Equip Expo 2024 Wrapup

Check out a few of the people and places the Green Industry Pros team encountered at Equip Expo.

October 18, 2024

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The Green Industry Pros team and several guests celebrated being together again at the start of Equip Expo.

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Brian Melka, president and CEO of Rehlko, weighs in on Kohler's rebranding to Rehlko: "It's not just a reshuffling of letters. It's a recognition of our past. We're relying on the trust from the last 100 years to get us through the next 100 years."

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Green Industry Pros Sarah Webb speaks with Jerry Corder, product manager for construction equipment for Kubota Tractor Corporation, about what Kubota is showcasing at the show, how the show is going so far and more.

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Webb speaks with Kevin Caleca (left) and Jack Easterly (right) of Husqvarna about the company's battery-powered and robotic equipment.

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Heritage Landscape Supply President Chris McMurrough presents Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen, with a $50,000 check through its Heritage Cares organization.

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A Path to Success: 8 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency

Streamline your operations and maximize efficiency in your lawn care and landscape business.

Contrary to what some believe, xeriscapes incorporate many more elements than only rocks and boulders.

What to Know About Xeriscaping

Check out what's behind xeriscaping and how and where landscape professionals can implement it.

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The Secret to Successful Rebrands

When rebranding, it's crucial that a company gain buy-in from top to bottom. Here's how to do so.

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Equip Exposition 2025 Branches Out for Tree Care, Live Demos

Scheduled for Equip Exposition 2025, the new Tree Care Arena, sponsored by Altec, will showcase live pruning and limb removal demonstrations.

Perc Propane’s Role For A Clean, Resilient Future On Earth Day

Propane's Role in a Clean, Resilient Future

In recognition of Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council raises awareness of propane: the sustainable energy solution for off-road equipment.

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Updates from Equip Expo, EnP Investments & SiteOne: Green Industry Roll Call

CEO of Equip Expo receives Tourism award. EnP hires new Sales Manager for its Northeast territory. Dan Carrothers joins the SiteOne team. See these updates and more.

Mulligan the TurfMutt in front of the KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky.

8 Ways Managed Landscapes are Saving the Planet

Everyday is Earth Day. TurfMutt celebrates the holiday by bringing light to the role of well-managed landscapes in benefiting the planet and communities.

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Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals Dive Into Pool Construction & Service

Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals have acquired the pool construction and service divisions of Combined Pool and Spa - will operate as Parkland Pool Company.

Brian Weisbaum (second from left) poses at the 2025 New Holland Construction National Dealer Meeting.

Updates from New Holland, Fleetio and More: Green Industry Roll Call

New Holland Construction named a new head of its North American Business. Fleetio acquires Auto Integrate. See these updates and more.

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Updates from Envu, WorkWave and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Envu added a new national account manager. WorkWave appointed a new chief technology officer. See these updates and more.

Nominations Open for Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor's Choice Award

Green Industry Pros has opened submissions for the 2025 Editor's Choice Award. Learn how to submit your product now.

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HNA Opens Registration with Special Spring Pricing

Contractors, landscapers and dealers can register for Hardscape North America (HNA), held Oct. 22-24, for a rate of $25* before May 31.

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Equip Expo Unveils 2025 Keynote Speaker

Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole will serve as the keynote speaker at Equip Exposition, held Oct. 21-24 2025.

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Updates from RC Mowers, Loftness and More: Green Industry Roll Call

RC Mowers named Richard Lukas, Ph.D., as its new autonomous engineering director. WorkWave added Robbie Hobbs as chief product officer. Loftness appointed Josh South as CEO. See more on these updates.

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Equip Expo 2025 Offering Early-Bird Pricing

Registration for Equip Expo, which will be held Oct. 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), is only $25 through May 31. When the show opens in October, a single registration is $120.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Outdoor Splendor

Kirk Brown, owner of Outdoor Splendor, digs into how this year went for his company, what he expects for the future of the landscape industry and more.

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2025 State of the Green Industry: Q+As with Industry Experts

Industry representatives lay it all out when it comes to the current state of the landscape industry.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Envu

Mark Schneid, head of commercial operations for Envu in North America, discusses what’s trending in the green industry, what’s to come and more.

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State of the Industry Q+A: Vibrant Outdoors

Pierre Bridger, director of operations for vibrant outdoors, sheds light on how the past year has gone for the landscape industry, obstacles the industry has faced and more.

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State of the Industry Q+A: Acme NLS

Scott Horoszewski, owner of Acme NLS in Swanson, Ohio, discusses his perception of the landscape industry, the headwinds his company has faced in the last several years and more.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: J&G Landscaping

Gary Garvin, president of J&G Landscaping, lays out the challenges he's experienced in the industry, how his company has contended with those challenges and more.

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2025 State of the Green Industry: Top Advice From Landscape Professionals

Landscape pros discuss the best advice they have for others in the industry.

Coming Soon: Mower Madness 2025!

Ladies and gentlemen, start your.... mowers! For the fifth year in a row, Green Industry Pros will be putting on its annual Mower Madness competition on social media channels. The matchups begin March 17. Learn how to play here.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: SiteOne Landscape Supply

Brian Rowan, vice president, category management for SiteOne Landscape Supply, discusses his take on the current state of the landscape industry, expectations for 2025 and more.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Briggs & Stratton

Jon Matson, vice president, sales and marketing, Briggs & Stratton, offers his view of the state of the landscape industry, where the industry is headed and more.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Bobcat Co.

Lee Smith, director product strategy for Bobcat Co., chats with Green Industry Pros about the trends, challenges and more that he's seen around the industry.

NALP, Allied Orgs Sue DHS Over New H-2 Visa Rules

The National Association of Landscape Professionals and allied organizations filed a lawsuit on behalf of the H-2 community against the U.S. DHS and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over a rule governing H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs.