The Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan produced the 100,000th Isuzu Commercial Truck of America N-Series gas-powered truck. (Photo: Isuzu)
Isuzu Production Line Reaches Important Milestone
Isuzu Commercial Truck of AmericaThe Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan produced the 100,000th Isuzu N-Series gasoline-powered truck.
Since April 2011, all Isuzu N-Series gas trucks for the US and Canadian markets have been assembled in Charlotte by Builtmore. The production milestone comes less than five years after the plant built the 50,000th N-Series gas-powered truck.
Ewing is renamed
Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply will update its name to Ewing Outdoor Supply. This change will take effect on July 1st.
The company said this new name reflects the company’s growth and development. Ewing said its product categories and service offerings have grown to now include hardscape, artificial turf, outdoor living, sustainable outdoor solutions, micro-irrigation, battery-powered equipment, agronomy, mulch and more. Ewing expanded its business portfolio in 2018 to include dry bulk yards in select western US markets and operates under the Ewing Landscape Materials brand.
“As we entered our second century in business, we felt that an updated name and branding that spanned the breadth of our offering helped bring clarity to the marketplace and customers,” said Doug York, President and CEO of Ewing. “We believe Ewing Outdoor Supply will better appeal to the diversity of customers we serve.”
Small Business Finalist
Allentuck LandscapingBruce Allentuck, President of ‘s, said his company, a home construction and landscaping company in Rockville, Maryland, is a finalist in the National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE) Small Business Awards in a LinkedIn post.
Davey Tree publishes new book
The Davey Tree Expert Co., #3 on the 2022 LM150 list, Approved growth ringsa new book detailing the company’s history and growth from 1962 to 2020.
growth rings is a sequel to Green leavespublished in 1977 and told the story of John Davey’s founding of Davey Tree. growth rings Highlight the events leading up to the company’s 1979 employee acquisition and include interviews with more than 50 past and present employees.
growth rings is available from June 6th, John Davey’s birthday, and can be purchased online at ShopDaveyTree.com.
The National Association of Landscape Professionals works with másLabor
The National Association of Landscape Professionals has established a strategic vendor relationship with másLabor, a provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs.
“We’re launching a new employer portal this summer that will improve overall transparency of the enrollment process, employee coordination and transfers, putting us at the forefront of employer support,” said Edward Silva, CEO of másLabor.
NALP’s new partnership with másLabor gives members access to másLabor’s systems and expertise. Members also have access to exclusive content, including webinars and other resources, to help Program users comply with the Programs’ complex rules and regulations.
Develon names its North American dealers
Development announces its top 10 retailer companies in North America. Develon named Equipment East the top performing dealer in North America for 2022. Equipment East has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry and has been named Develon’s top dealer nine times in the last 10 years. Equipment East is owned by Giovanni and Gilda Albanese. The Company operates dealerships in Dracut and Brockton, Massachusetts and Bow, NH
- Equipment East LLC (Dracut, Mass.)
- Bobcat by Mandan Inc. (Mandan, ND)
- Barry Equipment Company (Webster, Mass.)
- GF Preston Sales and Service (Sundridge, Ontario, Canada)
- Equipment Rentals Inc. (Watertown, NY)
- Texas Timberjack Inc. (Lufkin, Texas)
- Westerra Doosan Enterprise (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)
- Best Line Leasing Inc. (State College, Pennsylvania)
- Hartington Farm Services Limited (Hartington, Ontario, Canada)
- Wilson BC Companies LLC (Central Point, Oregon)
Vermeer opens global parts distribution center
vermeer opened a 312,000 square foot parts distribution center in Pella, Iowa. The company said team members will pack and ship parts worldwide.
The site is at the end of the old runway where company founder Gary Vermeer once used to fly parts to Vermeer customers.
The new global parts distribution center offers three times more space than the previous building and features 23 dock doors, a warehouse management system and improved storage technology. Vermeer said this investment will help increase efficiency by centralizing parts storage.
Tree Care Industry Association hosts workshop for arborists
The Arborist Industry Associationn (TCIA) will host a workshop for arborists leaders in San Diego on August 7-9. This two and a half day event brings together renowned experts and provides arborists with the knowledge and tools to thrive safely and sustainably.
The workshop will cover a number of important topics including:
- Creating a security plan that integrates seamlessly with day-to-day operations
- Establishing and maintaining a safety culture that permeates all levels of the organization
- Recognizing the signs and signals of mental health problems and providing appropriate support
- Implementing effective risk management practices to reduce insurance costs
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in industry forums on business operations and insurance. Speakers include:
- Pat Turley, President, Arbor Masters
- Mundy Wilson-Piper, Peer-to-Peer Group Leader, TCIA
- Megan Bujnowski, CEO and Lead Instructor, Upward Training and Development
- Hollis “Les” Day, Corporate Security Director, Mountain F. Enterprises
- Larry Martony, Managing Partner, Arbor Group
Attendees can also register separately for an Accreditation Walking Tour at Rancho Coastal in San Diego on August 7, which will provide a step-by-step guide through TCIA’s accreditation process. To learn more, visit https://eaw.tcia.org/eaw-2023-san-diego-ca/.
Yanmar Compact Equipment announces the winners of Dealer of the Year
Yanmar compact units recently recognized three winners of the 2022 Dealer of the Year award. vermeer Middle West received the grand market prize, Chattanooga tractor & Equipment was the middle market winner and Hawkins Graves won the Small Market category.
According to Yanmar CE, Vermeer Midwest has demonstrated strong loyalty to the Yanmar brand and has maintained solid customer relationships for more than 15 years.
Tennessee-based Chattanooga Tractor & Equipment has been a frontrunner since 2015.
Yanmar CE is proud to vote Hawkins-Graves as the top small market dealer for 2022. Based in Virginia, the dealership is a full-service construction equipment sales, rental and service organization bringing compact and heavy equipment to market.
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