Industry - Athletic Turf

Bayer names Darrin Batisky North American sales manager

July 24, 2014By AT Staff

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, appointed Darrin Batisky to area sales manager for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role, serving the Kentucky, southern Indiana and central and southern Ohio markets, Batisky is responsible for the growth and maintenance of user relationships and initiating buyer opportunities. “As Bayer continues to enhance our role as... read more

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PERC partners with Audubon International

July 21, 2014By AT Staff

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) partnered with environmental nonprofit Audubon International to advance the use of clean, low-emission propane equipment, which aligns with Audubon International’s mission to facilitate responsible environmental management practices. PERC joins Audubon International as a sponsor of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP). The ACSP is an education and certification program designed to help businesses... read more

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Toro to celebrate 100th anniversary in July

June 18, 2014By AT Staff

The Toro Co. will celebrate 100 years in business on July 10. Toro attributes its longevity to, “the character of our people and channel partners, and their relentless commitment to serving our customers and building market leadership through innovation,” says Michael J. Hoffman, Toro’s chairman and CEO. The company developed networks of professional distributor, dealer and retailer partners across industries in more... read more

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FMC expands leadership teams

June 18, 2014By AT Staff

FMC Corp. named Bethwyn Todd to a newly created role and Pramod Thota to lead FMC Professional Solutions, the business unit within FMC Agricultural Solutions serving the pest, turf and ornamental industries. Todd’s role includes leadership of FMC’s new biosolutions and seed treatment businesses while retaining executive oversight of FMC Professional Solutions as global business director. Among other advantages, this position... read more

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STMA president David Pinsonneault honored by APWA

June 17, 2014By AT Staff

David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP, president of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), won the American Public Works Association (APWA) Professional Manager of the Year Award for facilities and grounds. The award is given for “excellence, dedication and outstanding career service achievements of facilities and/or grounds management professionals in the public sector.” Pinsonneault served as the public grounds superintendent for Lexington, Mass., from... read more

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