Central Turf & Irrigation Supply

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a leading North American wholesale distributor of irrigation, landscape, lighting and equipment supplies, has opened its new Mohegan Lake branch. Located at 2711 Lexington Avenue, Mohegan Lake, N.Y. 10547, it complements Central's existing greater New York metropolitan area store network and will further grow the brand along the Northeast corridor.

Altoz Precision Mowers

Altoz, manufacturers of high-performance commercial zero-turn mowers, has collaborated with Briggs & Stratton???(R)???AE???? Commercial Power. The partnership will team the all-new 810cc Vanguard• engine with Altoz's XP Z model mower. Their line of precision mowers and the Vanguard engine made their industry debuts last fall, each being recognized for attention to detail, craftsmanship and quality.

The Toro Company

The Irrigation Association Board of Directors announced that The Toro Company has upgraded to the highest level of IA membership: platinum. "Under the leadership of Phil Burkart (IA past president and Toro vice president/general manager), the entire Toro irrigation team has continued to make outstanding contributions to our organization," said IA CEO Deborah Hamlin. "We are extremely pleased to welcome them to IA's most elite group of member sponsors." Platinum membership also provides expanded benefits, including increased industry exposure through IA's media channels and exclusive marketing and advertising discounts. In addition to regular membership, IA offers four premium categories for companies: bronze, silver, gold and platinum.