The High-Visibility Safety Hose Reels have increased hose flexibility and better low temperature behavior.

Safety is always a consideration in business. Slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, which cause 15% of all accidental deaths.

Coxreels is excited to announce the new addition to its safety line – the High-Visibility Safety Hose Reels. 

When not in use, the hose and cable is safely retracted on the Coxreels reel but when in use the hose can become a hazard. With the addition of high visibility hose to your hose reel, awareness and visibility are increased to create the safest environment possible.

Featured on P, SH, and T series, Hi-Vis hose is hybrid bright yellow hose with a white glossy stripe available in ⅜” and ½”. Hybrid hoses (PVC + Rubber blend) offer similar performance to rubber with the weight of PVC, combining positive features of both hose types. They have increased hose flexibility and better low temperature behavior while maintaining strength and toughness. With enhanced kink resistance and reduced coil memory, they lay flat for a reduced trip hazard potential. Hybrid hoses also feature a less sticky jacket surface than PVC for better stacking performance and an improved non-marring quality. With a working pressure of 300PSI, this hose is ideal for applications involving air and water. 

For more information on Coxreels, and the new Hi-Vis Hose Series, visit www.coxreels.com.

Scott A. Hoffman has more than 30 years of leadership experience.

WATERTOWN, Wis. – Fisher Barton announced that Scott A. Hoffman has been named CEO of the company, a Watertown-based group of eight businesses that has operations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas and Vietnam.

Hoffman, who previously was vice president of the municipal products group at Neenah Enterprises, Inc. and president of the Wise Company, a Memphis-based seating system manufacturer, fills the post that has been held on an interim basis since July by Craig Smith, who will return to his position as president of Fisher Barton TST in Sun Prairie.

Hoffman has more than 30 years of leadership experience, largely in casting, stamping and precision machined products in the heavy truck, marine and foundry industries and has a track record of success in sales and marketing, supply chain and product development.

“Scott’s record of leadership and demonstrated expertise in the manufacturing sector make him an ideal person to lead our organization,” said David Wilkey, board chair of Fisher Barton. “He understands the advantages that a well-run family business offers both to its associates and customers as well as to the communities in which it operates. We are pleased to have him join our team.

“We also appreciate Craig’s efforts while we conducted a search for our new leader. He has served us well, and we are glad that he will continue to be part of our leadership team by guiding Fisher Barton TST in Sun Prairie,” he added.

Besides serving as president at the Wise Company and as a senior executive at Neenah Enterprises, Hoffman also was a vice president at the Brunswick Boat Group’s operations in Poland and vice president and general manager at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac. He also served as president of a Brunswick unit in New Zealand and as vice president of supply chain for the Mercury Marine Group.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead the team at Fisher Barton at this critical time, and I look forward to working with such a talented group of people,” Hoffman said. “I am especially grateful for the steady hand of Craig Smith during these past four months. He has led the Fisher Barton Group admirably since July, and I am glad we can count on his continued contributions to our growth and success.”

The report gives insight into how the green industry continues to fare in the economic climate.

Jobber recently released its latest Home Service Economic Data Report, which gives insight into how the green industry continues to fare the economic climate. 

Some key findings from the report include:

To view the whole report, click here.

This transaction was closed in September 2020 and all employees will now work for Nature Care Services.

Nature Care Landscaping of Los Angles has completed merger with Bay Pro Landscape Services of San Jose, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This transaction was closed in September 2020 and all employees of Bay Pro Landscape Services will now work for Nature Care Services.

Bay Pro Landscape Services is a landscape firm that services Bay Area customers. The company provides landscape maintenance, irrigation, enhancement, installation, arbor care, pest control and weed management services. The company’s 75 trained professionals serve clients across the corporate, HOA and multi-family segments.

“Jim Kirkland and his team has built an excellent service business here. We look forward to building on strengths of company and its employees,” said Anuj Gupta, owner of Nature Care Services. "The expanded business will create unique new vision for servicing existing clients of both companies, thanks to our team of diligent workers. The staff we have offer the highest degree of work and dedication to everything they do."

Nature Care Services was founded in 1976 and operates in greater Los Angeles, Orange County and Bay Area, and specializes in renovation, irrigation system repairs, and weekly maintenance. They service commercial properties, HOAs and apartment buildings.

This dealership, previously owned by Carrier Centers Equipment, is the oldest Bobcat dealership in Canada.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The first Bobcat compact equipment dealer in Canada is now part of Oaken Holdings – the enterprise that owns Bobcat of Toronto and Bobcat of Barrie.

Oaken Holdings recently purchased the Bobcat dealership in Windsor, Ontario, and renamed it Bobcat of Windsor. This dealership, most recently owned by Carrier Centers Equipment, has been selling Bobcat equipment since 1972 and is the oldest Bobcat dealership in Canada.

As of Sept. 1, 2020, Bobcat of Windsor is working out of a temporary location at A-4880 Walker Road. The temporary location is just south of Highway 401 and offers a full-line of Bobcat equipment, an in-house and on-the-road service department, and a shared dealer network containing the largest parts inventory in Canada. This marks the fourth location to join the Oaken network.

“Oaken is extremely excited to enter the Windsor market, which is home to the first Bobcat dealership in Canada,” said Kai Sorensen, president. “We’re looking forward to partnering with a solid team and loyal customers throughout Windsor-Essex as we continue growing the business and supporting customers in the region.”