Welcome to CPS Distributors Monthly Update
Monthly Professionals Update
July 2014
In This Issue
CPS Now Open in Glenwood Springs
"Thunderclap" on Social Media
Your Smart Irrigation Month Marketing
July 2014 Counter BBQs
Be a Hero by Saving Water
FREE Soil Sensors
PROVEN Wireless Rain Sensor
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Take advantage of Smart Irrigation Month Specials

Smart Irrigation Month is here.  CPS is celebrating with special offers and in-store events.

Explore how your company can get involved in this important industry initiative and see the money-saving offers on major brands of irrigation equipment.

 

Questions of the Month: 

 

How will you be involved with Smart Irrigation Month?

 

Click here to take the survey.  

     

The first 20 respondents receive a $5. Starbucks gift card. 

 

Answers to Last Month's Question:  

 

Do you and your company install and build hardscapes?

80%     YES   20%     NO  

 

Did you know that CPS carries Borgert Pavers?

74%     YES  26%     NO 

 

CPS Now Open in Glenwood Springs  

Please stop by to see our newest location at 5311 County Road 154, Unit A.   Take advantage of our great supply of landscape, irrigation and pump inventory.


 

Take Part in the "Thunderclap" on Social Media in Support of Smart Irrigation Month.      

Share the message of Smart Irrigation Month to your social media network using the cool Thunderclap campaign.  

Your contacts will receive the message:  "Did you know water use peaks in July? Be smart when using this resource. Celebrate July as #smartirrigationmonth! http://thndr.it/1pd1WAC"

Click here to participate.



 

Launching Your Smart Irrigation Month Marketing Campaign

 

Water use peaks during the summer months.  That's why July was selected for Smart Irrigation Month.  Now is the perfect time to start marketing irrigation upgrades to your customers.

  

The Irrigation Association's Smart Irrigation Month campaign is an industry-wide initiative to help consumers understand the importance of water savings and to connect them with professionals who can upgrade older, inefficient systems with the latest technology.

  

What are the best ways for a contractor to market water-efficient products to consumers?

  

Customers will buy when the benefits of water-saving upgrades are clearly explained to them.   You must invest in promotion and education to create awareness.

  • Send postcards to current customers promoting upgrades like moisture sensors, upgraded nozzles and smart controllers.     
  • Include promotional stuffers with your monthly statements.    
  • Leave smart watering door hangers with customers as part of their regular lawn care and fertilization routes. These door hangers provide recommended hot-weather watering schedules and related water-saving products.    

 

Download FREE Resources

Find statistics, tips and related content for your marketing materials on the Smart Irrigation Month website.


July 2014 Counter Day BBQs

Mark your calendar for our upcoming dates.  Rain Bird, Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire, Borgert Products, Virtualrain and other vendors will be there answering any questions you have. 

 

Hunter Wants You to Be a Hero by Saving Water   
 

July is Smart Irrigation Month and Hunter wants to make a Hero out of you. Show them how you use Hunter's water-saving products on a recent project or plan.  

 

Win prizes like $5,000 or a $2,500 distributor credit plus weekly promo items drawings. Watch a video of Hunter's water saving heroes in action.  

 

Submit your Smart Irrigation Month project plan or recently completed project that uses Hunter irrigation products.     Learn more here

 

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FREE Soil Sensors with Toro Product Purchases During Smart Irrigation Month

  
For every $150 of Toro Irrigation product purchased (see flyer for list of eligible items), you will receive a voucher for a free Precision Soil Sensor Kit.   Plan ahead and get up to 3 free Soil Sensors this month! 

 

  


Go With a PROVEN Wireless Rain Sensor: Rain Bird WR2

Signal strength feature ensures reliability after installation

wr2 Rain sensors are a "must have" for optimal water management and freeze sensors are required by law in many areas.   With the proven Rain Bird WR2 wireless sensor, installing both sensors couldn't be easier.

Proven performance with reliable signal transmission makes this unit stand out from others on the market.   Plus user-friendly features cut installation and programming time in half. 

Signal strength is displayed on both the sensor unit and the controller interface. The sensor's innovative versatile mounting bracket quickly attaches securely to a gutter or any vertical surface.

Programming the WR2 is simplified for fast set-up. In just a few seconds, you can select set points, program the irrigation modes and save your contractor default. On the controller interface, all settings are displayed on the easy-to-read LCD screen, so you can see signal strength, rain and temperature set points, battery life and more at a glance. Unlike others, it has a long-lasting battery that's replaceable.