Brandt, Grigg Brothers name new T&O technical manager

Brandt, owner of Grigg Brothers, has named Gordon Kauffman, Ph.D., technical manager for the turf and ornamental (T&O) business.

Kauffman’s primary focus will be new product development, trials and market development of the Grigg Brothers and Brandt turf and ornamental product portfolios.

“Brandt’s purchase of Grigg Brothers has resulted in extensive collaboration and discussion on how we can advance the turf and ornamental specialty products available to the market today,” Kauffman says. “I’m thrilled to step into this new role and to have the opportunity to bring the most innovative products to our customers.”

Dr. Kauffman holds a Ph.D. in agronomy from Penn State University and has more than 17 years of experience in the turf industry. He was an agronomist and technical representative for Grigg Brothers and rechnical sales support specialist at Syngenta. Kauffman has taught agronomy, authored numerous peer review and trade journal articles and lectured on turfgrass physiology and management throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

“We are very excited to see Gordon move into this position,” says Bill Engel, Brandt’s senior vice president. “He has been a great asset to Grigg Brothers and an outstanding technical resource. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

Brandt, Grigg Brothers and Brandt iHammer, will be exhibiting together in booth No. 8034 at the 2015 Golf Industry Show, held Feb. 21-26 in San Antonio.