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EQUIP EXPO & HNA MARIANI GAINS MOUNTAINS BREAK RECORDS
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quip Exposition, the trade show for the landscape, outdoor living and outdoor power equipment industry, saw record-breaking attendance and exhibit space sales at its 2023 event held in Louisville, Kentucky. The trade show expanded its footprint at the Kentucky Exposition Center, even adding the west wing to accommodate space demands. With co-location partner Hardscape North America, Equip Expo occupied multiple halls of the venue and provided outdoor demo space for testing equipment. The event brought together over 27,000 registered attendees from all 50 U.S. states and 46 countries. Landscape contractor registrations increased by 20 percent, and dealer participation was up by five percent. Plans for 2024 include exciting additions such as a welcome reception at Churchill Downs and an arena concert at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville. The event organizers are committed to enhancing the user experience and responding to industry needs. Registration for the 2024 show is now open at an early bird price of $25 per person. HNA Winners The HNA Awards celebrated exceptional hardscape projects in the U.S. and Canada, featuring a record-breaking 219 entries. Winners and honorable mentions in 18 hardscape categories were honored during the awards ceremony held on October 19. Detailed information about the winning entries can be found on the official website. First Place: Pavers by Porter, sponsored by Outdoor Living Supply Second Place: Mike Darling Construction, sponsored by Belgard - APG New England Third Place: Epic Pavers, sponsored by Texas Regional Installer Championship Fourth Place: Clearwater Summit Group, sponsored by Mutual Materials
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ariani Premier Group, a national platform supporting top landscaping companies, has announced its acquisition of Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes. This marks the 16th company acquired by Mariani as part of its national expansion strategy. Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, founded in 2000, serves private residences and commercial businesses in Vail, Denver and Aspen. The company offers landscaping services such as design, installation, maintenance, water features and fencing. Mariani Premier Group Chairman Frank Mariani expressed excitement about this addition, emphasizing the enrichment gained from Rocky Mountain Custom
Landscapes’ expertise. Companies joining Mariani Premier Group retain their local branding while benefiting from national support and tools, ensuring greater success. Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes’ President Bobby Head looks forward to enhanced client services and accelerated growth within this family of landscaping companies.
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JOSHUA TREE EXPERTS ARE EXPANDING
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oshua Tree Experts is expanding in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area with a father-and-son franchisee team Seth and Caleb Hill, set to open two territories on March 1, 2024. Caleb’s interest in franchising with Joshua Tree Experts developed while serving in Iraq, where he discussed the opportunity with the director of franchise development. Seth, with over 20 years of manufacturing engineering experience, saw it as a chance to create a
generational family business and improve work/life balance. The franchise offered them guidance and support, making their dream of business ownership a reality. Joshua Tree Experts, known for tree maintenance, lawn care and pest control, sees growth potential in various markets, including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 1851franchise.com/joshuatreeexperts/info
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