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NEWS

Hardscape Contractor Executive Workshop at HNA
For 2012, HNA is introducing a workshop program designed for experienced contractor owners and executives. This year's workshop, "Juggling for Success in Hardscapes—Sharing Best Practices,"will be held on Wednesday, October 24, from noon to 3 p.m. Read More

ValleyCrest Employees Rewarded for Safety
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies celebrated its 2012 National Safety Awareness Day by presenting new work trucks to four deserving employees. The program reinforces the company's commitment to workplace safety by encouraging employees to perform accident-free throughout the year. Read More

Two Best in Show Titles for Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.
Joe Palimeno of Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co. will remember his first year exhibiting at the Singapore Garden Festival, as his company was named Best in Show for its exhibit, The Modernist Garden. Ledden Palimeno also took Best in Show at the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show for its 'Ohana Ho'olaule'a exhibit. Read More

Schreder Lighting Adds Horvath to Team
Daniel Horvath has been named sales engineer at Schreder Lighting US. He will be responsible for coordinating the engineering of lighting products for special custom applications and performance. Read More

Ruppert Landscape Partners with ABC
of Metro Washington
Ruppert Landscape and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington partnered to host a summer networking event at Ruppert's corporate headquarters. Chris Davitt, company president, said, "Our involvement with ABC affords us the opportunity to interact with other contractors and customers who are serving our industry." Read More

Benchmark Landscape Continues Winning Streak
Once again, Benchmark Landscape has been recognized for excellence by the California Landscape Contractors Association during the Annual Beautification Awards Program. This year, the company earned six awards. Read More

Paladin is Gold-Level Supporter of
I Make America Campaign
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced that Paladin Attachments has joined the ranks of the I Make America campaign’s gold-level company supporters. I Make America was launched in September 2010 to improve American manufacturing policies to create more jobs in the U.S. Read More

NJLCA Takes Part in Renewal and
Remembrance and Legislative Day on the Hill
Jody Shilan, New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association executive director, and Chris Hricik, the association's vice president, made the journey to participate in PLANET's Renewal and Remembrance and Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington. "This day truly makes you appreciate that you can actually meet with your representatives and effect change in this great country," Hricik said. Read More

NTEA New Model Truck Product Conference
National Truck Equipment Association members can get an early preview of next year's truck and product offerings from leading chassis manufacturers at the NTEA's New Model Truck Product Conference. The conference will be held September 11-13 in Dearborn, Mich. Read More

Shasta Landscaping Earns CLCA San Diego Chapter President's Award
The California Landscape Contractors Association San Diego Chapter's President's Award was presented to Shasta Landscaping, Inc. for its green roof project at the Charles David Keeling Apartments at UC San Diego. The company was also awarded for work at the Origen Model homes in Mission Valley. Read More

Extreme Dream Come True for Toms Creek Nursery and Landscape
Brandon Vaughan of Toms Creek Nursery and Landscaping in Denton, N.C., was named the winner in New Holland’s 2011 Extreme Dream contest and recently took possession his prize, an L218 skid steer loader. The loader was presented to Vaughan by Greensboro Tractor Co., a New Holland dealer in Greensboro, N.C. Read More