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3rd Annual Business Excellence Luncheon
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We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Business Excellence Luncheon.
This year's program will continue to provide leaders in the Green Industry with strategic, hands-on solutions for managing your business in 2015 and the future.
With the rapid growth expected in the next 3 years, many companies are growing their organizations and expecting more from their team members. Therefore, we have selected a topic of Leadership this year.
What does it mean to provide the type of leadership that improves your companies culture and your bottom line? Leadership that keeps your employees engaged and committed to your company's vision and goals.
Our "mystery" keynote speaker will provide innovative & strategic methods to use "Intelligent Misbehavior" to provide business leaders a "strategic" advantage in the marketplace.
Click here to register for this important event. 
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CPS Spring Fling 2015
Save the Date: Thursday, March 12th
Join us on Thursday, March 12th at CPS Headquarters 1105 W. 122nd Ave. Westminster, CO 80234
VENDOR BOOTHS: Meet with over 50 vendors from the irrigation, landscape and water well industries and see what is new for 2015.
FREE SEMINARS: Attend business and technical seminars that are CE accredited from PLANET and the Colorado and Wyoming pump and well organizations.
FREE LUNCH: Enjoy a delicious lunch by Famous Dave's BBQ (served from Noon to 1:30 p.m.)
SUPER BUYS: One day specials on the products you need for upcoming jobs. Order during Spring Fling for best pricing!
PRODUCT SPECIALS: We will have exciting deals for the entire day.
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY
TIMES: exhibits 7AM to 3PM, seminars in morning and afternoon.
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CPS Winter Seminars Are Filling Up Fast!
There is still room for you to take a training class at CPS.
We are offering a mix of classes held throughout the Denver Metro Area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and in Glenwood Springs. We will also have a number of classes in Casper, Wyoming and at our new branch location in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Providing professional knowledge and training to our customers is very important to CPS and we look forward to having you participate in our these valuable events.
Once again, CPS distributors, inc. has teamed up with PLANET, Professional Landcare Network qualifying you for CEU credits for your certification.  Click here for the full schedule and on-line registration.
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Rain Bird's Rewards Program Continues to Lead Industry
Participants report it is the industry's best frequent buyer program
 Only Rain Bird offers you the maximum earnings and the maximum bonus opportunities.
- Earn points faster
- Earn more as your business grows
- Rewards and benefits help you grow your business.
Join today - and get the benefits you need to take your business to the next level. Not a member yet? Learn more here.
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Clampless "Fast Fittings" from Blazing Products
 There's a complete family of clampless fast fittings from Blazing Products to help you get things done faster.
These fittings require no tools, clamps, or other materials.
They slip into the pipe quickly and easily and then lock in place with a patented lock ring technology. Double O-ring seals prevent leaks and provide a secure fit.
Tested in the field by contractors and consistently earning rave reviews, Blazing Fast Fittings are ready for your next installation.
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Cold Weather PVC Solvent Welding Tips from Weld-On
 Working in freezing temperatures is never easy, but sometimes the job is necessary. If that unavoidable job includes solvent cementing plastic pipe, you can do it successfully with Weld-On solvent cements.
In cold weather, solvent cements penetrate and soften the surfaces of plastic pipe and fittings more slowly than in warm weather. The plastic is also more resistant to solvent attack. Therefore, it is very
important to pre-soften surfaces with an aggressive primer. A longer cure time is necessary due to a slower evaporation rate in cold weather.
Tips to follow when solvent welding in cold weather:
1. Prefabricate in a heated work area.
2. Store bulk quantities of primer & cement in a warm location above 40°F (4ºC) when not in use and make sure they remain fluid. We recommend the use of smaller containers to transport the fluid products to the joint assembly work-site.
3. If Weld-On solvent cement is stored at a very cold temperature
and gels, it can be reconstituted by bringing it into a warm environment (60°F - 90°F / 15ºC - 32ºC ) and allowing it to sit for 24 hours. Do not try to artificially heat it in order to speed up the process. Before use, vigorously shake the solvent cement.
4. Take special care to remove moisture including ice and snow from the surfaces to be joined,especially from the ends of the pipe as well as fittings and valve sockets.
5. Ensure that the pipe,fittings,and valves are at the same temperature prior to priming and solvent cementing.
6. Use Weld-On P-70™ Primer to soften the joining surfaces before applying the solvent cement. More than one application may be necessary. Surfaces are sufficiently "primed" when scraping a blade on the treated part will result in the effortless removal of some plastic material.
7. Allow a longer cure period before the system is pressure tested. A heat blanket may be used to speed up the set and cure times.
8. Read and follow all directions on Weld-On product labels carefully before installation.
Click to download the full technical bulletin.
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Stop Hauling Heavy Gravel for French Drains - Save Time and Labor with NDS EZ Flow
EZ Flow Gravel Free French Drain System from NDS is proven to cut labor costs by 50% OR MORE - Try it for FREE - up to 50' from NDS.
The revolutionary EZ Flow gravel free french drain system from NDS is used in place of traditional gravel, pipe and trench liner combination for a variety of drainage applications.
On a typical 50' French drain system, EZ Flow can be installed in under 10 minutes once the trench is dug. This is an incredible labor savings that can allow contractors to double their efficiency. There is no messy gravel clean up after the job - another key benefit that saves time. Click here for a video that takes you through a side by side installation comparison of both EZ Flow and a traditional French drain.
NDS is offering a free trial on the product. Over 3,000 contractors have taken advantage of the EZflow Free Trial offer and more than 80% have used the product again after trying it.
Go to the NDS website to see case studies of EZ Flow installations, read technical data, check out a video and see common applications for the product. Be sure to contact us about the NDS free product trial and get started saving money today! You can also visit NDS' exclusive contractors only website for special offers and free marketing tools to help you sell and install drainage.
EZflow Web Page for case studies, free trial offer and videos
NDS Youtube Channel for more videos
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Proper Valve Box Installation
 Carson® Specification Grade products are ideal for turf applications to protect and conceal irrigation system components. Proper installation is critical to ensure lasting durability in the field. For boxes 1220 size and smaller:
- Prepare the installation site according to local guidelines and job requirements
- Remove soil to provide 6" - 12" of clearance all around the enclosure and 6" in additional depth
- Place 6" of bedding material, such as crushed stone, in the excavated hole for drainage and rodent barrier
- Place the enclosure with lid installed into the bedded hole
- Place 1" of additional crushed stone around the outside of the box in the hole
- Remove the lid and adjust the body as needed to position the enclosure to the proper grade
- Backfill with excavated soil; ensure the soil is free of rocks larger than 3"
- Compact the backfill with a mechanical tamping device or hand tools
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Take Advantage of Our Money-Saving Specials for February 2015
Click this link for more information.
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