Dillon StewartNov 10, 2023
We look at what was hot in equipment at the industry’s largest trade show. The 2016 GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America, held Oct. 19-21 in Louisville, Ky., was the biggest showcase of green industry best practices and products ever assembled.…
Phil HarwoodNov 10, 2023
In an effort to practice what I preach, I took a few minutes out to reflect on my GIE+EXPO 2016 experience and, specifically, to identify my most important takeaways. Hopefully, you have completed this valuable exercise by now. If not,…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
The landscape industry’s largest trade show, GIE+EXPO, got even larger this year. There were 230 new exhibitors —a good sign assuming they all have done their research and have deemed the landscape market to be a promising one. While the…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
James Dutton, commercial mowing and product marketing manager for John Deere, gives an inside look at the new products and programs coming from the company this year. Watch the video to learn about Deere's new Never Stop Services campaign.
Jim Cross, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton, stopped by the LM booth to talk about the newest addition to the Briggs & Stratton portfolio, the new Vanguard Oil Guard System.
GIE+EXPO organizers are calling the event a success, despite a few weather-related snafus. The 2016 GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 19-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC) in Louisville, topped the last two years' records for attendance and exhibitors. Stormy conditions Oct.…
Marv Mathwig, product manager for Stihl, stops by the Landscape Management booth to give a sneak peek at some of the newest products coming out this year, as well as what's in store for 2017.
As part of 2016 Hardscape North America (HNA), 15 landscape contractors were recognized as this year’s HNA Hardscape Project Award winners. In addition to the 15 recipients, 15 honorable mentions also were awarded, honoring projects by contractors building residential walkways, patios,…
Moving into the UTV market, Hustler Turf debuted its Maximum Duty Vehicle (MDV) at 2016 GIE+EXPO. The MDV is available in a standard bed model or with LEVELIFT. The all-wheel drive MDV runs at a top speed of 37 mph…
New Holland Construction unveiled its most powerful skid-steer loader to date, the L234, as well as updates to its 200 series compact-track loaders. Replacing the L230 skid-steer, the L234 has a tipping load of 6,800 pounds, bucket breakout force of…
Taking its formal step into the green industry at 2016 GIE+EXPO, Libertyville-Ill.-based outdoor power equipment manufacturer Yardmax showcased a Power Wheelbarrow, log splitters and a plate compactor ideal for landscape contractors. Powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, the 350-pound…
Greenworks Commercial entered into a distribution partnership with SiteOne Landscape Supply. The partnership includes nationwide distribution of Greenworks Commercial tools in SiteOne locations across the U.S. and online. “SiteOne is committed to delivering superior products, service and value to ensure our customers’…
Expanding its MM4 4-stroke engine power equipment portfolio—comprising of blowers, concrete power cutters, trimmers, edgers, telescoping pole pruners and couple shafted products—Makita debuted two new landscape-specific products at 2016 GIE+EXPO. The new MM4 4-stroke engine mist blower features 3.9-gallon chemical tank…
Dixie Chopper rolled out a new zero-turn mower series, named the BlackHawk. Comprising 11 models, both the BlackHawk and BlackHawk HP come standard with a foot-operated operator controlled discharge chute. The BlackHawk comes equipped with up to a 24 hp Kawasaki…
Fisher Barton Blades launched a new line of self-sharpening lawn mower blades. The LaserEdge features Fisher Barton’s EverSharp technology, which allows the hardened steel blade to sharpens itself while in use. “Fisher Barton has consistently been focused on bringing innovative…
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