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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsValent names new territory manager in MidwestValent U.S.A. Corp. recently named Rob Pylar as turf territory manager for the company’s Midwest region.His responsibilities will include working with turf and landscape professionals in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. A graduate of Michigan State University’s turfgrass management program, Pylar has nearly 20 years of experience in the golf course, fertilizer and chemical distribution, and chemical manufacturing and marketing industries. He will be based in Detroit. For more information, visit www.valentpro.com . Dow announces administrative changesDow AgroSciences recently named Antonio Galindez as president and chief executive officer. He succeeds Jerome Peribere, who was appointed president and CEO of The Dow Chemical Co. Advanced Materials Division.In other news, Tim Hassinger has been named vice president of the company’s Crops Business Unit. Hassinger has been with the company for 25 years, most recently serving as vice president, Europe, Latin America and Pacific. David Blakemore, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been named as Hassinger’s successor. Previously based in Mexico City, he will be stationed in the company’s Indianapolis headquarters. For more information, visit www.dowagro.com . Biodegradable cleansers tout easy clean upKafko International recently released its Oil Eater line of cleaners and degreasers.Oil Eater products are water-based, biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-toxic and non-flammable. They also are free of acids, abrasives and petroleum solvents. The patented formulations captures and encapsulates grease and dirt into a solution that rinses off easily. It is available in 1-gallon bottles, 5-gallon buckets and 30- and 55-gallon drums. For more information, visit www.oileater.com . Rain Bird introduces IC SystemRain Bird’s latest foray into golf course irrigation systems recently was unveiled amid many promises of ease of installation, use and maintenance.The new IC System, or Integrated Control System) uses the company’s Integrated Control Technology to directly link the central control system with individual rotors. That is accomplished through what Rain Bird calls Integrated Control Modules located within each rotor. The IC System reduces the number of parts by eliminating the need for decoders or satellite controllers. It also requires up to 90 percent less wiring than some other systems. And because the system control is built into each rotor, the company says there are 33 percent to 50 percent fewer splice points, which diminishes the chances for potential failures. The self-contained design also helps protect against vandalism. For more information, visit www.rainbird.com/golf . |
 In other news... Greens of envy Olympic Club members and 2012 U.S. Open reap benefits of converting from Poa annua to bentgrass. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » News and people briefs Register now for New England turf show, Toro introduces walk-behind trencher, Sipcam adds to sales staff Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » A better divot digger Motorized device developed at the University of Arkansas produces uniform damage quickly and could help advance turf recovery research. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » Currier moving on from Bethpage Site of this year's U.S. Open to get new superintendent and 15th green. Posted: 11/18/2009 Read more » Economic struggles mean finding more fat to trim Superintendents look for ways to cut due to shrinking budgets. Posted: 11/16/2009 Read more » Complete news index »
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