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Environmental Turf again named Turf & Ornamental Company of the Year
For the second year in a row, Environmental Turf, Inc., was named Turf & Ornamental Company of the Year at the BoardRoom "Excellence in Achievement" Awards.
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Mountain Park plans restoration project for famed Memorial Lawn
As part of its ongoing commitment to preserve Georgia's natural treasures and to create a great place for families to enjoy the great outdoors together, Stone Mountain Park, in conjunction with the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, is starting work on a year-long, $3.5 million restoration project for the Memorial Lawn.
Stanley, Black & Decker in deal
Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. agreed to a $4.5 billion all-stock deal that combines two U.S. hand-tool and power-tool makers whose fortunes have faded amid a collapse in the housing market and a broader industrial slowdown.
STMA Conference registration form now online
The registration form for the STMA 21st Annual Conference and Exposition is available online. Members can fill it out by logging in to the Members Only area of the website.
Ball fields nationwide have Southern dirt
When the World Series, Major League Baseball's fall classic, gets under way, Bill Marbet's daydreams turn to infield dirt. That's where the money is for Marbet's nearly 15-year-old company, Southern Athletic Fields Inc., based in Columbia, TN.
Shaw Industries acquires Sportexe
Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, announced today the completion of the acquisition of Sportexe Construction Services, Inc.
FIFA Selects ACT Global Sports as a Preferred Producer for Football Turf
ACT Global Sports was selected to join this FIFA Preferred Producer initiative to help research, develop and deliver a higher quality football turf to users throughout the world.
Frost and your turf
Frost is a common reason for morning tee time delay. The reason for the delays is the damage that can occur from foot or equipment traffic to the turf when frost is present. Generally speaking, nice fall golfing days and frost go hand-in-hand. With more frost days expected, this is a good time to look at the conditions favorable for frost.
Earn CSFM points with OSU online
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) just awarded The Ohio State University online Sports Turf Certificate Program points towards both CSFM status and CEUs.
TruGreen announces pilot program to test microGreen Oil Filter
TruGreen, announced that it has been using a microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter on vehicles in Florida. The company is in the beginning stages of a pilot program that is expected to continue to through March 2010 and is seeing promising preliminary results. The project is expected to reduce maintenance costs while reducing the company’s impact on the environment.