Louisville, KY

As I sit down to write this, it's a sweltering 90 degrees F, the sun is blazing and I have recently returned home from SIMA's annual Snow & Ice Symposium. While this last trip felt smaller in comparison to others, mostly because I only had to drive two hours rather than let the airlines dictate whether I would make it to my destination on time, I still learned quite a bit about where the snow industry is at right now and what trends are brewing on the horizon. You can find my recap of what I learned during the education sessions here.

Trade Show Talk

Green Industry Pros

Jobber revealed its The Annual Blue-Collar Report: Gen Z and the Trades Need Each Other. The report, based on survey responses from 1,000 students in the U.S. aged 18-20, provides insight into how Gen Z navigates education and career choices and offers solutions on how to inspire and encourage younger generations to consider taking advantage of all that blue-collar careers have to offer.

Jobber Surveys Gen Z, Releases Annual Blue-Collar Report

For lawn and landscape professionals, a well-maintained trailer is crucial for running a profitable business. Including hauling mowers and heavy equipment and transporting other bulky materials, your trailer takes on significant wear-and-tear throughout the working season. That’s why neglecting routine maintenance is a sure way to encounter costly repairs and...

Year-Round Trailer Care

Landscape Management Network (LMN), a provider of business management software for the landscape industry has partnered with U.S. Lawns, a premier landscape management companies. "We are incredibly excited to welcome U.S. Lawns to the LMN family," said Mark Bradley, CEO. "Their commitment to excellence and innovation in the landscape industry...

LMN, US Lawns Join Forces

Pennsylvania State

Pittsburgh, PA

LawnPRO Partners, a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment, tree, shrub and pest control services that is backed by HCI Equity Partners, acquired LawnRx, a founder-owned provider of lawn care treatment and tree, shrub and pest control services to residential customers in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. “We are very...

LawnPRO Buys LawnRX

OTR Engineered Solutions launched a Tracks Selection Tool and Dealer Locator for its website. “OTR is investing heavily in technologies that make our customers’ lives easier, and these website features are just the latest examples of this ongoing effort,” said Tom Rizzi, President and CEO of OTR. The...

OTR Engineered Solutions Rolls Out Tracks Selection Tool, Dealer Locator

Peotone, IL

Picture this: Your landscape maintenance company is running several crews spread out over different sites across the city. One crew texted that they can’t quite find the right location. Another messaged that their truck is in need of an oil change. And a third reached out to say they don’t think they’ll get to everyone on the day’s schedule due to a route miscommunication.

Telematics in Action

Kentucky State

Hardscape North America (HNA) will include the Hardscape House, an outdoor pavilion that features hands-on testing and two popular show features: the Hardscape Demos, where attendees can watch and learn the latest techniques from expert installers, and the Installer Championship where teams from across North America race against the clock as they compete for valuable cash and prizes.

HNA to Feature Hardscape House Immersive Experience

Vectorworks will release the 2025 version of its product line, focusing on redefining 3D interactivity and visualization, providing innovative methods for users to enhance the way they visualize their models, design intent and data within the working environment. The new version will enable customers to make intuitive and informed design...

Vectorworks to Unveil 2025 Version of Product Line

WorkWave, a provider of SaaS software solutions, will launch Dynamic Routing for its RealGreen product later this year. "Our customers require a simple and efficient workflow in order to fulfill appointments and drive their business forward," said Rick Agajanian, chief product officer, WorkWave. "By providing them the reliability of simple and optimized routing, they can reallocate their energies to other more pressing aspects of their business, ultimately saving money and helping to plan for the future."

WorkWave to Release Dynamic Routing for RealGreen Product

NewsBreak

2024 State of the Industry Q+A: Eric Gilbey, Vectorworks

Eric Gilbey, product marketing manager for the landscape industries at Vectorworks, provides his input on the current state of the landscape industry. Green Industry Pros: How...

2024 State of the Industry Q+A: Eric Gilbey, Vectorworks

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