Think About Holiday Lighting Now, Avoid Slowdown Later
 Are you thinking about your business after the irrigation season ends?
You already know that your workload slows down considerably in November. Avoid the drop-off this year by offering new services.
CPS distributors invites you to talk to our sales team about professional-grade holiday lighting products from American Lighting.
CPS offers full lines of LED lights, bulbs and retro-fit LED lamps, greenery and pre-lit greenery, large displays and various accessories, such as clips, wire and plugs.
 We invite contractors, municipalities, event venues and other organizations to learn more about our products and the energy savings associated with LED technology.
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Smart Irrigation Month Continues!
Let's recap the significant progress made with this year's Smart Irrigation Month (SIM).
In 2015, CPS focused our approach to industry associations in Colorado and Wyoming promoting Smart Irrigation Month. SIM is a great way to help educate our customers and promote Smart Watering Technologies and will make every effort to support SIM in the coming years. We want to thank our industry partners for promoting (SIM) and getting the word out to the general public. Thanks to ALCC (Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado), ASLA-Colorado Chapter, Colorado Waterwise, Denver Water, and Northern Water.
2015 has been a great year promoting SIM for all of us at CPS as we aggressively marketed the initiative and even received proclamations from the state of Colorado and the City and County of Denver.
CPS program promoted SIM at all of our branch locations with point of sale displays, social media postings on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and at our counter day BBQ's. Once again, SIM has picked up more momentum here in the Rocky Mountain region and we look forward to keep promoting SIM in the future.
CPS distributors will be here to help educate, provide product solutions and overall assistance to contractors in ways to preserve the quality of our landscapes and do so in a way that helps conserve water. Learn more at www.smartirrigationmonth.org
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ALCC Golf Tournament This Month
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Triple Points Offer on FX Luminaire Products
 With a long list of innovative products and features with superior performance, the 2015 FX Luminaire LED line has more benefits than ever. This summer, they're also worth more Preferred Program points than ever. During July and August, every LED Fixture, LX and Luxor Controller purchase earns triple points, which you can use for bigger, better rewards to help grow your business. Valid on purchases from July 1 - August 31, 2015 made at authorized FX Luminaire distributors. To receive triple points, you must submit the claim form with your valid proof of purchase (invoice copies). Claims must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2015. Offer valid for Hunter Preferred members only.
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Drought - Will It Bring YOU Pain or Profit?
 The majority of owners and managers of Colorado landscape companies believe drought positions their companies more for profit than for pain according to a poll earlier this season by Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. In this poll, 85% of responding companies statewide said their businesses would not be hurt by drought - whenever it comes. Optimism ranged from an enthusiastic, "I am SO going to profit off of drought!" to an optimistic, "We were fine in the last drought, and expect that with our reputation for Xeriscaping, we would do well in the next drought." Another 2002 drought survivor stated, "We grew during those years . . . installing xeric options. Fast forward to the next drought cycle, we will do this again and much more of it." One company owner pointed out the creative tension inherent in drought: "Drought is both an opportunity and a risk . . . risk for those companies that are slow to adapt - and opportunity for those able to adjust." When asked if customers are influenced by the California drought and talking about it, roughly 50% said customers are talking only minimally about drought and its future impact upon our state. One spoke for most when stating that "Customers only care if "WE are in the drought." Another owner of a design/build firm wrote that those "customers who do understand the need for and value of water conserving landscapes are often former Californians!" Are you doing anything to raise drought awareness? Click here to read the full article |
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Febco's Engineer Resource Center
 Are you designing an irrigation system? Are you bidding a project that you need to submit specs? Febco's website is a great resource to help you out. Check out the Engineer Resource Center, a one stop web page featuring Febco Product MasterSpec, LEED specs and CAD drawings. Click Here to get online info from Febco! As always, you can call your local CPS branch location or territory salesperson for information. |
See How to Assemble Atlantic's Eco-Blox
Atlantic's proprietary Eco-Blox water matrix saves you time and money on all your rainwater harvesting, stormwater management and pond-free installations. With 96% void space, Eco-Blox reservoirs store large volumes of water easily and economically. Underground and out of sight, their enormous strength allows for landscaping right over the reservoir. Watch the video to see how they're assembled and used.
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Speed Up Your Installations with Clampless Fittings
Stop wasting time fumbling around with clamps and crimping tools! Increase your speed and efficiency with Blazing Fast Fittings.
Fittings slip easily into any manufacturer's 1" 80#, 100# or 160# poly pipe with no tools, clamps or extra fittings. The double O-ring seal and internal lock ring hold fittings into place and prevent leaks.
Download the Spec Sheet to see all the 1" configurations available in the Fast Fittings.
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Legendary Performance: NDS Catch Basins and Grates
 Designed for years of trouble-free service, NDS offers a complete line of catch basins and grates for residential and commercial stormwater management solutions.
NDS catch basins have sump areas that collect debris and prevent clogging of the pipeline, and grates are available in a variety of patterns and colors to blend in with surrounding surfaces.
We offer round, square or atrium grates to fit with catch basins.
The exclusive 1200NGB next generation catch basin is a 12" x 12" catch basin that has unique inlet / outlets with three adjustable positions. The basin can accept pipe at various elevations and sizes using universal outlet adapters to accommodate the job's needs. The 1200NGB catch basin allows for greater flexibility during drainage installations, saving time and money.
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Incremental Sales Opportunity: Solve Drainage Problems with Oldcastle
Many drainage problems are obvious, but homeowners may not know how to address them. Small drainage jobs can be completed quickly and fill gaps in your schedule.
Quick Fix - Install Oldcastle Catch Basins below downspouts. Rushing water from downspouts can erode landscaping and damage foundations.
Collect and disperse rainwater harmlessly away from the property.
 Quick Fix - Install Turf-Tek™ Channel Drain alongside hardscape areas. Hardscape patios and walkways can cause rainwater to disperse unevenly into the surrounding landscape.
Channel drains are available in a variety of sizes to meet a range of needs. Ask us for options and pricing.
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How to Select a Shovel That Will Last
A cheap shovel is never a real bargain.
Professional tools keep workers productive day after day.
Pro-grade shovels won't break and leave your workers with nothing to do.
A well-made shovel is both strong and lightweight, creating less worker fatigue. This allows your team to get more done in one day.
Learn about the construction of shovels from Seymour Midwest, the nation's leading manufacturer of pro-grade tools. They offer this cool tool selection guide you can download here.
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Take Advantage of Our Money-Saving Specials for August
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