Maintenance

Jacobsen expands direct distribution operations to Southeast

December 11, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Jacobsen, a Textron company, will be establishing direct distribution capabilities to serve customers in North Central Florida, Georgia and Alabama. The company believes it can better support customers in these regions by servicing them directly. Jacobsen will be increasing stocking ...

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Is propane the answer for the golf industry?

November 24, 2014 By Mark Woodward

As our industry gets more and more regulated each year it will continue to be important for golf course managers to look at new and creative ways to manage their facilities. Superintendents are constantly fine-tuning their maintenance practices and using ...

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Golf’s got 99 problems, but is the big cup one?

November 24, 2014 By Seth Jones

The golf gods were not smiling upon Pheasant Run. They may have even been angry this particular day. Andrew Hardy, superintendent at Pheasant Run Golf Club, Sharon, Ontario, and his crew had just spent 10 hours putting out 15-inch cups ...

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What’s the next big idea at GIE+Expo?

November 24, 2014 By Seth Jones

Last year we received a great response from our article detailing the next three ‘big ideas’ from Spectrum Technologies, Inc. So this year, I’m bringing it back. But instead of three ideas from one company, why not a handful of ...

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Underhill releases Novo 2Wire Converter for irrigation

November 18, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Underhill introduced its Novo 2Wire Converter for irrigation, which has the ability to test and program field decoders and 8-station senders. The converter, available with built-in testing and programming features, is compatible with all major controllers, the company says. The converter ...

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Briggs & Stratton recalls Snapper rear engine riding mowers

November 5, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Briggs & Stratton recalled about 8,500 Snapper rear engine riding mowers to repair faulty welding on the drive axle that can cause loss of brake control. The manufacturer has received two reports of brake failure, but no reports of injuries. ...

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