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Autonomous mowers help landscapers maximize labor productivity
By Colin Busse For years, landscaping companies have faced a familiar challenge: strong demand for services paired with limited labor…
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Get certified at HNA with CMHA installer courses
Hardscape North America (HNA) will once again offer the opportunity for contractors and crews to strengthen their skills and earn…
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DR Power Equipment introduces XD17 stump grinder
DR Power Equipment, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems Inc., has introduced the XD17 stump grinder, a commercial-grade unit designed…
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John Deere launches MB60 boom for compact equipment applications
John Deere is expanding its lineup of compact equipment attachments with the introduction of the MB60 Material Boom, designed to…
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Stanley Black & Decker, Caterpillar report higher first-quarter sales as market demand holds
Stanley Black & Decker and Caterpillar reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales, with both companies pointing to pricing, volume…
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Landscape design software trends: sustainability, AI and immersive tools reshape workflows
By John Kmitta For insight into landscape design software, including industry trends, software implementation, and software onboarding and training, OPE+…
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Husqvarna partners with Octane and Huntington Bank on dealer financing platform
Octane Lending, Inc. and The Huntington National Bank announced a partnership with Husqvarna Group to provide financing and technology tools…
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John Deere hosts turf care fly-in event with equipment demos and product updates
By Brian Ethridge Four years after its last gathering, John Deere welcomed landscape contractors, dealers and prospective customers back to…
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SiteOne opens first agronomic center for high-volume customers
SiteOne Landscape Supply has opened a new agronomic center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the first in a series of facilities planned…
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Pine Hall Brick’s Ted Corvey earns BIA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) Executive Committee announced that Ted Corvey, vice president of sales and Marketing for Pine Hall…
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Kubota breaks ground on Kansas construction equipment test center
Kubota has broken ground on a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kansas, marking a $30 million investment in…
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Rotary announces 2026 Copperhead trimmer line lineup
Rotary announced its 2026 lineup of Copperhead trimmer line, including the Vortex brand, diamond cut, quad-tex, premium quad and pre-cut…
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Read Our April 2026 Issue
Welcome to the April digital edition of OPE+ magazine! The April issue of OPE+ focuses on strengthening dealership performance through…
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Caterpillar names new chief financial officer
Caterpillar Inc. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield will retire effective Oct. 1, 2026, following eight years with the company,…