Industry News

STC provides technical guidelines for synthetic turf systems

December 11, 2012 By Terrie Ward

With the publication of its technical gudelines, the Synthetic Turf Council has provided objective measures that make it possible to better understand the professional guidelines and test protocols, the selection use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems and the crumb ...

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Never underestimate the power of a united voice

December 11, 2012 By Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International – TPI

When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initially released its proposed guidelines for New Home Specifications back in July 2009, it proposed a 40 percent restriction on turfgrass for new single-family homes. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) was just one of many ...

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BASF completes acquisition of Becker Underwood

November 28, 2012 By Golfdom staff

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY — BASF has completed the acquisition of Becker Underwood from Norwest Equity Partners, a U.S.-based private equity investment company, for a purchase price of $1.02 billion. With the acquisition, BASF is now a leading global provider of technologies for ...

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In Memoriam: Herbert Cole

November 26, 2012 By Golfdom staff

AVON LAKE, OHIO—Herbert A. Cole, 82, of Avon Lake, Ohio, and formerly of Findlay, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Nov. 2. Cole was a 46-year member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and was a longtime member ...

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Exmark, Toro donate to Gage County United Way

November 21, 2012 By Golfdom staff

BEATRICE, NEB—Exmark is making a record donation to the Gage County United Way’s 2013 annual campaign. The $66,519.49 donation is a combination of pledges by Exmark employees and a donation by Exmark and the Toro Giving Program. According to Emily ...

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2013 Hunter catalog now available online

November 19, 2012 By Golfdom staff

SAN MARCOS, CALIF.—The 2013 Hunter irrigation catalog is now available. The new design includes information on the latest Hunter products including the 35 ft. MP Rotator and the Roam XL remote, as well as updates on existing products. The catalog ...

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