Check out how the irrigation and lighting industry’s leading indicators have changed in the past month, as well as a collection of the top exclusive articles and supplier updates in the October 2022 Market Watch.
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Online exclusives
Elevate brings landscape contractors together
NALP’s new conference in Orlando, Florida, provided opportunities for 1,800 attendees to network and learn about industry topics like safety and hiring. | read more
Western drought spurs new water cuts
As the Colorado River continues to lose water, the U.S. Department of the Interior is implementing water cuts and asking states to create water reduction plans. | read more
IRA to provide tax credits for environmental changes
Landscape businesses could receive tax credits and funding for purchasing electric vehicles and adjusting to greener forms of energy. | read more
Supplier updates
IA letter urges water efficient drought solutions
Written by IA CEO Natasha Rankin and Advocacy Director Nathan Bowen, the letter urges the U.S. administration to seek efficient drought solutions with the industry. | read more
Winsupply makes its first delivery by drone
The company partnered with Drone Express to deliver an exclusive Nibco product with a three-mile drone flight to Centerville Winsupply. | read more
Hunter expands controller recycling program
U.S. Hunter Preferred Program members can mail old irrigation controllers to Blue Star Recyclers to cut down on e-waste and create jobs for those with disabilities. | read more
Rachio survey shows homeowners’ outdoor water usage
With results from 1,076 U.S. homeowners in August, the survey aims to provide education opportunities for homeowners to conserve water in more efficient ways. | read more
Magid continues employee gas subsidy program
The leadership team has pitched in more than $100,000 to aid commuting employees with gas prices from May through September. | read more
Quick takes
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply opens first Indiana location
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, Elmsford, New York, announces the opening of its first location in the state of Indiana, in South Bend. It opened two locations in Ohio this year. | read more
Nibco advances 35-year employee to director
Nibco Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, promoted Sally Boyer to director of marketing communications. In her new role, Boyer assumes the responsibili-ties for the Nibco NIBwomen’s Conference and sales trainee program. | read more
PBI-Gordon promotes 2 to vice president roles
PBI-Gordon Corporation, Shawnee, Kansas, promoted Jason Manz to the newly created role of vice president of strategic marketing and new business development and Eric Smith to vice president of reg-ulatory, formulation and GLP. | read more
