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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 ...
Vanguard battery technology powers FIRSTGREEN Industries’ innovative MiniZ electric loader
The MiniZ delivers performance that rivals its internal combustion counterparts thanks to the robust Fi7.0 Vanguard battery. Briggs & Stratton is showcasing the power and durability of its Vanguard™ 48V 7kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi7.0) through a real-world application with its partner FIRSTGREEN Industries, an innovator in electric heavy equipment. The result ...
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, ...
Stock your truck for spring!
OCS Influencer Rachel Mohorn says that now is the time to stock your truck before the season gets busy, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is here to help. Spring is here, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is the place to kick off all your customer projects. With more than 240 stores ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
Sunseeker debuts S4, its first LiDAR-equipped robotic mower in the US at Equip Expo 2025
LiDAR 3D vision and 2-minute Drop-to-Go setup deliver precision, safety and ease. At Equip Exposition 2025 (Equip Expo), a leading North American event for outdoor power and landscape professionals, Sunseeker introduced the S4, the brand’s first LiDAR robotic mower in the US market. Designed for wire-free deployment and precise mapping, the ...
The Toro Company again gives $50,000 to support Rounds 4 Research program
Toro has assisted the GCSAA Foundation in raising nearly $5 million for turfgrass research. The GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), has received another $50,000 grant from The Toro Company Foundation for continued support of the Rounds 4 Research (R4R) program in 2026. ...
Standing behind our suspension
Ferris announces two new programs to support landscapers, homeowners and dealers. Ferris is introducing a new industry-leading, 10-year suspension warranty with a 24-hour suspension parts guarantee, making this the longest suspension warranty in the industry. Worry-free, 10-year suspension warranty: Proof that it’s built to last Ferris was the first to engineer full suspension ...
From compact size to big engines, Ferris announces two new stand-on mowers
The new Ferris Z1 stand-on features a suspension platform with elastomer springs for drive comfort and reliability. The Z3 stand-on mower will now be available with a Vanguard® Big Block EFI-ETC 40 hp engine, upping the power rating and productivity. Ferris is unveiling two new stand-on mowers at Equip Expo including ...
What today’s outdoor contractors need in their technology toolbox
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the right tools help deliver efficiency, clarity and responsiveness in a competitive market. Tools and technology have long shaped how outdoor and pool contractors work, but the pace of change has accelerated. What used to be optional is quickly becoming expected, and contractors who adapt thoughtfully ...
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