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New TOCA members offer data for members
New members Jon Miducki and Matt Yaske of MRDS recently joined TOCA and profess to house the deepest, most current, accurate and continually updated database of landscape contractors, lawncare operators, golf course superintendents, nurseries and greenhouses in the country.
The Ankeny, Iowa, company, MarketReach Data Services, Inc. is a full service data development, data hygiene, data management and data integration company serving the turf and ornamental, ag and mining markets. Matt headed out on his own about 10 years ago after more than 20 years as circulation director for a major ag publisher, followed by a GM role for a large data services provider. The company actively works with basic chemical and equipment suppliers in the ag industry and develops (under contract) the primary ag data feed for the largest ag media company in the United States. Contact Matt at myaske@mrds360.com or Jon at jmiducki@datasource360.com.
BRANDT Announces Distribution Partnership with SiteOne Landscape Supply
BRANDT, a leading manufacturer of specialty products for the turf, agriculture and lawn and garden markets, has signed a distribution agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply. With this agreement all BRANDT and BRANDT iHammer turf and ornamental products are now available through all SiteOne locations.
Formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, Site One is the largest landscape supply distributor in North America and currently has over 450 branches serving the landscape, nursery, golf and sports turf markets. This is BRANDT’s first national distribution agreement that covers the U.S. and Canada.
“We are very excited to partner with SiteOne,” said John Guglielmi, National Sales Director for BRANDT Specialty Formulations. “It is an excellent fit for both companies and we look forward to introducing BRANDT and BRANDT iHammer technologies to new customers throughout the US and Canada.”
BRANDT product offerings include several proprietary nutrition products, such as BRANDT Manni-Plex®, the company’s top selling foliar nutrient line, as well as greens grade fertilizers, adjuvants, biopesticides, pond dyes, colorants and water treatment products. BRANDT iHammer product offerings include additional proprietary foliar nutrient products that enhance plant energy production and enhance turf and ornamental quality.
About BRANDT
A leadingagricultural company, BRANDT consists of three divisions—Specialty Formulations, Retail Agronomy and Dealer Support—serving growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under theleadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for maximum return while building a stronger,healthier and more abundant food supply.
For more information, visit BRANDT on the web at: www.brandt.co.