The revolutionary Shake’n Rake™ from Equi-Tee Manufacturing brings a new era to sand cleaning, allowing for precise maintenance while reducing labor costs. Originally designed for the harsh environment of horse stables, it found a new purpose during the BP oil spill where Shake’n Rakes were utilized to separate oil contamination from beach sand. Fast-forward to today and you will find dozens of sand sifting uses have been discovered. Golf course superintendents were the first to discover this versatile tool, applying the Shake’n Rake for sifting debris from bunker sand while performing daily raking. Gary Weinecke, superintendent of the Chambers Bay Golf Course, says, “We have found them invaluable as part of our extensive preparation for the 2015 US Open. No other hand tool is effective for our bunker cleaning needs.” 

For this issue’s supplier profile, we interviewed Paul Sessel, owner of Creative Displays Inc., located in Overland Park, Kan.

Groupe GM, a provider of resort and hotel cosmetic amenities, is a family company that was started in France in the 70s by Georges Marchand, the father of the current president, Laurent Marchand. Georges Marchand met with various luxury cosmetic companies that liked the idea of promoting their brands in resorts and hotels worldwide, and signed licensing contracts with them. He developed the idea in France and in other European countries, using an international network of manufacturers.