Landscape Management magazine

10/12/2026

LM spent a magical week in Orlando at aspiresoftware’s Ignite conference! ✨

Top-notch education, product reveals, partner presentations and plenty of networking filled the agenda.

Plus, Ignite is joining ServiceTitan’s Pantheon event in Nashville next year! 🎸

Here’s some of the highlights.

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10/12/2026

A new partnership for turf and ornamental. 🤝

Sipcam Agro USA and Amguard Environmental Technologies have unveiled a strategic distribution agreement, allowing Amguard to commercialize Sipcam products like Carve, Endow and Linchpin across golf, landscape and ornamental markets. 🌱

See the full story at the link below. 👇️

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The expanded partnership pairs Sipcam’s proprietary portfolio and innovation pipeline with Amguard’s specialty-market reach.

10/11/2026

There's some new leadership at STIHL! 👋

Sean McGinnis has been named president of Stihl, effective since Oct. 1. 🎉

Click here to get to know Sean. 👇️

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McGinnis will lead the Stihl Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for Stihl Inc., including full profit-and-loss ownership.

10/10/2026

Caterpillar is investing approximately $1 billion in North Carolina, including a new manufacturing facility in Sanford to boost production of compact track loaders and telehandlers. 🚜

The facility will use advanced automation and digital production systems to meet growing demand. 📈

Get the whole story here. 👇️

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The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing facility in Sanford, N.C.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

A big recognition for a big show. 🏅

Equip Exposition has been honored as the third largest trade show in the U.S. at Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards. 🏆️

It was also a finalist in three Grand Awards categories. 🎉

Click here to register for Equip Expo at the price of $60 before Oct. 20. 👇️

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The blockbuster trade show was named a finalist this year in three categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand Awards.

10/08/2026

HeyFlora has a new name and an even bigger mission.

HeyFlora has rebranded to Bigzy, launching its V2 AI operating system for landscape companies. ⚙️

Get the details here. 👇️

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The new name reflects the company's expanded mission, from AI assistant to full operating system for the green industry.

10/07/2026

Better numbers and decisions ahead for 2027. 📊

Jeffrey Scott is hosting a two-day virtual Financial Master Class, Jan. 7-8, covering pricing, cash flow and an AI-powered benchmark study built from your own numbers. 💰

Find out how to register here. 👇️

(Photo: Jeffrey Scott)

The event aims to give attendees the industry’s best benchmarks and cutting-edge tools to make better decisions.

10/06/2026

🚜 Equip Exposition, Oct. 20-23, is tackling the top five issues facing landscape businesses:

- Workforce
- Profit margins
- Productivity
- Customer retention
- Future-proofing

Get the details here. 👀

(Photo: Equip Exposition)

Equip helps landscapers maximize productivity, control costs and develop teams.

10/05/2026

That's a wrap on ! ⚜️

Thursday night's celebration at the Sazerac House brought dinner, music, tarot and palm readings and mask-making before a parade down Canal Street. 🎺🎭

On Friday, we closed out with a final round of sessions on leadership, growth, wellness and more. 🚀

Thank you for having us, SiteOne Landscape Supply! 💚

And stay tuned to LM for a full recap. 👋

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