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As a result, the foremost question for professional contractors revolves around daily power capacity and whether a battery-powered fleet can meet the demands of a full day of mowing and maintenance. In fact, it’s enough to generate a fair amount of “runtime anxiety” when weighing a conversion from traditional gas to a battery-powered fleet.

Greenworks Commercial has spent the better part of the last decade refining its approach to battery-powered, professional-grade commercial mowers and handheld equipment with its Optimus series. And company engineers recognized early on that the primary barrier to adoption for professional landscapers was not the initial equipment investment but rather the need for seamless runtime.

Greenworks met this conundrum head-on by developing the ChargeLink system, a reliable, highly versatile, modular suite of distinct charging solutions designed to provide uninterrupted daytime operation and seamless overnight charging, outperforming traditional gas-powered setups, says Corey Fisher, director of vehicle engineering, Greenworks North America.

“Battery-powered equipment has been our bread and butter since we started, and we understand the customer’s concerns about range anxiety better than anyone,” Fisher says. “So, we’ve been aggressive in solving these issues.”

To power maintenance teams in the field, Greenworks designed the 82V Optimus ChargeLink Six-Port Caddy, a rugged, mobile battery storage and charging station. It eliminates the need to haul multiple individual batteries around a jobsite, Fisher says.

Besides being a standalone charger, Fisher says the caddy integrates seamlessly with the Greenworks OptimusZ zero-turn mowers and the ETO (Electronic Take-Off) system. When mounted to the machine via the ETO plate, it functions as an auxiliary mobile charging station, providing power to run handheld landscape tools in the field.

By converting a mower’s massive onboard power source into a mobile distribution hub, Fisher says Greenworks ensures contractors can maintain continuous, uninterrupted runtime precisely where and when a maintenance crew needs it most.

“Greenworks’ (zero-turn mowers) have more than enough power to last all day,” Fisher says. “Now they can pick up a handheld battery from one of these guys, put it on and start charging, and hand them immediately another battery that’s sitting in this six-port caddy. So, he’s got six in there ready to go. As he sees a guy that’s getting low (on power) or gets flagged over, he pulls a fresh battery out, hands it to him, grabs that used battery, and plugs it in. Depending on the battery size, in 20 minutes to an hour, that battery is fully charged. Now you can hand that off to someone else.”

Additionally, Greenworks battery-powered infrastructure resolves common in-the-field operational inefficiencies. Unlike traditional gas equipment, which forces a crew member to halt production and walk a significant distance back to a truck or trailer for a refill, the Greenworks system maximizes on-the-job efficiency and keeps crews moving forward without disruption.

“On a maintenance crew, one guy is mowing, another guy is trimming, and one guy is blowing or trimming the hedges. If a piece of equipment runs out of fuel, they typically have to walk back to the truck or trailer to refuel. Depending on the site, that could take 10 to 20 minutes,” says Nick Jiannas, vice president, commercial sales, Greenworks North America.

“Now, if a battery dies, all that worker needs to do is open up the caddy, put the used battery in there, and grab a fresh one. Now, he’s right back to work, and the crew stays together.”

Secondary to daily in-the-field runtime is the logistical challenge of overnight charging, specifically how landscape pros can replenish multiple high-capacity batteries simultaneously without overloading standard electrical breakers.

Greenworks’ answer is the ChargeLink Shop Charger, a modular, multi-bay charging station that can charge up to 60 batteries overnight from a single standard wall outlet, enabling highly scalable overnight fleet management.

Initially, some contractors may be leery of the immense power required to charge multiple high-capacity batteries simultaneously on traditional electrical infrastructure. While a brand-new, specialized facility might have the luxury of custom, heavy-duty circuits wired for simultaneous charging, the vast majority of contractors face strict infrastructure limitations. Fisher says high-powered chargers can pull nearly 15 amps for every two batteries to achieve a rapid, sub-one-hour charge, meaning a full fleet plugged in at once has the potential to overload the system and trip circuit breakers.

“That’s an unpleasant surprise when you show up the next morning, and none of the batteries have been charged,” Fisher says.

Greenworks’ ChargeLink Shop Charger mitigates this risk by serving as an intelligent energy management hub that stages the charging process and limits the current draw.

Instead of a massive, simultaneous power surge, the system sequences the charging cycles throughout the night, Fisher says. Because crews typically return to the shop between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and do not head back out until 6 a.m. the following morning, Fisher says the system capitalizes on that 12-hour window to sequentially restore the entire fleet.

“Contractors can scale the system by adding as many units as their fleet requires, relying on the system to safely balance the power load, protect the building’s infrastructure, and guarantee that every battery is fully charged and ready for operation by morning,” he says. “The technology just handles it all and lets contractors sleep comfortably at night, knowing power is going to be there in the morning and the batteries are going to be charged.”

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For decades, gas-powered blowers were the industry standard, albeit emitting excessive noise levels and noxious exhaust. Those units were benchmarked by engine displacement, with landscape pros relying on cubic centimeters (cc) to gauge blower performance. Early battery alternatives were no better, relying on high wind speeds measured in miles per hour, but lacking the volume necessary for effective commercial applications.

“But much like evaluating a vehicle solely by engine size rather than torque or acceleration, these ratings fail to capture the actual work an individual tool can perform,” says Corey Fisher, director of vehicle engineering, Greenworks North America.

Greenworks took on the challenge and overcame the engineering hurdles historically associated with battery-driven air displacement. It has introduced a variety of battery-powered blowing solutions to the professional landscape market that contractors can rely on to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

Through relentless innovation in battery chemistry, fan design and aerodynamic efficiency, Greenworks has transformed product limitations into high-performance benchmarks. The manufacturer’s latest lineup boasts staggering clearing power measured in Newtons, a scientific unit of force named after the English mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newton.

“A Newton is the amount of force the blower is pushing with,” Fisher says. “Speed is important, but the ultimate force — measured in Newtons — is really the work you’re getting out of the blower.”

To put this into perspective, Fisher explains that 42 Newtons of force provides the exact parity required to match standard, heavy-duty commercial gas-powered backpack blowers, typically used to move large volumes of heavy, wet leaves and dense yard debris across a property. Stepping up to 50 Newtons moves the equipment into unprecedented territory for battery power, he says.

“This force generates a massive volume of high-velocity airflow capable of dislodging packed, matted mud, wet gravel and even heavy accumulation of debris that traditionally required the absolute largest, high-displacement gas engines on the market,” he says.

Through its Optimus line of commercial-grade, battery-powered equipment, Greenworks offers landscape pros handheld blower models delivering 26 and 32 Newtons of blow force, alongside a heavy-duty backpack lineup delivering 36, 42, and 50 Newtons. The flagship 50-Newton backpack model, the BB50X, directly rivals or exceeds the output of the equipment market’s largest commercial gas-powered blowers. Greenworks debuted these blower units to critical acclaim at the 2025 Equip Expo.

“We’ve been able to go into a town, municipality or college campus and take a 1,000-cfm behemoth of a gas-powered blower that is super noisy and uses an incredible amount of fuel and replace it with an alternative that is far less noisy, no vibration, no heat and is really a delight for the user to operate,” says Anthony Marchese, senior vice president, Commercial Group, Greenworks North America. “This technology allows Greenworks to really match evenly with gas for runtime and performance. And we maintain that 65-dB level, which is crucial for complying with local noise ordinances.”

According to Fisher, the blowers’ performance routinely amazes landscape professionals during equipment demos. For example, a demonstration of Greenworks’ ETO (Electronic Take-Off)-powered blower, which mounts directly to the front of the OptimusZ zero-turn commercial mower, cleared standing puddles as the machine drove through a parking lot, to the amazement of onlookers.

“In the last two years, we’ve really leveled the playing field — and then some — with what a battery-powered blower can do compared to a gas-powered engine,” Fisher says. “Our units generate a massive amount of force, and now we’re working to educate our customers on how powerful these blowers really are.”

Greenworks’ Optimus line of commercial, battery-powered blowers exceeds the performance of traditional gas-powered equipment without the associated two-stroke engine drawbacks of extreme noise, constant vibration, exhaust heat and pervasive odor. In contrast, Greenworks’ battery-powered technology significantly reduces operator fatigue and enhances the daily working environment of field crews, Marchese says.

“In my mind, Greenworks’ Optimus line of handheld and backpack blowers is revolutionary,” Marchese adds. “There’s nothing else out there like it.”

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, public construction spending surpassed $270 billion in 2025, with continued investment flowing into roads, utilities and infrastructure improvements. At the same time, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center shows that above average temperatures will be gripping much of the U.S. this summer — leading to increased vegetation growth and wildfire risk. As a result, municipalities and property owners will continue prioritizing vegetation management to improve sight lines, reduce wildfire fuel loads and maintain access across critical areas., according to Diamond Mowers.

“Summer brings rising demands and expanding project scopes that can create meaningful opportunities for those who can adapt to changing jobsite needs and build stronger long-term customer relationships,” said Nate Cleveringa, vice president of engineering and product management at Diamond Mowers.  

The following revenue-generating strategies can help contractors broaden their capabilities and create lasting value beyond a single job.  

1. Right-of-way and roadside maintenance

 As vegetation growth accelerates, counties, cities and utility providers face mounting pressure to keep roadsides, ditches and utility corridors under control. Contractors who can deliver effective vegetation management services — especially across long stretches of roadway — are well-positioned to secure recurring seasonal work.  

Diamond specifically designed the DM360 for high-efficiency roadside mowing and municipal maintenance applications. Featuring a rotating cab and boom combination, the multifunction machine provides exceptional visibility and greater control while mowing alongside traffic, around guardrails and near bridges. Available with 25-foot and 30-foot boom lengths, it helps crews cover more ground while reducing operator fatigue. Joystick steering, all-wheel steer capabilities and advanced stabilization improve maneuverability across a variety of terrains and working conditions as well.  

“For contractors and municipalities focused on maximizing utilization, the DM360X  adds even more flexibility through a universal skid-steer plate and lower hydraulics system,” said Matt Nelson, director of development at Diamond. “This allows for transitions between seasonal applications using a single platform, helping crews stay productive during and after peak mowing season.”  

2. Municipal and infrastructure projects

 Summer is construction season, which creates opportunities beyond traditional mowing. Municipalities, land developers and utility providers often need vegetation cleared quickly for drainage improvements, park renovations, site preparation projects and more.  

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association estimates that the transportation construction market is expected to grow nearly 3 percent to a record $209.1 billion in 2026 as infrastructure investments drive demand for roadway and utility improvements. In many cases, these jobs require crews to manage multiple types of vegetation while maintaining output near active traffic or public spaces.  

3. Fire mitigation and land management 

Diamond redesigned its Mid-Mount Boom Mower for these types of roadside and municipal environments. The updated design features a narrower profile that minimizes lane encroachment while improving sight lines near traffic, signs and confined roadside corridors. Customizable joystick sensitivity and Smart Screen diagnostics also allow operators to adapt boom responsiveness based on application, whether working around obstacles or across wide-open stretches.  

In many parts of the country, summer no longer just means faster vegetation growth; it also means heightened wildfire risk. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, more than 5.3 million acres of land burns across the U.S. annually, with drought conditions, excessive heat and overgrown vegetation intensifying fire concerns for rural property owners and land managers.  

“Crews are taking on more defensible space and firebreak creation to combat these risks,” said Cleveringa. “These projects not only help improve safety and accessibility but can also reduce long-term maintenance costs and help property owners stay ahead of any regulatory or insurance-related requirements.”  

A drum mulcher offers the ability to efficiently clear dense brush and overgrowth that can contribute to wildfire spread. The Drum Mulcher Pro X2, for example, is particularly effective for high-production fuel reduction projects where operators need to clear large areas to prevent the spread of future fires.  

For steep slopes, drainage areas and other hard-to-access terrain, excavator attachments like the Brush Cutter Pro X and Drum Mulcher DC Pro X allow users to safely manage vegetation in areas traditional mowing equipment often cannot reach. Contractors can also use the DM360 and Mid-Mount Boom Mower to maintain emergency access routes and reduce combustible vegetation along public corridors. 

4. Storm recovery and emergency response

Summer storms can create demand for contractors prepared to respond quickly. High winds, flooding, tornadoes and severe weather events can leave behind fallen trees, scattered debris and damaged vegetation across residential, municipal and commercial properties.  

Data from Climate Central shows that the U.S. experienced 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025 alone. When cleanup needs escalate, contractors with versatile equipment and attachment capabilities can often mobilize faster and take on a wider range of recovery work.   

Along with drum mulchers, stump grinders can also play an important role in post-storm recovery by helping property owners restore usable land and prepare sites for rebuilding, landscaping or redevelopment.  

5. Property reclamation and site preparation

With the growth of rural populations on the rise, demand for infrastructure improvements and access increases as well. Across rural and developing areas, overgrown vegetation can limit maintenance and redevelopment opportunities for otherwise usable land.  

These projects can quickly evolve into high-value, multiphase jobs, and brush cutters are just a few solutions that enable fast, efficient cutting across thick grass, brush and dense overgrowth, according to the company. When operators need to transition into heavier vegetation management, a drum mulcher provides the power and productivity needed to clear trees and woody material while leaving behind a clean, professional finish.  

“Those who continue generating revenue throughout the summer are often the ones who think beyond a single job,” Cleveringa said. “Whether maintaining miles of roadside, responding to storm damage or preparing sites for future development, versatile equipment and attachment capabilities help crews stay productive and support long-term growth all season long.”  

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Hosted by Shanghai Flower & Horticulture (Group) Co. Ltd, the Shanghai Garden Show featured 34 themed gardens from international plant breeders, landscaping companies, independent designers and university students.

Terra Nova designed its display garden to demonstrate mixed container plantings for small spaces. The exhibit showcased perennial varieties suitable for woodland and half-shaded environments, offering home gardeners with limited space practical inspiration. 

Genera displayed in Terra Nova’s garden included: acanthus, brunnera, coreopsis, corydalis, dicentra, heuchera, penstemon, pulmonaria and thalictrum. 

“The Shanghai Garden Show brought together many of the people and organizations shaping the future of gardening in China,” said Kevin Chen, Terra Nova Nurseries’ Asia representative. “As a company that has been active in the Chinese market for more than a decade, we were proud to share our perennial breeding expertise through a garden display that demonstrated practical and inspiring planting solutions for today’s gardeners.” 

Shanghai, a city of approximately 25 million residents, served as an appropriate setting for a show focused on the role of gardens in urban life. Themes such as garden therapy, tranquility, social connection and children’s aesthetic education were prominent throughout the event.  

Another notable feature of the show was its “garden economy,” with ticketed admission, retail marketplaces and additional attractions incorporated into the event experience. Organizers described the concept as a “Garden+” business model that combines horticultural displays with consumer engagement and commerce. 

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As the company has expanded, it has outgrown its current operational space. Ending public material sales will allow Sun Valley to expand its landscape and maintenance operations while remaining and reinvesting in its current neighborhood.

For more than three decades, the Sun Valley Supply Yard supplied materials to local property owners, independent contractors and Sun Valley crews. Supported by the regional market, the enterprise expanded into a well-known landscape provider in the Omaha, Neb., area, according to the company.

“Our company has grown consistently for many years, and we need more space to support our people, crews, equipment and clients,” said Sun Valley Landscaping CEO Paul Fraynd. “The supply yard has been an important part of our history, and we are grateful to everyone who has supported it. This transition allows us to invest in the next chapter of Sun Valley while continuing to grow in the South Omaha neighborhood we call home.”

Regular retail and contractor sales will conclude July 3, 2026. Existing mulch delivery gift certificates will continue to be honored. The facility will remain Sun Valley’s internal operations hub, supporting material staging, fleet and equipment logistics and landscape, maintenance, irrigation and snow crews.

Over the next 12 to 18 months, Sun Valley plans to expand the facility with a new shop building, remodeled office and training space, additional parking, and room for continued staff growth. All current yard employees were offered continued opportunities within Sun Valley based on their preferences and circumstances.

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“Landscape companies today need operational consistency and visibility to scale effectively,” said Eli Zevin, general manager at Aspire. “Schill Landscape Collective has built a strong growth platform by combining local market leadership with standardized systems and processes, and Aspire is proud to continue supporting their expansion strategy across North America.”

The Schill Landscape Collective represents a growing network of landscape companies across the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Ontario, Canada. Through strategic partnerships and ongoing organic growth, the organization has expanded to 34 branches and more than 1,700 team members while maintaining the local brands and customer relationships that built each business. Aspire plays a key role in helping standardize workflows, streamline integrations and support scalable growth across the organization.

Recently introduced as a unified brand identity for Schill’s expanding network of companies, the Landscape Collective combines local market leadership with centralized operational support across dispatch, HR, finance, marketing and technology. The organization provides year-round commercial landscape maintenance, enhancements, parking lot services and snow and ice management services across its growing footprint.

“As we continue expanding the Landscape Collective, having the right operational systems in place is critical,” said Jerry Schill, president and CEO of Schill Grounds Management. “Aspire has become an important part of how we integrate new partners into our organization, helping teams improve visibility across operations, adopt consistent processes and position their businesses for long-term growth. Having shared systems and operational alignment allows us to scale more effectively while still preserving the local identities and cultures that make each business successful.”

Schill’s growth strategy includes implementing Aspire early in the onboarding and integration process to create consistency across reporting, workflows and operational best practices. For many acquired companies, the transition to Aspire provides an opportunity to modernize systems, improve operational visibility and access more advanced business management tools.

“When we partnered with Schill, we were excited not only about the growth opportunity, but also about implementing Aspire best practices with the support and operational expertise the team brought to the table,” said Joe Trowbridge, branch manager at Andrew’s Lawn and Landscaping outside of Philadelphia. “Having a standardized platform and proven processes in place helped create a smoother transition and gave our team greater visibility into the business from day one.”

To date, the Landscape Collective has completed 19 strategic partnerships and continues to focus on both acquisition and organic growth initiatives.

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Functionalities such as GPS Equipment Tracking, Operations Module (for better resource planning) and the Safety Module will be featured along with the company’s other capabilities. Company representatives will be on hand during these shows to demonstrate these new functionalities and address any questions. 

Safety Module  

As temperatures rise and enforcement ramps up, contractors can ensure that their safety programs are effective and OSHA compliant with the new Safety Module for AlignOps BusyBusy. This new tool allows contractors to create stronger, more consistent safety processes that are always OSHA-inspection ready.

This new module helps users create heat-specific jobsite inspections, create daily heat safety and job safety analysis, document water and shade station checks, encourage employees to report heat hazards immediately, deliver and track heat safety training, track heat-related incidents and near misses, assign and track corrective actions and centralize everything so they are always inspection-ready.

 With OSHA’s Updated National Emphasis Program, crews working outside are likely to draw more attention than ever before. Under this new program, inspections can be triggered during local heat advisories or when temperatures reach 80 degrees F or higher. Inspectors are not just looking for a water cooler and a shade station, they are looking for processes that are implemented, documented and repeatable.

GPS Equipment Tracking 

With AlignOps BusyBusy’s new GPS Equipment Tracking, contractors can always know where their equipment is and what it is doing. Adding GPS tracking with telematics into the same trusted BusyBusy time tracking and job costing system eliminates using multiple platforms, simplifies the process and makes managing complex projects easier and more profitable. Teams can access the information on both web and mobile devices — providing everyone with the same information without switching between platforms.

Rugged GPS devices are designed to hold up in real jobsite conditions and provide each piece of equipment with its own GPS signal. Location, usage and telematics data — like engine on/off status, run time, idle time, engine RPM and fuel level — come directly from the equipment itself, helping teams better understand machine performance. In addition, users can see what equipment is running, actively being used or sitting idle and take corrective action. GPS Equipment tracking eliminates the time spent looking for equipment and reduces loss and theft while providing teams with the data they need to make better decisions on how equipment is used across jobsites.

BusyBusy combines equipment tracking with time tracking and job costing into one unified system. It provides a complete view of the jobsite by showing who was working, what equipment was assigned, where it was located and how it was used. 

Telematics information gives teams insight into equipment utilization, allocation and efficiency. Equipment that is running on a jobsite but not producing value is merely burning fuel and adding wear. Telematics can identify excessive idle to eliminate this overlooked equipment cost.  

 Flexibility is built into the GPS Equipment Tracking functionality, as it allows users to choose the right visibility for each asset, scaling tracking capabilities based on operational needs rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

 Optional DashCarms devices are available for companies managing on-road vehicles. These devices combine GPS tracking and telematics with video capture for added safety and incident visibility. Video footage is accessed separately through a FleetWatcher portal, while GPS and supported telematics data integrate with BusyBusy. 

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The improved SaltDogg Pro-M Series chain and auger spreaders have an in-cab controller that connects to the spread-mounted, weather-sealed control box through a small, easily routed control cable, which eliminates bulky harnesses and clutter. The smartphone-sized controller delivers full-featured performance while freeing up space and reducing setup complexity, according to the company. 

The control box, mounted on the rear of the spreader, has a rear “dump” button that allows operators to quickly bulk unload materials through the built-in swing chute. This saves time by eliminating trips back to the cab. The control box also provides an easy connection for auxiliary lighting and additional controls to streamline operational enhancements. 

The same proven, heavy-duty direct-driven system found in the trusted Pro series comes with the Pro-M. Powered by a 3/4-horsepower auger or chain motor and a 1/2-horsepower spinner motor, they’re built for moving heavy wet or mixed materials. An integrated vibrator ensures consistent material flow through either the 5 1/4 -foot steel auger or 120-inch pintle chain, minimizing downtime. 

The series of spreaders are available in polymer or stainless steel with capacities ranging from 1.5 to 8.0 cubic yards.

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Sponsored by The Toro Co. and presented in partnership with City Parks Alliance at the Greater and Greener 2026 international urban parks conference, the award recognizes excellence and innovation in urban park management and practices. 

“At The Toro Co., we believe in the deep connection between innovation and sustainability for our land and water resources,” said Marnie Wells, president of The Toro Co. Foundation. “We are thrilled to support a project that embodies these principles. The Zilker Park facility sets a new standard for sustainable park maintenance that will benefit the Austin community for generations to come.”  

The Zilker Metropolitan Park Maintenance Barn project represents a significant leap forward in sustainable operations for the city’s most utilized park, which attracts more than 2 million visitors annually. The project will replace an undersized and poorly conditioned facility with a state-of-the-art building. The design integrates major sustainability measures expected to reduce operations and maintenance costs while restoring the natural ecosystem, including native, drought-tolerant landscaping, a protected biofiltration pond for rainwater management, high-reflectance roofing materials and concrete pavement with heat-island-reducing material instead of asphalt. The new maintenance facility will house the city’s first electric landscape maintenance pilot, which includes electrical infrastructure to charge, store and deploy a new all-electric landscape equipment fleet for Zilker Metropolitan Park. 

“The Toro Co. Urban Park Innovation Award celebrates the forward-thinking strategies that keep our city parks resilient and vibrant,” said Catherine Nagel, executive director of City Parks Alliance. “The Zilker Park project shows how integrating green infrastructure and sustainable maintenance practices can reduce environmental harm while better serving the millions of residents and visitors who rely on and enjoy these public spaces.”  

Austin Parks and Recreation is committed to sustainable spaces, and Zilker’s new maintenance barn is part of a larger city-wide initiative to electrify all park maintenance equipment by adding electric charging stations for grounds equipment, such as mowers. 

“We are honored that Austin Parks and Recreation has been recognized with this prestigious award today,” said Jesús Aguirre, director of Austin Parks and Recreation. “The new relocated maintenance facility is a critical operational enhancement that not only modernizes the Zilker maintenance facility and operations, but it will also help protect the Barton Creek Watershed. By investing in LEED Silver construction and paving the way for fully electrified maintenance equipment, we are ensuring that Austin’s most beloved park remains a beautiful, sustainable and welcoming space for everyone.” 

Watts launches new e-learning campaign and sweepstakes

Watts is launching its “American Manufacturing at its Best” e-learning campaign to celebrate the legacy, innovation and people behind the company’s family of U.S. brands. 

Available through July 31, 2026, this new e-learning experience aligns with the 250th anniversary of the United States to celebrate the generations of engineers, manufacturers, contractors and water industry professionals who have helped build and shape the industry. Hosted on training.watts.com, the new campaign offers participants the opportunity to explore the history, expertise and impact of Watts’ portfolio of American brands.  

The program features e-learning modules focused on the company’s 21 U.S. brands, representing more than 2,000 years of combined industry history. Participants who complete all training modules by July 31 will receive an exclusive commemorative T-shirt created in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary. 

In addition, the campaign includes the “Red, White and BBQ” Learn and Win Sweepstakes, which offers participants the opportunity to earn entries for prizes designed for summer entertaining, including coolers, smokers, chairs and a grand prize package. 

Denios celebrates 40th anniversary with new safety initiative

As part of the year-long festivities for its 40th anniversary celebration, Denios introduced “Vision Zero” — a holistic view of safety.

“We celebrate 40 years as a unique global brand with a clear purpose — protect life and the environment,” said Denios U.S. president Diego Rodriguez. “In this celebration, we embrace our commitment to help shape a future with zero safety accidents in the Americas.” 

Vision Zero provides a four-step road map to a world without damage to people and the environment, according to the company. The safety partnership starts with analysis — Denios personnel working with customers to recognize risks and potentials. All current aspects are assessed, including plants, processes, hazardous material flows and existing protective measures to identify risks, priorities and specific fields of action. 

Based on the findings, a tailored solution is developed, including suitable technology, clear processes, organizational measures, digital tools and services to keep the facility compliant, cost-effective and operationally ready. 

Denios then plans, supplies and implements the solution covering everything from safe storage and handling of hazardous materials to leak free processes, monitoring solutions and employee training.

Since safety does not end with the commissioning, Denios supports customers solutions throughout their life cycle with consulting, maintenance, audits, modernization and continuous improvement. This makes Vision Zero a measurable standard within any organization.  

For detailed information on Vision Zero and Denios 40-year history of safety innovation, visit the Denios anniversary webpage.   

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the first 40 years and look forward to the next four decades,” said Rodriguez. “When you are surrounded by a group of talented, passionate and dedicated contributors in all positions there are truly no barriers to achieving our goals.”  

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