October 27, 2014
| 2014-2015 Landscape Industry Certified Sponsors: Thank You! Click here to view last season's sponsors  STIHL Limited, the Canadian subsidiary of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, is a significant part of this worldwide group. Incorporated in 1981, STIHL Limited's Head Office is located in London, Ontario. With 88 employees and four distribution centres across Canada, including a sales office in Quebec, Stihl(Limited)'s continued commitment to excellence is supported by more than 1,000 authorized, full-service dealers coast to coast. www.stihl.ca 
From rental equipment, construction supplies and tools to safety equipment and safety training, Battlefield Equipment can supply just about anything you need to get the job done. Equipment rentals are available at daily, weekly and monthly rates, which gives you the flexibility to rent that specific tool you need for the day, or for the project. www.battlefieldequipment.ca 
Bring your ideas to life inspired MOST and reshape your surroundings by exploring the infinite possibilities offered by Permacon. Take advantage of our 60 years of experience in landscaping and masonry products. Pavers, walls, steps, slabs, curbs, stones and bricks that help you create a world of colours and shapes. www.permacon.ca 
Bot Construction Group is one of Ontario's largest, privately owned heavy civil engineering and construction organizations and a recognized leader in the transportation infrastructure sector. Additionally, Bot Aggregates, is a full-service supplier of high quality natural stone and crushed aggregate materials for commercial, industrial and residential uses. Drawing on our years of construction experience, we understand our customers' materials and sales and service needs. www.botconstruction.ca/aggregates 
The Gelderman story is, at its core, a service story. Our expertise in horticulture and landscaping started more than a half century ago, but it’s our care to always provide the best service possible that has made us a leading landscape company today. Our mission is to enhance the natural beauty in our world and to enhance the lives of the people who will enjoy it. www.gelderman.com 
Bot ECHO power tool story goes back to 1947 ECHO is a global brand of portable power equipment manufactured by Kioritz Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. Kioritz Corporation was established in 1947 and with almost 60 years of 2-stroke technology, has been dedicated to the production of portable power equipment. With annual volume reaching over two million units per year, Kioritz Corporation produces more clean burning engine families than any other company. The goal of Kioritz Corporation worldwide is to "Provide products and services that meet the needs of the customer and give total satisfaction through ECHO products." With two overseas plants, one overseas subsidiary, 50 distributors, and more than 8,000 servicing dealers around the world, this goal can only become closer to reality. ww.echo.ca 
Hustler Turf - Original Zero Turn Riding Mower Since 1964. Hustler Turf Equipment was born of a simple need - a mower that would maneuver the irregular landscape of the family home - complete with bird baths, gardens, and winding front walkways. www.hustlerturf.com 
Walker Mower is the manufacturer of premium quality commercial zero turn riding lawn mowers for landscape professionals, commercial mowing companies, and more. The Walker Mower is distributed throughout the United States and into 28 other countries. Over the years, Walker has been blessed to know thousands of people (suppliers, distributors/dealers, employees and customers), and we are amazed how something like a lawn mower can bring so many people together and multiply so many opportunities for families. www.walkermowers.com 
Billy Goat Industries, Inc. is the premier manufacturer of commercial grade outdoor power equipment used in debris management. We design and produce industrial strength machinery, including
Pro-Power supplies Canada with landscaping equipment for professional landscapers and discerning homeowners alike. We are the exclusive distributor of Walker Zero Turn Mowers, BillyGoat Lawn Equipment, Plugr Lawn Aerators, the EcoLawn TopDresser, the AcrEase Pull Mower and the BlueMax Blueberry Harvester for Eastern Canada. www.propowercanada.ca 
Vanden Bussche Irrigation believes in total customer satisfaction. From initial consultation through system design and final installation & testing, we are your one-stop irrigation system experts. We’ve got the irrigation products you want, when you want them, and they’re all backed by Vanden Bussche, so you’ll never be left out to dry again! Explore our product selection, or contact us to get started on your irrigation project. www.vandenbussche.com 
Built on a heritage spanning more than 35 years, Clintar is focused on providing the best in landscape management services to corporations, HOA's (Home Owner Associations), and private residential properties throughout North America. Our services are diverse, serving clients in a variety of key areas including: Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design-Build, Road and Parking Lot Maintenance, Turf and Garden Irrigation and Snow and Ice Control. Our core strength is our ability to bring together processes and expertise to provide award-winning landscape services for business and home. www.clintar.com 
As a family run business our roots and values show our clients how we can extend the very best experience and makes every guest feel at home in the garden. The founders of Van Dongens Landscaping & Nurseries Limited were born in a small town called Dongen in southern Holland. Michael was born in the year 1920 and Petronella was born in 1922. In February of 1953 the two of them immigrated to Canada. With Michael and Petronella's knowledge of horticulture, business savvy and devoted work ethic, what began as a small lawn care business right out of their home which soon became a complete garden centre, selling everything from trees and shrubs to fountains and interlocking. www.vandongens.com 
Snapedge, revolutionized the paving stone market over 15 years ago with the introduction of Snap Edge® paver edging. The patented “Snip & Flex” feature, combined with its outstanding strength and flexibility has ensured Snap Edge® the position of number one paver edge in the commercial pavestone edging industry. Snapedge Canada Ltd. continues to pioneer the way by developing new edging, specifically for landscape, gardens, walkways, pathways, patios and more. www.snapedge.ca 
Bobcat of Hamilton Ltd. is the authorized full-line Bobcat dealer for the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions of Ontario, providing quality Bobcat compact equipment and services to you, our valued customer. Our knowledgeable staff collectively brings almost 100 years of experience with Bobcat products. www.bobcatofhamilton.com 
Growing sod for 35 years with an ever expanding client base is something for which Greenhorizons is extremely grateful. It is the result of a simple business philosophy: "Make customers happy." Greenhorizons believes growing a happy customer base starts from the ground up. Begin with investments in high quality seed, fertilizer and equipment. Add in specialized people who receive ongoing education and the most up-to-date technologies and one can easily see the amount of work and devotion Greenhorizons puts into maintaining satisfied customers. www.justsodit.com 
Premier Tech Home & Garden, a Business Unit of Premier Tech, is Canada’s leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer lawn & garden products with the broadest portfolio of brands and products in the industry. We have a strong, exciting and entrepreneurial spirit. Our aggressive growth plan will strengthen our business in Canada and beyond… www.pthomeandgarden.com 
Although the CNLA's purpose is to foster relationships and alliances with internal and external partners, the Association provides member certification and strives to help its members function more effectively. The CNLA provides training and qualifications to industry members in Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) or Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) -- certifications that are highly regarded throughout the industry. In addition to providing professional development opportunities, members can benefit from a range of advantages, including a copy of the membership directory and Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock as well as Landscape Trades which helps members to stay abreast of industry news and events. The CNLA advocates on behalf of the landscape and horticulture industry maintaining a presence in Ottawa on federal issues that affect the green industry factors that help to improve regulations and standards for the benefit of the consumer and the industry as a whole. www.canadanursery.com 
With more than 2,000 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province's premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario. Landscape Ontario is a dynamic association offering professional development opportunities, industry trade shows and conferences, consumer events and cost savings benefits. www.horttrades.com |