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NOVEMBER 5, 2020
 
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Briggs & Stratton assumes new beginning after restructuring
 
After emerging from Chapter 11 restructuring as a new company with a new owner and a new CEO, Briggs & Stratton embarks on a new beginning. Find out what’s next for the company.
 
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Photo: The Grow Group
Aspire and accountability among highlights of The Grow Group's Fall Field Trip
 
The Grow Group's Fall Field Trip of Grunder Landscaping Co. gave 25 landscape professionals a close look at how the company transitioned to Aspire Software. Find out more.
 
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Sperber Landscape Cos. partners with Crystal Greens Landscape
 
Sperber Landscape Cos. (SLC) partnered with Oregon-based Crystal Greens Landscape. This partnership marks a significant emergence for SLC into the Pacific Northwest marketplace.
 
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GIE+EXPO ToGo adds new education sessions
 
GIE+EXPO ToGo has added 12 on-demand educational sessions presented by experts from the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Professional Grounds Management Society, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and more. Check out what’s available.
 
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Beth Berry
Beth Berry of Real Green Systems among The Software Report's Top 50 women leaders in SaaS of 2020
 
Beth Berry, vice president of business development and engagement at Real Green Systems, ranked at No. 42 on The Software Report's Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2020. Learn more here.
 
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Irrigators Supply joined Heritage Landscape Supply Group
 
Heritage Landscape Supply Group acquired Irrigators Supply, a family-owned distributor of irrigation, power equipment and other landscape products. Learn more about the deal.
 
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Companies in the News
 
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→ Davey Tree Expert Co.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Steel Green kicks off early order program for spreader-sprayers and parts
 
Steel Green Manufacturing launched its early order programs for this year. Customers can save up to 7 percent off 2021 model machines purchased by Nov. 30. Find out more here.
 
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Chapin International expands operations in Kentucky
 
Chapin, a manufacturer of compressed air sprayers and hand sprayers, has purchased a 175,000-square-foot facility in Mount Vernon, Ky. Learn about how this expansion will help the company serve customers in the South and Midwest.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
 
Photo: Husqvarna
Husqvarna introduces new mowers, accessories
 
Husqvarna launched new zero-turn and walk-behind mowers, innovative walk-behind and handheld battery solutions and updates to its Automower line. Find out more about these new products.
 
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Ferris introduces new zero-turn and walk-behind mower
 
Ferris will release the new 72-inch deck IS 6200 zero-turn mower and FW45 walk-behind mower for the spring 2021 season. Check out the features of these upcoming models.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
 
Photo: Aquascape
Aquascape offers pond care products for winter
 
Aquascape added a pond deicer, pond aeration kits and the Smart Pond Thermometer (coming in 2021) to its portfolio. Learn more about the offerings.
 
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Kubota updates compact tractor line
 
Kubota will add three new models to its L60LE compact tractor series with two cab models and tow ROPS models. Check out the features of this new series.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Photo: Drip Drop Lawn Care
Water World: Smart house
 
The story and photos behind the irrigation project that Drip Drop Lawn Care performed at a house in Winter Haven, Fla.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
 
Photo: Winter Equipment
Winter Equipment updates Patriot snow plow
 
Winter Equipment’s updates to its Patriot Steel Cutting Edge System snow plow include a cast-steel, longer wear bar to provide a longer blade life.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
Illustration: mitay20/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images
 
Communication Coach: Target buying intent
 
Cater to your current customers that know, like and trust you, because these are the people who intend to buy what you’re selling, says Jeff Korhan. Read his tips for targeting buying intent in his latest blog.
 
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Image: Marty Grunder
 
Grow with Grunder: Help your team smile
 
Marty Grunder explains what Grunder Landscaping Co. is planning instead of its annual holiday party, and why it's important to remind your team that you care about keeping them safe.
 
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Humates: A turf tamer
 
Lawn care operators from Spray Tech Solutions and Yards Done Right discuss how humates help give turf better color and root growth.
 
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2020 in landscape design
 
Experts from around the country weigh in on how the National Association of Landscape Professionals' 2020 design trends fared with clients and projects.
 
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