New products

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