What you might've missed this week

Between the latest M&A news, hiring and promotions, and the newest products — it's easy to miss what's going on in the green industry. We've got you covered! Here's what happened this week (August 5-August 9).

• BRIGGS & STRATTON'S NEW BOSS: The company removed Kristina Cerniglia's interim label she's held since February and made her the CEO, effectively immediately. Click here to read more.
• DAVEY TREE HAS EXPANDED AGAIN: This time, the company acquired 2 businesses in Ohio — VanCuren Services and Midwest Land Clearing. Click here to read more. 
• TRI SCAPES ACQUIRED BY PRIVATE EQUITY: Hidden Harbor Capital Partners acquired the company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Click here to read more.
• RACING TO A NEW ROLE: Patrick Savage is the new director of experience at Pleasant Places after a career working at Speedway Motorsports. Click here to read more.
• HERE COMES THE SUN: Takeuchi-US has transformed two of its facilities to feature solar panels that account for 85% of the company's energy needs at both plants. Click here to read more. 
• MOVING TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER: RC Mowers is bringing autonomy to Australia through a partnership with Colbrook Industries, an industrial vegetation management machinery dealership near Melbourne. Click here to read more.