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Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026
By Jenny Yu. The honor highlights Heidi's leadership in advancing the roofing and outdoor industries. The Coffee Shops™ are proud to share that our President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, was recently recognized by Women We Admire as one of the Top Women Leaders of Oregon for 2026. The annual list ...
From McMansions to green homes: Modern homeowner priorities
By Emma Peterson. In this Contractor Outlook, we dive into what today’s homeowners really want alongside Allison Hadley. Allison Hadley is the spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), a home warranty provider in the United States. Allison was commissioned by AHS to conduct independent consumer research in the home ...
Portable Winch Co. announces production launch of the APW6000 battery-powered capstan winch
The APW6000 was designed for professionals who regularly face situations where traditional equipment cannot reach. Portable Winch Co., the global leader in portable capstan winches, announced today that production of its new APW6000 battery-powered capstan winch began earlier this May 2026, with commercial availability expected as of June 2026. First unveiled ...
Equip Academy to help contractors & landscapers grow business
Each year Equip draws thousands of landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts and outdoor power equipment manufacturers to see the latest equipment, connect with each other and learn from the most innovative and successful leaders in their industry. Equip Academy, a new in-person and online training package presented by the industry's epic ...
Top May articles: Leadership, growth and innovation
By Jenny Yu. From profitability habits to artificial intelligence, OutdoorCoffeeShop™ readers prioritized insights for long-term success. As outdoor living professionals look for strategies to navigate growth and change across the industry, OutdoorCoffeeShop™ readers gravitated toward content about leadership, growth and innovation in the month of May. The top article ...
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park
The record-breaking event served as live demonstration of the power of parks. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on Saturday, May 16, as power technology company Rehlko set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for fastest mowing of an area the size ...
Honda launches all-new ProZision™ lineup of battery-powered ZTR lawn mowers
Manually operated and autonomous models deliver superior cutting performance for commercial landscapers and property owners. Honda Power Sports & Products launches its all-new lineup of battery-powered manual and autonomous zero-turn-radius (ZTR) lawn mowers branded under the ProZision™ name. The ProZision™ lineup includes 54-inch and 60-inch models, as well as a 60-inch ...
When your company grows beyond you
By Emma Peterson. How succession planning and fractional advisors help owners secure their legacy and their company’s future. In the trades, businesses often start as small, family-owned operations. And when these businesses are small, it’s natural that many owners find themselves wearing multiple hats and managing a seemingly endless ...
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 ...
American Outdoor Grill invites families to gather with the new T-Series
American-crafted durability meets the simplicity of analog performance, designed for dependable grilling and meaningful gatherings. American Outdoor Grill® (AOG), a division of RH Peterson Co.®, announces the availability of its reimagined T-Series gas grills, along with a full lineup of premium accessories designed to elevate highly functional outdoor cooking spaces. Purpose-built ...
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