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CPS Congratulates Kristen Fefes, Executive Director of ALCC, Honored for Leadership
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Kristen, along with the other winners, were honored for their dedication and commitment to the landscape industry at the 2015 GIE Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. We are excited that Kristen was recognized on the national stage for her leadership and commitment she and ALCC have given to Colorado.
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Win Big Casino Night a Success!
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We want to thank everyone who attended the "Win Big" Casino Night on October 8, 2015.
It was a great way to end the Rain Bird "Win Big" promotion by having a lot of fun and giving away great prizes.
Congrats to all of the winners and thank you to Rain Bird for supporting this fun event!
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Holiday Decorating Season is Here!
 Halloween is over. We switched to daylight saving time. Now it's time for you to line up some holiday projects and get your orders in to us!
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.
Contact your CPS territory salesperson or your local branch personnel about pro-grade holiday lighting products from American Lighting.
ORDER NOW FOR BEST SELECTION!
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WaterSense 2015 Partners of the Year
 CPS distributors would like to congratulate The Toro Company, Colorado Springs Utilities and Denver Water for receiving the 2015 WaterSense Awards at WaterSmart Innovations in Las Vegas. The Toro Company was awarded the Manufacturer Partner of the Year, Colorado Springs Utilities for Excellence in Strategic Collaboration and Denver Water for Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products.
Congrats again to our business partners who make an effort to conserve water, educate our customers and assist CPS in supporting Smart Irrigation Month!
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It's Time to Winterize!
FEBCO Shares Tips to Keep You Safe and Profitable
October was a warm month but it has finally started to cool off and feel like fall. If you haven't winterized your customers' irrigation systems, it's time to get it done. Let's review some important aspects of doing the job right to avoid problems for yourself and your customer in the future.
Let's review some important aspects of doing the job right to avoid problems for yourself and your customer in the future.
Safety first. When working with compressed air in cold conditions, strange things can happen. There have been contractors seriously injured from winterizing irrigation systems. Wear eye protection. Don't stand over equipment when it's running. Don't try to pry up heads when under air pressure. Components that are iced can become very brittle and explode. Be cautious in all aspects.
Think volume not pressure. Don't exceed 80 PSI when blowing out a system. There's no need to take products beyond their rated pressures with air. Select a compressor that can deliver high CFM (cubic feet per minute), not one designed for high pressure. Pressure will only cause components to fail and will not get the job done faster.
Be watchful. Don't run a zone too long on air. Rotors will literally melt or "burn up" from the inside when run on air. They're designed to be water-lubricated. Taking away the water and running them dry too long will cause failures, regardless of brand.
Winterizations can be very profitable for a quality contractor. Take the time to do the job safely and correctly.
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It's Time to Think WaterSmart!
More than ever people are realizing how precious water is. At Toro, we could not agree more, and have dedicated our resources to developing innovative irrigation solutions that are able to sustain our customer's landscapes using less water. We call these products WaterSmart®.
The Right Amount of Water (Control)
Precision Soil Sensor - The Toro Precision™ Soil Sensor reduces water waste by continuously measuring moisture levels in the soil, allowing you to wirelessly control water use and maximize irrigation efficiency.
EVOLUTION® Series Controller - The Evolution® control panel is the preeminent irrigation solution for residential and light commercial applications. Turf stays lush and green with the touch of a button, and water flows only when it is needed using the Smart Connect® sensors.
To the Right Locations (Delivery)Precision Series Spray Nozzles (PSN) - These nozzles look, install and radius-adjust like the most popular brand of spray nozzles - but the similarities end there. Featuring patented H˛O Chip Technology and no moving parts, Toro Precision Series Spray Nozzles feature 35% lower flow rates, more consistent size/speed in water droplets, improved uniformity, better edge definition, a 1" per hour matched precipitation rate across all models. Precision Series Rotating Nozzles (PRN) - deliver wind-resistant, multi-stream, multi-trajectory patterns for more efficient coverage. Both the full circle and adjustable arc models deliver a radius range of 14 to 26 feet with exceptional uniformity and outstanding close-in watering, preventing the need to extend irrigation cycles to compensate for brown spots.
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CPS Business Builder Winter Seminars
 We will soon announce our schedule of seminars for the winter training season.
We will offer a mix of topics and will include sessions held throughout the front range and Western slope of Colorado. There will also be classes in Casper and Cheyenne Wyoming.
Providing professional knowledge training to our customers is a core value at CPS. We look forward to having you participate in our these important events.
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Legendary Performance: NDS Catch Basins & 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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Time to Winterize Water Features & Pond Basins
Learn how to winterize a water feature correctly in this helpful video from Atlantic Water Gardens.
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Take Advantage of Our Money-Saving Specials for November
Click this link for more information.
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