Foley United / Neary Technologies Pledge Support of IGCEMA Certificate Program

The IGCEMA is proud to announce Foley United / Neary Technologies as the latest manufacturer to pledge its support of the IGCEMA’s equipment technician certificate program.

Foley United is a division of Foley Belsaw, located in River Falls, Wisconsin. Foley United has been in the turf business since 1934 producing grinders for golf courses. In July of 1998 Foley United acquired Neary Technologies to expand its product line and provide more grinding solutions to its customers around the world. Foley United is also sponsor of the GCSAA’s Most Valuable Technician award that awards technicians who excel in the business.

Foley United President Jim Letourneau Stated, "I believe that Technicians play a huge role in the maintenance and operation of golf courses. Anything that can be done to promote education and recognition is of high value to our industry. IGCEMA has done a great job of putting together materials to aid in this process.”

IGCEMA President John Patterson stated, "We welcome Foley’s support of the Certificate Program, which adds even more value and credibility to the effort. Support from industry leaders continues to validate the program as we move forward.”

Foley United / Neary Technologies joins a host of supporters such as The Toro Company, Jacobsen, John Deere, Bernhard and Company, S.I.P, FEGGA, BIGGA and GCSAA.

Certificate Program Chairman and IGCEMA Founder Stephen Tucker stated, "Having Foley United come on board as a supporter of our program is great recognition to the people responsible for putting this program together. Foley has been a great supporter of technicians and we are happy to see them continuing that tradition by supporting our certificate program.”

The IGCEMA Certificate Program consists of six competencies which test equipment technician's knowledge in hydraulics, electrical systems, drivelines, internal combustion engines, sprayers and cutting units. The IGCEMA has developed study guides to educate technicians before the online testing is administered via proctors located around the world. Once all six competencies are completed the IGCEMA provides those technicians with a plaque and certificate to congratulate them for their achievement. To learn more about the IGCEMA Certificate Program visit http://www.igcema.org/