Jul 9, 2010

Around the Industry: July 12, 2010Source: Various

Hamilton Engineering Welcomes Sales Manager

Hamilton Engineering, Inc., recently hired Robert Westley as its Southeast regional sales manager. With more than 30 years in the HVAC/R and plumbing industry, Westley has experience in design, application, sizing and sale of capital equipment. For more information on Hamilton Engineering, call 800.968.5530 or e-mail sales@hamiltonengineering.com.

Skagit Gardens Unveils New Catalog, Hires New Propagation Manager

Skagit Gardens recently released its 2010-11 Skagit Super Starts! catalog with a new lineup of annuals, grasses and perennials. The updated consumer-friendly catalog features a streamlined format with bigger pictures, highlighted pages, extra charts and broker lists. In addition, Skagit recently brought on a new propagation manager, Robin Spreitler, who will focus on forming relationships and alliances and developing human capital. For more information, visit Skagit Gardens’ website.

EuroAmerican Propagators Expands Team

EuroAmerican Propagators recently hired Siena Randall as its sustainable initiatives program facilitator, who will continue development of programs such as the Proven Winners Landscape Initiative, which introduces high-quality, innovative plants to the professional landscape industry. For more information, visit www.pweuro.com.

Emerald Coast Growers Debuts 2010-11 Catalog

Emerald Coast Growers’ 2010-11 catalog features full-color photos, variety and marketing information on perennials, specialty plants and ornamental grasses. The catalog groups plants by specifications such as light requirement, and heat and humidity tolerance. For more information, visit www.ecgrowers.com or call 877.804.7277.