Industry News

Jacobsen reports double-digit sales growth for 2013

February 26, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, announced its global sales full line of quality turf equipment increased 13.7 percent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales, 68 percent of ...

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Toro launches centennial donation programs

February 25, 2014 By Joelle Harms

On the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Toro Company will continue its support of communities with the launch of a Legacy Grant Program and Annual Product Donation Program. The Legacy Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to ...

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NGCOA Annual Conference attendance jumps 10 percent

February 25, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Attendance at the 2014 NGCOA Annual Conference in Orlando earlier this month increased more than 10 percent over last year’s event. Representatives from 1,524 courses took advantage of educational and networking sessions and recognized a group of award winners that ...

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Architect Jan Bel Jan awarded by WIGI

February 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Golf course architect Jan Bel Jan, ASGCA, received The President’s Award from Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) at the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The award was presented by WIGI president, Elizabeth Noblitt, CEO of Shi Shi ...

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CIVITAS donates $5,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG)

February 11, 2014 By Molly Gase

While at the Golf Industry Show, CIVITAS was proud to present a donation of $5,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in support of the association’s research-based ...

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RISE holds annual Golf Industry Issues Breakfast