Feb 12, 2010

Around the Industry: Feb. 15, 2010Source: Various

Syngenta Names Lawn and Landscape Market Manager

Syngenta recently named Dan Steltz market manager for lawn and landscape; he will be responsible for the marketing programs and initiatives for the company’s lawn care, ornamental production and vegetation management customer groups. Steltz joined Syngenta in 2004 as a planning and forecasting manager and was most recently market manager for vegetation management and specialty.
For more information on Syngenta products and services for the golf, lawn and landscape, ornamental and vegetation management businesses, visit www.greencastonline.com or call (866) SYNGENTA.

Subdue MAXX Approved for Downy Mildew and Phytophthora

Subdue MAXX fungicide from Syngenta has been given updated label approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for foliar application to help prevent and control downy mildew and Phytophthora. Subdue MAXX can now be applied as either a soil drench or foliar spray. It is now also labeled for the prevention and control of Phytophthora ramorum, also known as Sudden Oak Death. Rand follow label instructions when using Subdue MAXX. For more information about Syngenta’s products and services, call (866) SYNGENTA.

Hamilton Engineering Adds Service Technician

Hamilton Engineering recently announced the addition of service technician Vito Graziano to their team. With more than 20 years’ experience in the HVAC and electrical fields, he is qualified to work in all aspects of commercial building maintenance, repairs, installations and ductwork. Graziano holds an associate’s degree in climate control technology and universal CFC certification. He will be part of Hamilton’s 24/7 service team. For more information, call Hamilton Engineering at (800) 968-5530 or e-mail sales@hamiltonengineering.com.