Between the latest M&A news, hiring and promotions, and the newest products — it's easy to miss what's going on in the green industry. We've got you covered! Here's what happened this week (August 16-August 23).
- TOM LIED PASSES AWAY: The 90-year-old owned Lied's Nursery and Landscape. Click here to read more about Tom or to leave a message commemorating his life.
- FAIRWAY EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN TAMPA BAY: Fairway added Earth’s Best Natural Pest Management, Arbor Bay and Southern Care Lawn and Pest. Click here for more details.
- LAWNPRO PICKS UP FAIRWAY LAWN & TREE: Not to be confused with the Fairway listed above, which is based in Plano, Texas, LawnPro Partners acquired Fairway in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Click here to read more.
- BOWER & BRANCH GROWS BIGGER: EdenGrene (dba Bower & Branch) has acquired Tilly, a virtual landscape design service that creates custom design plans for homeowners and landscape contractors. Click here to read more about the acquisition.
- KEESEN'S COLORADO EXPANSION: Keesen Landscape, a company in the HeartLand group, opened a new branch in Colorado Springs. Click here to learn more.
- ASV ADDS RT-65: ASV, which manufactures all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added the new generation RT-65 Posi-Track loader, now powered by Yanmar. Click here to read more.
- KIOTI'S NEW TRACTOR: The RX40 Utility Tractor is now available. Click here to read more about the company's latest addition to its tractor lineup.
- STUDENTS WIN BIG: The Sidney B. Meadows Fund awarded 12 scholarships. See which students earned some money by clicking here.
- LAST CALL: The Hardscape North America Awards deadline is today. Click here to learn more about submitting.
