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STIHL and Briggs & Stratton Announce New Manufacturing Relationship
STIHL Inc. and Briggs & Stratton announce a new manufacturing relationship that will expand the offerings of STIHL products in the U.S. Through this relationship, STIHL will launch a line of zero-turn mowers for professionals and homeowners. The new products will be available in select authorized local STIHL Dealers beginning in January 2023. STIHL will add zero-turn mowers to its line of outdoor power solutions for landscaping, tree care, construction, cleaning and gardening. Combined with the existing gasoline and battery-powered handheld outdoor power equipment range, the addition of zero-turn mowers allows STIHL and STIHL dealers to provide one of the broadest ranges of outdoor power equipment in America. Briggs & Stratton will manufacture the new line of zero-turn mowers to meet STIHL specifications and quality standards. “The introduction of zero-turn mowers allows our network of authorized local STIHL Dealers to offer an even greater breadth of product solutions for our customers who turn to STIHL for world class products and support to meet their garden and landscape needs,” said Terry Horan, STIHL Inc. President and CEO. “Working with Briggs & Stratton, a well-established leader in this product category, allows us to bring a superior product to market for both demanding professionals and discerning homeowners.” “We take great pride that STIHL has seen in Briggs & Stratton what we have known for years – we design, engineer and manufacture the best zero-turn mowers on the market,” said Steve Andrews, Briggs & Stratton president and CEO. “With a 114-year legacy of power ...
STIHL and Briggs & Stratton Announce New Manufacturing Relationship
STIHL Inc. and Briggs & Stratton announce a new manufacturing relationship that will expand the offerings of STIHL products in the U.S. Through this relationship, STIHL will launch a line of zero-turn mowers for professionals and homeowners. The new products will be available in select authorized local STIHL Dealers beginning in January 2023. STIHL will add zero-turn mowers to its line of outdoor power solutions for landscaping, tree care, construction, cleaning and gardening. Combined with the existing gasoline and battery-powered handheld outdoor power equipment range, the addition of zero-turn mowers allows STIHL and STIHL dealers to provide one of the broadest ranges of outdoor power equipment in America. Briggs & Stratton will manufacture the new line of zero-turn mowers to meet STIHL specifications and quality standards. “The introduction of zero-turn mowers allows our network of authorized local STIHL Dealers to offer an even greater breadth of product solutions for our customers who turn to STIHL for world class products and support to meet their garden and landscape needs,” said Terry Horan, STIHL Inc. President and CEO. “Working with Briggs & Stratton, a well-established leader in this product category, allows us to bring a superior product to market for both demanding professionals and discerning homeowners.” “We take great pride that STIHL has seen in Briggs & Stratton what we have known for years – we design, engineer and manufacture the best zero-turn mowers on the market,” said Steve Andrews, Briggs & Stratton president and CEO. “With a 114-year legacy of power ...
The Grass Really Is Greener On The Gavranovic Side Of The Fence
Three generations work hard at Horizon Grass Farms. Over the past 43 years, Horizon Grass Farms has grown from a 20-acre homestead into a successful turfgrass operation spread over 12 farms in Texas. Reputed for its grass quality and quantity, Horizon now supplies sod to roughly 20 nurseries throughout the state, keeping three generations of the Gavranovic family hard at work. Horizon Grass Farms currently grows Celebration®, Bermudagrass, and Palmetto® St. Augustine. Soon, they’ll be putting in plant stock material for Texas A&M’s newly released Cobalt™ Hybrid St. Augustinegrass. Celebration has been a good grass for the Turfgrass Producers of Texas (TPT), says Horizon Grass Farms Owner William Gavranovic. He likes its nice green, dense appearance. “Our customers like it and continue to keep demanding it. We have several customers who demand Palmetto St. Augustine over Raleigh and we continue to push that one. I like it. It is a good grass that blocks really well.” William thinks end-users are going to be just as excited about Cobalt as they are. “Growers tend to grow the best grass, as we work with it every day. We see it firsthand, and I think the end-users are going to be very satisfied,” he explains. “There are so many more benefits to Cobalt, such as its disease resistance, cold tolerance and just a lot of good features.” All In The Family When it comes to turfgrass, William knows what he’s talking about. It’s in his blood. His father, Willie, is the founder ...
The Grass Really Is Greener On The Gavranovic Side Of The Fence
Three generations work hard at Horizon Grass Farms. Over the past 43 years, Horizon Grass Farms has grown from a 20-acre homestead into a successful turfgrass operation spread over 12 farms in Texas. Reputed for its grass quality and quantity, Horizon now supplies sod to roughly 20 nurseries throughout the state, keeping three generations of the Gavranovic family hard at work. Horizon Grass Farms currently grows Celebration®, Bermudagrass, and Palmetto® St. Augustine. Soon, they’ll be putting in plant stock material for Texas A&M’s newly released Cobalt™ Hybrid St. Augustinegrass. Celebration has been a good grass for the Turfgrass Producers of Texas (TPT), says Horizon Grass Farms Owner William Gavranovic. He likes its nice green, dense appearance. “Our customers like it and continue to keep demanding it. We have several customers who demand Palmetto St. Augustine over Raleigh and we continue to push that one. I like it. It is a good grass that blocks really well.” William thinks end-users are going to be just as excited about Cobalt as they are. “Growers tend to grow the best grass, as we work with it every day. We see it firsthand, and I think the end-users are going to be very satisfied,” he explains. “There are so many more benefits to Cobalt, such as its disease resistance, cold tolerance and just a lot of good features.” All In The Family When it comes to turfgrass, William knows what he’s talking about. It’s in his blood. His father, Willie, is the founder ...
Three Award Winning Rose Selections For Client Landscapes
Star Roses and Plants offers three American Rose Trials for Sustainability® winners all chosen for hardiness, pest resistance, and beauty. Star® Roses and Plants, a genetics company involved in breeding roses, edibles, and woody plants, recently won three awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.®) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes and gardens. The winners are as follows: Pretty Polly® White: Pretty Polly® White is a white Polyantha Rose with very good disease resistance and excellent flowering from Spring through Fall. It maintains a pleasing, compact habit in the landscape and is nearly thornless! The white flowers contrast well with the green foliage. Pretty Polly® Pink: Pretty Polly® Pink is a pink Polyantha Rose with very good disease resistance and exceptional flowering from Spring through Fall. It is attractively compact in the landscape. Petite Knock Out®: Petite Knock Out® is the first-ever miniature Knock Out® Rose. It has the same flower power, easy care, and disease resistance as others in the family, but in a petite size. Plant in decorative containers for a patio or in groups for a dramatic pop of color. Adding color and beauty to any lawn, the award-winning Pretty Polly White, Pretty Polly Pink, and Petite Knock Out roses would be perfect additions to any client’s lawn. For a list of other blooms perfect for landscape clients, click here.
Three Award Winning Rose Selections For Client Landscapes
Star Roses and Plants offers three American Rose Trials for Sustainability® winners all chosen for hardiness, pest resistance, and beauty. Star® Roses and Plants, a genetics company involved in breeding roses, edibles, and woody plants, recently won three awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.®) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes and gardens. The winners are as follows: Pretty Polly® White: Pretty Polly® White is a white Polyantha Rose with very good disease resistance and excellent flowering from Spring through Fall. It maintains a pleasing, compact habit in the landscape and is nearly thornless! The white flowers contrast well with the green foliage. Pretty Polly® Pink: Pretty Polly® Pink is a pink Polyantha Rose with very good disease resistance and exceptional flowering from Spring through Fall. It is attractively compact in the landscape. Petite Knock Out®: Petite Knock Out® is the first-ever miniature Knock Out® Rose. It has the same flower power, easy care, and disease resistance as others in the family, but in a petite size. Plant in decorative containers for a patio or in groups for a dramatic pop of color. Adding color and beauty to any lawn, the award-winning Pretty Polly White, Pretty Polly Pink, and Petite Knock Out roses would be perfect additions to any client’s lawn. For a list of other blooms perfect for landscape clients, click here.
Registration Now Open For Women In The Green Industry Conference
Celebrate 25 years this October at SiteOne’s Annual Women in the Green Industry Conference. SiteOne® Landscape Supply is hosting its 25th annual Women in the Green Industry Conference (WIGI) October 6-9, 2022, at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. Registration is now open for the four-day professional development event focused on helping women in the green industry flourish. SiteOne founded the original Women in The Green Industry (WIGI) Conference 25 years ago. Since then, WIGI has been dedicated to the development of professional women in the green industry. The annual conference is a once-a-year getaway to bond, swap stories, and build a lifetime of industry support. The women-only event is ideal for business owners, office managers, purchasing agents, installers, field workers, or anyone in the green industry who desires to grow their business and expand their personal horizons. Keynote sessions will be provided by: Kate Delaney, Business and Motivational Speaker; Laure Butcher, Assistant Director, Personal Training, Auburn University; Judy Guido, Executive Business Coach and Chairwomen, Guido Associates,; Ashley Black, Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development Manager, Hunter Industries; and Jennifer Lemke, CEO of Weed Man. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, sponsors, and each other by attending breakout sessions focused on topics, including but not limited to: “Boosting the Biz Inside and Out Through Photos” “Innovating Your Turf and Ornamental Fertility Management Program to Improve Profitability” “Go with the Flow: Irrigation Essentials” “Get Illuminated: Strategies for Customer Engagement” “Outdoor Living Design Trends” “Now Hiring – Peanut Butter ...
Registration Now Open For Women In The Green Industry Conference
Celebrate 25 years this October at SiteOne’s Annual Women in the Green Industry Conference. SiteOne® Landscape Supply is hosting its 25th annual Women in the Green Industry Conference (WIGI) October 6-9, 2022, at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. Registration is now open for the four-day professional development event focused on helping women in the green industry flourish. SiteOne founded the original Women in The Green Industry (WIGI) Conference 25 years ago. Since then, WIGI has been dedicated to the development of professional women in the green industry. The annual conference is a once-a-year getaway to bond, swap stories, and build a lifetime of industry support. The women-only event is ideal for business owners, office managers, purchasing agents, installers, field workers, or anyone in the green industry who desires to grow their business and expand their personal horizons. Keynote sessions will be provided by: Kate Delaney, Business and Motivational Speaker; Laure Butcher, Assistant Director, Personal Training, Auburn University; Judy Guido, Executive Business Coach and Chairwomen, Guido Associates,; Ashley Black, Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development Manager, Hunter Industries; and Jennifer Lemke, CEO of Weed Man. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, sponsors, and each other by attending breakout sessions focused on topics, including but not limited to: “Boosting the Biz Inside and Out Through Photos” “Innovating Your Turf and Ornamental Fertility Management Program to Improve Profitability” “Go with the Flow: Irrigation Essentials” “Get Illuminated: Strategies for Customer Engagement” “Outdoor Living Design Trends” “Now Hiring – Peanut Butter ...
Magid® Introduces New DX+ Technology® For Safety Glove Line
New DX+Technology Offers Coreless Cut Protection & Comfort Magid introduces new coreless cut protection with DX+ Technology®. Building on the advances of Magid’s 2018 DX Technology®, this improvement is even lighter and gives workers higher cut protection, up to ANSI Level A6. Magid’s DX+ Technology offers users extreme comfort that’s 30% lighter than traditional gloves of the same cut level and the highest coreless cut protection without fiberglass or steel core discomfort. Cool to the touch, the wearer is kept cool and comfortable while working. Magid offers two new safety gloves that feature the Technology: the DXPG52 (ANSI Cut Level A5) and DXPG62 (ANSI Cut Level A6). Both gloves include a polyurethane palm coating which maintains dexterity while delivering excellent grip. This coating makes the gloves useful in industries where laceration hazards may be present. Magid’s Director of Product Management Sarah Anderson said, “Comfort is a key factor that influences worker compliance. Magid’s DX+ Technology will enable customers who require higher cut protection to get the comfort benefits of coreless technology they’ve been missing out on.” For other Magid products in the Turf April 2022 issue, see Get Equipped: Workwear & Gear.
Magid® Introduces New DX+ Technology® For Safety Glove Line
New DX+Technology Offers Coreless Cut Protection & Comfort Magid introduces new coreless cut protection with DX+ Technology®. Building on the advances of Magid’s 2018 DX Technology®, this improvement is even lighter and gives workers higher cut protection, up to ANSI Level A6. Magid’s DX+ Technology offers users extreme comfort that’s 30% lighter than traditional gloves of the same cut level and the highest coreless cut protection without fiberglass or steel core discomfort. Cool to the touch, the wearer is kept cool and comfortable while working. Magid offers two new safety gloves that feature the Technology: the DXPG52 (ANSI Cut Level A5) and DXPG62 (ANSI Cut Level A6). Both gloves include a polyurethane palm coating which maintains dexterity while delivering excellent grip. This coating makes the gloves useful in industries where laceration hazards may be present. Magid’s Director of Product Management Sarah Anderson said, “Comfort is a key factor that influences worker compliance. Magid’s DX+ Technology will enable customers who require higher cut protection to get the comfort benefits of coreless technology they’ve been missing out on.” For other Magid products in the Turf April 2022 issue, see Get Equipped: Workwear & Gear.
