Product News

Glacier Glove launches sun-protective clothing line

Glacier Glove, a leading manufacturer of outdoor sports gloves, has launched a line of hats, caps and gloves under the name of Dr. Shade.

The products provide protection from the sun's harmful UV rays in line with the recommendations from the American Cancer Association for people who work outside and those who participate in outdoor sports.

The Dr. Shade line will feature over 20 products all made from fabrics which have been tested in independent laboratories to verify that they provide sun protection from UPF/ SPF 15 to UPF/ SPF 50

They are made from cotton Lycra, nylon Lycra, microfiber polyester and synthetic leather. The launch follows a successful market trial, and the products are now available at fishing tackle shops and outdoor sports stores including Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, The Sports Authority, Sportsman's Warehouse and Magellan's travel store, or online from www.glacierglove.com

"Our Dr. Shade gloves are designed specifically to protect the back of your hands which are heavily exposed to the harmful effects of the sun," commented Dick Swan, Glacier Glove president and CEO. "With the growth in awareness of the damage the sun can do to your skin comes a need to protect yourself against it. The Dr. Shade range is ideal for people who spend prolonged periods of time exposed to the sun, be it for work or leisure.

Hustler Turf offers GE Finance Program

Hustler Turf Equipment, a pioneer in zero turn lawn mowing technology, has selected GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance to provide its new consumer credit program.

“Our customers typically are consumers, lawn care companies, and others who have a professional interest in turf care,” said Paul Mullet, president of Hustler Turf Equipment. “They expect professional service. That is exactly what they will get with our new credit program. GE brings in depth industry knowledge, market experience and professional service to the program, which are a few of the reasons we selected them."

The new card will make financing fast and simple for contractors and consumers. In addition, the program will provide access to special financing promotions and product offers.

Hustler Turf Equipment is a division of Excel Industries, formerly Hesston Industries. The company was formed in 1960 as a manufacturer of combines and tractor cabs. In 1964 Hustler introduced the first “zero turning radius” mower.

Contact www.hustlerturfequipment.com.

Syngenta launches New Daconil Web site

Syngenta Professional Products has launched www.daconil.com, to provide golf-course superintendents with information and resources about Daconil fungicide from Syngenta.

In addition to information on the unique properties and benefits of Daconil, the site also offers labels and MSDS sheets for each of the product's three formulations

A locator allows site visitors to find authorized Syngenta partners who can provide further assistance or facilitate Daconil purchases.

“We are pleased to be able to provide golf-course superintendents and other customers with this important new resource about Daconil,” said Joe DiPaola, Ph.D., golf market manager for Syngenta Professional Products. “This site will help our customers better understand and use one of the industry's most popular and lasting fungicides.”

Contact www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com, (866) 796-4368.

Tanaka introduces one-man auger

Tanaka America Inc. has introduced a new one-man auger that features its S-Start system and a 32 cc, 1.6 horsepower. two-stroke engine.

The Tanaka TIA-350S replaces the TIA-340 in the lineup and contains many performance and safety improvements over the previous model, including:

• 32 cc, 1.6 horsepower two-stroke engine
• S-Start system reduces the amount of pull-force required by 60 percent
• Tall wrap-around handles protect the engine from damage
• Sound Reduction System
• Large throttle lever for more control
• Increased fuel efficiency
• Easy access air filter
• One-year commercial warranty
• 17.6-pound weight.

Contact http://www.tanaka-usa.com.

A recipe for success from ITPF

The International Turf Producers Foundation, a charitable foundation of Turfgrass Producers International,  has used a variety of means to encourage turfgrass sod producers,  manufacturers, suppliers and other green industry associations, to support the Foundation's goal of supporting turfgrass related research. 

Now, the foundation is planning a cookbook for the summer of 2006.

“ Mow Food, Please! will be colorful, refreshingly different and somewhat unique,” according to Michelle Williams, who is overseeing the project for ITPF.  “Imagine a 300+ page book filled with great recipes submitted by farm families from around the world.  The book will include recipes for main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, salads, soups, beverages, and a great deal more.  It's sure to be a great addition in any family's kitchen and a wonderful keepsake.”

In addition to its collection of down-on-the-farm proven recipes, the cookbook will also feature special sponsored pages that include photographs of turfgrass sod farms, their history, and a complete menu submitted by each sponsor.

“Everything that appears inside this cookbook is a direct result of submissions from turfgrass sod producers and their families.  Even the title “Mow Food, Please!” was the result of contest submissions solicited from TPI members and their families,” according to Williams.

For more on “ Mow Food, Please!” or the ITPF, visit http://www.TurfgrassSod.org.