The Recreational Group, a provider of residential and commercial surfacing products, has acquired Engineered Turf, a manufacturer of synthetic grass used in commercial and residential landscape, sport and putting green applications. Engineered Turf manufactures high-quality grass in more than 20 varieties, used for athletic fields, playgrounds, putting surfaces, lawns, pet care and more. All the products made in the Dalton,... read more
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) held its first-ever virtual annual meeting Aug. 24-26. It also coincided with the Washington, D.C.-based association’s 30th anniversary. The meeting focused on the launch of the 2021-2026 RISE Strategic Plan, and featured leaders in the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. More than 225 manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders attended the virtual... read more
Applications for the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) awards program, scholarship and grants programs will open later this month. The deadline to submit for all programs is Oct. 15. STMA said now is the time to begin assembling the information for an application. There are six specific programs: Field of the Year: This is awarded to natural grass fields that exhibit... read more
United Rentals, a large equipment rental provider, shared nine key protocols at the core of its response to COVID-19. The company said it implemented new protocols to expand on its commitment to best safety practices, training and communications. “Now, more than ever, construction and industrial companies are looking for assurance from partners that business is being conducted in the safest... read more
Koch Agronomic Services, operating under its corporate brand Koch Turf and Ornamental (Koch), and Turf Care Supply Corporation (TCSC), reached a definitive agreement to grant TCSC an exclusive license to market and distribute these Koch turf fertilizers in North America: Duratio, Hydrexx, Nitroform, Nutralene, Uflexx, Umaxx and XCU. The agreement will also provide TCSC an opportunity to purchase and resell... read more
