MTI NEWS · 2014. 3. 13. · MTI and the Toro Company had the pleasure of working on a Habitat for Humanity project this year. The site was the Aspen Grove development in Burnsville

Happy Holidays!

The holidays are upon us, and as I look out mywindow hoping to see big snow flakes falling, Ireflect on another year’s passing. This time of yearis always more reflective and an opportunity for uspause and appreciate all we have.

Like all of you, those of us at MTI are most gratefulfor family, friends and good health. We hope thateach of you will have a chance to take the time tocelebrate with loved ones this holiday season andenjoy the blessings of a living in a great place andan even greater country. On behalf of all of us atMTI please have an enjoyable, fulfilling, but restfultime. Travel safely.

We are also grateful for the long and lastingrelationships we have forged with you, ourcustomers and business partners. This time of yearthe importance of those relationships is top ofmind. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity wehave had to work with all of you and we arecommitted to continuing those relationships andmaking new ones as we grow.

I look back on this year with a great deal of pridearound how some of those relationships playedout. Whether it was another change over of theGM 300 fleet at the City of Minneapolis, or theopportunity MTI, Toro and a number of you had tosupport Hazeltine National and Jim Nicol duringthe PGA, or being there when the Chaska TownCourse had their misfortune, or our chance to

assist the University of Minnesota’s new researchinitiative, the TROE Center and many more; we weregrateful for the opportunities to serve each and everyone of you.

Our Consumer Dealer partners by and large enjoyed along growing season coupled with some wonderfulnew product from Toro. We were most pleased to beable to respond quickly with our new delivery vehiclesout of the MTI warehouse to meet your needs as thebusiness surged. It was most enjoyable for us to seehow many of you had banner years. Once again, allof us here thank you for your continued trust in Toroand MTI as a key supplier. Now if only we get somesnow falling and things will really look bright.

The irrigation portion of our business was very gooddespite some issues and we are most grateful for thelong relationships we at MTI have had with many ofyou and for you willingness to continue to support us.The golf irrigation business was strong as we had thechance to partner with new and exciting venues likeWind Song Farms, The Wilderness at Fortune Bay, andSomerby Golf among others, while at the same timehelping on some renovation projects. We wereespecially pleased to be working with Minikahda,as it is the birth place of Toro mower equipment forgolf courses.

As we look ahead, we are committed more than everto serving our customers with not only the best arrayof product available but with an ever expandingoffering of services designed to provide even moresolutions to your ever changing needs. One constantamid the changes will be the importance of ourrelationships with you, our customers and businesspartners. We once again thank you for your trust inMTI and our people. We will be working diligently toprotect that trust and deliver even more in thecoming year.

May each and every one of you have a peaceful,blessed holiday season and a prosperous new year.

MTI NEWS Newsletter of MTI Distributing

MTI DISTRIBUTING4830 Azelia Ave. N. #100

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429Phone: 763-592-5600

Fax: 763-592-5700www.mtidistributing.com

M i k e A n d e r s o n

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CONTENTS

What’s Happeningat MTIPage 2

What’s Happeningin Golf & GroundsPage 3

What’s Happeningin IrrigationPage 4

What’s Happeningin ConsumerProductsPage 5

What’s Happeningin LandscapePage 6

MTI Phone ListingPage 7

Fall/Winter 2002-2003

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Habitat For Humanity Project Ron SwensonIrrigation Specification Sales Representative

The Toro Company, through its charitableorganization the Toro Foundation, is a strongsupporter of Habitat for Humanity, a world wideorganization that provides home ownershipopportunities for low-income families. Tororegularly donates a lawnmower to the newowner of every home built.

MTI and the Toro Company had the pleasure ofworking on a Habitat for Humanity project thisyear. The site was the Aspen Grove developmentin Burnsville and consisted of one single familyhome and five twin homes, built with professionaland volunteer labor. The Toro Foundation donatedthe irrigation product and MTI donated the designwork and site visits. The people were fabulous towork with. One of the twin homes was built withfemale-only labor through a group calledWomenBuild. They were very creative and evenset up a tent for lunches and breaks, somethingyou normally wouldn’t see on a construction site.The irrigation contractor selected for this projectwas Mike Kilmer and Steve Kersten of AppleIrrigation in Apple Valley.

We at MTI and the Toro Company are pleased andproud to have had a hand in helping families inour community.

MTI University

Mark youcalendars forthe nextedition of MTIUniversity! Itwill take placeMarch 3-6,2003, at the

Hilton Minneapolis North in BrooklynCenter. By February of 2003 all of ourcustomers will be mailed a copy of thecourse catalog. You will also be ableto view a course catalog on our website. To get an idea of what wasoffered last year, you can go towww.mtidistributing.com and clickunder "News". Then scroll down tothe "Education" section.

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Featured ProductsToro Groundsmaster® 300 - Series AttachmentsGet the most mileage from your Toro Groundsmaster® 300-seriesmowers this season! Call your MTI Sales Representative to discuss

the availability of seasonal attachments forall of your Toro products.

CabThe Cozy Cab® will keep youroperators toasty warm andcomfortable as they clear snow withthe Groundsmaster. The cab comeswith a dome light, two-speed

windshield wiper, heater/defroster,and two work lights.

Rotary BroomAnother terrific attachment for the

Groundsmaster is the rotary broom. A new designdelivers better performance and durability forremoval of snow and dirt. The broomattaches and detaches in just minutes withone person. The integrated broom headand tank design removes completely andeasily. The narrower brush housing anddrive width are made possible by aunique hydraulic drivemotor mount design. Thisdesign allows operatorsto sweep closer to wallsand other objects.

SnowthrowerThis powerful two-stage snowthrowerattaches to the Groundsmaster 300-series mowers. It clears a 50-inch

path and throws snow up to 40feet. It comes with an electricdirectional chute. Alsoavailable is the optional

electric deflector.

Come See Us at theMinnesota GreenExpo

As many of you know, the MTGF tradeshow traditionally held in Decemberhas been merged with the MinnesotaNursery and Landscape Association’strade show this year. Now known asthe Minnesota Green Expo, this tradeshow to be held January 8-10, 2003,at the Minneapolis Convention Center,is the largest of its type in the region.This is the show to see! We will bedisplaying the latest in innovative turfand golf course irrigation productsfrom Toro. We’re in booth 421, insidethe east entrance to the conventioncenter. We look forward to seeing you, stop by and say hello!

Vendor Award ofExcellence

MTI is proud to have received theVendor Award of Excellence 2002from Braemar Golf Course in Edina.This prestigious award was presentedto MTI’s Jon Almquist for excellence incustomer service, professionalism,reliability and overall value. Therelationships we have with ourcustomers is what is most importantto us, and keeps us full of enthusiasmevery day. Thanks to Braemar GolfCourse for this meaningfulrecognition.

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Cozy Cab®

Rotary Broom

Snowthrower

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Featured Products570Z PRX Sprinklers with T/VANSGet everything you need in one nozzle withthe new 570Z PRX total variable arc nozzles(TVANS). Matched precipitation rates ensureall nozzles apply water at the same rate, and

they are adjustable from 0ºto 360º. Five differentnozzles offer radii from8 feet to 17 feet. MTIcurrently has the 12’ and

15’ nozzles available. Lookfor the new 17 foot nozzlesavailable early next year.

Rid O’ RustRid O’ Rust by American HydroSystems is a new productavailable from MTI Distributing.Rid O’ Rust is very effectivefor removing and preventingrust stains and mineralscaling. Also available isGrassSoGreen Fertilizer.GrassSoGreen is designed tobe fed through the irrigation system,providing a steady stream of a small quantityof nutrient that will keep grass green andlush. GrassSoGreen can be used withRid O’ Rust or on its own. For great results,give both of these products a try!

NewsRebates AvailableThe Toro Company is running a specialthrough January 31, 2003 on rebates for the570Z 3P, 4P and 6P and PRX models. Therebate is good for $10 off a case of 3" and 4"and $12.00 off a case of 6". Toro will bemailing this rebate coupon to all of ourcustomers. If you do not receive one, pleasecontact your MTI Sales Representative.

Store HoursOur irrigation stores have now closed for thewinter season. But we’re still here to assist youin any way that you need! Please contact yourSales Representative and they will be happy tohelp you. Irrigation orders may be placed andpicked up at either our Brooklyn Center orFargo locations.

New Toro FacilityA number of us from MTI recently had theopportunity to visit the newest Toromanufacturing location, a world class facilitythat houses the irrigation assembly operationin Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We were veryimpressed with the facility and the commitmentof the people who work there. The employeesshowed incredible commitment, motivationand pride in creating quality Toro products. Wewere also very impressed with the leadership,and the processes they have in place to ensureconsistency and excellence in their products.The MTI team came away from our visit with arenewed sense of optimism and enthusiasm.There are great things ahead!

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Low Voltage LicensureThe Minnesota Board of Electricity recentlyamended the Laws and Rules RegardingLicensing of Electricians and Inspection ofElectrical Installations. This amendment affectscontractors who install irrigation systems thatinclude low voltage wiring. The key item tobe aware of is the new requirement of a"Technology Systems Contractor" designationif you install low voltage wiring as part ofan irrigation installation. Also, one or morepeople in the company must obtain a"Power Limited Technician License". It isimportant you act quickly to obtain theproper licensure. To learn more about this,contact the Minnesota Board of Electricity at651-642-0800 or www.electricity.state.mn.us.

Meet the TeamScott WhitmanRes/Com Irrigation Sales Representative - Metro

Hi, my name is ScottWhitman and I'm the newres/com irrigation salesrepresentative at MTI. I haveworked the last five years foran irrigation contractor in theTwin Cities. I live in North

Branch with my wife Susan and my 5-monthold son, Carter. I look forward to workinghere at MTI.

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Meet the TeamBob SchulteInside Sales - Dealer Products

My name is BobSchulte and I startedat MTI in April of2002 as the insiderepresentative indealer products forthe outstateterritories. I came

to MTI with five years of salesexperience from the industrial powertransmission industry. Currently I amkeeping myself busy with my childrenVictoria, 6, Kaytlynne, 11 months,and wife Lynn. We are expecting ourthird girl at the end of March 2003.Some of the things we like to do areplay softball in the summer, and addrooms to the basement for thechildren. I really enjoy working withall of MTI's customers!

Dealer ExtranetHave you taken advantage of theToro and Lawn Boy Dealer Extranet?Through your computer you can geta whole host of information,including: parts catalogs and ordering,owner's manuals, service bulletinsand manuals, warranty and productregistration, an ad builder and othertools for sales and marketing. TheDealer Extranet can be accessed athttp://dealer.thetorocompany.com.

Minnesota State FairThanks to all of our dealers whosupported Toro and Lawn Boy at the Minnesota State Fair this year.Your efforts are appreciated!

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Featured Products

Toro® Recycler® Model 20019Coming in 2003, the Recycler® 20019. The new frontwheel drive mower is easier to maneuver with its smallrear wheels. This mower also allows for easy raising ofthe front wheels off the ground. Consumers are reallygoing to appreciate the great features of this mower!

Toro® Recycler® Model 20008Toro knows that there are folks out there

who just want a basic, yet durable andreliable lawnmower. That’s whatToro has created in the new 20008model, coming in 2003. It’s a push

Recycler/side discharge mower availablewith an optional bagging kit. Like all Toro Recyclers, it

comes with a two-year full warranty and the Toro two-year Guaranteed-to-Start promise.

Toro TimeCutter™ ZConsumers say they want products thatare easy-to-use, comfortable, stylishand get the job done. The new ToroTimeCutter™ Z zero-turn mowersaccomplish all of these needs andmore. The new TimeCutter Z's arebuilt based on consumer wants andneeds. These machines come with alow profile, which adds to theircomfort and stability. They're simple tooperate with controls that are in easily accessiblelocations. To learn more about the Toro TimeCutter Z lineup, contact yoursales representative.

Toro 400XT TractorThe new 400XT series tractor featurespowerful Toro Power Plus andKawasaki engines, a true Toro WheelHorse Attach-A-Matic System, a cleanstep-through design, tilt steering,cruise control and the tightest turningradius of any garden tractor on themarket. It’s one smart tractor!

Toro® Recycler®

Model 20019

Toro® 400XT Tractor

Toro® TimeCutter™ ZX

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Featured ProductsToro® Z Master® Mowers

In 2003, you’ll see a lot of greatenhancements to Toro’s Z Master® lineof zero-turn mowers.

The Z Master® Z100 series mowers nowcome with a deluxe two-stage aircleaner standard on all 19HP and 23HPKawasaki models. For the Z Master®

Z200 series the 27 HP KohlerCommand PRO engines will replace all25HP models. For both models, thetracking control adjustments will beadded to all models and frames, decks,& clutches will be pre-drilled on allmodels to decrease bagger installation time.

Also, there are several bagger kitsavailable for the Z Master 100. Select the Z100 Series 44" twin baggerfinishing kit or the 52" twin baggerfinishing kit.

Visit us at the Minnesota Green Expo

As many of you know, the Minnesota Nursery andLandscape Association merged its annual tradeshow and convention with the Minnesota Turf andGround Foundation trade show. This will be thefirst year for the new Minnesota Green Expo, thelargest of its type in the region. The show will beheld January 8-10, 2003 at the MinneapolisConvention Center. We will be displaying thelatest in innovative landscape equipment fromToro. We’re in booth 421, inside the east entranceto the convention center. We look forward toseeing you, so stop by and say hello!

Meet the TeamJohn HarrisDingo & Commercial Sales Representative

Greetings, I am your Dingo & Commercial SalesRepresentative. I have beenwith MTI for the past threeyears and look forward tothe opportunity to meetyour future needs with theservice and quality youexpect from MTI and Toro

products. For the past 20 years I was a GolfCourse Superintendent along with 8 prior years offield experience. I studied agriculture at SouthDakota State University and the Landscape CareerCenter here in Minnesota. My wife Patricia alongwith my three children, Megan, 19, Martha, 14,and Christian, 9 all like to spend long stretches oftime up north at a secluded lake cottage withextended members of our family. I am excitedabout serving you and all your equipment needsin 2003 and beyond. Please call and I will help youin any way that I can.

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4830 Azelia Avenue North - Suite 100 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429MAIN NUMBERS: 763-592-5600 / 800-362-3665 DIRECT DIAL TO OPERATOR: 800-917-9604

FAX: 763-592-5700 7

COMMERCIAL AND GOLF IRRIGATION SALES TEAMS

(Golf/Municipal/Schools-W. Metro)Randy Ryski 763-592-5649Jon Almquist 763-592-5721800-492-9352 - Direct Line

(Golf/Municipal/Schools-W. Metro/W. Central WI)Tim Mihalko 763-592-5643Bob Frank 763-592-5727800-492-6344 - Direct Line

(All Customers-S.E. MN & S.W. WI)Tim Mihalko 763-592-5643Paul Leonard 763-592-5732800-492-6344 - Direct Line

(All Customers-S.W. MN )Randy Ryski 763-592-5649Jeremy Stafne 763-592-5737800-492-9352 - Direct Line

(All Customers-N.E. MN & N.W. WI)John Harris 763-592-5642Terry Olmem 763-592-5738800-492-9972 - Direct Line

(All Customers-N.W. MN, ND, SD)Curt Lindlauf 763-592-5706Dan Evavold 763-592-5725Tom Millette 763-592-5734800-782-1031 - Direct Line

(Golf Projects & Golf Irrigation)Craig Jerome-Golf Irrigation Specialist 763-592-5626Dean Chaltas-Irrigation Manager 763-592-5636Karl Mueller-Golf Irrigation Design 763-592-5624

COMMERCIAL PARTS/GOLF IRRIGATION PARTSDale Walesheck 763-592-5612Eric Nettz 763-592-5614

SERVICEEquipmentMatt Stay-Customer Service Consultant 763-592-5603Kevin Schroeder-Shop Sup. 763-592-5602

ConsumerDuane Kasprick-Customer Service 763-592-5667

IrrigationCustomer Service 763-592-5625

IRRIGATION STORESAll but Fargo and Brooklyn Center closed for season. Contact your Sales Team Member.Maple Grove 763-424-6405Oakdale 651-735-1933Burnsville 952-890-3720Fargo, ND 701-281-0775

RES/COM IRRIGATION(Irrigation Contractors-Metro)800-782-1031 - Direct LineCyndy George 763-592-5647Scott Whitman 763-592-5723Ron Swenson-Spec Sales 763-592-5727Barb Davison-Sales Support 763-592-5611

DEMO SPECIALISTSMatt Barthel 763-592-5722

DEALER SALES TEAMS800-760-1827 - Direct Line(Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin)Vira Hansen 763-592-5669Christine Smith 763-592-5670Gary Lee 763-592-5731Paul Leonard 763-592-5732Terry Olmem 763-592-5738Tom Millette 763-592-5734Dan Evavold 763-592-5725Bob Schulte 763-592-5668Darren Droegemueller 763-592-5736

DINGO/SITEWORKSJesse Seibenaler 763-592-5730John Harris 763-592-5642

MTI PERSONNELMike Anderson-President 763-592-5633Butch Greeninger-Director of Sales 763-592-5638

& MarketingDavid E. Moe-Controller 763-592-5656Molly Mann-Commercial Turf & 763-592-5650

Irrigation Business ManagerJames Stange-Dealer Development Mgr. 763-592-5644Jim Tisland-Used Equipment Mgr. 763-592-5610Tim Mark-Traffic 763-592-5609800-492-8737 - Direct Line

You may reach the "OPERATOR" by dialing "00"immediately upon the telephone being answered.

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