Underhill International expanded its national sales network with the appointment of three new rep agencies. The firms include Ally Sales of Denver, Colo.; El Schneider of Valrico, Fla.; and VPC Sales of Phoenix, Ariz. “These agencies are well-known in the irrigation industry for their expertise and years of professional experience,” said Underhill President Ed Underhill. “As Underhill continues to introduce... read more
Two Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee asked President Barack Obama on Jan 21. to initiate a study regarding the potential health risk posed by artificial turf athletic fields and playgrounds made of crumb rubber, according to a news release from the Commerce Committee. In a letter to the president, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal say the possible correlation between crumb... read more
Control Solutions Inc. has hired Paul Fox in its turf division as Gulf Coast area manager, effective Jan. 11, the company announced in a news release. Fox will be representing the Quali-Pro line in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Fox is a Florida native with a bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science from the University of Florida. He has worked in Florida and southeastern U.S. specialty... read more
West Coast Turf, a natural turfgrass sod grower and installer, is providing the turf for Super Bowl 50, marking its eighth field used for the NFL’s biggest event. West Coast Turf’s blend of hybrid bermudagrass and ryegrass turfgrass sod was grown at its Livingston, Calif., facility. The 75,000-square-foot sod will be shipped just 117 miles to Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, the venue for Super Bowl 50,... read more
WinField has released its 2015 WinField Academy schedule. The academy brings interactive development courses to professionals in 14 different markets. Events are tailored to the golf, lawn, sports turf, ornamentals, pest control, aquatics and vegetation management industries. WinField Academies aim to help industry professionals learn about the latest products and technologies, review application best practices and discover new business strategies,... read more
