, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2011, five days after his 100th birthday.
Preceded in death by his lovely wife June Anna Mae Hummel Thomson, Dr. Thomson is survived by three children, Sheryll, Patrisha, and Robert Thomson, all located in the Los Angeles area; three...
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence.
Awards are presented in various categories: Tennis Courts, Running Tracks, Sports Fields...
Jacobsen, the international turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has received the 2011 Environmental Excellence Gold Award from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. This award honors companies for environmental excellence in protecting the local community's water quality. Jacobsen is a division of Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT).
Environmental Excellence Award winners have complied with...