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Product NewsBASF to supply triticonazole to Bayer ES BASF Crop Protection has agreed to provide limited access to triticonazole fungicide to Bayer Environmental Science for United States and Canadian turf and landscape ornamental uses.
Triticonazole is the active ingredient in Trinity fungicide, which BASF will continue to support. The company says it will also continue to develop additional differentiated triticonazole product offerings. Trinity is a key element of BASF’s fungicide strategy, and BASF is investing in the continued growth and development of the molecule.
"We are excited about the addition of Chipco Triton to our market-leading fungicide portfolio," said Josh Weeks, vice president, Bayer Environmental Science. "This agreement allows Bayer to bring an even broader range of valued chemistry to our customers."  Stars and Stripes golf car honors U.S. troops SoloRider will introduce its Stars and Stripes special edition golf car at the Golf Industry Show, in Orlando. In honor of U.S. military personnel, the car features a red-white-and-blue flag design over the entire body of the vehicle. The words In Their Honor are written on the car’s rear panel. The limited-edition car is expected to be especially popular at military bases where SoloRider vehicles are in growing demand following the Dept. of Defense determination that the 1973 Rehabilitation Act requires military courses to provide single-rider golf cars. "We’re indebted to our troops for their service and sacrifice, and this car is a tribute to their many contributions," said Tom Durbin, SoloRider’s vice president of sales. A new electric swivel seat complements SoloRider’s electric stand-up seat, giving golfers the ability to put themselves in the desired hitting position and then to return more easily to the driving position after they’ve played their shot. "For players who have limited motion and strength in their hands and shoulders, the electric seat is going to make playing a round of golf far more enjoyable," said Roger Pretekin, founder and president of SoloRider. "It also will help reduce fatigue over an 18-hole round." Contact http://www.solorider.com. Segway x2 to be named New Product of the Year
The association and BoardRoom Magazine’s Excellence in Achievement Awards recognize vendors and educators for their impact, achievements and contributions to the club industry. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 31. Unlike golf cars, the Segway x2 Golf can travel on fairways, speeding play, and saving turf maintenance. It has low-pressure turf tires, a scorecard holder, and a bag carrier that automatically positions clubs upright when the unit is parked. It features breakthrough LeanSteer technology that makes the ride intuitive, and a wireless InfoKey controller that provides added convenience and security. The company will exhibit at the Golf Industry Show booth # 2693 in the Range and Outdoor Facilities Solutions Area. Contact http://www.segway.com. Hustler Turf breaks ground on production facility Hustler Turf Equipment has broken ground for a 55,000 square foot expansion of its production facility. The project will allow for additional production space, a new shipping dock dedicated to outbound finished goods, restrooms, offices, and a new employee break room /meeting room. Hustler Turf’s most recent expansion of 40,000 square feet was completed in December 2003, and included a state-of-the-art powder coat paint line. The current expansion project is expected to be completed by July 2008. Western Pozzolan rolls out greens-grade amendment Western Pozzolan, manufacturers of Lassenite ATS Soil Amendments, says it now offers a Pozzolan sized to meet USGA requirements. As with all grades of Lassenite, the new finer mesh will help to reduce compaction and localized dry spots while maintaining its unique ability to release stored water. Lassenite Pozzolan is available in a variety of sizes depending upon application and soil type. Contact http://www.westernpozzolan.com. Hummert International catalog released Hummert International’s 2008-2009 Horticulture Supply Catalog is now available. The Growing Catalog has 688 pages of horticulture supplies and equipment. According the company, it includes hundreds of new products at the cutting edge of technology. Pesticide descriptions are formatted to make them easier and they are also grouped to help manage pesticide resistance. There are many new irrigation supplies and exciting new hydroponics systems to choose from. To get a copy contact 800-325-3055, http://www.hummert.com/. Golftracker GPS adds features for superintendents GolfTracker GPS, which produced stand-alone tracking systems for golf course maintenance equipment and carts, has continued the expansion of its product line by adding full report integration and industry comparative analysis to its lineup of management tools. "One of the areas that continues to confound superintendents and GMs is accurately identifying operational versus special project expenditures. Now the superintendent can identify those costs and eliminate the negative impact on their operating budget," said Shayne Watts, vice president. Also, by using the system’s comparison to standard times, idle time and off-site alerts and route tracking, every course manager can improve both labor and equipment efficiencies. Released in the fall of 2007, GT Superintendent 1.0 provides the ability to track equipment instantly without the expensive investment required by other GPS systems. With an Internet connection, it allows the superintendent to easily access all of their course data on the go, anywhere in the world, even from a web-enabled smartphone or internet tablet. The live tracking feature gives the superintendent an instant look at where their equipment is on the golf course. Contact http://www.golftrackergps.com/. Bio-Plex offers organic solutions Bio-Plex Organics says its products provide plant health, plant survival and superior transplant success by utilizing mycorrhizal fungi, cold processed seaweeds, humic acids, complex sugars, enzymes, bacterium, amino acids, natural organic fertilizers, repellents, transplant stress, volcanic rock crystals and other biological organisms. Contact http://www.bio-plex.com/. |
The supply agreement between BASF and Bayer is for certain uses including professional sports turf, golf, landscaping, and professional lawn care. BASF maintains all the rights to the active ingredient to sell the compound in all the markets where it is registered.
"BASF sees this as an opportunity for the expanded use of the triticonazole compound, as customers demand leading technology to replace older turf fungicides," said Markus Heldt, group vice president. "By providing access to Bayer we at BASF are enlarging the opportunity for this powerful new chemistry."
At last year’s Golf Industry Show, Segway unveiled its x2 Golf model, and at this year’s show it will be named New Product of the Year by the Association of Private Clubs and Directors. 
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