Landscape & Amenity Product Update February 2021

When public playgrounds were closed in the first lockdown, it brought their ‘essential’ status sharply into focus.

As the majority of UK children live in urban areas and 1 in 8 households have no outdoor space, millions were left with nowhere to play, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds were the most affected.

And currently, despite Government guidelines to keep playgrounds open in lockdown, primarily for those families without gardens, some authorities are failing to do so plunging many families into despair.

Unless we tackle playground closures, many children will stay in perpetual ‘lockdown,’ claims the Association of Play Industries.

COVID-19 secure golf paper

In response to the latest national lockdown and the Government making clear it intends to maintain its “science first” approach in their decisionmaking process, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf has updated its “COVID-19 Secure Golf in the United Kingdom” paper to include greater evidence and rationale from leading experts to again make the case for the sport to make an early return.

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by epidemiologist and Principal Advisor on Physical Activity for Health to the four United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers, Professor Charlie Foster and Chief Medical Officer to the European Tour, Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Dr Andrew Murray.

Professor Foster said golf can be played safely, and it should have a central role in the government’s thinking when it comes to helping people exercise now and as we come out of pandemic restrictions.

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Children were being driven indoors long before official lockdown. The combined effects of the widespread closure of play spaces in recent years and the toxic lure of screens and technology, meant that increasingly, children were spending their time indoors, sedentary and alone.

This year of lockdown after lockdown has profoundly compounded this effect. Chair of the API, Mark Hardy says: “This unique pause presents us with a rare opportunity to transform our children’s lives through the power of outdoor play.

“By re-imagining our public spaces, we can reverse the alarming decline in the number of public play spaces which has quietly been taking place, local authority by local authority.

“We must put children at the heart of recovery. Playground closures are nothing short of catastrophic for children’s mental health, fitness, development and overall wellbeing.

“If we continue to fail to view communities from the perspective of children there will be more and more closed, neglected and often dangerous environments where there once stood a precious play space created exclusively with children in mind.

“We welcome Sport England’s new 10-year vision – Uniting the Movement – and in particular their 5 Big Issues,” says Mark.

“It’s crucial now that we come together as a nation to ensure that everyone has equal access to the benefits of exercise and for children this means outdoor play.

“We particularly welcome the strategy’s focus on tackling and preventing inequality: community playgrounds are great levellers as open-to-all public spaces in which ALL children can play freely and safely.”

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Five key issues:

• Recover and reinvent –Place children at the heart of recovery by building a sustainable network of public play spaces.

• Connecting Communities – Playgrounds are often the heart of the community, where parents, grandparents, neighbours and children from all walks of life go to meet.

• Positive experiences for children and young people – Safe, challenging and stimulating play spaces give children the freedom to play, socialise and have fun in a space dedicated to them.

• Connecting with health and wellbeing – Active children become active adults, giving them the lifelong joys and benefits of an active life.

• Active environments – Local and accessible ‘doorstep’ playgrounds make it easier for all children to get active.

Invest in public play spaces or children face ‘perpetual lockdown’ New Terafirm Granular from Headland Amenity

Headland Amenity have announced the introduction of a new granular version of their popular penetrant wetter Terafirm.

Suitable for use in all fine and coarse turf situations, the Terafirm range improves the downward movement of water through the soil profile, helping to achieve a firmer playing surface.

Terafirm is a non-phytotoxic soil penetrant, which works by reducing the surface tension of water to facilitate accelerated

open up pore space within the soil profile during dry down by improving natural soil contraction.

The launch of Terafirm granular, in addition to the existing liquid formulation, means it can now be applied in even more areas and

in different conditions than was previously the case. Containing the same active ingredient as in liquid Terafirm, use of the granular product is an effective alternative to spraying.

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The professionals finish

Robust steel edging and planters designed for high quality commercial and domestic projects.

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During the opening month of 2021 one word seems to have become increasingly important – recovery. There has been a good deal of looking forward towards a more positive and settled future with Government spearheading attempts to identify recovery programmes for various sectors and industries. It was timely, therefore, that Sport England chose January to launch its new 10-year strategy with a clear emphasis on recovery throughout the far-reaching report. It is an ambitious and welcome strategy, although many have been quick to point out that it succeeds and fails on adequate support and funding for the sport, play and activity providers.

The Association of Play Industries seized on the strategy as a prime example of why its #playmuststay campaign deserves wider support. As the API warned, a lot of children face the prospect of a permanent “play lockdown” due to the failure to support the sector and invest in parks, green spaces and play areas in recent years. Indeed, there is little hope of a 10-year strategy to boost activity levels succeeding if a significant proportion of the population does not have access to even the most basic facilities.

It shows the importance of a whole industry approach to ensuring decision-makers at both a national and local level remain clear on just how important parks, green spaces, play facilities and other community assets continue to be and the influential role they are likely to have as part of a national recovery programme. This month we have our regular Play & Activity feature, showcasing this important sector. There is also a special spotlight on remote and robotic hedge and verge mowing machinery from Jane Carley, along with the usual mix of groundscare and landscaping news, views, product launches and case studies. So as hopes of a recovery gather pace, it is time to focus on the many positive aspects of our wider industry and support those seeking greater Government recognition.

Paul Groves, Editor

National Lottery funding available now to help UK heritage thrive again

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced that applications have reopened for project grants from £3,000 to £5million.

This welcome news follows almost a year of providing emergency support for heritage in response to the COVID-19 crisis. National Lottery Grants for Heritage is the UK’s largest funding stream for heritage projects, with £200m to £300m usually distributed each year.

In March 2020, The National Lottery Heritage Fund halted new project funding, with all efforts focussed on supporting heritage across the UK to survive and recover from the impact of COVID-19. Thanks to the £50 million Heritage

Emergency Fund, more than 950 organisations across the UK were able to cope with the challenges they faced when they needed it most.

In November 2020 applications for projects between £3,000 to £100,000 reopened and from today, applications are once again open for funding awards from £3,000 up to £5million.

Ros Kerslake, CEO of The National Lottery Heritage Fund said: “Heritage has an essential role to play in making communities better places to live, creating economic prosperity and supporting personal wellbeing.

All of these are going to be vitally important as we

Brexit stops Nursery plant supply to Northern Ireland

One of the UK’s Leading commercial nurseries, Johnsons Of Whixley, has had to stop supplying plants to Northern Ireland after new Brexit restrictions came into play in January.

Before Brexit, the company sold £500,000 worth of plants a year to Northern Irish customers, but new and impractical restrictions have put a wedge between longstanding trading relationships.

The new legislation stops nurseries like Johnsons supplying Rootball, Bare Root and Container plants into the EU and now Northern Ireland. Plants which originate from a bare root young plant, or those that have had any contact with the soil, even if container grown, are considered a risk due to the likely legacy of soil residue which has the potential to carry pathogens or nematodes.

While not impossible, soil residue removal is impractical and would defeat the object of

rootballing and containerisation.

Johnsons Head of Production and Procurement, Jonathan Whittemore commented:

“This legislation penalises UK growers and gives an immediate competitive advantage to EU suppliers who may go on to monopolise supply into an existing part of the UK at the expense of our business and the wider industry.

“The Brexit ‘project’ was meant to reduce red tape and bureaucracy and was surely not intended to penalise UK Suppliers and active Northern Ireland/UK customers.

“The restriction was designed to protect the wider EU Flora and Fauna, under this scenario there is ‘nil’ risk to the EU from Johnsons traditional supply into NI be it from our own production or ironically imports sourced in the EU and supplied into NI.”

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build back from the current pandemic. During 2020 we focused on supporting heritage across the UK to adapt and respond to the immediate impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

“By the end of this financial year we will have supported more than 1,500 organisations across the heritage sector with over £500million of National Lottery and Government funding.

“Our focus now is to support the heritage sector to strengthen its recovery and to build back for positive change – reopening applications for heritage projects is key to the success of this.”

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The critical change is that – between April 2021 and March 2022

– when making funding decisions, priority will be given to heritage projects that deliver at least one of the following outcomes: Boosting local economies, including job creation

• Improving people’s wellbeing

• Making local areas better place to live, work and visit

• Developing skills, including creating training opportunities

• Improving the resilience of organisations we fund

These priority outcomes will ensure that the funding provided by National Lottery players will support the wider UK economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Multi-purpose trailed or pushed spreader for salt, sand and fertiliser.

Landscape Institute to host 2021 Greener Recovery Festival

In order to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero carbon target, the economic and social recovery from COVID-19 must be green.

Parks and green spaces need significant investment that matches their role as vital national assets.

The Greener Recovery Festival takes place between 22 and 26 March 2021, welcoming a diverse and international audience on an accessible online platform.

Exceptional thought leaders will gather to debate the greener recovery, with topics ranging from climate to biodiversity action. Key discussions will be around net zero, environmental net gain, adaptation, and natural capital accounting.

Rebecca Pow, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will give a keynote speech on the natural capital approach to a green recovery.

Doctor Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England, will present A National Nature Recovery Network – Why and How?

Tony will discuss the need for a joined-up approach based on partnerships and combining different policy tools.

Viginijus Sinkevicius, EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, will discuss the European Green Deal – the

EU’s largest ever investment in green recovery.

Attendees will be able to learn information about a range of issues, including what a nature-led approach means –and why coordinated action in rural and urban environments and at different spatial scales is essential – as well as what the Nature Recovery Network is, and how it will be delivered.

The LI are delighted to have Green Blue Urban, Hardscape, Jupiter Play, Pictorial Meadows, Polypipe, Timberplay, Vestre, Vectorworks, and Wildflower Turf sponsoring this event.

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Other key sessions include:

• Working together towards climate justice and climate equity –Judy Ling Wong CBE, Honorary President of the Black Environment Network

• Greening development – Phil Askew CMLI, Director Landscape and Placemaking at Peabody; Dr Julie Godefroy, Technical Manager at CIBSE; and Jane Walne, Head of Projects and Programmes at Leeds City Council

• Designing water management in light of climate change – Andy Graham, Senior Project Manager at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

• Beyond the Usual Suspects: Climate equity in practice – engaging diverse communities –Dr Helen Hoyle, Senior Lecturer in Healthy Built Environments at UWE Bristol

• Developing speciesrich spaces: little known ways of addressing carbon, pollution and biodiversity issues – Dr Matthew Tallis, BSc. MSc. PhD, Lecturer at University Centre Sparsholt

Kubota appoints Henry Bredin as general manager

Kubota (UK) Ltd has appointed Henry Bredin in a newly created role as general manager to head-up its recently formed Tractor Business Unit (TBU).

With responsibility for Kubota’s agricultural and ground care sectors, Henry brings with him a wealth of commercial experience. For the last nine years he has been both account director and commercial manager with two high profile fresh produce businesses, following several years working

with agricultural and ground care machinery manufacturers.

The development of a general manager’s role is part of the business’ expansion plans, and releases managing director David Hart to allow him to focus on his secondary role as vice president of business transformation within the broader European market sectors.

Coffee cup composite helps harvest urban waste for decking solutions

Further elevating its environmental credentials, sustainable UK decking manufacturer Ecodek has progressed development of its solid composite products by making single-use coffee cups part of its material fabrication process.

As a result of a collaboration with independent plastic recycling and resource management consultancy Nextek, Ecodek will be repurposing these cupsthe material of which currently proves challenging for recycling plants to process.

Although made largely of paper, disposable coffee cups are lined with plastic, typically polyethylene, which is tightly bonded to the paper to make the cups waterproof and able to retain liquid. In addition, the cups are often contaminated with remnants of the drink they contained, so cannot be recycled at standard paper recycling plants

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Trailblazing a capability to demonstrate sustainable repurposing for used cups here in the UK, Ecodek has applied its extruding expertise to successfully create strong polymer composites to form into a completely waterproof building material.

The company has developed a strong industry-wide reputation for its continued commitment to environmental issues.

Following years of research on paper plastic composites, Nextek has successfully devised processes that enable strong blends of paper fibre and plastics to be effectively converted to manufacturing and building materials.

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ALL YOU NEED FOR A BETTER WORKDAY

HUSQVARNA PRO BATTERY SERIES NOTHING IS NEW. EXCEPT EVERYTHING.

The power you need, with impressive performance and minimal disturbance. Husqvarna’s complete range of Pro Battery equipment is all about the benefits: low noise, emission-free operation and low vibration levels. And, thanks to the flexible and intelligent design of our battery platform, you can choose the setup that fits the task at hand, no matter if it’s cutting, mowing, trimming or blowing debris and leaves. Professional battery power, and a better workday – for you and those around you. Read more at husqvarna.com.

New 2021 Snickers Workwear catalogue

With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number one brand of recycled performance fibre.

There’s also new AllroundWork Topwear with the cooling 37.5 moisture transportation fabric, as well as upgraded FLEXIWork Stretch Trousers with extra functionality and durability. By popular demand, there’s also a

stretchy hi-vis Work Jacket with great comfort and flexibility for high-performance work and high visibility in low-light conditions.

Added to which, there’s the most innovative street-smart stretch fabrics in the ALLROUNDWork clothing range for mobile comfort and a Layered Clothing System that ensures you can choose clothes to suit the weather on site –rain or shine, wind or snow - plus an extensive range of EN-certified ProtecWork and PPE products.

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The Ram TXGD general duty trailerdependable, versatile and durable

Towmate Built Rugged is a brand of ATE (UK) Limited, a family business that started in 1995, supplying trailer parts and spares to key industries such as councils, plant hire and utilities.

After almost 26 years, ATE now caters for an even wider range of industries such as landscaping, agriculture, machinery dealers and builders.

We’ve taken the time to really listen and understand what our customers want and need. That’s why when we expanded into

manufacturing our own trailers in 2015, our in-house Research and Development team spent years researching and designing trailers to reduce your downtime and increase efficiency on-site.

On February 11th, from Towmate Built Rugged launched the Ram TXGD general duty trailer, built to get the job done. This is our second virtual launch in the range. The trailer sports a tough galvanised steel frame, symbolising the durability and versatility that our existing customers have

come to expect from Towmate Built Rugged trailers.

With the Ram TXGD, we’ve aimed to raise the standard with a smooth towing experience, 5-stud configuration with SFL bearings for durability and ease of maintenance, integrated side steps, 2.5T rated lashing points, efficient LED dual voltage lighting and bespoke welded steel construction

along with a 3-year warranty as standard.

We’ve included some brand new innovations unique to Towmate®, including the pivot axle system, preventing wheel and axle damage and ensuring your axles are never overloaded. This system ensure that all four wheels always maintain contact with the road surface.

Also included are our unique hinged mesh sides, completely removable and providing easy access via the sides of the trailer. This was designed by our R&D team, each panel securing and latching to a robust centre post that is in addition engineered for a quieter ride.

With a choice of three different lengths; 8, 10, or 12 foot, three different widths; 4, 5 or 6 foot and a range of weight capacities available, there’s a general purpose trailer for any requirement.

To get in contact with our National Trailer Sales Manager for a quote or to book a demo, please email marketing@ate-uk.com or give us a call on 01206 589555.

Spring into action with Makita

Makita UK has launched a new garden machinery redemption scheme, with a free 18V LXT lithium-ion batteries or body only LXT blowers available with the purchase of selected 18V and Twin 18V (36V) machines.

With the purchase of selected 18V RT, RTE, RT8 and RTX models, customers can claim a free 5.0Ah lithium-ion battery or 18V LXT blower (DUB185Z –body only). The offer is further extended with purchases of Twin 18V (36V) PT2, PT4, PG2 and

CT2 machines, where consumers may redeem either two 5.0Ah 18V LXT batteries, an 18V LXT blower (DUB184Z – body only) or a Twin 18V LXT blower (DUB362Z – body only).

Makita’s redemption scheme will run until 31st May 2021. Customers who purchase any of the qualifying models will have 28 days to register their purchase and claim their free battery or tool within this time period.

The Trimax Snake is the accumulation of over 30 years of Trimax innovation, engineering and customer insight. Designed for sports turf and golf courses, Snake has the unique ability to transform a variety of conditions into an even carpet of green Built for agility, and incredibly robust, the Trimax Snake won’t fail to impress

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ALSO BLOWS AWAY CONVENTION.

THE EGO POWER+ BACKPACK BLOWER, WITH ITS UNIQUE 56V ARC LITHIUM BATTERY, DELIVERING IMPRESSIVE RUN TIMES, FAST INDUSTRY-LEADING CHARGE TIMES AND PETROL MATCHING PERFORMANCE, HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO POWER THROUGH THE BIGGEST OF JOBS. AND WITH A PADDED BACKPACK FRAME THAT TAKES AWAY ARM STRAIN AND DISTRIBUTES WEIGHT MORE EVENLY, IT’S ALSO BEEN DESIGNED FOR COMFORT. MORE POWER. MORE COMFORT. MORE BREAKTHROUGH ENGINEERING, FROM EGO.

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New Turf Rewards for 2021

ICL and Syngenta have expanded the Turf Rewards family to bring you even more budget and time saving rewards for 2021.

Turf Rewards provides the opportunity for customers to earn points from purchases that can then be exchanged against a fantastic selection of agronomic or turf related items and learning opportunities.

Over recent years greenkeepers and turf managers have praised the scheme for providing them with an opportunity to improve turf management and business performance - at no added cost.

One of the main benefits of the scheme is that it allows users to

claim tools and equipment that may be difficult to stretch to when working to a tight budget.

Turf Rewards makes these items accessible and affordable.

With an extensive range of items already on offer, a raft of new rewards for 2021 have recently been confirmed.

New qualifying products for 2021 include the Gronamic range of organo-mineral fertilizers, the recently launched fungicide Ascernity, Hicure, a new biostimulant from Syngena and FR321 – the new one-box solution for autumn turf disease control.

There are now even further ways to boost your points balance

with double points promotions on many commonly used products such as Sierrablen, SierrablenPlus, Vitalnova and Qualibra. The qualifying quantity threshold for Sierrablen and Vitalnova has also been reduced.

Users of the scheme will be pleased to hear that the popular fungicide promotion has also returned - but this time with an even better offering. Simply purchase four fungicide applications in 2021 and earn an additional 10 bonus points.

Give your turf and your pockets a helping hand with Turf Rewards in 2021.

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Aggregate Industries completes first carbon neutral pavement scheme

The contracting division of Aggregate Industries has made history by completing the UK’s first carbon neutral pavement scheme as part of Highways England’s A590 M6 J36 to Brettarg Holt resurfacing project.

Heavily trafficked, the surface had come to the end of its life with dangerous potholes and uneven surfacing posing a real safety risk for drivers. Hence, Highways England’s (HE) objective was to ensure the new road was

constructed quickly, safely and with minimum disruption to customers and the local road network.

This pavement design option meant that the structural layers of the existing road surface were recycled and encapsulated back into the pavement by producing an ex situ cold recycled asphalt which - when combined with the use of Aggregate Industries’ recently launched range of SuperLow asphalt helped to achieve a carbon neutral pavement construction. As

the only Carbon Neutral asphalt available in the UK, SuperLow technology enables reduced carbon levels when compared to standard asphalt due to being manufactured at reduced temperatures.

Key to this, a dedicated SiteBatch mixing plant was placed on site to ensure continuous and consistent Foamix material was produced, supported by a fleet of Volvo Moxy dumper trucks to transfer material to site and return the extracted planings.This approach allowed for maximum efficiency and saw the team lay over a 1,000T of Foamix asphalt per night, working 24 hours a day across two shifts, ensuring minimum disruption to the local area while keeping in advance of all key deadlines.

Working in this way, asides from the obvious benefit of improved circular economy and significant reductions in CO2 in the mixing process, negated the need for truck movements and waste disposal costs, hugely improving the sustainability aspects. The result was a huge 43% carbon reduction, as opposed to when using conventional resurfacing methods.

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Charcon and Swarm team up to aid surface water management in the UK

Charcon, the hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has partnered with Swarm Water Management, a UK based manufacturer of surface water management products, in order to provide a range of low to high capacity drainage products called H2O Linear Drainage.

Made in UK, Swarm’s Linear Surface Water Drainage System, is an innovative and patented system designed to help save time and money on site by handling heavy rainfall. It can be hidden into paving, is low maintenance and environmentally friendly.

It also boasts up to 99% recycled material within its pipework and with each length incorporating up to 800

recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bottles - complementing Charcon’s Life range of products.

The partnership is offering a range of linear drainage products that can minimise the impact of rainwater run-off and flooding in hard landscaped areas. The product ranges can be used in a variety of settings including city and urban areas, car parks and landscaped areas, as well as heavier duty applications such as industrial sites.

Ian Geeson, Technical Manager at Charcon, said: “With high levels of rainfall becoming more frequent in the UK, high capacity drainage is required now more than ever.

“This is why we are proud to have partnered with Swarm to be able to

offer a first-class range of products which can be easily installed to help reduce the issue of flooding across the country, while complementing our wide range of hard landscaping materials.”

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ECHO tools up with accessories and PPE CorTen increases in popularity

Over the more than 25 years that EverEdge have been operating, the company has been asked to design and build a variety of products for projects large and small.

In the last five years, steel walls, often in CorTen, have specified more and more regularly. CorTen Steel is the ideal material for creating

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ECHO Tools UK has introduced a new catalogue of its comprehensive accessory and PPE ranges.

Safety is always paramount when using power equipment and a good place to start is with protective clothing.

Professional safety gear is essential for protection and comfort whilst working and ECHO offers two series: Performance Series and ProTech Series.

Both have been designed for the professional market and as such are also suitable for domestic users.

The ECHO range of accessories and consumables include oils and grease, batteries and chargers, harnesses, trimmer line, hedge trimmer tip guards,

Green-tech launch a biodegradable and environmentallyfriendly tree shelter

The newly launched Bio-Earth Tree Shelter is a biodegradable plasticfree tree shelter.

An environmentally-friendly alternative to the traditional plastic products used to protect young trees and hedges.

Green-tech has been involved in its development over the last two years to meet the growing demand from the landscaping and forestry industries to reduce the plastic tree shelter shelters used as essential protection during tree planting.

The Bio-Earth Tree Shelter is made from a special water-proof FSC-approved cardboard which is 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable. Its lifespan is dependent upon planting conditions and location but is typically 3 years.

Once the tree is established enough to no longer need it, the Bio-Earth Tree Shelter can be left to safely biodegrade. Ventilation and light holes at the top of the Bio-Earth

Tree Shelter provide the tree or whip with an ideal growing climate. It comes with a ‘no ties’ staking and securing system which ensures that planting is done swiftly and simply without any further materials, just the stake.

Sales Director Richard Gill comments: “Reducing plastic and sustainability has been high on our agenda for a long time and we have been working on its development for two years. It is a fantastic feeling to see it come to life. The Bio-Earth Tree Shelter has been designed to be supplied flat-pack, hugely reducing the carbon footprint on deliveries as they take up so much less space than a traditional shelter; another area we are working on across the business.”

Green-tech is selling the plastic-free tree shelters in a range of heights from 60cm through to 1.5m and provide the option to buy the stakes and canes as part of a package.

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optimum lubrication and longlasting protection.

YOUCAN is ECHO’s maintenance kit for tuning up a selection of chainsaws,

brushcutters, hedge trimmers and power blowers. You can find out more from your local authorised ECHO dealer.

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Anderton Concrete scores with new sports pitch

Specialist manufacturer of precast concrete products, Anderton Concrete has supplied more than 80 square metres of Slopeloc block to help create a 3G sports pitch for Nottinghamshire based school, Carlton Le Willows Academy.

Specified by McArdle Sport Tec, the UK’s leading sports facility construction company, with partners TigerTurf UK; the Slopeloc block will form part of a perimeter wall that will surround the artificial pitch, offering a natural and durable playing solution for clubs and educational establishments.

With the development located in a school facility, a high quality perimeter and fencing solution was required to ensure safety and security at all times.

Additionally, an aesthetically pleasing system was needed to complement the new sports pitch and the surrounding buildings of the school. As a result, McArdle Sports Tec worked closely with Anderton Concrete to create a bespoke charcoal colour.

As a dry lay block for retaining slopes, Anderton’s Slopeloc can be used domestically or for larger scale commercial applications. Usually available in three colour variants, Anderton’s technical and production teams are able to work towards creating special order colours suitable for varied applications.

Slopeloc features a unique ribbed face appearance that can be built as a gravity wall, and therefore be easily erected and provides a unique, economical alternative to vertical retaining walls.

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Postsaver keeps wood decay free for 20 years

Twenty years ago, Postsaver, commissioned the UKs Building Research Establishment (BRE) to undertake a European Standard EN252 1989 Field Test on their patented Pro-Sleeves.

Now it can reveal that posts fitted with Postsaver ProSleeves show no evidence of decay in the sleeved part of the test posts 20 years on.

Postsaver has been manufacturing their ProSleeve ground line barrier sleeves since 1994 and have sold millions globally for use on both fencing and utility poles.

The research results will be welcome news to fencing contractors, fencing stockists and direct buyers of the

product, particularly with the anticipation of creosote products being banned in the near future.

An increasing number of fencing stockists and contractors are seeing the financial and reputational benefits of offering Postsaver products; with extremely encouraging sales even in the current economic climate.

To complement its existing range, Postsaver now also supplies the latest generation of post fixing foam as a lightweight, water free alternative to post concrete, plus numerous other installation tools and accessories. Postsaver Enquiry 30

Jacksons Fencing specified for Dover Western Docks revival

Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) is a £250million investment by the Port of Dover, with UK Government planning approval, and support from private finance and European Union grant funding.

Part of the development involved the construction of a new 500+ metre long pier and marina curve with the aim to provide excellent views of Dover from the sea. To allow the pier to be closed during adverse weather conditions and overnight to improve public safety, gates were required to secure the area.

Jacksons Fencing’s Barbican double leaf gates, measuring 8m wide and 2m high, were installed at the entrance to the pier, to provide a strong access control solution without compromising on aesthetics.

The gates are polyester powder coated black after galvanisation, providing a glossy, durable finish.

Additionally, they come with a 25-year guarantee, offering a low lifetime cost when compared with the cost to replace those with a shorter lifespan.

The double leaf vertical bar gates have an integrated slide latch and centre drop bolt.

This enables them to be held open throughout the day, allowing visitors to enjoy the pier and its amazing views of the sea, castle, and world famous white cliffs.

Spanning the width of the pier, the opening also allows essential access for maintenance vehicles, and emergency services when necessary.

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Upgraded school benefits from British made fencing

St John Henry Newman Catholic School in Carlisle, Cumbria, recently benefited from the successful installation of Zaun’s Duo6 perimeter fencing system and gates by Middleton Forge.

The popular secondary school for students aged 11-18, it was of utmost importance that St John Henry Newman had a secure fencing and gate solution in place for the new school year. Even in these highly unusual global circumstances, it’s important that not just school kids are safe while on the premises, but that the school buildings remain secure at all times to deter would-be thieves from breaking and entering.

Based in Middleton in Teesdale, family business Middleton Forge stepped up to help with securing the school’s two hundred metre perimeter, knowing that Zaun‘s

Duo6 fencing system were the ideal solution. The Duo6 perimeter fencing system is ideal for schools, as St John Henry Newman Catholic School illustrates. The fencing is designed with vandal-resistant fixings, while also being strong and inoffensive: aesthetically, it’s subtle enough to blend into a professional or educational environment with ease.

Some of the best features of Duo6 British made fencing is manufactured and designed to feature 5mm vertical bar wires, sandwiched between two horizontal wires of 6mm each providing a cost effective, but strong and secure perimeter fencing solution.

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eibe play completes work at historic community

An amazing new community facility from Creative Play

A civil engineering graduate and an ambulance driver after the First World War, William Scott Abbott first visited Sacrewell Farm in October 1917.

An outstanding farmer and agricultural innovator, he had a strong desire to educate people about the rural landscape and surrounding countryside near Sacrewell.

The extraordinary history and traditions of Sacrewell (which date back to The Domesday Survey in the 11th Century) were upheld after William’s death, when in 1964, his wife Mary established the William Scott Abbott Trust.

Since then, the charity has provided a centre of educative excellence in the field of farming; from school children to fans of agricultural heritage, families flock to enjoy all that Sacrewell offers. Indeed, many who visited the farm as youngsters return with a new generation, maintaining those traditions and rich history.

School trips are also incredibly popular and eibe Play is delighted to have been involved with the recent playground renovation, so that children of all ages can continue to enjoy the multifaceted attractions at Sacrewell.

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The playground within the village of Wingrave, Aylesbury needed a full refurbishment – the area had an old bark pit with a range of timber play equipment that was approaching 20 years old. The playground looked tired and worn, had a swing frame with no swing seats and lacked the offering of play to children of all ages and abilities.

We conducted an on-site consultation with one of the councillors, to discuss how we could maximise the space available. The brief was very broad, with the only necessity being to incorporate classic elements of play but to have a modern twist.

The product range itself required guidance and advice on how to make the most of the area catering for a wide age group and keeping the aesthetics in-line with the rural setting.

The play area is located opposite a beautiful Church within the village meaning the design of the space needed to compliment the surroundings.

It was also adjacent to a large field which is used for many sports events including football matches, bowls and croquet so we were informed the play area is heavily used and needed to be robust and low maintenance.

Working with a budget of £70,000, the council confirmed they would like to remove everything and start with a blank canvas. We liaised very closely with the council throughout the design concept stages to ensure we met their requirements and met with councillors to show the final designs and confirmed they were happy with the final proposal.

The space was transformed from having one swing set, spinner, climbing frame, slide and catering for a very small group to a having a large three tower Jigsaw play system packed with a multitude of play features

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including two slides, five swings, two springers, a spinner, roundabout, seesaw and the addition of a Tractor to integrate the rural setting. A variety of different surfaces were laid in several colours to further enhance the space and ensure the area met all BSEN1176/1177 safety standards.

The final project came in under budget and the council and community are extremely pleased with the completed project that provides play for all ages and abilities and promotes physical development and an active lifestyle.

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When Les Ormes which is Jersey’s premier self-catering holiday and sports centre wanted to refurbish an old tennis building by transforming it into four new netball courts they turned to international flooring specialist Gerflor to supply 2000m2 of their world class Taraflex® sports flooring to enable the conversion.

Taraflex ® Performance easily meets the rigorous demands of netball, providing excellent co-efficient of friction, this means twists, turns, stops/starts can be carried out without fear of slipping or gripping and subsequent injuries. The shock absorption qualities of Taraflex® Performance also helps players even more enjoyment from the sport. In fact, many Netball Super League fixtures are played on Taraflex ® surfaces where the feedback has always been incredibly positive.

With a complete range of shock absorption P1/P2/P3, Taraflex® sports floorings from Gerflor

provide the right solution every time and optimal safety for users. The combination of D-Max™/ D-Max ™ +, CXP ™ HD foam ensures that Taraflex® sports floorings are durable and highperforming. Taraflex® also meets the EN 14904 Standard which is the minimum performance requirements to be met by indoor sports floors. Its objective is to draw attention to the necessity of installing safe, comfortable floors that reduce the risk of injuries.

Taraflex® technology also delivers long-lasting high-performance of the products for the lifetime of the floor, a massive boon when long-term planning and budgeting are perceived as being two key considerations for specifiers.

Taraflex® sports flooring has been fitted at every Olympic Games since 1976. Approved by many National and International governing bodies as a world class sports surface, it is also widely installed within the education, community, leisure, health,

and fitness sectors. Taraflex® is ideal for new build projects and refurbishments and is extremely durable and cost effective to maintain. Over 6 million children everyday enjoy the benefits of Taraflex® sports flooring as it delivers a versatile range that can be used for various multispecialist applications.

Taraflex ® Performance is available in 17 colours and 3

wood-effect designs as standard with an addition of 110 solid colour options available.

It offers a P2 category shock absorbency of 35% to 45%. and is also treated with the Triple Action Protecsol® surface treatment so that no polish is ever required for the lifetime of the floor.

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Star Rubber Environmental is proud to introduce hand created 3D graphical Animals, Rocks and Log Steppers that bring a new dimension to children’s play.

This year’s new products include the Star Rock Steppers, Star Log Steppers and Seamless Spheres available in three sizes.

Bringing children face to face with the bugs and different animals they see in nature, read about in books and watch on the tv!

• Face to Face Play

• Easy to install

• Wow Factor

• Hand Crafted

• 80% Recycled

Made from 80% recycled rubber and the remaining percentage a quality EPDM rubber. Star Buddies offer a great new style of play to schools, nurseries, public parks and so many more environments.

SEAMLESS SPHERES

Star Buddies are an amazing new innovative form of play being introduced to schools, nursery and public spaces. Made from the highest quality EPDM, matched with the market leading UV stable binder, these incredibly detailed animals give children a unique face to face play experience.

A range of 9 different animals is currently available alongside a range of Seamless Spheres, 1/2 spheres, 3 sizes of Rock and Log steppers.

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Mowing without limits

The latest remote control mowers benefit from new emissionscompliant engines and tech which makes them more agile and efficient, ready to tackle the toughest of jobs, reports Jane Carley.

McConnel has upgraded its Robocut RC56 and RC75 remote control mowers which are now powered by Stage V engines and offer increased durability and added versatility.

Power comes from 56hp threecylinder or 75hp four-cylinder turbo diesel Hatz engines that meet the latest Stage V emission regulations by using a DPF system without the need for AdBlue. Developed in partnership with Hatz GmbH, the engines can work on slopes of 55 degrees and deliver market leading power-to-weight ratio.

The twin roll-over protection bars have been increased in size to stand proud of the body panels for greater protection and now feature eight dedicated accessory

mounting points. The larger design of the bars enables the new, higher IP-rated e-stops to be recessed within the roll-over bars to reduce the risk of accidental activation.

Fewer body panels minimise unnecessary joints and allow for sturdier fitment and improved sealing that prevents ingress of debris. Thickness of the GRP panels has now been increased by 50% for added strength and rigidity. Steel fabricated fuel and hydraulic tanks with extended under-tank protection plates further enhance durability.

Servicing of the Robocut2 is now more convenient thanks to the relocation of the air filter, fuel filter, oil filler cap and the introduction of one-piece, removable side panels.

Hydrostatic drive offers two ranges, with speeds up to 3.5/7 kph. Track tensioning springs have been uprated for improved track retention in challenging environments and standard rubber, super rubber, studded and spiked tracks can be specified allowing work on slopes up to 55 degrees in any direction.

The handheld remote-control unit has also been updated and now features the ability to control electronic switches and functions of attachments directly. Improved screen graphics, faster refresh rates and backlit LCD display have also been introduced for improved visibility in low light conditions.

Trimble GPS autosteer is now available as a plug-and-play

option and significantly boosts output by allowing the operators to accurately control Robocut2 to within 25mm over its 150m range, eliminating wasteful overlap with each pass.

Developed as a mower for fine turf applications where a light footprint and minimal surface disturbance is paramount, the Robocut RC28 has also received a number of enhancements for 2021.

Performance upgrades include an up-rated generator which achieves higher power output and a redesigned fuel system to improve engine performance.

Additionally, a redesigned softstart clutch reduces both clutch and belt wear.

Structural upgrades include a reinforced deck to protect the rotor from impacts with foreign objects that may occur. A heavyduty hinge and thicker GRP hood also improve rigidity.

Air flow within the hood has been further enhanced with redesigned lower body panels and the addition of an extractor fan to expel hot air from the engine bay. Increased heat shielding of auxiliary components helps reduce heat transfer even further.

Safety upgrades include additional high visibility reflectors front and rear to improve visibility as well as an amber LED beacon which now meets road safety standards.

Engineering and software enhancements to the Agria 9600 remote-controlled rotary

mulching mower have made it smarter and more effective on even steeper banks and verges, says distributor Agria UK, sister company to Wiedenmann UK.

The Agria 9600 allows the operator to take a safe position up to 100 metres away using a hand-held control pad, while an increase in capability means that it can now work on 55deg slopes, which brings scope to tackle even tougher areas.

A heavier duty design with thicker steel features on the 2021 version. The electric motors and generator are more powerful and now brushless. Stronger and greased seal bearings have been introduced while the V-belt now tensions automatically.

The Agria 9600 comes in 80 and 112cm working widths, cutting and mulching in two directions

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and has a variety of applications, including fine turf, while offering an adjustable cutting height of 50 -185 mm. It can cover up to 10,000sqm/hr assuming a forward speed of 10 km/hr.

Smart technology has been applied inside the easy-accessed control box where the electronics are protected from dust, vibration and moisture. The software communicates constantly with the sensors and intervenes in critical circumstances. For example, it will alert the operator to any harmful objects such as large stones by shutting down immediately. The colour display on the remote-control handset also sends a warning should the machine approach a critical slope or need refuelling.

Innovative ‘electric hybrid drive’ allows the Agria 9600 to be more efficient and environmentally

friendly than other hydraulic concepts. Safety extra low voltage (48V) electricity is generated as the petrol engine drives the mower blades and generator and maintenance-free motors convert the current to power the tracks. A replacement fuel cannister system makes refuelling safe and easy, even on difficult terrain and two standard 10 litre cannisters can be easily removed and reconnected.

Optional new crawler tracks with non-slip cleat-profile, offer even more grip while robust collision protection has been added.

Kilworth Machinery offers the Green Climber range, with more models in full production for 2021.

Designed to be used with a wide range of attachments including stump grinders and snow clearance equipment as well as

flails and mulchers, the range starts with the 50hp LV500 Pro.

The 56hp LV600 Plus now has uprated pumps to give more power to the mulcher/flail over the old LV600 model.

“In 2020 the 75hp LV800 proved to be the most popular model, and most were sold with a fixed tooth forestry mulcher for land clearance work,” explains Kilworth’s Mark Parnham.

The Green Climber LV800 features adjustable width tracks which are controlled from the remote control unit, and along with a side shift for mulcher this allows vegetation to be tackled on extreme side slopes, up to 60deg. Quick attach hydraulic pipes make for rapid swaps between implements, with three auxiliary spool valves for tools with a higher hydraulic requirement.

Maintenance is eased with a selfclean radiator system and there’s an on-board charging system for the remote control, which has a range of 150m. Attachments include a heavy duty forestry mulcher in working widths up to 1.5m.

The LV800 offers a good power to weight ratio – the machine and mulcher can be carried on a trailer behind a 4x4 or pickup

and specification also includes an electric recovery winch.

Bomford Turner’s Flailbot range comprises five power units, each with a wide range of attachments from flails to snow blowers.

Joysticks on the remote control unit provide precise control of forward or reverse track speeds from 0-7kph and machine data, including incline, altitude and speed, is fed to a visual display on the controller. When working on slopes, the operator can adjust the offset needed to maintain direction and a service assistant function offers routine maintenance alerts and diagnostics.

To reduce the risk of flying debris when reverse rotation is selected, the cutting head’s front hood is held closed by an electronic interlock and pressure sensors electronically control the flail head float via lift rams.

Flailbot can be fitted with standard rubber tracks to limit pressure on the ground; high grip rubber for mixed soils and, for extreme slopes, steellinked tracks with inserts and additional studs.

A new Flailbot with Tier 4B engine with a 20% horsepower

increase over the old Flailbot original plus many other new features is promised for 2021.

For steep mowing or where traffic flow makes for dangerous situations, the tracked Ryetec Robofox, can be operated from a safe distance with the remote control while the compact engine driven hybrid or fully electric version makes short work of difficult to access areas. It is easily transported from site to site with a van or pick up due to a relatively light weight of 500kg.

Irus machines have been redesigned and upgraded to follow the new EU Stage V emission regulations, and the company has chosen the latest common rail diesel engines from Doosan, reports importer Loxston Machinery.

The new machines available for spring 2021 include the Deltrak 3 which offers more power and more torque from a larger hydraulic pump and fully compliant 50hp Stage V engine. It is also available with a 60hp Doosan engine for increased power and torque.

Latest version of the Twin has the same design and dual implement features but now with a 75hp Doosan engine and more than twice the torque from the original model producing up to 320 Nm .

For smaller jobs the Deltrak 2.5 now uses a normally aspirated high torque 25hp Stage V diesel

engine, while the Evotrak tracked machine is fitted with a Stage V compliant 27hp high torque petrol engine and fearture with a 125cm Flail head.

The wheeled Quatrak fourwheel drive and four-wheel steer machine also uses the new high torque 27hp petrol engine.

“Irus machines have been used for a number of very specialised jobs aside from grass and scrub cutting on slopes,” says Pete Loxston. “These include clearing silt and slurry from drain culvert tunnels on coastal defence systems, removing weed and moss from concrete embankments and cutting weed from river and canal sides with offset scythe mowers.”

PSD Groundscare offers a range of remote control options.

Köppl’s Taurus can be operated in remote controlled or walkbehind mower modes offering a high performing, robust solution for heavy use in tough working conditions and areas that are difficult to access.

Handlebars can be adjusted to the height of the operator and swivelled by 180° without tools using the quick-release lever.

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In addition, they can be offset to the left and right by 20° so that the operator can walk comfortably next to the machine while still retaining full control.

Powered by a 23hp engine, the Taurus can be switched between remote and manual mode in seconds. It can be mounted on tracks or wheels and has turn around active steering, giving it zero turn on the spot ability. A quick attachment flange allows rapid fitting and switching of implements.

The 23hp Köppl Crawler has hydraulic drive and is compact, manoeuvrable for work on slopes as well as in difficult to reach places. High gradeability and load-bearing capacity allow the Crawler to be used for steep slopes up to an angle of 120% and Köppl’s pressure brake clutch design avoids coupling damage in tough conditions.

The remote control has a range of 300m and a choice of 35 attachments can be fitted.

PSD Groundscare also offers the AS 940 Remote Control mower from AS Motor which offers all the benefits of the standard AS 940 ride- on but with the option to convert to remote control when required.

The AS 940 and AS 940 XL ride on brushcutter is equipped

with a 27hp engine, four-wheel drive, limited-slip differential and cross blade to mow dense, high grass and undergrowth on difficult terrain.

Remote-controlled functions include a professional control unit with 300m range and emergency stop, adjustment of cutting height, engine on/ off function, mower deck onoff switch and steering. The maximum incline transverse to the slope in remote control operation is 33deg, compared to 20deg in ride-on operation.

STM offers the RoboFlail tracked remote control machines in several models.

RoboFlail One Petrol has a 1.2m cut underslung STM deck for cutting in either direction, while the RoboFlail One Diesel comes with an underslung rough cut flail deck.

Newly added to the range of RoboFlails available from STM in the UK is the RoboFlail 25 that has the facility to operate PTOdriven accessories up to 350kg.

Lighter in weight than larger outfront remote control machines on the market and with new deeper profile herringbone tracks designed to minimise slipping in wet conditions, STM reports a steady rise in sales of the range in recent months.

The RoboFlail One Petrol comes with a UK-built threeblade rotary deck slung directly underneath; this makes for a compact design that’s useful for transporting and planning cutting patterns and can be used for grass 60cm tall, but can also be relied on to leave a neat regular cut down to 7cm, says STM.

RoboFlail mowers can be operated from up to 300m distance via their control box.

Robots march on Highly popular in the domestic sector, robotic mowers also have much to offer in commercial operations.

After successful testing in 2020, the first ever Husqvarna robotic mower with virtual boundary technology, Husqvarna Automower 550 EPOS, will be launched in June 2021.

Husqvarna’s virtual boundary EPOS technology is a highprecision satellite navigation system that delivers an accuracy of 2-3cm, giving the user a new level of flexibility and offers a robust and flexible installation on open areas.

The virtual boundaries also enable aerating and scarifying without breaking physical wires and the user can change boundaries and transport paths from their phone.

With the Precise Area Management feature, several work areas can be defined with different timers and settings, including cutting height. It also makes it possible to create temporary stay out zones.

Operating with low noise levels, it is suitable for golf courses, football stadiums or in urban areas such as city parks. The Husqvarna Automower 550 EPOS can be controlled and monitored through the Automower Connect and Husqvarna Fleet Services apps for enhanced convenience. The reference station can serve multiple machines.

Raymo helps contractors achieve higher standards

More than ever before contractors are being asked to meet higher standards when it comes noise and emissions.

One of the problems with electric mowers is that the weight of dragging an operator (and all the associated hardware) around really negatively impacts on the run time that you can get from the batteries.

By taking the operator off the machine and making it remote control the Raymo mower with wide 104cm (41”) deck can give unrivalled run times from its Lithium battery pack.

The Raymo mower, distributed by ISEKI UK, is powered by this battery pack and operates at very quiet ~68db, ideal for when working in noise sensitive areas.

Thanks to the low centre of gravity the Raymo remote controlled mower can tackle slopes up to 35 degrees, with the operator working safely at a distance. By removing the operator from working on the machine it also eliminates any damaging vibration caused from spending long periods of time each day mowing.

The 4WD offers superior traction no matter what grass is being cut with a neat finish thanks to its easy manoeuvrability and zero turning circles, allowing the operator to be a productive as possible. The low height of the mower at only 51cm (20”) also means it can tidily cut under benches or around low bushes and trees.

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Danarm take over supply of Texas pedestrian sweepers

Danarm are very pleased to announce that they can now supply the well-proven Texas pedestrian sweepers. For many years these versatile and powerful machines have been distributed by Sweepfast Ltd with great success. As Sweepfast are gradually scaling down their business in readiness for retirement, the opportunity has arisen for Danarm to expand their product offering of Texas machines.

Danarm have a very long standing relationship with the Danish manufacturing company Texas (who themselves have been around for 60 years), mainly supplying their high quality tillers and rotovators.

There are two models of sweeper, the Texas Handy Sweep and the Texas Smart Sweep. Both of these come in two varieties with the main difference in the brush width; 60 and 70 cm for the Handy Sweep and 80 and 100 cm for the Smart Sweep.

The Texas sweepers are very effective and can be used on all sorts of hard and artificial surfaces all year round.

Some models also benefit from electric start, making it very easy to start the engine in cold weather, for example to clear snow. Both the Handy Sweep and Smart Sweep models have large pneumatic tyres that ensure a firm grip on any surface. The three forward speeds enable the user to operate at the most effective pace for the type of job undertaken.

The brush rotation speed is adjustable on the Smart Sweep to provide an optimal sweeping result - slow for dry leaves and debris, fast for sweeping wet leaves and snow.

Optional accessories, like snow blade and scarifier, are available to make the machines suitable for different applications.

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The LM Trac 287 proves its versatility A professional approach from SCH

When it comes to efficiency and practicality, nothing compares to the Professional Leaf Suction Unit (PSU) which is hungry to clear up large areas of fallen leaves.

The PSU features a powerful 9hp Honda engine which is mounted next to the fan on a two-wheeled chassis.

propelled into the trailer, greatly increasing the storage density, allowing for fewer empties per day and saving a great deal of time and cost in labour.

The favourite way of using the unit is to attach it to the rear of a leaf collecting trailer.

The LM Trac 287 model of multiuse, self-propelled vehicle this winter has shown exactly how useful it can be. Manufactured in Finland the land of snow, and winter conditions the LM Trac 287 is well up for the task. All implements are mounted using a simple quick attach A frame and driven or controlled using the high auxiliary hydraulic oil flow.

For snow clearing and winter maintenance the LM Trac 287 can be mounted with a snow blade, sweeping rotary sweeping brush or a heavy duty weed brush style

of brush that can also be used for clearing snow from pavements. A gritter/salt distributor can be mounted on the rear platform.

The LM Trac 287 model and the larger central pivot LM Trac 387 is designed for use throughout the year. Mechanical weed brushing, weed heat treatment and mowing are just some of the other tasks that can be completed. The operator can sit and work comfortably in the spacious heated or air-conditioned cabin.

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An essential feature is that the fan is belt driven and not connected directly to the crankshaft; this increases the lifespan of the engine, as the engine does not get jolted if a rock is accidentally sucked up and hits the fan blades.

The green waste passing through the fan is chopped up and

SCH manufacture specially adapted trailers with impressive storage, allowing leaves to be emptied somewhere more suitable. Alternatively, they can send you a trailer adaption kit, allowing you to modify your own trailer, and SCH can even collect your trailer and modify it for you.

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Good things come in small packages with the TYM T194

Packed with all the key features and functions of a larger tractor but in a neat and compact package, the TYM T194 compact utility tractor truly offers the best of both worlds.

Delivering power, productivity, versatility and efficiency, the T194 has been designed with simplicity and practically in mind. The 19hp Yanmar three-cylinder engine packs a punch and gives you all the power you need, while its 650kg weight means it’s light enough to avoid damaging turf.

Its powerful HST transmission includes the fatigue busting ‘auto throttle’ system which conveniently links the HST pedal to the engine throttle. Equipped as standard with a 54-inch mid-mounted deck, with cutting heights from one to four inches, mowing heights can be adjusted from the operator’s

seat via the onboard height-of-cut lever which is easy and intuitive to set. Plus, the T194 can also be specified with a front loader, further enhancing the uses for this small but powerful machine. For customers looking to do more, the tractor comes with category one threepoint linkage and 540 rpm rear PTO which allows for numerous rear-mounted attachments to be fitted and enabling it to be used for other tasks such as sweeping and aerating.

This is all topped off with a simple and easy to understand dash panel that gives the operator an overview of all the tractor’s functions, in addition to the overall control layout which has been designed with user operation in mind, for seamless and easy control.

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Step into the future with EGO

EGO is challenging many of the misconceptions surrounding battery power – including performance and run time.

The result of this is a range of professional-grade outdoor power equipment which provides the same power as petrol, but without the harmful emissions.

This is a particularly important consideration for users today. As climate change continues to top the agenda, we all have a responsibility to reduce our environmental impact – and switching to battery power is one way to do that.

Environmental factors aside, switching to zero emissions tools is just better for users’ health.

To achieve optimum levels of power, performance and usability, our battery technology is critical. Harnessing the potential of Arc lithium technology, EGO batteries lead the way in power tools to provide a reliable, futureproof solution for a broad range of outdoor applications.

Built around a unique design, each EGO battery is designed to deliver 56V, enabling tools to deliver optimum levels of power for extended periods of time to meet exacting user requirements. By delivering this precise level of power, EGO’s tools deliver on performance, alongside other critical considerations – including practical, ergonomic useability.

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FIFA’s “Greenest Football Club” chooses Johnsons Sports Seed

Grounds Manager Nigel Harvey has moved from the Stanley Park Training Ground to the main Stadium pitch of Forest Green Rovers FC – along with his Johnsons Sports Seed programme. Having used Johnsons mixtures for near-on 15 years, the club’s renowned eco and environmentally friendly approach means the combination of J Premier Pitch and J 4Turf will become Nigel’s main weapon in the fight against weed ingress and disease.

Nigel moved from Forest Green’s training facility to take up his new position at The New Lawn Ground in June 2020, which he maintains alongside a recently appointed apprentice.

After being described by FIFA as ‘the greenest football club in the world’ and becoming the first UN certified carbon-neutral football club, it’s out with chemicals and in with cultural practicesincluding regular overseeding.

“Johnsons

has proven itself to deliver fantastic resistance to disease, great appearance and plant strength at our training ground and at many of the country’s other leading sports venues, so achieving that is going to be key moving forwards in maintaining surface quality and health at the stadium,” he said.

One of Nigel’s first projects was a major drainage installation programme, the recovery from which saw 20 bags of J Premier

Pitch oversown on The New Lawn pitch. Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass establishes rapidly under cooler soil temperatures, as low as 4oC. It provides enhanced root development and is proven to deliver exceptional natural genetic disease resistance, reducing the need for costly fungicides by demonstrating exceptional tolerance to a broad range of environmental stresses.

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Hayter donates mower to Copped Hall

Hayter has donated a brand new Hayter Harrier 56 Pro to the team managing the grounds at Eppingbased Copped Hall Estate. Copped Hall is a Georgian mansion surrounded by luscious and landscaped parklands. Copped Hall is also home to a multitude of charming gardens, which are looked after by the dedicated grounds management team, headed up by Stephen Potts and Graham Stewart.

The Harrier 56 Pro has a 53cm rear-roller that provides the widest stripe in its class, which will allow Stephen and Graham to not only ensure the classic British striped finish, but to also increase productivity by reducing mowing time. The lawnmower is manufactured from steel for strength and durability and features a two-piece rear roller design, ensuring superb manoeuvrability and avoids any turf marking.

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