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The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Waterfront Park becomes stage for lawn-mowing GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ event
Power technology company Rehlko will attempt to set the record for fastest mowing of an area the size of an American football field. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Waterfront Park will host a live GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt on May 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., while showcasing high-performance turfgrass care ...
Slag Cement Association announces record-breaking shipments in 2026
As both hyperscale developers and civil infrastructure projects prioritize resilient, low-carbon materials, slag cement is uniquely positioned to remain at the forefront of modern concrete construction. The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced a landmark achievement for the industry, with U.S. slag cement shipments reaching a historic high of more than 4 ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in St. Louis with the acquisition of MPR Supply
MPR has developed a strong market position in St. Louis and beyond, and Heritage looks forward to building on the combined strength of both companies for the benefit of their customers. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired MPR Supply Company, Inc. (“MPR” or the “Company”), ...
Construction begins to daylight a segment of Spring Creek and create more housing in Brillion
The first phase of the three-phase project will create 42 residences and welcome tenants by fall 2026. The next phase in the transformation of the former Brillion Iron Works site is set to begin. Brillion Works LLC is launching two new development projects on the city’s east side to restore a ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in Illinois with the acquisition of Fiore Nursery
This partnership will enable Heritage to further its product offerings and continue delivering more value to customers in the Midwest and across the nation. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Fiore Nursery and Landscape Supply (the “Company”), a distributor of nursery products and live goods. Terms ...
Sherwin-Williams Kentucky expansion more than doubles capacity of coil coatings plant
This expansion leads the way for future industry growth. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, the leading manufacturer of coil and extrusion metal coatings in the world, today announced it completed a major expansion at its coil coatings manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to align production of its popular products with an expected ...
Billy Goat moves to next-generation manufacturing plant to better serve customers and continue 50-year legacy of innovation
The new next-generation manufacturing plant represents a strategic leap forward from Billy Goat’s original Lee’s Summit location and satellite warehouse. Billy Goat, a leading brand of specialty turf care equipment and a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, is entering an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history. After five decades ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in Nebraska with the acquisition of Heritage Nursery
This acquisition will enable Heritage to offer its customers a full-suite landscape supply offering in Nebraska. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Heritage Nursery (the “Company”), a distributor of nursery products and live goods. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Founded in 1989 by Bill ...
Equip Exposition announces keynote speaker series featuring HGTV's Mike Holmes & media entrepreneur Susan Packard
Event attendees to find inspiration, advice to take business to the next level. Equip, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, announces its keynote speaker series at the October 20-23, 2026 show. Celebrity speaker Mike Holmes, one of North America's most trusted contractors and star of the HGTV show, ...
The TurfMutt Foundation rallies fans to vote for Louisville’s Waterfront Park, nominated for USA Today’s Best Riverwalk
Waterfront Park is home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn. The TurfMutt Foundation is thrilled to announce that Louisville’s Waterfront Park, home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn, is once again nominated for a USA Today Readers’ Choice Award for Best Riverwalk, an honor it had secured in 2025. As a champion for ...
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