New Partnership Creates Exciting Opportunities for Illinois and Wisconsin Landscape Professionals
iLandscape, the premier tradeshow originally designed for the Illinois landscape market, has recently announced their partnership with the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF). This allows both the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and the WGIF to network and benefit from new opportunities and expanded industry knowledge. Both organizations will merge their attendees and exhibitors under […]
2013 TCIA Expo coming to Charlotte, North Carolina
The World’s largest tree care Expo and Conference is November 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual Expo and Conference, hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) offers leaders in tree care, business and safety the opportunity to network and compare products and services. Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to have several representatives attending […]
31st Annual Illinois Arborist Association Conference this week!
The Tinley Park Convention Center is the location for the 2013 IAA Conference, October 21-23rd. It is an excellent opportunity to experience and discuss issues and trends concerning the Illinois Tree Care Industry. A wide variety of classes and sessions are offered to attendees. Click here for more event information. Kramer Tree Specialists is proud […]
Kramer Tree Specialists Crane Operators are Nationally Certified
As you may realize, much of our work is done way, way up in the trees. Some of these trees can present significant removal hazards, especially when very near buildings, homes or other obstacles. Over the years we’ve depended on cranes to more safely and efficiently accomplish our work. In 2014, it will become […]
Kramer Tree Specialists discusses Tree Care Tool Safety
As the spring months begin, people are getting outside and starting to clean-up their yards. Todd Kramer and Tim Ayers, both with Kramer Tree Specialists, met with one group of volunteers from a local Wheaton church. This group has plans to help clean-up some of the remaining storm damage from last July for some of their […]
Kramer Tree Specialists involved in exciting event at Morton Arboretum this past weekend
The Morton Arboretum sponsored an educational event this past weekend for the Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum [MUTCF]. This involved training and networking for a group of college students interested in arboriculture. The event started with a dinner on Friday night to get everyone acquainted, which then led into a weekend full of training. Kramer Tree […]
Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Workshop Recap
In April, Kramer Tree Specialists hosted the 1st TCIA sponsored Electrical Hazards Awareness Program [EHAP] workshop in the greater Chicago area. Our own employee, Tim Ayers, recently became certified by TCIA as one of two Chicago area EHAP instructors. Tim is responsible for the Safety & Human Performance program at KTS. Tim’s experience of […]
Kramer Tree Specialists hosts Electrical Hazards Awareness Program from TCIA, April 4th
Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to host the workshop event on April 4th. The workshop will take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on April 4th at Kramer Tree Specialists facility in West Chicago. Tim Ayers, Director of Safety and Human Performance at Kramer Tree Specialists is the trainer for the event. Click here […]
The Community Associations Institute Conference & Exposition is coming up this weekend!
Kramer Tree Specialists is back at the Shows, after a memorable week at the Mid Am Trade Show. KTS is looking forward to exhibiting in the 31st annual Community Associations Institute (CAI) Conference & Exposition, February 1-2 at the Arlington Park Racecourse. Kramer Tree Specialists is exhibiting at the Expo, along with a variety of […]
TCIA Regional Meeting Recap!
The first ever regional TCIA meeting was hosted by Kramer Tree Specialists last Thursday, January 24th. Peggy Drescher, the TCIA Regional Outreach Coordinator, led the meeting and invited Tim Ayers, Kramer Tree Specialists Safety Director, and Eric Peterson, Arborisk Insurance Certified Advisor, to present on recent changes in the ANSI Z133 Standard, address on-the-job injuries […]