TURF INDUSTRY NEWS
New Website Launched for Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass Sod Production Services, the master licensing and marketing agent for Oklahoma State University’s winter- hardy Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass, announces a new website,
Tahoma31Bermudagrass.com, which offers research, resources, videos, and information about the grass.
NGAG Names Adamski Managing Director Natural Grass Advisory Group (NGAG) has named Julie Adamski as the firm’s first Managing Director. Positioned to provide independent support reinforced by a proprietary testing and analytics program, NGAG has simplified the challenge of producing high-quality, high-use grass fields—Indeed #GrassCanTakeMore. Adamski moves into the position having served as Director of Professional Relations & Product Development for Sod Solutions. Previously, Adamski was hands-on in producing high-quality, high-use natural grass fields with the field management teams at the Pittsburgh Steelers and Maryland SoccerPlex. Adamski can be reached at julie@
NaturalGrass.Org.
Extension Specialist Touts Turfgrass Practices for Environment, Human Health Efficient varieties and informed management practices can help Texans make the most of turfgrasses’ natural human health and environmental benefits, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s new turfgrass specialist. Dr. Lindsey Hoffman assumed her post at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas on July 9. She said her public outreach initiatives will deliver holistic approaches for coaxing maximum benefit from turfgrass use. She joins Dr. Becky Grubbs as AgriLife Extension’s second turfgrass specialist for Texas. “Turfgrasses provide a number of services to the ecosystem,” Hoffman said. “Tey control erosion, contribute to cooler spaces and provide viable surfaces for sports and recreation. We also know green spaces in general contribute to human emotional wellbeing.” However, she added, proper selection and best management practices must work hand-in-hand to ensure Texans make the most of turfgrass resources. Hoffman can be reached with turfgrass inquiries by phone at 972-952-9212, by e-mail at
Lindsey.Hoffman@ag.tamu.edu or on Twitter by following her handle @lhoffman2578.
News from OPEI Te Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) held its 66th Annual Meeting recently, focusing on messages of innovation and industry advancement. One item of particular interest to turfgrass producers was the preview of a new television program sponsored by TurfMutt and produced in partnership with Hearst Television and Litton Entertainment. Te show, which highlights the importance of lawns and outdoor space to families and pets, will debut this fall on the CW network. Te OPEI Board of Directors met in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, installing its 2018-2019 leadership. Te board
TPI Turf News September/October 2018
bid outgoing chairman Dan Ariens, Chairman and CEO, Ariens Company, a fond farewell and welcomed incoming Chairman Tom Cromwell, Group President, Kohler Power, Kohler Company. OPEI is an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry’s annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program,
TurfMutt.com. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces. For more information, visit
www.OPEI.org.
SiteOne Landscape Supply Continues the Acquisition Mode Since the last issue of Turf News SiteOne Landscape Supply has announced six new acquisitions. Number six for the year so far was Auto-Rain Supply. Auto-Rain is the leader in the distribution of irrigation and related products to landscape professionals in the Spokane Valley market, with five locations in Washington and Idaho. Number seven in the string was All American Stone and Turf located in College Station, TX. Founded in 2000, All American is a leader in the distribution of hardscapes, landscape supplies and natural stone products to landscape professionals in the East Texas market. Landscape Express was the eighth acquisition. Started in 1994, Landscape Express is a distributor of hardscapes and landscape supplies with four locations in the Boston, MA, metropolitan area. Next on the list is Kirkwood Material Supply. Founded in 1983, Kirkwood serves the greater St. Louis market with eight locations focused on the distribution of hardscapes and nursery products to landscape professionals. A Northern Virginia company is the tenth to be acquired. Stone Center has one location in Manassas, VA. Started in 1999, Stone Center is a distributor of hardscapes, landscape supplies and outdoor lighting in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Rounding out the list as of July 31 is CentralPro. Founded in 1972, with 11 locations across Central Florida, CentralPro is a distributor of irrigation, lighting and drainage products to landscape professionals throughout the State of Florida Tese acquisitions add to SiteOne’s current irrigation, agronomics, landscape lighting and nursery products business in these areas. TPI Supplier member SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE), is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and has a growing presence in Canada. Its customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces.
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