Displaying items by tag: Turf & Ornamentals

Increased Budget Pressures Demand More Effective Resource Management

Waukegan, Illinois (October 21, 2008) – As costs for fuel, fertilizer, water, pesticide and labor continue to cause budgets to tighten, more turf professionals are looking for additional ways to maximize their return on investment. One solution is the use of Precision products such as surfactants, adjuvants and spray pattern indicators, which help to optimize water management and increase the efficacy and efficiency of pesticide and fertilizer applications, thereby maximizing resource management.

Waukegan, Illinois (October 28, 2008) – Precision Laboratories, Inc. announced the addition of Larry Conkings to its Turf and Ornamental Sales Team. Conkings will assume the role of district manager for the south western and western United States.

Waukegan, Illinois (April 7, 2009) – Precision Laboratories announces the introduction of Uptake Technology™, an evolution in plant nutrition that produces healthy turf at lower use rates. Uptake Technology offers unparalleled benefits in the categories of color, quality, tank-mixing, coverage and absorption, providing superior turf quality and more satisfied players and customers.

Waukegan, Illinois (July 23, 2009) – Precision Laboratories announced the addition of Dan McCoy to its Turf and Ornamental Sales Team. McCoy will assume the role of district manager for the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, San Juan and Puerto Rico.

Waukegan, Illinois (March 9, 2010) – With years of proven performance as an effective fungicide activator, new Penn State University research indicates that SYNC® from Precision Laboratories is equally adept at enhancing the performance of plant growth regulators.

Add Substance to Your Fertilizer Program with Uptake Technology™ Products

Waukegan, Illinois (April 1, 2010) – Uptake Technology™, a new line of plant nutrient products from Precision Laboratories, combines essential plant nutrients along with a built-in adjuvant package for enhanced fertilizer performance, resulting in optimum plant color and quality. In addition, its concentrated formula allows for a lower use rate, so superintendents have less product to handle and store.

Waukegan, Illinois (November 17, 2008) – Precision Laboratories announces the addition of David Konke to the company’s executive team in the combined position of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Konke will be located at Precision’s corporate office, where he’ll be responsible for managing purchasing, manufacturing, inventory control, warehousing, freight traffic, customer service, accounting, human resources and treasury functions.

Meet the Only Online App Designed for Improved, Customized Water Management

Waukegan, Illinois (March 29, 2011) – While water management continues to be a primary concern for turf professionals, Precision Laboratories launched a Web-based application that determines water- saving soil surfactant options based on turf and soil type, climatic conditions, and irrigation and application practices.

Waukegan, Illinois (April 5, 2011) – Precision Laboratories is leading the turf industry with its inclusion of Microsoft® Tags, a variation of Quick Response or QR codes, on their product labels, marketing collateral and business cards. Tags are accessed with any smart phone and provide instant access to educational resources such as videos, technical sheets, case studies and other online resources.

Company Will Donate to Environmental Institute for Golf When You Scan or Follow

Waukegan, Illinois (April 11, 2011) – Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Precision Laboratories, a leading provider of specialized chemistry for green industries, is counting on the help of turf professionals to raise funds for The Environmental Institute for Golf. On Earth Day, every time an individual scans the provided Microsoft® Tag with their smart phone, becomes a fan of the company on Facebook, or follows the company on Twitter, Precision Laboratories will make a $5 donation per event – up to $5,000 – to the golf charity.