VAST Composite Permeable Pavers
The pitch: Reduce rain runoff into storm drains and decrease stormwater pollutants by infiltrating rainwater on building sites.
The target: Design/build contractors.
Specs:
- Tested infiltration rate of more than 450 inches per hour.
- Slip-resistant.
- Maintain a precise 0.275-inch space between pavers.
Contact: www.vastpavers.com
Rain Bird LIMR Wireless Remote
The pitch: Gives contractors the ability to activate their customers’ controller devices without having to physically access their controllers.
The target: Irrigation contractors.
Specs:
- Consists of a receiver and a handheld transmitter with an LCD screen and key pad.
- Receiver relays information sent by the contractor through the remote device.
- Virtually eliminates the need for two-person service calls.
Contact: www.rainbird.com
Bobcat T870
The pitch: The largest compact track loader the company has ever manufactured.
The target: Any green industry company.
Specs:
- The 10,008-pound S850 has a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 3,875 pounds.
- Higher horsepower than any of Bobcat’s current loader models.
- New cab forward design with improved visibility and more space.
- Higher lift capacities and reach.
Contact: www.bobcat.com
Orbit/Evergreen FG 5400 Series outdoor lighting
The pitch: 3-watt LED light source that produces the same brightness as a standard 20-watt lamp.
The target: Lighting contractors.
Specs:
- Delivers up to 50,000 hours of performance.
- Constructed from injection-molded PBT composite for durable performance in challenging soil and weather conditions.
- A range of beam options are available.
Contact: www.orbitelectric.com
The Power Rake
The pitch: Gives contractors a fast and convenient solution that dethatches, rakes and scalps in a single tool.
The target: Lawn care operators and maintenance companies.
Specs:
- Nylon lines brush grass to rake leaves, grass clippings and lawn debris.
- Dethatches when the nylon lines are set a quarter inch above the soil.
- Scalps the lawn in preparation for reseeding.
Contact: For sale at ACE Hardware, www.amazon.com and other home improvement stores.
John Deere 2011 Crossover Utility Vehicles
The pitch: Packed with advanced features that deliver balance between work and recreation.
The target: Any green industry company.
Specs:
- The 825i boasts 50 horsepower and is the highest powered engine in its class.
- 812-cc inline three-cylinder engine features dual overhead cams and electronic fuel injection.
- Low-end torque for handling the toughest tasks, trails and terrain.
Contact: www.deere.com
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