Mark A. Phillips
Recent Articles
EQUIPMENT: Blow Out
Does a happy medium exist between landscape contractors and the general public about backpack blowers?
EQUIPMENT: Terrific Tractors
A compact tractor can be beneficial to a contractor’s equipment arsenal.
MAINTENANCE: Trim Away
String trimmers offer high power in a lightweight package.
<font color=red>ON THE ROAD</font> STIHL Unveils Guide Bar Plant
STIHL unveiled the latest addition to its Virginia Beach, Va., facility Oct. 10 – a $25 million plant to manufacture guide bars for the company’s chain saws.
<font color=red>ON THE ROAD</font> Caterpillar
Caterpillar introduced several new options and products for the company’s skid-steer and multi-terrain loaders during a media-only event in Peoria, Ill.
LESCO Transaction Sails Through Shareholders Meeting
More than 6 million votes were cast in approval of the sale, while there were nearly 1.7 million votes against John Deere's purchase of LESCO. About 87,000 votes were withheld.
Students Find Their Way To Green
Many find happiness in landscaping after dissatisfaction with other fields.
Truck and Trailer Course a Real Nail-Biter
The scene for the truck and trailer safety operation competition wasn’t some wide-open expanse but the top floor of Michigan State’s University Kellogg Center four-story parking deck.
It’s All About Relating
Jim Paluch says relating to others separates professional from amateur leaders.
A Confirmation for Students
PLANET’s president says Student Career Days reinforces professionalism of the industry.
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