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Residex adds Helt as turf division director

January 29, 2015 By
Residex, a professional pest control and turfgrass management supply distributor, named David Helt its turf division director. In his new role, Helt will focus on increasing Residex’s branded, generic and proprietary turf products exposure and profit in the United States. ...

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Sound Bite: How Jacobsen devised the Truckster XD

January 28, 2015 By
Jacobsen introduced the new Truckster XD at the 2015 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver. Chris Fox, Jacobsen’s product manager, explains how the Truckster XD came to fruition. Fox also details the features of the ...

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Golf Channel, Topgolf partnership aims to grow the sport

January 26, 2015 By
Golf Channel and Topgolf International have announced a partnership that includes integrated marketing programming, cross-promotional events, prizing for Topgolf guests and other grow-the-game initiatives. “The lasting health of the game of golf is a top priority for Topgolf and Golf Channel,” says Topgolf ...

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Amvac appoints Bob Trogele to COO, executive VP

January 26, 2015 By
American Vanguard named Ulrich (Bob) Trogele, Ph.D., to chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president of its principal operating subsidiary, Amvac Chemical, effective immediately. In this position, Trogele will focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies. As COO, ...

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CSI appoints new southwest area manager for Quali-Pro

January 23, 2015 By
Control Solutions (CSI) named Jim Davis as southwest area manager for its Quali-Pro division. Davis has 35 years of turf and ornamental experience. He has worked in distribution sales and management in Arizona and California. He has also worked in manufacturing sales and management in various capacities ...

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Annika Sorenstam partners with Capillary Concrete

January 23, 2015 By
Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Famer and 2013 Golfdom Summit keynote speaker, announced a partnership with Capillary Concrete. The partnership, made through the purchase of shares, will help promote the company’s bunker liner and sports turf system. “We’re extremely ...

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