What you might've missed this week

Briggs & Stratton named a new CEO, while Davey Tree landed another pair of acquisitions.


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 5-August 9).

  • BRIGGS & STRATTON'S NEW BOSS: The company removed Kristina Cerniglia's interim label she's held since February and made her the CEO, effectively immediately. Click here to read more.
  • DAVEY TREE HAS EXPANDED AGAIN: This time, the company acquired 2 businesses in Ohio — VanCuren Services and Midwest Land Clearing. Click here to read more
  • TRI SCAPES ACQUIRED BY PRIVATE EQUITY: Hidden Harbor Capital Partners acquired the company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Click here to read more.
  • RACING TO A NEW ROLE: Patrick Savage is the new director of experience at Pleasant Places after a career working at Speedway Motorsports. Click here to read more.
  • HERE COMES THE SUN: Takeuchi-US has transformed two of its facilities to feature solar panels that account for 85% of the company's energy needs at both plants. Click here to read more
  • MOVING TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER: RC Mowers is bringing autonomy to Australia through a partnership with Colbrook Industries, an industrial vegetation management machinery dealership near Melbourne. Click here to read more.