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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... Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » GCSAA selects firm in search for new CEO Kansas City-based company will open search process for Mark Woodward's successor in October. Posted: 08/31/2010 Read more » Water foul! Research shows that droppings from non-migratory geese on turf can result in nitrogen runoff into adjacent bodies of water. Posted: 08/26/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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