January 2012
Power, Efficiency, Comfort
Spotlight on mower innovations that matter
By Rick Cuddihe and Ron Hall
Avoid the logic that there's nothing new on the market and that the type or brand of mower that has worked in the past remains best for your operation. You can't stand still when it comes to mowing or you'll get run over. In these times you must find ways to mow more property in less time, and safely, too. Don't forget quality of cut, either, as it remains critically important in customer retention. Manufacturers realize this as well and are responding. "Customers are looking for ways to reduce or eliminate turf damage, compaction, scalping," says Isaac Roth of Ventrac Products.
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(Columbus, Ohio, January 30, 2012---) The Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show
(CENTS) made it clear why the Midwest's largest green industry convention is growing: green
is big business.
Top Growers, Independent Garden Centers, Landscape Contractors, Arborists, Turf, and Pest
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BALTIMORE, Md.-The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) rang in the New Year by announcing its #135th CGM to be Ed Pagliaro of Massachusetts. Pagliaro explains why he made the effort to become a PGMS Certified Grounds Manager.
PGMS: How long have you been in your current work position?
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