Industry - Athletic Turf

Kohler Engines promotes Brian Melka to president

October 31, 2014By AT Staff

Following Tom Cromwell’s promotion to group president of Kohler Power, the company promoted Brian Melka to president of Kohler Engines. Melka is responsible for the engines business in the Americas region, establishing strategic direction, managing operational demands, driving growth and profitability objectives and attracting and developing talent. In addition, he will have worldwide responsibility for new product development, marketing and... read more

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Bayer acquires DuPont assets

October 31, 2014By AT Staff

Bayer CropScience purchased certain crop protection and land management assets from DuPont in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2014, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. This acquisition allows Bayer’s Environmental Science business unit to expand its product portfolio to include weed... read more

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STMA to host 2015 Conference & Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver

October 23, 2014By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) will host its 26th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 13-16, 2015, in Denver. Nearly 1,200 leaders in the sports turf industry will converge at the Colorado Convention Center for more than 75 hours of leading-edge educational seminars, exhibitor demonstrations and networking opportunities. The five-day event features seminars, lectures, general sessions and exhibits from sports turf... read more

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Syngenta appoints new chief operating officer

September 29, 2014By AT Staff

Syngenta announced that John Atkin, chief operating officer (COO), will retire from the company at the end of 2014 and will be succeeded by Jon Parr, who will assume responsibility for two of the company’s four regions: Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. North America and Asia Pacific will remain under the leadership of Davor Pisk, COO. Jon Parr has... read more

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Turfgrass producers raise $25,000 for research, education at Jubilee event

September 3, 2014By AT Staff

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) preceded its 2014 Field Day with a Preview Jubilee on July 30 in Philadelphia that helped raise money for The Lawn Institute to support turfgrass research and education. Jubilee attendees toured Johnson Farms in nearby Deerfield, N.J., which covers more than 1,600 acres of quality nursery stock, including trees, perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses as well... read more

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