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Products and Product Demos

Product Demos

• Talpirid by Bell Laboratories, Inc.
• Construction by Bobcat
• Multi Terrain Loaders by Caterpillar
• BedShaper by Little Wonder
• Estate Master Lawn Sweeper by Minuteman Parker
• APEX by Nature's Wonder
• Pro's Choice by Oil Dri Corporation of America
• Advanced Grind Geometry by Oregon® Brand
• Speed-Feed by Shindaiwa
• V-twin Power by Tecumseh
• Lassenite by Western Pozzolan Corporation
• Compact Excavators by Yanmar

Education and Webinars

Webinars

• The Contractor's Time-Clock by Exaktime, Inc
• Culture by Stens Corporation
• People by Stens Corporation
• Process by Stens Corporation
• SportsTurf Managers Association

Education

• CEU Opportunity #1 ASIC in St. Augustine, Florida
• CEU Opportunity #2 STMA Online Training 24,7,365
• CEU Opportunity #3 LandsConference Online 24, 7, 365

The US Composting Council’s 17th Annual Conference & Trade Show - Bigger & Better than ever! 2010 Conference Scheduled in Orlando, FL

The USCC 17th Annual Conference and Trade Show was another huge success. Nearly 750 composting and organics recycling professionals and more than 100 exhibitors attended the conference and trade show on January 26-29 in Houston, British Columbia, Canada. Hosted by 38 sponsors, the annual conference attracted a national and international audience, with represenatives from nearly every state and 20 countries.

In addition to three days of training courses and educational and technical sessions, the conference also featured a record number of equipment demonstrations by many leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. Grinding and shredding equipment from Peterson, Diamond Z, Bandit Industries, Morbark, Doppstadt, Continental Biomass Industries, Hammel, Rotochopper, and Vermeer Corporation. Screening plants from Power Screen, Wildcat, Doppstadt, Komtech, and McCloskey International. Screening buckets from ALLU and Remu. Mixing equipment from ROTO-MIX, Brodie Ag and Inustrial and Supreme International. Turning equipment from Komptech, Midwest Biosystems, Wildcat, Backhus (by N40), and Vermeer Corporation. Compost application and spreading equipment from Kuhn North America, and ROTO-MIX. Bagging equipment by Rotochopper. Waste reduction/pulping equipment by Somat. Odor control equipment from NCM. Excavators from Kobelco and wheel loaders from New Holland (by Bane Machinery).

Among this year's conference highlights were awards presented for outstanding achievements in the composting industry:

• Hi Kellogg Award for Outstanding Service to the Composting Industry:
  awarded to Bill Comarillo, Agronim, Ventura, CA

• Rufas Chancy Award for Research Excelence:
  awarded to /Dr. Sally Brown, Washington State University, WA

• Composter of the Year:
  awarded to Jeffrey LeBlanc, WeCare Organics, Jordon, NY

• The H. Clark Gregory Award to Promote Grassroots Efforts in Composting:
  awarded to Eva Christensen, Earthenders, Farmington, NH

• Clean Water Award:
  awarded to Jack Hoeck, Rexius, Eugene, OR

Next year's US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for January 24-27, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando Florida. Another tremendous event is planned, with the most comprehensive program of workshops and training seminars, educational and technical sessions, tours and equipment demonstrations available. USCC President, Wayne King, invites all those interested in composting and organics recycling to join the US Composting Council for this annual educational and business opportunity. Vistit www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 for more information.
 

The USCC is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development, expansion and promotion of the composting industry in the U.S.The USCC also directs the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation (CCREF), a charitable foundation, which administers public and private research and education activities. For more information about the composting industry and membership in the USCC, visit www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC office at 631.737.4931.

 

 

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GIE+EXPO Announces New Products Arena will Showcase Innovations - Online Directory of Exhibitors will be available June 1

Exhibitors and attendees at the 2009 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) will benefit from the introduction of the New Products Arena, an enhanced feature on the tradeshow floor.  The Arena will be a larger and more comprehensive take on last year’s popular New Products Live!

Show Director Warren Sellers said, “Research indicates the No.1 reason people attend this tradeshow is to see new products. The New Products Arena will highlight those and serve as a great orientation area for an overview of the latest items.” 

Exhibitors will have a chance to introduce new products to attendees and the press on the Arena Stage during scheduled times. The new products will also be displayed in the Arena throughout the show.

The GIE+EXPO press center will be moved to the show floor, adjacent to the Arena allowing for easier access for the press and participating exhibitors.

Sellers also announced that a new, enhanced website that includes an online directory of exhibitors, will be available June 1. A Standard Listing will be free to all exhibitors – a $95 value. Three other listing options, Silver, Gold and Platinum, will be available to exhibitors and will vary in price. Some new features of the various levels will include increased company profiles, company logos, trackable hyperlinks to websites, new product listings and more.

Sellers said the online directory will benefit attendees as well by providing a research and planning tool. “Attendees can use it to map out their strategy for tackling the indoor show floor and the hands-on demonstration area,” he said.

The GIE+EXPO is set for Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31 at the Ky. Exposition Center in Louisville.  It is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. (OPEI), Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS).

Pre-registration for a three-day pass to GIE+EXPO is $10 per person. To pre-register online and reserve hotel rooms, go to www.gie-expo.com.  The tradeshow admission for those who wait to register onsite will be $50.

 

Did you know we have a monthly article in Landscape and Irrigation?

By Steven Jay Porus, Green Industry Education

In all printed issues of Green Media's Landscape and Irrigation, Green Industry Education has an article about Sustainable Landscapes. If you are not currently receiving this publication, you should be.

 

View Bell Labs Demo  

Sales Email, Bell Laboratories, Inc.

TALPIRID is the first and only mole bait designed, developed and scientifically proven to kill moles. It mimics the mole’s natural food source, the earthworm. One worm can kill in 24 hours.

 

View Bobcat Demo  

Sales Email, Bobcat Company

No other manufacturer offers so many solutions to maximize your return on investment. Bobcat® interchangeable attachments let you do more and make more money. Our panoramic serviceability provides easy access for maintenance and repairs.

 

View Caterpillar Demo  

Sales Email, Caterpillar, Inc.

It doesn't take long to recognize the added value of Cat® Multi Terrain Loaders (MTLs). Find out some of the various operating strategies and maintenance steps at our Product Demo.

 

View HydroPoint's WeatherTRAK ET plus Demo  

Sales Email, HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.

WeatherTRAK smart ET controllers adjust irrigation automatically as local weather changes. Achieve healthier landscapes while you and your customers save money, time and water.

 

View Little Wonder BedShaper Product Demo  

Sales Email, Little Wonder.

The Little Wonder BedShaper cuts crisp clean edges, tree rings, even “S” curves up to 100 feet per minute.  Cut costs nearly as fast as you cut edges with the Little Wonder BedShaper.

 

View Minuteman Parker Product Demo  

Sales Email, Minuteman Parker

The Estate Master Lawn Sweeper is a real workhorse for professional applications. A configurations of three Suburbanite Sweepers operating together from Minuteman Parker
is considered the ultimate lawn sweeper performer.

 

View Nature's Wonder Product Demo  

Sales Email, Nature's Wpmder

 

The organic compounds found in APEX-10 contain structures that can complex metals, oxidize and reduce elements, while enhancing or reducing the uptake of nutrients by plants andsoil microorganisms. Through low pH extraction and the natural evolution of selected peat, APEX-10 provides the elements for a complete organic uniformed product.

 

View Oregon® Brands Product Demo  

Sales Email, Oregon Cutting Systems Group

Faster out of the box, see what advanced grind geometry can do for you. Go to Oregonchain.com for a complete lookup of over 7000 quality replacement parts and more information about the Oregon® brand.

 

View Pro's Choice Product Demo 

Sales Email, Pro's Choice

Pro Mound® packing clay, delivers all-star performance on the mound and in the batter’s box by bonding to form a solid subsurface player’s can really dig into and holds up season after season.

View Shindaiwa Speed-Feed™ Demo

Sales Email, Shindaiwa, Inc.

The average time to reload line from container in to the trimmer head is 30 seconds or less!.

 

View Tecumseh V-twin Power Demo 

Sales Email, Tecumseh Engine & Transmission Group.

Re-power tractors and ZTRs with Tecumseh V-twin power at a fraction of the cost of original replacement. Contact your Tecumseh Distributor for details on the OV691EA re-power promotion.

View Valvette System's LittleValve Product Demo 

Sales Email, Valvette Systems Corporation

LittleValve products are retrofittable sprinkler parts that make ordinary sprinklers into the best they can be with great labor savings, substantial inventory reduction and huge water savings due to higher uniformity and elimination of overspray.

View Western Pozzolan Corporation's Product Demo 

Sales Email, Western Pozzalan Corporation

The Benefits of Using Lassenite:
Reduce the frequency of watering. Reduce labor costs. Increase quality and quantity of yields.
Reduce fertilizer consumption. Accelerate blooming and optimize maturation. Reduce compaction. Promote deeper roots. Reduce energy costs associated with irrigation.

View Yanmar's Product Demo 

Sales Email, Yanmar America Corp.

Yanmar's result-sized (TM) compact excavators and strong, single-frame CBL40 Compact Loader Backhoe are designed to meet your needs.  Eleven compact excavator models.  Seven with True Zero Tail Swing. The CBL40 sets class leading performance and durability standards.

 

View Exaktime, Inc. Webinar: The Contractor's Time-clock

Contact by Email, Exaktime, Inc.

Every Jobclock system that we ship out each day is custom designed for the business that orders it. In just a few minutes on the phone, we'll customize a Jobclock System to fit your business and give you complete pricing for your system.

 

View Stens Corporation Webinar: Session 1 - Culture  

Sales Email, Stens Corporation.

Stens works to help your business run better by offering helpful strategies for building your business and providing you with one source for all your replacement parts needs.  Stens carries a wide variety of original and replacement parts for outdoor power equipment including oil and air filters, bearings, belts, blades, chainsaw parts, lubricants, spindles, starters, tires, trimmer heads, trimmer line, safety equipment and other small engine parts.

 

View Stens Corporation Webinar: Session 2 - People 

Sales Email, Stens Corporation.

Stens works to help your business run better by offering helpful strategies for building your business and providing you with one source for all your replacement parts needs.  Stens carries a wide variety of original and replacement parts for outdoor power equipment including oil and air filters, bearings, belts, blades, chainsaw parts, lubricants, spindles, starters, tires, trimmer heads, trimmer line, safety equipment and other small engine parts.

 

View Stens Corporation Webinar: Session 3 - Process 

Sales Email, Stens Corporation.

Stens works to help your business run better by offering helpful strategies for building your business and providing you with one source for all your replacement parts needs.  Stens carries a wide variety of original and replacement parts for outdoor power equipment including oil and air filters, bearings, belts, blades, chainsaw parts, lubricants, spindles, starters, tires, trimmer heads, trimmer line, safety equipment and other small engine parts.

 

View STMA Webinar: The First 25 Years 

Sales Email, STMA Official Site.

 

The SportsTurf Managers Association celebrates their 25th Anniversary in Orlando Florida.

For more information, please contact STMA at (800) 366-0391.

 

Historic Tabard Inn Uses Plants in a Most Contemporary Fashion
Sarah Murphy, Canopy, LLC

For over 25 years the Tabard Inn, near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., has attracted locals and visitors alike for its garden courtyard, quirky interior and amazing food. The menu changes with the season, with a majority of the food originating from nearby farms. Always interested in staying ahead of trends, Irene Mayer, the Inn’s In-house designer, started looking into growing vegetation on their numerous rooftops in 2007. She approached Canopy, LLC (www.greenroofcanopy.com) about incorporating green roofs onto their buildings.  Canopy is a small company that specializes in restoring the Urban Canopy through green roofs and city gardens, executed the job with a knowledgeable, creative flair.

First, the Inn wanted to add a small roof over their outdoor serving area, and consulted with Canopy regarding the feasibility of installing an herb garden green roof on it.  Canopy suggested specific building guidance; as the roof needed to be strong enough to hold 12-18 inches of growth medium to support the specialty herbs.  After design discussions, the Inn also decided to install a skylight hatch with a pull-down ladder in order to increase accessibility of the garden to the kitchen staff.  A hose bib was also added for water access. 

Once the outdoor serving area roof was constructed, Canopy started their green roof installation with a membrane made of ethylene propylene diene M-class rubber, or EPDM, a common waterproofing material.  Next, they installed a root barrier made of high-density polyethelene. In a step that created the look of a traditional herb garden, Canopy then constructed numerous wooden boxes out of rot-resistant cedar in varying depths.  These wooden boxes are artfully arranged, and accommodate a variety of herbs and other herbaceous plants.  Each of the wooden boxes was filled with a specially blended growth medium comprised of 60% lightweight aggregate, 10% aggregate fines, and 30% organic matter.

The 150 square foot roof was then planted with Lemon verbena, two varieties of low-bush blueberry, rosemary, chives, thyme, mint, sage, basil, and two varieties of climbing roses.  The roses were requested by The Tabard’s owner, Jeremiah Cohen, who has an office that overlooks the new roof top herb garden.

Overwhelmingly pleased with the roof top herb garden, the Tabard approached Canopy again in the spring of 2008 in order to initiate the design and installation of to two more green roofs.  The Inn roofs selected were in need of new waterproofing anyway, so the Inn thought the time and investment timely.  Canopy eagerly accepted the new projects, but there were a few challenges along the way.  

The first challenge with the new roofs was that they both have a 5/12 pitch, meaning each roof is angled at nearly 45 degrees.  Erosion and soil slumping become an issue at only a 2/12 pitch, so Canopy had to utilize special materials to prevent soil slippage off the deeply pitched roofs.  They decided to employ a technique used by German Manufactures at Optigrun: plastic “bananas” that latch onto a geo-textile mat installed on the roof. 

The plastic “bananas” are approximately two inches deep, and hold two inches of soil in place.  They also have spikes to hold pre-vegetated mats in place.  The mats, which are similar to common sod, were grown at a nursery in Stevensburg, Virginia with a variety of sedums.

The installation of the soil and pre-vegetated mats was a slow and laborious task exacerbated by the fact that the restaurant remained open for outdoor dining.  Canopy was required to coordinate the installation between meals.  Because of the intermittent nature of the job, the roughly 350 square foot installation took about two total weeks.

The Inn now boast the finished three green roofs – including the innovative vegetable garden boxes, and offer a verdant view for guests.  Additionally,  the green roofs provide insulation benefits, reducing energy bills and helping reduce storm water run off.  The kitchen has also realized cost savings by reducing the need to buy expensive specialty herbs.

Toro's 570Z Series Small Turf Sprinklers

Tihe 570Z is ideal for small landscape areas and intricate designs. The PR and PRX models are ideal for applications with high or varying operating pressure, including long lines and slopes. The X-Flow feature restricts water loss by 99% if damaged.

• Zero-flush seal prevents flushing on pop-up
• Several body sizes—to satisfy varying installation requirements
• 115 different nozzles provide tremendous versatility
• Ratcheting riser feature for easy and reliable arc adjustment
• Accepts Maxijet® nozzles for low-application-rate irrigation
• All bodies shipped with a flush plug in place for ease of flushing and riser pull up
• Side-inlet models available on 6" (150mm) and 12"

Phone: (888) 384-9939

Web: www.toro.com/watermgmt/

 

Valvette System's Little Tuffy

Little Tuffy pop-up sprinkler heads incorporate into the pop-up stem the unique LittleValve® technology with all of its water-saving and labor-saving benefits. Available in 4” and 6” pop-ups. They are compatible with all female nozzles. Check valves for low-head drainage are available either packaged separately (25/bag) or pre-installed into the pop-up stem - upon request in box quantities only. There is no additional charge for pre-installing the check valves.

Phone: (866) 200-8590

Web: www. valvettesystems.com

 

Dawn Industries' Kwik Tools

Saving water system professionals time and money is our mission. Over the past 23 years, Dawn Industries, Inc. has introduced some of the most innovative and successful water system repair and replacement products on the market.

Phone: (800) 321-7246

Web: www.dawnindustries.com

 

WeatherTRAK ET Controllers

Thousands of homeowners and businesses rely on WeatherTRAK® smart irrigation controllers for beautiful landscapes and superior savings. WeatherTRAK smart evapotranspiration (ET) controllers automatically adjust irrigation schedules based on landscape needs and local weather conditions. The result is higher property values, lower water bills and a healthier environment.

Phone: (800) 362-8774

Web: www.weathertrak.com

 

Planter Technology

Container irrigation solutions and waterproof planter liners that make pots and planters easier and less expensive to maintain.

Phone: (800) 542-2282

Web: www.plantertechnology.com

 

Irrigator Tech Irrigation and Landscape Show

By Steven Jay Porus, Green Industry Education

Review of the Irrigator Tech Irrigation and Landscape show .

View Episode 4003.

 

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC)
2009 Annual Conference
May 2-4, 2009
Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
St. Augustine, FL

PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AGENDA

Friday, May 1
5:00 - 7:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open in Convention Center Lobby
 
Saturday, May 2
7:00 - 9:00 am Conference Registration Desk Open in Convention Center Lobby
 
8:30 - 3:00 pm Annual Bob Cloud Golf Tournament- Slammer & Squire Course (follow path from hotel lobby)
             
9:00 - 3:30 pm St. Augustine Sightseeing Tram Tour departs from Hotel Lobby
             
3:00 - 5:30 pm Conference Registration Desk Open in Convention Center Lobby Exhibit Area Convention Center (Ballroom D) Open for Set-up
 
5:30 - 7:30 pm President's Reception - Cocktails and Appetizers - Ballroom D (wear name badge and bring drink coupons, cash bar)
 
Sunday, May 3
7:00 am Conference Registration Desk Opens in Convention Center Lobby
 
8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome to "Weathering the Storm" - Bob Scott, ASIC President
 
THE ECONOMIC STORM
8:15 - 9:45 am The Economy in 2009 and Beyond - Dr. Allan Beaulieu, Institute of Trend Research

9:45 - 10:15 am The Home Builders' Economic Perspective - Barbara Moore, Lennar Homes

11:30 - 2:30 pm A. Chef's Cooking Studio Tour Departs from Hotel Lobby
 
10:15 - 10:45 am Break in Ballroom D with Exhibits
 
10:45 - 11:15 am The Golf Course Builders' Perspective - Bill Kubly,
Landscapes Unlimited
 
11:15 - 12:00 am Panel Discussion - Allan Beaulieu, Barbara Moore, Bill
Kubly
             
12:00 - 1:30 pm Annual Business Meeting - State of the Society Luncheon
 
THE ENVIRONMENTAL STORM
1:30 - 2:00 pm Climatic Changes, Weather Cycles and Groundwater - Wendy Graham, Director UF Water Institute
              
2:00 - 2:30 pm PLANET's Sustainability in the Landscape - Jim
McCutcheon, HighGrove Partners, LLC
 
2:30 - 3:00 pm The Masdar Project - Jared Thorpe, CH2M Hill
Engineering
 
3:00 - 3:30 pm Break in Ballroom D with Exhibits
                            
3:30 - 4:00 pm The Impact of Green Roofs/Green Walls - Steven Peck, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
            
4:00 - 4:30 pm Turfgrass Developments for Changing Climates - Dr. Gil
Landry, UGA Griffin Campus
 
4:30 - 5:00 pm Selling "Green" in the Urban Environment - Honey Rand Environmental PR Group

 
6:30 - 10 pm Honor Awards Banquet - World Golf Hall of Fame Museum (walking distance from the hotel (Dress: Please no casual wear. Men: Jacket and tie preferred. Ladies: dress or dress slacks.)

Monday, May 4
8:00 am Conference Registration Desk Opens in Convention Lobby

THE POLITICAL STORM
8:30 - 9:15 am Sustainable Sites Initiative - Ray Mims, U.S. Botanic Gardens
 
9:15 - 10:00 am LEED Accreditation Certification Update  
           
10:00 - 10:30 am Break in Ballroom D with Exhibits
          
10:00 - 4:00 pm St. Augustine Museum Tour Departs from Hotel Lobby
            
10:30 - 11:00 am EPA/National and Regional Initiatives - Andy Smith, Irrigation Association
 
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. How Policy is Affecting the FNGLA - Jim Spratt, Director of Environmental Policy, Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
           
11:30 - 12:45 pm Lunch with "Excellence In Irrigation" Project Reviews
           
12:45 - 1:30 pm Policy Development at the Agency Level - Jennifer
Languell,Trifecta Construction Solutions

1:45 - 2:15 pm Panel Discussion - Water Agency Conservation
Initiatives, Ray Mims, Jim Spratt, Jennifer Languell

2:15 - 2:45 pm Break in Ballroom D with Exhibits
 
2:45 - 4:00 pm Open Group Discussion: "How can ASIC members work through these storm?"; "What can ASIC do for its members?"; "What's next?"
                                               
4:00 - 4:30 pm Closing Remarks - Bob Scott, ASIC President
 
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 - 5:00 pm LEED Accreditation Exam Training Seminar - Optional at extra cost. Information and registration materials to be posted on website and delivered by email
 

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