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Equip Exposition introduces a new attendee experience for 2026: A closing party at Louisville’s Paristown Point
The new closing event is designed as a relaxed, open-air opportunity for attendees to unwind, connect and celebrate the close of the industry’s largest gathering. Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, announces an exciting new addition to the 2026 show, slated for October 20-23: a closing party ...
The TurfMutt Foundation unleashes 2026 backyarding trends
The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces, predicts 2026 will be a year of purpose, precision and pet-friendly landscapes. The era of the purely aesthetic lawn is over; the future is about the high-performance, consciously-designed landscape. “Your ...
The Coffee Shops™ launch bilingual article listening feature
New website tool allows visitors to listen to articles in English or Spanish. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, has launched a new feature allowing visitors to listen to articles in English or Spanish on all of The Coffee Shops’ ...
Heritage Pool Supply Group announces expansion in South Florida with the acquisition of MT Pool Distributors
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with six locations across South Florida, MT Pool is owned and operated today by the Lozada family. Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired MT Pool Distributors, Inc. (“MT Pool” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of pool & spa supplies. Terms ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in St. Louis with the acquisition of World Outdoor Emporium
Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired World Outdoor Emporium (“WOE” or the “Company”), a distributor of natural & manufactured stone, bulk materials, nursery and other outdoor living products. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired World Outdoor Emporium (“WOE” or the “Company”), ...
2025’s best cities for dog lovers
LawnStarter® compared the 500 largest U.S. cities across 37 key factors, including yard size, dog-friendly rentals, veterinary access, affordability and community support. Dogs are part of the family, but not all cities make it easy to live like it. Some cities invest in green space, pet-friendly housing or dining and local ...
Tremco CPG acquires LiteForm LLC, expanding Nudura brand with industry-leading ICF solutions
The combined portfolio will deliver enhanced value propositions, including superior thermal and sound insulation, durability and faster, safer construction. Tremco CPG Inc. today announced the acquisition of LiteForm LLC, a premier manufacturer and designer of insulated concrete form (ICF) systems. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Tremco CPG’s Nudura brand, creating ...
American Ladder Institute prepares for 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month
Sponsorships are available to advance preventing falls and saving lives. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is gearing up to celebrate 10 Years of Safer Climbing with the coming 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month in 2026. The only program in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to promoting safe ladder use both ...
The Synthetic Grass Store expands into Fort Worth, Texas — Bringing premium wholesale turf solutions to the heart of DFW
The Synthetic Grass Store, one of the nation's largest family-owned artificial turf wholesalers, has officially opened its newest location in Fort Worth, Texas, expanding wholesale turf access throughout DFW — including Dallas, Irving, Grapevine and Arlington. The Synthetic Grass Store, the premier wholesale distributor of premium artificial turf in the Southwest, ...
Equip Expo breaks more records
Nearly 30,000 landscapers, dealers and manufacturers attended the 2025 trade show. Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, posted another year of record attendance with nearly 30,000 registered attendees and double-digit growth in both landscaper and dealer audiences. “Now in our fourth year as Equip, we continue to break ...
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