Industry News

Brandt acquires majority interest in Baicor

May 2, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Brandt, an agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty Ag products, has acquired a majority interest in Baicor, L.C. Baicor, based in Logan, Utah, manufactures and distributes specialty fertilizers, focusing on liquids for foliar and soil applications. This acquisition will give ...

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Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply adds 3 sales reps

April 25, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply has named three new sales representatives in Texas and California to increase its support of golf course industry professionals. Craig Allen, based out of Anaheim, Calif., will collaborate with Southern California golf courses using Hunter Golf products. ...

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United Turf Alliance debuts 2 new herbicides

April 25, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

United Turf Alliance (UTA) added two herbicides to its ArmorTech line of professional turf management products. ArmorTech Sulf 396 is a herbicide designed to provide quick control of sedges and many other weeds, the organization said. The active ingredient sulfentrazone launches ...

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Jacobsen signs national agreement with Avendra

April 22, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

Jacobsen signed a national account agreement with Avendra, allowing all U.S.-based Marriott properties to purchase Jacobsen equipment at exclusive member pricing. Marriott currently has 18 properties with 24 golf course facilities in the U.S. Avendra selected Jacobsen after the company ...

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Southwest Greens Construction to build synthetic turf golf facility in France

April 22, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

Southwest Greens International will construct a synthetic turf 9-hole golf course, academy and driving range near St. Tropez, France, according to a press release from the company. Southwest Greens Construction will supervise the project, which will be built entirely with Southwest ...

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Harrell’s names new Florida Region Turf Sales Manager

April 22, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Harrell’s LLC has named Jason Frank as its new turf sales manager for the Florida Region. Frank has worked in the turfgrass industry for 16 years with combined experience in research, direct management, operations, sales and leadership positions. After years of hands-on ...

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