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Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment, Part 2
Take a look at this assortment of design-build equipment that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. (This is the second of a two-part feature. Click here to view Part 1.) Belgard Artforms Artforms is the hardscape industry’s first completely finished modular concrete panel system. The pre-formed concrete panels can be configured and affixed with simple, stainless-steel adjustable hardware allowing multiple personalized configurations. Made of high-quality concrete with clean lines and smooth texture, Artforms installs horizontally or vertically, and is versatile with a 3″ modularity. The system can be used for benches, barbecues, counters, fireplaces, planters, privacy walls, and more to create a custom cohesiveness in a space. Lighting is also easily installed within the Artforms system, since the interior is hollow and the 6″ cap includes a dovetail where a wire can be run. Ditch Witch® PT37 Vibratory Plow The PT37 is a dedicated plow with an optional trencher, reel-carrier, and hydra-bore configuration. An adjustable side-facing seat allows the operator to see all four tires and the plow box while operating. The compact footprint can scale down to 36″ wide so users can enter standard gates and access tight workspaces. A foldable ROPS design allows users to keep the PT37 on a trailer for easy parking and storage in garages. The tires provide cost savings compared to a tracked version and minimize impact on yards. An optional dual-wheel configuration adds traction and stability. A Yanmar® diesel engine provides 36.8 HP at 3,000 RPM ...
SiteOne Launches Virtual University for Green Industry Professionals
Prepare for the 2023 season with SiteOne Landscape Supply’s one-day virtual university that covers business, irrigation, lighting, hardscaping, pest management, agronomics and golf. Registration is now open for the one day event, taking place on November 30, 2022. CEU credits are available for select courses. “SiteOne is dedicated to providing the tools and training to support professional development for green industry experts,” said Christina Moore, SiteOne senior events manager. “We’re excited to offer a one-day format this year to bring the industry together for education and networking. By registering, pros gain access to all content for 90 days after the event. That’s more than 40 on-demand courses they can learn from and share with their teams.” The online training event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST and features a full day of educational courses plus a supplier expo. SiteOne is partnering with over 30 industry leaders to bring SiteOne Virtual University to green industry professionals. Attendees can tune in live to attend up to four educational courses, including two Spanish tracks, and participate in the virtual expo. SiteOne’s lineup of Green Industry presenters include: Kevin Brewer of Arborjet, Antonio and Rafael Diaz and Edgar Salazar of The Diaz Group LLC., Marty Grunder of The Grow Group, Belgard’s Andrew Harris, Mike Lysecki of LMN, NDS, Inc.’s Hugo Florez and Darren Bridges, Sheila Haddad of Bell Labs, Rutgers University’s Richard Buckley, Noe Cruz of Rain Bird, and many more. Individuals interested in attending can register ...
