GIE + EXPO

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) successfully exhibited at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) October 28-30, 2010, at the Kentucky ExpositionCenter in Louisville. The largest display of outdoor power equipment, lawn and gardenproducts, and landscape equipment, GIE+EXPO attracted more than 17,000 distributors, equipment dealers, managers, and lawn and landscape professionals.

In the Propane Pavilion, manufacturers, industry leaders, and propane providers discussed how the latest products, technologies, and innovations are dramatically reshaping the green industry.

View the post-show gallery of GIE+EXPO photos and videos.

Commercial lawn care service reaps the benefits of propane-fueled commercial mowers.

Eric Hanson, president of Competitive Lawn Service, Inc., spoke about his company’s success with propane-fueled commercial mowers. During the last two years, Hansen has reaped many benefits from propane-fueled equipment, including reduced costs, maintenance convenience, and the ability to offer customers a more environmentally friendly, sustainable solution.

“Propane costs less than gasoline or diesel fuel, it costs less to maintain propane-fueled equipment, and it’s better for the environment, all without sacrificing performance,” Hansen says. “It just makes sense to use it in every piece of equipment I can.” Trimmer by Lehr Incorporated. Download the Speaker Schedule for complete contest details.

Discover how Eric Hansen and other lawn and landscape professionals have benefited by using propane to fuel their businesses. More »

To learn more about propane-fueled commercial mowers and products that are available now, visit www.poweredbypropane.org/mowers