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8 REMINDERS TO KEEP YOUR CREW & YOURSELF SAFE WHILE SHOVELING SNOW THIS WINTER
3. STAY ON TOP OF SHOVELING
4. DON'T USE A SHOVEL THAT IS TOO LARGE
5. PUSH IT! PUSH IT REAL GOOD!
6. REFUEL YOUR BODY WITH PROPER NUTRITION
7. WATCH FOR TRAFFIC
8. CARRY YOUR PHONE FOR EMERGENCY
Shoveling snow is hard, strenuous and tedious work, especially during a large snow storm. Here are a few shoveling safety reminders to keep your team and you safe while shoveling this winter:
1. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
Layering during the cold months is typical winter weather advice but try wearing breathable layers that are easy to take off if you begin to overheat. Avoid wearing manmade materials, heavy wools or other clothing that does not allow sweat to evaporate (cotton clothing is best). Look at your feet, are you wearing waterproof shoes with good traction? If not, perhaps consider changing them so your feet stay warm and dry as well as preventing you from slipping.
- NOTE: If you’re shoveling near the road, wear bright colors or a yellow safety jacket (or vest) so oncoming traffic can easily spot your team or you.
2. STRETCH AND KEEP A STEADY PACE
Whether you realize it or not, shoveling snow is a work out. Just like any other time you work out, you should stretch to warm up your muscles prior to the activity in order to prevent injury and fatigue. Start shoveling slowly; keep a steady pace, especially during a heavy snow storm where you and your team will be shoveling more frequently. You will want to leave yourself with enough energy.
3. STAY ON TOP OF SHOVELING
No, we’re not saying to literally go outside and stand on the snow, but we are suggesting to stay ahead of a storm, especially during a heavy snow to prevent extreme snow and ice buildup. Try clearing snow every few inches instead of waiting for the storm to end.
4. DON'T USE A SHOVEL THAT IS TOO LARGE
The larger the shovel, the more energy exerted. The excessive effort from pushing and shoveling with a shovel that is too large will tire a person out and put strain on the body.
5. PUSH IT! PUSH IT REAL GOOD!
Whenever you can, try pushing the snow rather than lifting. If you do need to lift the snow, don’t overload your shovel; do smaller more frequent scoops. When lifting, lift with your legs and knees, not your back. Bend with the knees and lift, focus on your legs doing the work.
6. REFUEL YOUR BODY WITH PROPER NUTRITION
That means water, healthy food, electrolytes, etc. Although coffee, hot coco and greasy food may sound great, you shouldn’t fuel your body with that during a long day of shoveling. While those foods may be delicious they will dehydrate and run down your body, causing fatigue.
7. WATCH FOR TRAFFIC
Pay attention to the surroundings, especially when shoveling near the road. Vehicles may not have good traction when there is snow and ice as well as a loss of visibility during a heavy storm.
8. CARRY YOUR PHONE FOR EMERGENCY
It is important to have a means of contact while out shoveling in case of emergency. Be sure that you are able to hear it as well as have easy access to it.
In the end, by keeping these safety tips in mind, you can feel good knowing that your team and yourself will be safe during the long winter months to come as everyone sets out to remove snow. Be cautious, stay warm and be safe!
If not already instated, Turf Care Supply Corp recommends you consider you and your teams' safety goals before adding these safety tips to your snow removal safety rules. These safety tips are guidelines and suggestions, please abide by any safety rules and regulations already set into place by your company currently. Discuss with company owners/managers for approval prior to trying any of these safety tips.
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Platte River Equity Portfolio Company Turf Care Supply, LLC Acquires Agri-Nutrients, Inc. Brunswick, OH , October 9, 2024 – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (“Agri-Nutrients”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the south-central United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity. “This acquisition represents much more than a business transaction; it is a strategic step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing our customers’ growth. By bringing Agri-Nutrients into the Turf Care family, we are broadening our product portfolio, expanding our market presence and further positioning ourselves as a leader in providing innovative solutions for our customers,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “We are excited about joining the Turf Care team,” said Jim Montgomery, President of Agri-Nutrients. “At Agri-Nutrients, our core values center around customer service and product innovation, and we are confident that this combination will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers.” “Platte River welcomes the Agri-Nutrients team to Turf Care. This transaction underscores our long-term commitment to fostering growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives across the Turf Care platform,” said Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “The partnership with Agri-Nutrients strengthens Turf Care’s value-added offering, creating additional growth opportunities across the combined customer base.” B&A Corporate Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Agri-Nutrients. About Agri-Nutrients Founded in 1992 and based in Catoosa, OK, Agri-Nutrients is a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the T&O industry, predominantly selling into the lawn care, sports turf and golf course end markets. About Turf Care Supply Established in 1974, Turf Care Supply is one of the largest formulators and blenders of urea products to the T&O market. Turf Care has a comprehensive product portfolio of fertilizers, combination products (herbicide/insecticide), soil amendments and enhanced efficiency fertilizer ingredients. Turf Care's products are sold to distributors and blenders serving the commercial, residential and golf end markets. Turf Care operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the eastern U.S. About Platte River Equity Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River utilizes prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.6 billion and is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The Platte River team is the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.
Dear Valued Industry Partners and Customers, We are pleased to announce that Turf Care Supply, LLC has acquired Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (October 1, 2024) a respected manufacturer in the turf and ornamental fertilizer industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing you with an expanded range of innovative products, services, and industry expertise, all designed to support your business’s continued growth and success. As a valued partner or customer, you will benefit from enhanced service capabilities and an extended geographic reach, thanks to Agri-Nutrients, Inc.’s strategic facility located in the Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma. With this established presence in the Southwest and Western markets, Turf Care Supply, LLC’s expanded operational footprint will allow us to serve a broader region with greater efficiency, delivering even stronger support to help drive your business forward. We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of service you expect. If you have any questions or would like to explore how this new location can enhance your operations, please feel free to contact your account manager or our customer service team. Thank you for your continued trust in Turf Care Supply, LLC. We look forward to partnering with you as we grow together and continue supporting your success. Sincerely, Mark Mangan President Turf Care Supply, LLC
With a focus on providing sustainable manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions, Turf Care Supply has embraced the electric power market with the latest mobile equipment upgrades. Completed in June 2023, TCS received all deliveries of electric forklifts to all three manufacturing facilities, including Hatfield, MA, Martins Ferry, OH and Sebring, FL.