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OCTOBER 28, 2021
 
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GIE+EXPO ends on a high note
 
Exhibitors say 2021’s final GIE+EXPO was a great success and they’re looking forward to what the new Equip Exposition has in store.
 
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Odyssey Landscaping becomes employee owned
 
Odyssey Landscaping transitioned to employee ownership by becoming a 100 percent employee-owned company through the sale of stock to an ESOP.
 
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Tell us what you think
 
Our 2022 Landscape Management Industry Pulse is live. Share your thoughts with us and you could win a $50 gift card or lunch for the team on us!
 
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Kevin Kehoe, Aspire founder to release book
 
Kevin Kehoe, founder of Aspire Software, has written his first book called “One Hit Wonder – The Real-life Adventures of an Average Guy and What he Learned Along the Way.” Get the scoop.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
Why snow mold prevention is important
 
Ken Hutto, Ph.D., product development manager for herbicides and fungicides for FMC, shares why preventive applications are important, mistakes LCOs might make in management and more.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
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New zero-turn from Ferris brings efficiency and performance
 
Ferris Mowers has added to its line of commercial zero-turn mowers with the 500S Zero Turn Mower designed to deliver efficiency and strong performance.
 
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Stihl releases hearing protection system
 
At the 2021 GIE+EXPO, Stihl introduced the Advance ProCom hearing protection, which features an innovative mesh communication system.
 
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Briggs & Stratton expands battery pack lineup
 
Briggs & Stratton released the new Vanguard lithium-ion 1.5-kWh swappable battery pack joining the current Vanguard Commercial lithium-ion battery packs.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
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Case intros new CTL, grader blade, updated wheel loaders
 
At the 2021 GIE+EXPO, Case introduced a new compact track loader (CTL), a new precision grader blade and updated its G Series wheel loaders.
 
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Vermeer showcases ATX compact articulated loaders
 
Vermeer recently showcased its ATX compact articulated loaders at the 2021 GIE+EXPO. The loaders come in three different models.
 
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Belgard debuts new products, showcases Belgard Rooms
 
Belgard introduced a new stainless appliance and fixtures line, new products and its new interactive design program at Hardscape North America and GIE+Expo.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
Irrigation design software success stories
 
Irrigation and water management contractors discuss success stories in which design software allowed them to meet complex client needs.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
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Ariens debuts Mammoth 850 vehicle, Gravely mower
 
At the 2021 GIE+EXPO, Gravely introduced a new mower and Ariens debuted the Mammoth 850 vehicle, designed for snow and ice applications.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Power your Echo fleet with the new all-in-one battery
 
On-site at the Echo booth at GIE+Expo LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones speaks with Echo's product manager, Jerry Morgan. Morgan explains how the new Echo Force 56V Battery System will allow users to have one battery that can power multiple Echo devices.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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How Grunder Landscaping Co. matched production to sales
 
Marty Grunder shares how sales goals and a strong production team reverberate through Grunder Landscaping Co. in many ways.
 
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Seth’s Cut: Keeping great workers is the GOALLLL!
 
Finding employees is brutal in this market, but focusing on culture and employee well-being can boost recruiting and retention efforts.
 
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More secrets to the $3M account manager
 
Kevin Kehoe shares more strategies and best practices for developing more $3 million account managers for your business.
 
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  JEFFREY SCOTT PODCAST
 
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Jeffrey Scott, Joshua Gámez on building a front-line first company
 
Jeffrey Scott and Joshua Gámez, the founder of East Coast Facilities, based in Allentown, Pa., talk LinkedIn strategies, politics, growth strategies and more.
 
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