Briggs & Stratton Corp. will move production of its V-Twin Vanguard engines from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Ga., and Auburn, Ala. The production at the U.S. facilities is expected to be phased in beginning in the middle of 2018 through the middle of 2019, and the increased production will create approximately... read more
When the national news covered Hurricane Irma the main focus was on the state of Florida. The brutality of the storm decreased to a tropical depression when it approached Georgia, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t leave destruction in its wake in the Peach State. Tony Strickland, CSFM, president of Athletic Construction Inc., Oakwood, Ga., has temporarily shut down his business... read more
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will open its doors to the public for the first time Aug. 26, and boy, are fans going to see a show. And not just the game on the field. While the focus will be on the matchup between the Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals for Atlanta’s preseason home opener, fans will finally get to step foot in... read more
Super-Sod selected Mike Kephart, a long-time turfgrass enthusiast and sales strategist, as its new sales manager. “Mike is a great fit for us,” said Ben Copeland Jr., Super-Sod’s COO. “He brings a passion for both turfgrass and the customer experience.” Kephart’s efforts while at Abbott Labs, and leading sales teams at companies like Recall, were focused on increasing productivity. During... read more
AstroTurf unveiled a new plan to streamline all of its manufacturing operations into a single facility. The move involves the relocation of existing equipment and the purchase of new manufacturing technology, as well as the functional alignment of previously scattered personnel groups. AstroTurf’s Board approved the proposal on Jan. 3, with completion of the project slated for the end of... read more
