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Cuts & Contours Global Turf Equipment Launches Redesigned Mobile Website Global Turf Equipment—the world's largest independent seller and exporter of pre-owned golf course equipment— announces it has launched a redesigned mobile website. Highlighted by increased functionality and improved navigation, its homepage organizes GTE's 650-piece inventory into 20 product categories. The new look and feel of www.globalturfequipment.com makes viewing a snap on tablets or smartphones. "We're pleased to offer a website better tailored to the needs of on-thego course owners, GMs, superintendents and equipment managers," said Jim Sartain, GTE president. "With no end in sight to the popularity of mobile devices, it's increasingly crucial for businesses of all shapes and sizes to make their online home inviting and informative to all end users." Industry News & Notes Jacobsen Adds to Growing Sales Team In its continuing efforts to build and develop industry relationships, Jacobsen recently added Josh Haggas to its sales team as national accounts manager. Haggas comes to Jacobsen from Textron-owned E-Z-GO, where he spent nearly a decade as a sales representative. Prior to his tenure at E-ZGO, Haggas served as a distribution sales representative for Club Car selling utility vehicles. Haggas has a bachelor's degree in marketing management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and was drafted by the New York Mets in 1992. As national accounts manager, Haggas will be Josh Haggas responsible for serving multi-course owners and management companies across the United States and Canada. "As we continue to grow and expand, we are adding industry experts to our team like Josh Haggas," said Ric Stone, VP of sales for Jacobsen. "Josh's channel experience at E-Z-GO and Club Car will help us build new relationships and strengthen existing ones." IA Names 2013 Smart Marketing Contest Winners The Irrigation Association's Smart Irrigation Month Committee has chosen the winners of its fourth annual Smart Marketing Contest. IA designated July as Smart Irrigation Month in 2005 to promote efficient watering practices, technologically advanced irrigation products and water conservation. Award-winning companies demonstrate outstanding efforts to promote smart irrigation month through targeted marketing ideas and campaigns. A neutral panel of judges selected the winners based on messaging, quality, creativity and implementation of Smart Irrigation Month messaging in six categories shown below. •Affiliate-Agriculture: University of Georgia, Stripling Irrigation Research Park in Camilla, Ga. •Affiliate-Landscape: City of Greeley, Colo., Water Conservation Program. 14 www.westernturfmag.com •Agriculuture: McCrometer Inc. in Hemet, Calif. •Contractor: James River Grounds Management Inc. in Glen Allen, Va. •Distributor: Ewing Irrigation Inc. in Phoenix. •Manufacturer: Hunter Industries in San Marcos, Calif. "The contest is a great opportunity for companies to build customer relationships and be recognized for their efforts to educate customers about the benefits of efficient water use," said Derick Wright, president of The Source Inc. and chair of IA's Smart Irrigation Month Committee. Winners were recognized at the Smart Irrigation Month Briefing on Nov. 6 at the Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Austin, Texas. They also are showcased on the IA and Smart Irrigation Month websites. IA members and nonmembers are encourages to submit entries in 2014, regardless of business size or industry segment. Visit www.smartirrigationmonth.org for contest details, resources and ideas for promotions. WT