The doors to the trade show floor opened a few minutes ago for the distributor preview, which means the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show is officially open for business. It's going to be a crazy day, with the Opening Session -- featuring Old Tom Morris Award winner Greg Norman and his subsequent walkabout on the trade show floor -- highlighting the day.
Already today we've had posts recapping yesterday's Turfgrass Field Seminar and a media reception held by our next-door neighbors on the trade show floor, Syngenta. There will be plenty more where those came from throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news from Orlando.
Before I go, one big announcement has already come out -- Profile Products has sold its DryJect Services business to a pair of former owners, Peter Van Drumpt and Chris des Garennes. DryJect is the aeration process that uses high-pressure jets of water as opposed to solid tines to puncture the turf's surface.
Profile, who I'll be meeting with later today, will continue to manage the products franchise territory in Florida and will continue to provide operational support for the business assets included in the purchase to Van Drumpt and des Garennes.
"We will continue to promote the many benefits of the DryJect System's unique aeration and injection technology and remain very excited about the opportunities within the golf and sports field markets," Profile's president John Schoch said in a company release. "The sale of the DryJect business back to the former owners is designed to help us all more efficiently focus on our respective areas of expertise. We remain united by the common goal of providing our shared customers with innovative soil solutions."
Bunny Smith, our intrepid managing editor, is next up on the blog. She's sitting right next to me typing away on her laptop, so more news to come.
Oh, and just in case you missed it, check this post out.
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