January 16, 2026
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GCM staff
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Friday, January 16
- Bernhard and Company announced a schedule for upcoming exhibits in the UK and U.S. From January 20-22, the company will show at BTME in Harrogate England (booth 534) before heading to Florida for the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Feb. 2-5 (booth 1949). Across both shows, Bernhard will spotlight the breadth of its offer, combining industry-leading grinding machinery, technology-led turf solutions, and the training and development support of the Bernhard Academy.
Thursday, January 15
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company announced they will showcase their new product lineup at the 2026 PGA Show. This is in addition to the company's showing at booth 1273 at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando.
Tuesday, January 13
- Bernhard and Company announced the launch of the Soil Scout Grandmaster Program, a global ambassador initiative connected to its recently-introduced Soil Scout underground monitoring technology. Rather than a traditional ambassador scheme, the programme is built around human expertise, mentorship, and shared learning, bringing together leading turf professionals from different regions into a global community. For more information, visit Bernhard and Company's website, or visit the Bernhard and Company booth at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando Feb. 2-5.
- Performance Nutritionannounced the hiring of Andrew Yablonski as its new Northeast Turf & Ornamental Sales Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the turf, agronomy, and green industry, Yablonski brings a strong technical background, deep regional relationships, and a practical approach to supporting high-performance turf programs.
Monday, January 12
- PBI-Gordon Corporation announced that Kevin Laycock has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Order to Ship. Laycock brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role, in which he will lead the company’s commercial strategy across the PBI-Gordon subsidiary, with responsibility for revenue growth, sales execution, and organizational leadership.