Ewing recently named Kevin Schnautz as national sales manager for turf products. In his new role, Schnautz will manage a U.S. network of sales representatives for Ewing’s Turf Products Division encompassing agronomic, erosion control and sports field products. Schnautz joins Andy Keeton, national product manager for the Turf Products Division, in shaping Ewing’s sales strategy for the division. Keeton’s focus is... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) heads to Daytona Beach for its 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition, Jan. 15-19, 2013, and you can reserve your room now. The Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village, STMA’s host hotel, is right across the street from the Convention Center, the site of its conference sessions and the exhibition. Room rates are $159. Although this rate... read more
CINCINNATI—In response to a burgeoning industry demand for sustainable field reclamation services and a desire to expand their business offerings, Turf Reclamation Services (TRS) welcomes Bill Schomburg as one of the newest additions to their staff. Schomburg will take over the duties as field reclamation consultant, overseeing sales and operation efforts in the Central U.S. Schomburg joins TRS with 15... read more
GREENSBORO, N.C.—On Oct. 2, Syngenta closed the acquisition of the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. As a result of this transaction, Syngenta now owns insecticide brands Altriset, Advion, Arilon, Acelepryn, Calteryx and Provaunt. A number of DuPont Professional Products employees have also joined Syngenta. “These key assets will provide the Lawn & Garden Turf and Landscape business with new offerings... read more
PHOENIX—Ewing strengthens its national sales and product management strategy for turf and erosion control products with the addition of Andrew Keeton as national turf products manager. Keeton joins Mike Blume, national sales manager of Ewing’s U.S. network of Turf Team sales representatives, providing strategy, management and support for Ewing’s Turf Products Division that includes agronomic, erosion control and sports field... read more
