Designed to reduce machine vibration and increase operator comfort, the anti-vibration undercarriage system was created as a solution to combat operator fatigue.
MOLINE, Ill. – John Deere expands its compact equipment offerings with the introduction of the anti-vibration undercarriage system for the 333G Compact Track Loader. Designed to reduce machine vibration and increase operator comfort, the anti-vibration undercarriage system was created as a solution to combat operator fatigue and enhance user experience.
“At John Deere, we are committed to enhancing our operators’ experience and creating a more productive and dynamic job site,” said Luke Gribble, solutions marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “The new anti-vibration undercarriage delivers on that commitment, providing a solution to increase comfort, in turn boosting operator performance. By improving the operator experience, we’re helping to maximize overall productivity and profitability on the job site.”
The new undercarriage option offers a solution to enhance machine operation, helping operators to remain focused on the job at hand. Key features of the anti-vibration undercarriage system include the following: an isolated undercarriage, bogie rollers, updated grease points, hydrostatic hose protection shield and rubber isolators. By utilizing an anti-vibration suspension at the front and rear of the track frame and absorbing shock through the rubber isolators, the machine provides a smoother ride for the operator. These features also enable the machine to travel at higher speeds while retaining material on the job, and permit the machine to flex up and down, creating a more comfortable operator experience, ultimately helping reduce operator fatigue.
Designed with productivity in mind, the new bogie roller system allows for oscillating movement of the rollers, promoting smoother transitions when cresting a hill, improved stability on uneven grounds, and enabling larger debris to pass between the roller and track system. This updated design also features a new oscillating bogie arm, further enhancing operator efficiency. This design includes only four new grease points which are easy to access meaning operators can spend more time being productive.
Improving operator experience was a key priority during development of the anti-vibration undercarriage system. With that in mind, additional enhancements were made and a new angled steel shield was added to protect the hydrostatic hoses from exposure to debris. As a result, operators can expect less downtime due to a reduction in potential damage to the hydrostatic hoses. Additionally, rubber isolators were implemented to offer longer track life and allow easier repairs compared to other competitive solutions.
The anti-vibration undercarriage system is now available on zig-zag bar tracks on the 333G Compact Track Loader models and can be purchased in the United States and Canada, as well as in various international locations. To learn more about the anti-vibration undercarriage system, as well as the full lineup of John Deere compact equipment solutions, please visit http://www.johndeere.com/ or a local dealer.
The Tampa-area companies finalized the purchase at the end of June.
TAMPA, Fla. – Cornerstone Solutions Group, a Tampa Bay commercial and residential landscaping business, recently acquired Be-Mac Services.
Cornerstone owners, brothers Scott Meister and Eric Meister, finalized the purchase of Be-Mac Services, headquartered in Odessa, on June 30.
“Both companies are local, long standing, privately owned companies with decades of experience serving the Tampa Bay market,” said Scott Meister. “We are proud to lead our landscape niche in the Tampa Bay area, providing unparalleled service to our clients. Be-Mac’s focus on high-end landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties compliments Cornerstone’s existing service lines that include commercial and residential landscape installation, hardscapes, construction, environmental services, and property maintenance. Joining forces just makes sense for both of us.”
While both businesses will be owned and managed by Cornerstone, they will each retain their individual names and identities.
“Because of Be-Mac’s impeccable reputation, the Be-Mac name and logo will continue to represent the company externally,” said Scott Meister. “Clients can expect the same great service, uninterrupted, under Bruce McClendon’s (Be-Mac’s) watchful direction, and existing Be-Mac landscape crews will continue servicing this client base, ensuring continuity on all properties.”
Be-Mac Services, a company with nearly 50 years of service to the Tampa Bay area, services high-end residential properties with landscape design, hardscaping, aquascaping and recurring landscape maintenance. The company also owns and operates a tree farm in Spring Hill, which was not included in the merger with Cornerstone.
In the last three decades, Cornerstone Solutions Group has established itself in the Tampa Bay area as a high-end commercial and residential landscaping specialist providing landscaping, hardscaping, construction, property maintenance, and environmental services. Cornerstone’s portfolio includes projects at the JW Marriott Tampa, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, The Ridge at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Ventana in Riverview, The Preserve in Odessa and Solera at Lakewood Ranch. Currently, Cornerstone is completing several projects in downtown Tampa including the Heron on Water Street and the EDITION hotel, along with landscape installation for several high-end home builders.
In addition to Cornerstone and Be-Mac, the Meister brothers also own and operate Annabelle’s Fine Furniture and Interior Design, located in Odessa. Scott Meister also owns Russell’s Western Wear, which boasts eight current locations throughout the state and a ninth set to open in the fall.
The company says the decision is geared at managing litigation risk and not because of any safety concerns.
Bayer announced yesterday that the company will replace glyphosate in consumer products with alternative active ingredients starting in 2023. There will be no change in the availability of the company’s glyphosate formulations in the U.S. professional and agricultural markets.
In the statement below, Werner Baumann, CEO of Bayer AG, said: “As part of the five-point plan, the company will also take additional steps to help close the door on this litigation and ensure that any claims brought by individuals who use Roundup in the future are few in number and unlikely to succeed,” he said.
“These measures include that the company and its partners will replace its glyphosate-based products in the U.S. residential Lawn & Garden market with new formulations that rely on alternative active ingredients beginning in 2023, subject to a timely review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state counterparts.”
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You can read the full statement below:
Bayer today provided an update on its five-point plan to address future Roundup litigation risk after its May 27th decision to withdraw from the national class process. The company is now in more control of important aspects of the risk mitigation process and has sketched out two basic scenarios going forward to provide a path to closure of this litigation. The first scenario is based on obtaining a favorable decision by the United States Supreme Court on a cross-cutting issue like federal preemption which would effectively and largely end the U.S. Roundup™ litigation. The second scenario assumes that the Supreme Court either declines to hear the Hardeman case or issues a ruling in favor of plaintiff – in that case the company would activate its own claims administration program. The company sees good chances for the first scenario and believes there are strong arguments for the U.S. Supreme Court to accept the case and ultimately render a supporting verdict. However, Bayer is also prepared for the second scenario to manage anticipated claims, through settlement and litigation, to ultimately bring an end to this litigation. For this second scenario, the company posts an additional provision of a gross amount of 4.5 billion U.S. dollars (3.8 billion euros), i.e. before tax and discounting in the second quarter 2021, reflecting the company’s potential long-term exposure. “We want to provide comfort to our investors that the glyphosate litigation exposure should now be reasonably accounted for and leaves significant upside in the event of a favorable Supreme Court decision on the case. It is important for the company, our owners, and our customers that we move on and put the uncertainty and ambiguity related to the glyphosate litigation behind us. This clarity should also allow informed investors to direct their focus on operational performance, the quality of Bayer’s businesses and its intrinsic value”, said CEO Werner Baumann during an investor call. As announced in May, Bayer expects the cash flow to improve this year compared to the original assumptions and confirms its mid-term projection provided during Capital Markets Day. The company will file its petition seeking Supreme Court review of the Hardeman case in August. If the Supreme Court grants review, the Court will likely render a final decision in 2022. Given this impending schedule, Bayer will be very selective in its settlement approach in the coming months and will not entertain any further settlement discussions when and if the Supreme Court grants review. In case of a negative Supreme Court outcome, Bayer would set up a professionally run claims’ administration program that will come with pre-determined compensation values whose amounts will be similar to the values for current inventory settlements, but net of plaintiffs’ lawyers commission. The program would address eligible individuals directly, who used Roundup™ previously and develop NHL over the next 15 years. This would cover any alleged NHL latency period, although regulators consistently conclude that the large body of science does not support a causal relationship between NHL and glyphosate and despite substantially different scientific opinions on the latency. As part of the five-point plan, the company will also take additional steps to help close the door on this litigation and ensure that any claims brought by individuals who use Roundup in the future are few in number and unlikely to succeed. These measures include that the company and its partners will replace its glyphosate-based products in the U.S. residential Lawn & Garden market with new formulations that rely on alternative active ingredients beginning in 2023, subject to a timely review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state counterparts. This move is being made exclusively to manage litigation risk and not because of any safety concerns. As the vast majority of claims in the litigation come from Lawn & Garden market users, this action largely eliminates the primary source of future claims beyond an assumed latency period. There will be no change in the availability of the company’s glyphosate formulations in the U.S. professional and agricultural markets. Moreover, the company will engage in discussions with EPA about Roundup labels with the goal of providing more information to users about the science as an additional element towards ensuring even more informed purchasing and application decisions. It will also set up a new website with scientific studies relevant to Roundup’s safety that will provide even more transparency to purchasers about the products they use. The website is expected to be launched by the end of 2021. “We have set up a very strong team that reports directly to the Board of Management and is laser focused on the further execution of our five-point plan, while the Board of Management will now fully concentrate on business performance and strategy execution”, said Baumann.
A QR code printed on each sign provides woodland visitors with information about ticks and other hazards.
STAMFORD, Conn. – Bartlett Tree Experts, a scientific tree and shrub care company, has created interactive new signs for private and public landowners to raise awareness of tick and woodland hazards.
The first of the new tick habitat and woodland signs were installed by Bartlett Tree Experts recently at the Stamford Land Conservation Trust’s (SLCT) Helen Altschul Preserve on Dundee Road. The signs are available in all areas that Bartlett operates, as warm weather brings more people outdoors to enjoy the untamed beauty of public and private woodlands.
Jim Ingram, president and chief operating officer of Bartlett Tree Experts, said the signs were created for landowners and visitors of woodlands to be aware of the risks of ticks and hazardous trees so they can be better prepared to enjoy these areas.
“We started our support of deer tick research at the University of Rhode Island through a partnership with URI’s Center for Vector-Borne Diseases more than 20 years ago to address the tick-related risks for our arborists,” Ingram said. “We saw the need to help raise awareness of the risks to the public by sharing this information.”
A QR code printed on each sign can be scanned with a smart phone to provide woodland visitors with information about tick and woodland hazard risks. The woodland signs remind visitors to be aware of their surroundings, as these areas can pose risks from falling branches, bark, fruits and limbs, which can fall at any time.
The Tick Habitat signs were created by Bartlett Tree Experts in partnership with TickEncounter at URI to raise awareness of tick hazards and tickborne disease prevention. The concept to assist landowners and visitors with similar signs for woodland areas was initiated by Bartlett Tree Experts late last year.
“We care for a lot of trees and having an ally like Bartlett is important to our mission,” said John Stone, SLCT’s treasurer. “We want the public to come and enjoy the preserve and we want them to do it safely.”
Being aware of the risks of ticks and woodlands can help educate landowners and visitors so they can take steps to be prepared.
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