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EXMARK PREMIUM HYDRAULIC OIL NOW AVAILABLE

Beatrice, Neb. (July 17, 2008) – Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers, has introduced a high-performance hydraulic oil specifically designed to operate under tough commercial mowing conditions. Exmark Premium Hydraulic Oil can be used with any of Exmark's hydraulic systems and is now available at Exmark dealerships.
"Most hydraulic oils on the market have been developed for the ever-changing automotive and truck market," said Mark Aldendifer, product manager at Exmark. "Exmark recognizes that today's high-performing hydro systems require a premium oil to enhance control performance."

Exmark Premium Hydraulic Oil has been formulated with twice the shear stability of competing oils. The new oil is designed and manufactured with superior shear resistance under heavy loads and excellent thermal stability. Field tested and proven, Exmark Premium Hydraulic Oil delivers top-quality anti-wear protection.

For more information about Exmark Premium Hydraulic Oil, visit www.exmark.com.

NEW KAWASAKI TRIMMERS HAVE 30 PERCENT MORE ENGINE CAPACITY

Two new models are “beefed up” for heavy-duty trim jobs.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Kawasaki is introducing two new string trimmers built for heavy-duty grass and weed trimming. The KBL35A and the KGT35A are both powered by Kawasaki’s new TJ35E engine that features a hefty 34.4cc (2.1 cu.in.) displacement, which delivers plenty of power for cutting through the toughest grass.

These new trimmers, patterned after other popular Kawasaki units, feature a larger engine, heavy-duty clutch and drum, light-weight hollow steel drive shaft, and an adjustable loop handle with added safety barrier bar on the KBL35A.

The KGT35A is designed specifically for grass and brush trimming, and is equipped with an ergonomic-shaped cutter guard for easier close-in trimming. The KBL35A comes with a larger cutter guard, and a blade-capable head that allows users to switch the trimmer head with optional metal blades for extreme-duty grass cutting.

Husqvarna & "Success Series" for Landscapers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. [July 30, 2008] – Husqvarna, a leading outdoor power equipment manufacturer, has announced its continued partnership with The Wilson Oyler Group, the green industry’s leading consulting group, to host the second round of Wilson Oyler Success Series Seminars to professional landscapers. The seminars are scheduled in five major cities from August to December 2008.

The Success Series Seminars will focus on developing world class account managers and enhancing the total customer experience. The seminars help account managers improve productivity, develop and retain top-tier employees and maintain loyal customers. The Wilson Oyler Group will also teach their proven methods and systems to help account managers achieve financial objectives.

“This partnership further strengthens Husqvarna’s commitment to the green industry by providing value-added services from best-in-class experts,” said David Zerfoss, president of Husqvarna Forest and Garden.

The Success Series Seminars will be held:

August 28 – Columbus
September 8 – Boston
October 22 – Louisville
November 20 – San Francisco
December 11 – Charlotte

This additional round of seminars follows a successful set of seminars earlier this spring.

“(Our employees) said the meeting was very informative and productive and reinforced many of the principles that we practice day to day,” said Keith O’Dell with PROscape.

For more information about the Wilson Oyler Success Series Seminars, contact the Wilson Oyler Group at info@wilson-oyler.com or call 866-517-2272.

John Deere and STIHL Announce Agreement to Expand Retail Relationships

Release Date: July 29, 2008

Press Contact:
Anita Gambill
(757) 486-9100

All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100

(Virginia Beach, Va.)— STIHL Inc. and John Deere announced today a joint agreement that will permit John Deere’s qualified servicing dealers to carry the
STIHL line of handheld outdoor power equipment (OPE) in their stores. “We are very pleased to announce that our equipment has been selected as the ‘preferred brand’ of John Deere,” said STIHL Inc. President, Fred Whyte. The agreement was made between the two OPE manufacturers and outlines that
STIHL will be available in the stores of John Deere dealers.

“John Deere’s reputation for manufacturing quality products and providing outstanding service at the dealer level aligns with our long-standing commitment to product quality and top-notch service,” said Whyte. “There are already more than 500 John Deere dealers that currently sell our products throughout the U.S. and Canada, so this is a natural extension of our business model. Additionally, this agreement is totally consistent with the existing pricing, terms and policies of our Branches and Distributors.”

The agreement allows the iconic status of these two outdoor power equipment titans to extend their product, service and brand strengths to a larger number of servicing outdoor power equipment dealers across North America.

Happy Independence Day!

This weekend, as we fire up the grills and the sparklers (and some pyrotechnic contraband, depending on where you live), we also fan the flames of patriotism and of brotherhood, knowing that despite our differences of opinion in politics, the flames in our bellies are unending and conceived in the spirit of the unity of all voices.
Happy Independence Day!

*I realize if you're not an American this day is as meaningful as Thanksgiving. I remember spending one July 4th in Japan, lighting off fireworks intended for Tanabata, a children's festival about the same time, in a gravel lot with a Scottish lass and an Aussie hot-librarian type. They humored me, I think, because they sensed it was important to me, and remained supportive until a lone Japanese teen in black, a fan of the band Slipknot he said, imposed himself on our little pity-the-lost-American party. He picked up a firework I'd just lit—a real nasty looking one—and sprayed the area as if holding an Uzi, shouting, "I like destroy!" as we ducked for cover. He said he also loved America, so go figure. Point is, it's just another Friday for you, but for us it's sacred. Bear with us until we get it out of our system, which is probably never, God bless America.

Husqvarna HUV4421 XP

We recently had an opportunity to take Husqvarna's HUV4421 XP model out in our local desert and see first hand how it handled. We were impressed with how well this utility vehicle handled and how it was assembled. Husqvarna has truly created a fine work horse and we're hoping to introduce several models to our local customers soon. If you would like more information about the Husqvarna HUV models or to setup a onsite demo we would love to hear from you. Please CONTACT US

(Chuck & Mike of KC Mowers shown in picture)

We've Updated our Web Links!

We have added a new category to our web links section of the site. We hope you will find the many new link usefull when looking for information about Agricultural, Horticultral and Gardening Sites. Please browse through the new weblinks HERE
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Flag Day (June 14)

What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols and slogans — rattlesnakes, pine trees, eagles, “Don’t Tread on Me,” “Liberty or Death,” and “Conquer or Die,” to name a few. The first flag had 13 stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes for the 13 original colonies. Now there are 50 stars, one for each state in the Union, but the 13 stripes remain. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, on the flag’s 100th birthday.

Read about some Dos and Don’ts for the U.S. flag.

Toro Announces "Name It & Claim It" Contest for New Stand-on Mower

Toro put the finishing touches on there new stand-on mower set for release this fall, one key component is still missing the mower's name. That's why they're announcing the "Name It & Claim It" competition, which provides landscape contractors with the opportunity to win the mower in exchange for submitting the ideal name. Throw your ideas in the ring, too, and you could win a Toro wearable!!

Enter to Win
Visit the Toro Web site -- http://www.toro.com/nameit-e -- now thru June 15, 2008, and try your hand at naming Toro's latest innovation -- a compact, maneuverable stand-on mower that delivers a superior quality of cut while minimizing operator fatigue through exceptional handling, enhanced operator comfort, and ease of use.

There is no limit on the number of entries that can be submitted; however, only one lucky pro will win the Toro mower to be presented during the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo), Oct. 23-25, 2008, in Louisville, KY.

Mail-in entry forms also are available upon request by calling Toro at 800-348-2424, ext. 8038. Mail-in entries postmarked no later than June 15, 2008 will be accepted and should be sent to:

The Toro Company, LCB Marketing Department, 8111 Lyndale Ave. So., Bloomington, MN 55420

Entries should be labeled Name It & Claim It Contest.

Check Back Often
Don't forget to check back often to see what's new. Return visits to http://www.toro.com/nameit-e will allow you to

* Vote for your favorite name(s) from among those submitted
* See weekly unveilings of the mower's features and advantages
* View the video fun as landscaping pros try to name the new product
* Learn the winning name when it's revealed in August

To help drive traffic through the doors of Toro dealers, the site also will allow
contractors to sign up for a demonstration of the new stand-on, once it's introduced.

Learn More
For complete contest details and official rules, visit http://www.toro.com/nameit-e. For more information on the Toro. product line for the landscaping industry, contact The Toro Company at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420; call 1-800-348-2424; e-mail LCEproducts@toro.com; or visit www.toro.com/professional.

Earth Day Tree Planting Record

Tampa, Florida (May 12, 2008) - Tualatin, Oregon based Shindaiwa, Inc participated in a world record setting tree planting event in conjunction with Tampa's PunchlistComplete.com on April 22. The 11th Hour Earthday World Record Tree Planting was designed to alert the public that we have reached the 11th hour and we need to begin considering our place in the environment.

The team of volunteers set a new world record by planting 10,000 Longleaf Pine trees in one day. The earth augers utilized to facilitate the process were specially constructed using Shindaiwa 3410 C4 engines which are known for their low emissions, low fuel consumption, and low noise output. Shindaiwa's 3410 C4 engine is also renowned for its power and environmentally friendly design.

The Longleaf Pine is classified as an endangered eco-system in the Southeastern United Sates and Shindaiwa was pleased to help using their environmentally friendly engines.