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From factory to jobsite: The rise of U.S.-made porcelain pavers
By Jenny Yu. Landmark Ceramics is helping contractors adopt porcelain offerings through training and nationwide dealer support. At Equip Expo 2025, Landmark Ceramics showcased how American-made porcelain is reshaping the hardscape market. Andrew Patrizzi, regional sales manager for hardscape at Landmark Ceramics, explained how domestic manufacturing, dealer partnerships and ...
New podcast connects outdoor trades nationwide
By Jesse Sanchez. Connecting outdoor trades through education community insight across evolving construction markets nationwide. OutdoorCoffeeShop™ expanded its media footprint with the launch of From the Ground Up™, according to the debut episode featuring host Karol Weyman and Heidi J. Ellsworth. Their conversation introduces the new podcast while diving into ...
A small product with big impact
By Dani Sheehan. Convert liquid spills into nonhazardous, disposable solids with this one-of-a-kind absorbent. At this year’s Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, B3C Fuel Solutions showcased Spill Absorber Max, a lightweight, ultra-concentrated absorbent that converts nearly any liquid spill into a solid you can safely throw away. In the demonstration, ...
Empowering professionals around the country
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IPSSA supports pool and spa professionals through education, networking and more. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio (PSP) Expo, our team had the chance to talk to Marc Cannon, the regional director for the Nevada and Arizona operations of the Independent Pool and Spa ...
Altoz introduces XC SSi series and XP 610 SSi zero-turn mowers
New SSi models feature industry-leading ride quality and high-visibility color for safety. Altoz expands its innovative lineup with two new high-performance machines: the XC SSi series and the XP 610 SSi zero-turn mowers. “These new models reflect Altoz’s ongoing commitment to innovation and our ability to meet the needs of a changing ...
NESPA The Pool & Spa Show 2026
January 27-29, 2026 - Atlantic City, New Jersey The Pool & Spa Show delivers a high-energy, curated experience that helps industry professionals strengthen their business. With expanded show floor hours, hands-on training and live education, every team member can learn, explore and connect. Attendees engage directly with trusted exhibitors and emerging ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 OutdoorCoffeeShop™ Outdoor Influencers
Outdoor Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the outdoor industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for OutdoorCoffeeShop™. Each month, Influencers respond to a topic that is relevant and timely ...
Harnessing the power of AI
By Emma Peterson. Practical applications for AI automation in your business. AI has quickly become a major segment of today’s market. TIME recently named the architects of AI as their 2025 Person of the Year, praising AI’s acceleration of medical research and productivity, as well as the fact that businesses ...
Sprinturf Awards 2026 LEAP Grants to Expand Access to High Quality Sports and Recreation Spaces
Sprinturf announced the recipients of its 2026 LEAP Grant program, awarding nearly $500,000 in total funding to support community-driven projects that expand access to high quality athletic and recreational spaces. This marks the second round of the Sprinturf LEAP Grant program, with the company planning to continue awarding grants through future ...
A place for all members of the industry
By Emma Peterson. The Coffee Shops™ expand their offerings to include an interactive directory specifically designed for manufacturers’ representatives. The core mission of The Coffee Shops™ can be boiled down to being Where the Industry Meets! In other words, we are dedicated to elevating the careers and businesses of ...
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