New products

Trimec 1000 herbicide
The pitch: This proprietary formulation contains MCPP, dicamba and two forms of 2, 4-D: DEA (diethanolamine) and DMA (dimethylamine).  

The target:
Lawn care operators

Specs:

  • The combination of these two forms of 2, 4-D resists crystallization for more complete plant absorption.
  • Classified as a “mixed amine” by university researchers.
  • Has low odor.
  • Can be used in most cool-season and warm-season turfgrass areas.

Contact: www.pbigordon.com


Case pallet forks
The pitch: The pallet forks are specially designed for Case skid- steers and compact track loaders.

The target:
Design/build landscape contractors

Specs:

  • The pallet fork assemblies are available with either 48-inch or 42-inch tines.
  • Tines come in a choice of heavy duty, rated to 5,500 pounds, or standard, rated to 4,000 pounds.
  • The frame’s mounting angle assures proper forward tilt for loading and rollback for transporting loads.
  • Offers ample room between the frame and the cab, providing easy access to and from the cab.

Contact: www.casece.com


Knaack jobsite storage products
The pitch: Knaack jobsite storage products are now manufactured using a powder paint process, offering more  benefits than its previous liquid enamel paint. 

The target: Green industry contractors

Specs:

  • The new powder paint process offers end users improved corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance and paint film thickness. 
  • The process covers all of the company’s jobsite products.
  • The testing on the process improvement used methods defined by ASTM International.

 Contact: www.knaack.com
 

The Dual plug-in
The pitch: The Dual plug-in for the I-Core controller creates a two-wire alternative for designers and installers who may have shied away from more exotic control systems.

The target:
Lighting contractors

Specs:

  • A Dual output module can be inserted in the output slots of any I-Core controller.
  • The Dual system can operate up to 48 zones via a single pair of wires, at distances up to 7,500 feet.
  • The system includes the DUAL48M decoder output module, which is added to the I-Core controller.

Contact: www.hunterindustries.com


Edge hitch adapter
The pitch: The adapter is designed to help move implements, trailers, wagons, boat trailers or other types of equipment.

The target:
Design/build landscape contractors

Specs:

  • Features a heavy, steel construction frame measuring 17.5 inches high, 46 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
  • Reduces the chance of equipment damage by having full view of the equipment as you are moving it.
  • The adapter uses a Class 3 receiver and will fit on any skid-steer loader with a universal mount.   

Contact: www.ceattachments.com


Netafim Techline EZ
The pitch: Designed for labor-savings, Techline EZ irrigates a 1,800 square-foot shrub or planting area. The target: Irrigation contractors

Specs:

  • Dripper spacings are placed at 12 and 18 inches for uniform water application to the root zones.
  • The single on-surface looped layout can be installed within an hour and can be covered with mulch or other ground cover.
  • The drip system ensures greater water savings and presents greater profit opportunities for irrigation contractors.

 Contact: www.netafimusa.com

 

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