The State of Tennessee awards Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation State Contract (Jun 3)

June 3, 2015 – The State of Tennessee has awarded Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation a State contract for Toro Commercial and Residential Landscape Contractor equipment, as well as ECHO power equipment, throughout Tennessee. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the many municipalities and State entities within Tennessee, providing them a wide selection of quality Toro and ECHO products designed to meet their everyday landscaping needs,” said Jerry Pate.

About Jerry Pate Company
The Jerry Pate Company was founded in 1985 by PGA Tour golf professional and United States Open Golf Champion, Jerry Pate. The company brings best in class landscape and golf course design, equipment, parts and service to commercial, governmental, recreational and residential customers. The company represents the Toro, Echo, Shindaiwa, Club Car and Subaru equipment brands, offering both new and pre-owned products. In 2013, they garnered Distributor of the Year honors from the Toro Company and more recently Distributor of the Year from Club Car for 2014. The Jerry Pate Company is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida and serves the Southeast region from locations in Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia and Memphis, Tennessee. For more information on Jerry Pate Company, visit www.jerrypate.com.

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.2 billion in fiscal 2014, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.

About ECHO Incorporated For more than 40 years, ECHO Incorporated has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today the company sells its products in North America through ten distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers. An additional 24 Latin American distributors sell ECHO products through a variety of channels. The company prides itself on setting the industry standard with its dedication to new technology, quality products and its strong distribution infrastructure. From establishing technological advancements in premium tools for landscaping and arborist professionals, to expanding its capabilities to meet industrial and consumer demand, ECHO has a heritage rich of accomplishment. For more information visit www.echo-usa.com.