Top Green Industry News Headlines of 2014

Brickman/ValleyCrest Merger, Product Recalls, Home Depot Selling Mowers, an Airless Mower Tire

December 17, 2014

As 2014 draws to a close and we patiently await the arrive of Saint Nick, it’s always a treat to look back on all of the important industry news that broke over the course of the last 12 months. Here’s a like at the top five news stories of 2014, as selected by total number of hits on our website.

Hustler mowers now being sold at Home Depot and Lowes

Brickman looking to acquire ValleyCrest

Exclusive Michelin airless tire on Deere zero-turn mowers

Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler mowers

Exmark recalls Commercial 30 walk mowers

BigDog Mowers

John Deere

Hustler Turf Equipment

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Performing maintenance ahead of time will ensure crews are ready to go by the time the season rolls around.

How to Maintain Equipment Ahead of Spring Cleanups

Equipment experts explain how to properly maintain equipment ahead of spring cleanups and offer up mulching tips.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and More

The latest news and updates from the people and companies around the green industry, including Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and more.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Commercial-grade 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries are engineered to withstand extreme drops and extreme weather while maximizing power and uptime.

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Fall Cleanup Done Smarter

A look into how landscape companies can work smarter, not harder, when performing fall cleanups.

RC Mowers featured its A-60 Autonomous Mowing Robot at Equip Expo 2024.

Equip Expo 2024 Q+A: RC Mowers

Tim Kubista, vice president sales and marketing for RC Mowers, discusses the role of autonomous and remote-operated mowers in the landscaping world.

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Scythe Unveils M.52 Fleet Management Platform and Scythe Mobile App

Scythe Robotics introduced a pair of digital products that will provide landscape contractors with more detailed information on the performance and productivity of their M.52 mower fleets: the M.52 Fleet Management Platform and Scythe Mobile App.

John Deere's oil guard system on its mowers allows professional landscaping contractors to extend the service intervals from 100 hours up to 500 hours.

Equip Expo 2024 Q+A: John Deere

Greg Moyer, product manager for Z9s for John Deere, explains what the company highlighted at Equip Expo 2024.

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Titan International, Calstar Group Roll Out Variable Pressure Operation Technology

Titan International and the recently acquired Carlstar Group launched its Variable Pressure Operation (VPO) technology at Equip Exposition.

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Participate in Green Industry Pros State of the Industry Survey

This year, Green Industry Pros is asking readers to take part in a survey about the current state of the green industry. Participate in the survey, and you will be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card.

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Rotary 2025 Catalog Features 10K-Plus Parts

Rotary’s new 2025 master catalog features a complete line of outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories.

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Topcon Positioning Systems Updates Topnet Live

Topcon Positioning Systems added to its reference station service, Topnet Live.

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Equip Expo 2024 Q+A: Greenzie + AriensCo

Neal Lackritz, senior director responsible for advanced technology for AriensCo., and Charles Brian Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Greenzie, discuss the role of autonomy in today's green industry.

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Equip Expo 2024 Q+A: Michelin

David Finleyson, B2B public relations manager, Michelin, discusses with Green Industry Pros the benefits of Tweel tires and in which applications they work best.

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Updates from Takeuchi, Bobcat and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Takeuchi-U.S. named a new director of sales and marketing. Bobcat Co. recognized the winner of its Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest. See more on these updates and others.

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Introducing the New AZA 700 Series from Stihl

Get your first look at the first professional battery stand-on machine from Stihl.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Commercial-grade 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries are engineered to withstand extreme drops and extreme weather while maximizing power and uptime.

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A Closer Look at Yanmar America's E-Tractor

In 2023, Yanmar America debuted its cutting-edge e-tractor concept. One year later, we check in with their team to see how the concept has evolved.

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John Deere Highlights Operations Center for Mowers

At Equip Expo 2024, John Deere showcased its John Deere Operations Center, an online fleet management system that collects, stores and provides access to machine data anywhere, anytime through web, tablet or phone.

Equip Expo 2024 Showcases Lasting Legacies and Forward-Thinking Solutions

Few things are as energizing as a good tradeshow—and Equip Expo did not disappoint. Here are a few of the latest innovations that caught our attention at this year’s record-breaking show.

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Seppi M. Rolls Out S7 Compact Mulcher

Seppi M. released the S7 Compact Mulcher, an addition to the S7 line that mulches grass, prunings or cut wood up to a diameter of 7 cm.

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John Deere Debuts New Professional Mowing Solutions at 2024 Equip Expo

John Deere debuted its latest Z900 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) ZTrak Mowers and newly enhanced QuikTrak Stand-On Mower decks for the Q865R EFI model at the 2024 Equip Expo.

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Practical Products Presents The ANT

Practical Products, a veteran and family-owned business, showcased The ANT as a tool for yard cleanup.

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Updates from Senske, Milwaukee Tool and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Milwaukee Tool added a new facility in Mississippi. Senske acquired two companies in Georgia. Envu appointed two new account managers. Learn more about these updates.

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OTR Engineered Solutions Rolls Out Grass Master XT Tire

OTR Engineered Solutions expanded its line of Grass Master turf tires with the new Grass Master XT tire for riding, stand-on and zero-turn mowers, designed for customers who desire extra traction on hills, wavy surfaces or in wet conditions.

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Loftness Expands Battle Ax Mulching Head Line with 10 Series

Loftness added to its line of Battle Ax mulching heads with the new 10 Series.

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Snippets About Supplier Relationships

Insight into what landscape and irrigation professionals should look for in a supplier.

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Top Trends of Equip Expo 2024

Find out what challenges equipment manufacturers strive to solve for landscape contractors.