FMC Professional Solutions SquareOne
The pitch: Herbicide can be applied just one day before seeding or as early as seven days after emergence on most cool- and warm-season grasses.
The target: Lawn care professionals
Specs:
- Weed populations are reduced from the start, allowing for maximum turf density with fewer herbicide applications or the need to reseed the following spring.
- Designed for newly seeded turf, including interseeding and overseeding.
Contact: www.fmcprosolutions.com
Nexus LED Landscape Lighting System
The pitch: Consumes about 75 percent less electricity than similar incandescent halogen systems.
The target: Lighting contractors
Specs:
- A separate 15-volt, DC driver reduces excessive heat that could damage or diminish the LED performance.
- Each element is built of solid aluminum with 350-degree head rotation, and is available in a heavy duty bronze powder-coated marine grade finish.
- Assembly options include an elbow, T-connector, mini-bollard or swivel option.
Contact: www.hinkleylighting.com
Morton EcoSafe Ice Melt
The pitch: Ice melt contains fertilizer to promote seed germination in soil and reduce run off.
The target: Snow removal contractors
Specs:
- As effective as rock salt at melting ice and snow.
- Contains fertilizer to promote seed germination in soil and reduce run off – making it safe for plants and lawns.
- Uses HEC to help protect concrete from winter damage.
Contact: www.mortonsalt.com
K-Rain personalized rotary sprinklers
The pitch: Contractors can personalize rotary sprinklers with their company logo, phone number and website.
The target: Irrigation companies
Specs:
- Each rotor comes with simplified adjustments, a rack of 12 standard and low-angle nozzles, easy retrofit compatibility and a five-year warranty.
- Customized rotors reinforce the contractor’s total professional image, carrying the same logo as the company’s trucks, uniforms and marketing materials.
- There is no set-up charge for custom orders.
Contact: www.krain.com
Elvex safety glasses
The pitch: Safety glasses that meet the U.S. military’s ballistic Vo rating.
The target: Any green industry company.
Specs:
- Safety glasses that meet the U.S. military’s ballistic Vo rating have to pass a high velocity shot that is four times the velocity required by ANSI X87.1-2010.
- The ANSI impact speed is 150 feet/second, while the military speed is 640-660 feet/minute.
Contact: www.elvex.com
Pro-Tech Switchblade
The pitch: Able to switch between a rubber and steel trip edges, can handle changing weather and jobsite conditions without having to change plows.
The target: Snow removal contractors
Specs:
- Features IST technology, which includes a steel edge mounted on a specially blended memory urethane.
- Uses a cutting edge that spans the entire width of the unit, eliminating snow trails at its sides.
- Can be easily flipped to push with a rubber edge.
Contact: www.snopusher.com
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