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July 12, 2022 – Posted in: MembersElite Service Systems 331 Newman Springs Rd Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-889-2900
SiteOne Landscape Supply
June 28, 2022 – Posted in: MembersSiteOne Landscape Supply 111 Lafayette Ave. N. White Plains, NY 10603
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Long Island asks homeowners to install smart technology
May 10, 2021 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsLong Island water districts ask homeowners to install smart technology systems to help conserve water. Check out the Long Island Water Conference and IANY's Mike Dwyer discuss smart technologies and water conservation. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/05/07/long-island-water-waste-aquifer-smart-technology-weather-system/
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January 11, 2021 – Posted in: Industry NewsREGISTER NOW! Feb. 22-26, 2021 We wanted to let our members know about an upcoming industry event. IrriTech Training we will be hosting Irrigation NE! virtual event Feb. 22-26. Please consider attending! VIRTUAL EXPO Access to the latest products and technologies to enhance your business and connect with local manufacturers' sales representatives and distributors in
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2020 National Show Cancellation
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WATER WORLD IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS, INC.
April 6, 2020 – Posted in: MembersWATER WORLD IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS, INC. PO Box 137 Hampton Bays, NY 11946 631-287-7300
NORTH SEA / HAMPTON IRRIGATION
April 6, 2020 – Posted in: MembersNORTH SEA / HAMPTON IRRIGATION 524 County RD 39A Southampton, NY 11968-5238 631-283-3876
NICK DI PASQUALE LANDSCAPING INC
April 6, 2020 – Posted in: MembersNICK DI PASQUALE LANDSCAPING INC 426 Robert Ave Franklin SQ., NY 11010-3337
JOSEPH RAMO SPRINKLERS
April 6, 2020 – Posted in: MembersJoseph Ramo Sprinklers PO Box 578 Merrick, NY 11566 516-867-2950
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Recommendations for Fertilizer Nitrogen Applications on Residential and Commercial Turfgrass
June 12, 2019 – Posted in: Industry NewsRecommendation: All equipment used to spread fertilizer should be calibrated to a single application rate of a maximum of 0.6 pounds of total nitrogen per 1,000 square feet at least once annually or each time fertilizer products are changed. Rationale: Spreaders must be properly calibrated if they are to deliver fertilizers to the turf at
RPM Sprinklers
April 10, 2019 – Posted in: MembersRPM Sprinklers 288 Orinoco Dr, Brightwaters, NY 11718 (631) 968-9631
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Water Works Group
May 30, 2018 – Posted in: MembersWater Works Group 81 West Hills Rd Huntington Station, NY 11746
Westchester Joint Water Works
April 25, 2018 – Posted in: MembersWestchester Joint Water Works 1625 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Summer Rain Sprinkler Sys. Inc
March 29, 2018 – Posted in: MembersSummer Rain Sprinkler Sys. Inc PO Box 4808 Greenwich, CT 06831
Dan Fennessy Home Services
March 29, 2018 – Posted in: MembersDan Fennessy Home Services PO Box 188 East Quogue, NY 11942
Advance Irrigation
March 20, 2018 – Posted in: MembersAdvance Irrigation 14A Oakwood Ave Merrick, NY 11566
The Sprinkler Connection
March 9, 2018 – Posted in: MembersThe Sprinkler Connection PO Box 176 Pittsford, NY 14534
Summerhill Landscapes, Inc
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersSummerhill Landscapes, Inc 6 Shaw Rd Sag Harbor, NY 11963
R A M Enterprises Irrigation & Turf
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersR A M Enterprises Irrigation & Turf PO Box 1093 Amagansett, NY 11530
Jimmy’s Lawn Sprinkler Svc.
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersJimmy's Lawn Sprinkler Svc. PO Box 404 Merrick, NY 11566
Giannini Landscaping
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersGiannini Landscaping PO Box 854 Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Gary Caparelli Inc
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersGary Caparelli Inc 243 Rockaway Tpke Lawrence, NY 11559 917-642-4308
Central Irrigation
March 2, 2018 – Posted in: MembersCentral Irrigation 8 Williams St Elmsford, NY 10523
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President
March 28, 2017 – Posted in: OfficersBobby Winter; B&A Lawn Sprinklers; 1381 St Louis Ave Bay Shore NY 11706; (631) 665-4545
Vice President
March 27, 2017 – Posted in: OfficersGeorge Iannaccone; Central Turf & Irrigation Supply; Long Island, NY; (631) 891-7310
Treasurer
March 26, 2017 – Posted in: OfficersJoe Tavalaro, CIC, CLIA; Custom Irrigation; 111 Roger Avenue Inwood NY 11696; (516) 239-7659
Secretary
March 25, 2017 – Posted in: OfficersAdam Cantiello, CIC; Oasis Irrigation; PO Box 423 Oakdale NY 11769-0423; (631) 585-1501
AGC Irrigation Supply
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersAGC Irrigation Supply 1111 Lincoln Ave., Holbrook, Ny 11741 631-218-0901
Aqua Lawn Inc
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersAqua Lawn Inc 242 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield CT 06824 203-367-7444
Aquatec Lawn Sprinklers
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersAquatec Lawn Sprinklers 3399 Lufberry Ave Wantagh NY 11793 516-826-7700
Aquaturf Irrigatrion Systems
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersAquaturf Irrigatrion Systems 6 Westchester Plaza Suite 142 Elmsford NY 10523 914-345-1350
B&A Lawn Sprinklers
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersB&A Lawn Sprinklers 1381 St Louis Ave Bay Shore NY 11706 (631)665-4545
Borg & Borg Insurance
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersBorg & Borg Insurance 148 E. Main Street Huntington NY 11743 631-673-7600
Byrne & Son Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersByrne & Son Irrigation 4 Belford Ave Bay Shore NY 11706 631-968-6600
Custom Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersCustom Irrigation 111 Roger Avenue Inwood NY 11696 516-239-7659
Dimension 2 Assoc Lawn Sprinkler
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersDimension 2 Assoc Lawn Sprinkler 6 Stepar Place Huntington Station NY 11746 631-421-5200
Farm Family Insurance Companies
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersFarm Family Insurance Companies 859 Connetquot Ave, Ste 11 Islip Terrace NY 11752 631-277-7989
Five Towns Sprinkler Svc
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersFive Towns Sprinkler Svc 1050 Lawrence Court No Woodmere NY 11581 516-791-5549
Harbor Irrigation Inc
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersHarbor Irrigation Inc PO Box 2238 Halesite NY 11743 631-673-3134
Hot Water A Plenty
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersHot Water A Plenty 107 Swan Lane Levittown NY 11756 516-785-4453
Irrigation Solutions
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersIrrigation Solutions PO Box 696 Southampton NY 11969 631-205-5700
Irrigation Tech
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersIrrigation Tech 218 Paula Red Lane Rochester NY 14626 585-225-0380
Joseph O’Brien Agency Inc
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersJoseph O'Brien Agency Inc 454 New York Avenue Huntington NY 11743 631-421-0505
K-Rain Mfg
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersK-Rain Mfg 1640 Australian Ave Rivera Beach FL 33404 561-844-1002
LT Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersLT Irrigation 51 Tallmadge Trail Miller Place NY 11764 631-476-9420
Nugent & Potter Inc
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersNugent & Potter Inc 1555 County Road 39 PO Box 1368 Southampton NY 11969 631-283-1103
Oasis Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersOasis Irrigation PO Box 423 Oakdale NY 11769-0423 631-585-1501
Peconic Lawn & Tree Care
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersPeconic Lawn & Tree Care 146 W Neck Rd, Southampton, NY 11968 (631) 283-0289
Professional Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersProfessional Irrigation 45A Elm Place Amityville NY 11701 631-789-0500
Rain Rich Sprinklers
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersRain Rich Sprinklers 58 Wells Road, Greenlawn, NY 11740 +1 (631) 423-2211
RB Irrigation LLC
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersRB Irrigation LLC P.O. Box 1386 Westhampton Beach NY 11978 631-288-1087
S & L Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersS & L Irrigation 41425 Country Rd 48 Southold NY 11971 631-765-6860
Ski Sprinklers
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersSki Sprinklers 4 Ruxton Rd Miller Place NY 11764 631-278-2464
Sound Shore Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersSound Shore Irrigation 5980 Sound Ave Mattituck NY 11952-3131 631-298-8163
Sprinkl-Rite Irrigation
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersSprinkl-Rite Irrigation PO Box 133 Bellmore NY 11710 516-783-5200
Storr Tractor
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersStorr Tractor 175 13th Ave Ronkonkoma NY 11779 631-588-5222
Toro/Irritrol
March 20, 2017 – Posted in: MembersToro/Irritrol 81 Lee Street Elmwood Park NJ 07407 201-566-8239
Directors
March 9, 2017 – Posted in: UncategorizedMike Dwyer, CIC, Hot Water Aplenty Steven E. Stempler, CIC, Five Town Sprinkler Service Tom Tracey, CIC, CID, CLIA, Dimension 2 Associates Paul Urzagaste, SiteOne Landscape Supply
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Long Island Water – Where does it come from?
August 10, 2016 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsThe Long Island water that comes out of our faucets originates far below the earth’s surface, in deep interconnected underground layers of sand, gravel and silt called aquifers. The water they contain consists entirely of what originated as rain that seeped slowly downward for hundreds or even thousands of years The plentiful aquifers contain about
Proven Water Saving Solutions for Residential and Commercial Customers
August 10, 2016 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsWhile water conservation continues to be top of mind in the drought-stricken West, responsible water use is an issue that everyone needs to think about, regardless of geographical location. Our industry can take action today to preserve the enjoyment of the outdoors for tomorrow. It will take a partnership of manufacturers and irrigation professionals to
Past Presidents
May 17, 2016 – Posted in: UncategorizedR.B. Boyle, RB Irrigation Marty Klein, RB Irrigation Geoff Lambert, Sprinkl-Rite Irrigation Jan Oberfield, Dimension 2 Associates Dennis Realmuto, CID, CIC, CLIA, Professional Irrigation Rich Silverman, CIC, Rain Rich Sprinklers Tom Tracey, CIC, CID, CLIA, Dimension 2 Associates
February 2016
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Advertising More Effectively on Google
February 10, 2016 – Posted in: Industry NewsWay back in 2010, I wrote one of the irrigation industry’s first how-to guides for Google pay-per-click advertising. I didn’t predict then that it would become such an important advertising tool! A huge number of companies, including your competitors, have tapped into the incredible benefits of paid search. If you’re not familiar with pay-per-click, a
Water Sustainability – It starts with your lawn
February 10, 2016 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsAs we enter the doldrums of winter, the thoughts of green lawns and lush landscaping are just a memory at this time. This now provides water suppliers much need time to plan perform facility maintenance to prepare for the peak spring and summer water pumping season. The warm weather months will increase our outdoor activities
Long Island’s Groundwater – Understanding the Water Below
February 10, 2016 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsIf you are in a water-related business on Long Island, there is a lot you should know about groundwater. Here is a thumbnail overview of key information about water use and the aquifer system that provides all Long Island’s water. What is an aquifer? It is a geological formation (sand and gravel on Long Island)
Facebook Advertising for Small Business
February 10, 2016 – Posted in: Industry NewsMany small-business owners have discovered the benefits of on-line Facebook advertising to reach new customers. If you have mastered pay-per-click advertising and are looking for other venues to promote your small business on-line, consider a targeted advertising program on Facebook. Like pay-per-click, it’s easy to make mistakes in configuring a Facebook ad program. The better
How to Decide Which Project Leads Deserve the Fastest Follow-Up
February 10, 2016 – Posted in: Industry NewsWhen business is good, you can have more job leads than you have time to work on them. In many contracting businesses, a full 40 percent of sales leads are never followed up on by a salesperson. And when there is follow up, it often comes too late to make the sale. Often I hear
Water Saving Tips for Your Irrigation System
February 8, 2016 – Posted in: Consumer NewsStudies Show That Many Irrigation Systems Can Waste 50% of the water used on the landscape. Here are some water saving tips for reducing that waste: Install a functional rain sensor The rain sensor must be installed in a location to receive the maximum amount of rainfall. It cannot be installed 5 feet off the ground, under an overhang
Smart Irrigation Controllers – Are they right for you?
November 10, 2015 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsSmart irrigation controllers have been around for a while, and they can greatly reduce water bills and consumption by responding to changes in the weather automatically. Recently, there has been a proliferation of different types, from models with historical weather information to controllers that communicate wirelessly to a weather sensor installed on site, all the
Marketing to Attract Quality Employees
November 10, 2015 – Posted in: Industry News“I don’t need more work. I need more employees to help me get it all done.” That’s a quote I am hearing more often from business owners who are enjoying the industry rebound. Despite an unemployment rate stuck around 6 percent, companies in our industry are struggling to fill critical jobs. Candidates who can make
Rain Sensors – Getting the word out
November 10, 2015 – Posted in: Industry NewsIt was a simple Facebook post. A photo – something those of us who are on social media are used to – but it wasn’t a “selfie.” It was a depiction of a problem those in the installed-irrigation industry are all too familiar with, and one that people who aren’t in the industry too often
Cross Selling – How to?
August 10, 2015 – Posted in: Industry NewsMany irrigation contractors now offer a multiple services: fertilization, irrigation, landscape lighting, decorative water features, retaining walls, yard drainage and even driveway seal-coating. The challenge is how to market all of these different services to their maximum potential. Consider cross selling. For the multiple-service contractor, the fastest way to grow sales and profitability is to
What is the greatest thing an individual can do in life? By Robert “RB” Boyle
November 10, 2014 – Posted in: Industry NewsHelp others! There is nothing more rewarding than giving of yourself to help someone else. The dividends that come from helping others are too numerous and intangible to list. The definition of help is to provide the means for what is needed or sought; to assist or give support; and to be of use or
Marketing – How about a fresh start for the new season?
February 10, 2014 – Posted in: Industry NewsWinter is a great time to take stock of where you’ve been and where you’re going with your marketing. It’s also a great time to resolve to improve. Need some marketing resolution inspiration? Here are some suggestions: Fix your marketing attitude. Don’t allow bad experiences and past limitations to cloud your willingness to be bold.
Installed Irrigation on Long Island – Fact Sheet
February 10, 2014 – Posted in: Consumer News Industry NewsDo We Need Installed Irrigation on Long Island? As a suburban community, lawns, shrubbery and other kinds of floriculture increase the value of Long Island homes. Lawns, shrubbery and other floriculture all need to be irrigated during dry weather. Floriculture adds $202 million annually to the New York State economy. Suffolk is the top agricultural
Upselling – How good are you at it ?
November 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsEvery good salesperson knows the importance of up selling; helping the customers decide to buy an extra service or an up-grade that adds to the total purchase. Why do many skip this critical step, upselling? Faced with skeptical and budget-conscious customers, it’s tough for some salespeople to get motivated to do the extra work that
Why should you become an Irrigation Association member?
November 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsI am often been asked why I am active in the Irrigation Association and what the IA can do for a contractor. While I joined the IA many years ago, the reasons why I joined are still very relevant today My earliest exposure to the IA was taking an education class. As a young contractor,
Google Local – Putting it to Work for You
August 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsWhere is the nearest Starbucks? What time does the office-supply store close? Where can I buy a handle for Moen faucet? These are all questions being commonly answered by Google Local, which combines the power of Google Map technology with up-to-date profiles of local businesses. Every business that sells products or services needs to have
The Irrigation Economy
August 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsBack in March, I had the pleasure of speaking at the IANY spring general meeting. One of the topics I touched on was the state of the Long Island economy and its potential impact on the upcoming irrigation season. What I think is important is we can’t compare many current aspects of the irrigation economy
Time to Take a Serious Look at Social Media Marketing?
February 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsEveryone seems to be talking about social media. Is it the right fit for green-industry companies? Will it help you solve your social media marketing challenges? What are the right ways and the wrong ways to become involved? There are a lot of misperceptions, misunderstandings and misguided efforts. In working with industry firms, I’ve seen
Email Marketing: Smart, Economical, Effective
February 10, 2013 – Posted in: Industry NewsMany contractors are discovering a budget-friendly new marketing tool to share ideas with their customers and prospects: email marketing. You’ve probably received email newsletters or promotions from merchants, banks or non-profit organizations. They’re easily differentiated from regular e-mails because they typically contain graphics as well as text. Done correctly, email marketing is an effective and
Good Customer Service By Randi Busse
November 10, 2012 – Posted in: Industry NewsAlthough this story is about good customer service at a restaurant that I recently had with food, there are many takeaways that can be applied to the irrigation industry. I am in love! Shhh, don't tell my boyfriend. I'm in love with Seasons 52, a new restaurant that recently opened in Garden City. “How can
The Intersection of Customer Service Avenue and Social Media Street
February 10, 2012 – Posted in: Industry NewsThis intersection isn’t on any GPS system. For you old-timers, you won’t find it on a map either. Where you will find it is on the Internet. If you’re a regular user of social-media networks, you’re probably familiar with people using social-media channels to make complaints, praise companies, start a discussion or indulge in a
Increase Sales – What to Do in a Tough Market
November 10, 2010 – Posted in: Industry NewsNow it’s time to prime the pump and get customers flowing in the door again. For many companies, the only path to profitability is to increase sales. There’s nothing more to cut. So where are you going to get increased sales if you don’t market yourself? One contractor put it succinctly: "You can't cut your
Economy-Get Ahead in 2010 by Jeff Carowitz
August 10, 2010 – Posted in: Industry NewsSo we’ve put the wraps on an incredibly difficult economy this year for our industry, and now we must start thinking about how we can dig out of this economic morass and get back on the growth path. In the last year, I’ve watched companies lose their marketing nerve, implement “death by a thousand cuts” to
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Winterization Basics by Rod Waller Rain Bird Corporation
February 10, 2007 – Posted in: Industry NewsIn New York's freezing climate, it is necessary to shut down or "winterize" customers' sprinkler systems to prevent damage. Special attention should be given to removing water from the backflow preventor, pipes, valves and sprinklers. Contractors must keep in mind that manual-only, gravity-fed drain methods may produce poor results and remote-control valves cannot be manually
Enhance Your Business with Alliances and Diversification
August 10, 2004 – Posted in: Industry NewsI hate to be the one to bring this issue to the table, but reality has to, at some point in time, overtake optimism as the driving force in how we run our businesses. Most of you know me as a very optimistic person, especially when it comes to this industry. I've never believed that
Markout is a Must! Tom Tracey, CIC, CID, CLIA Dimension II Associates
August 10, 2004 – Posted in: Industry NewsAre you sure you called for a markout before running that pipe? It happens all the time. You think, "it's a small job, just gotta run a couple of pipes." The electric, television cable and telephone are all overhead. You never had a problem with the gas service to the house, because that's always down
Turn Ons for Today’s Irrigation Systems
February 10, 2004 – Posted in: Industry NewsMore than just opening a valve, Art Elmers, CIC, CID, CLIA Netafim USA. Even though snow still surrounds us, we know that one of the busiest times of any irrigation contractor's year is just around the corner for turn ons. As soon as warmer weather and buds on the trees arrive, phone calls from anxious
Sales -Selling Yourself First by Tom Armbruster, Hunter Irrigation
February 10, 2004 – Posted in: Industry NewsAs a representative of a major manufacturer in this business, I am fortunate to meet many interesting people, and I see how many different companies go to market with the "wares" that they peddle to the public. I receive many requests for a wide range of marketing materials to help contractors increase their sales, as