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JANUARY 16, 2020
 
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BrightView acquires two commercial landscape companies
 
BrightView Holdings purchased Summit Landscape Group of Rock Hill, S.C., and Signature Coast Holdings of Napa, Calif. Hear more about the deal from the CEO of Signature Coast, Kelly Solomon, and the founders of Summit Landscape, Mike Knabenshue and Steve Adolph.
 
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Loving becomes one of the largest sod farming operations in the US
 
One of Landscape Management‘s fastest-growing landscaping companies, Loving, is expanding with the acquisition of H&H Sod Farm in Orlando, Fla. Find out more about the purchase.
 
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NALP separates, OPEI to assume full ownership of GIE+EXPO
 
On the heels of the largest GIE+EXPO ever, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) will move into 100 percent ownership of the trade show starting in 2022. Find out more details.
 
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Owner of landscape company sent to prison, fined for role in fraud
 
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Ohio reported Doug Evans, owner of Evans Landscaping in Newtown, Ohio, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $25,000 for wire fraud.
 
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Jeffrey Scott announces 3-part webinar series 'Landscape Technology Summit'
 
In this new three-part webinar series, Jeffrey Scott brings together green industry experts and business owners to discuss how they have increased productivity and profitability by integrating the latest technologies.
 
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Companies in the News
 
Updates and news from:

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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 Arborjet and Ecologel launch new tree and shrub product
 
Arborjet and Ecologel launched Arbor Rx, a liquid line of tree fertilization and soil enhancement products designed to improve tree and shrub vitality. Learn how it can help with plant stress in urban and suburban environments.
 
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Hunter launches two Bluetooth-enabled, battery-operated controllers
 
Hunter Industries released the NODE-BT and Two-Zone BTT controllers, both of which offer wireless management from the palm of your hand. Find out how they can be used in future projects.
 
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Fecon appoints Brandeis as dealer for Indiana, western Kentucky
 
Fecon announced Brandeis Machinery & Supply as its dealer for Indiana and western Kentucky. Brandeis is one of the largest construction and mining distribution networks in the U.S.
 
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 Vermeer enters into distribution agreement with MultiOne
 
Vermeer Corp. entered into a distribution agreement with MultiOne, a manufacturer of compact articulated loaders. Learn more about the new deal from Doug Hundt, president of Vermeer Industrial Solutions.
 
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Fecon introduces low-flow mulcher head
 
Fecon released a low-flow mulcher head for use with most standard skid-steer loaders. The new mulcher head features 22 carbide-type cutting tools and has a 50-inch working width. Learn more.
 
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Two active ingredients, one product
 
Combination products like Negate and Fahrenheit from Quali-Pro put two active ingredients in one jug, making them easier and more efficient for LCOs to use. Learn more about these herbicides.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
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Minimum wage rose in 21 states, 26 counties and cities Jan. 1
 
Gregg Robertson discusses the states, counties and cities that made changes to their minimum wage requirements this year.
 
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New business strategies for 2020 | LM Growth Summit 2019
 
Does your business plan on implementing any new strategies in 2020? Quite a few lawn care business owners and presidents at the 2019 LM Growth Summit have new plans in place. Learn new strategies to use this year.
 
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  GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS
 
 
 
2020 NALP Leaders Forum
 
January 23 - January 25
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
Los Cabos, Mexico

 
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BBP Landscape Leadership & Sales Summit
 
January 29 - January 30
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nev.

 
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Lawncology 2020: Vision for Growth
 
January 29 - January 31
The Classic Center
Athens, Ga.

 
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Jeffrey Scott's Landscape Technology Summit webinars
 
February 12, 19, 26
Online webinar

 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE
 
 
 
The scoop on pond installs as an add-on service
 
When it comes to ponds and aquatic works, there are many options available. Is adding an aquatics division the right move for your operation?
 
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Brand U: Finding Ferris
 
Richey Plemons appreciates equipment that can withstand just about anything. That’s why his company, Plemons Lawn & Landscape in Chatsworth, Ga., uses Ferris.
 
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