Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM Partners with Kohler to
Power Media for the Green Industry
St. Petersburg, Florida (February 16, 2009) - Lawn & Garden Webvision TM (LGWV) is pleased to announce the addition of Kohler Co. as the “Official Engine Company ” of their two website portals, LawnAndGardenWV.com, a social networking site for the consumer, and LGWVPro.com, their Green Industry Pro portal.
“We are excited about partnering with a Green Industry leader like Kohler for our second year,” said Brent Gardner, CEO of LGWV. “They embraced our vision of bringing technology to the Green Industry by distributing informative content and covering larger industry events like the GIE+EXPO.”
Gardner added, “The phenomenon of niche’ social networking has created new ways to communicate and share information. LGWV’s network focuses on building online communities of lawn care pros who share a common interest. LGWV’s exciting network is web based and provides a variety of ways for users to interact with each other and with Kohler while providing real-time feed back.”
"Kohler Co. is dedicated to providing Green Industry professionals with engines to power their equipment, and ultimately their businesses, safely, efficiently and profitably," said Cam Litt, Marketing Manager - Kohler Co. Engine Division. "Lawn & Garden Webvision's forward-thinking, innovative approach compliments Kohler's reputation as an industry leader, making our partnership a natural fit."
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately-held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.
Kohler Engines ( www.KohlerEngines.com ) is a global manufacturer of small gasoline, diesel and petrol engines, serving the lawn & garden, industrial, transportation, agriculture, and light construction markets with the Kohler and Lombardini brands. The company’s engine products include gasoline engines from 4 to 40 horsepower, and diesel engines from 3 to 70 horsepower. All Kohler engines are backed by a dealer/distributor network that is 10,000 strong worldwide.
Lawn & Garden Media Solutions, LLC. (LGMS) is a privately-held company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. LGMS is a dynamic technology and multi-media company for the green, gardening, and tree care industries, serving both professionals and consumers. LGMS online properties include www.lawnandgardenwv.com for consumers and http://www.lgwvpro.com/ for professionals.