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Pittsburgh-based private equity firm acquires Profile Products

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based lower middle-market private equity firm, acquired Profile Products. The new owners will work together with Profile’s current leadership team to develop markets and identify areas of growth. “We are extremely excited to begin our new partnership with Incline Equity Partners,” said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products. “Incline has the experience, knowledge and... read more

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2018 OTF Conference and Show breakdown

November 16, 2018By AT Staff

The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show will take place Dec. 3 – 6 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Thinking of making the trip to Buckeye nation? Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about this year’s event: The keynote Connecting the workplace and life through F.U.N.! Dec. 4 | 2:15 p.m. This year’s... read more

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OTF gears up for Turfgrass Research & Technology Field Day

July 20, 2018By AT Staff

The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation’s Turfgrass Research & Technology Field Day will take place Aug. 7. Attendees will get the latest information from the Ohio State University turf team for managing healthy turfgrass and test out new tools and technology to improve efficiency. The schedule for this year’s event is: 8:30 a.m. – Registration 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Research Plot... read more

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14 facilities awarded STMA’s Environmental Facility Certification

April 18, 2018By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) recognized 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. These STMA members and their facilities showcase ecologically-friendly and sustainable best practices. Since the first certification was awarded to the Red Bull Training Facility and Red Bull Arena in 2016, 30 other STMA facilities have achieved environmental certification. “Our members recognize the tremendous benefits adopting... read more

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Life lessons from David Mellor, Fenway Park’s most resilient man

March 16, 2018By Kelly Limpert

When it comes to challenges, Boston Red Sox Senior Director of Grounds David Mellor has seen more than his fair share. And not obstacles like not getting into his dream college, or not getting the job he wanted. The man has been hit by not one, but two cars in his lifetime and still, remarkably, is one of the most... read more

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