An article celebrating two decades of industry-leading innovation with “It was twenty years ago today…,” the article chronicles the rise of Richard Campey and his company. This article traces Richard’s journey from a sales demonstrator at SISIS to the 1986 founding of his own contracting firm, Professional Turf Care, which eventually evolved into a powerhouse for new and secondhand machinery. Highlighting milestone moments like the introduction of the revolutionary Koro Field Topmaker and the global success of Dakota top dressers, the piece offers a deep dive into the dedication and key partnerships that have shaped the company’s first twenty years. It also features Richard’s personal mission to raise professional standards and encourage the next generation of groundsmen and greenkeepers.
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