Landscape & Amenity Product Update May 2019

Landscape Institute launches biosecurity toolkit

The Landscape Institute (LI) has published a new plant health and biosecurity toolkit for landscape consultants to prioritise action against pests and diseases that threaten our crops, trees, gardens and landscapes in every part of the plant supply chain.

This new resource is launched in partnership with the Society of Garden Designers (SGD), the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) to embed biosecurity best practice in every stage of a project, from landscape assessment through to management.

Plant pests and diseases are a normal characteristic of the environment and usually exist in equilibrium with their hosts, which naturally limit their spread.

At a landscape scale, some pests and diseases can be even be beneficial in terms of habitat creation and the carbon cycle.

These new pests and diseases have economic, social and environmental impacts and the role of landscape consultants is critical in managing this problem, exacerbated by the greater globalisation of trade and the effects of climate change.

Marshalls retain Superbrand status for 10th consecutive year

Marshalls plc has announced that it has been awarded Business Superbrand status for the 10th consecutive year.

The Business Superbrands survey has been tracking the perception of a wide-range of business brands in the UK since 2001.

This year’s survey evaluated just shy of 1,600 brands across 63 categories. Only the most highly regarded brands from each category are awarded Superbrand status.

Marshalls has been supplying superior natural stone and innovative concrete products to the construction, home improvement and landscape

markets since the 1890s, including prestigious landmarks such as Trafalgar Square.

Chris Harrop, Marshalls Group Marketing Director, said: “A decade as a Superbrand is a fantastic achievement for Marshalls; our brand is one of our biggest assets and a lot of work goes in to make sure it remains synonymous with quality, innovation and trust.

“We are delighted to be named as a 2019 Superbrand, and it is testament to the hard work and commitment from our 2,500 strong workforce. We are thrilled to have been awarded this accolade for the tenth

Landscape architects, garden designers and contractors all specify plants and materials in their work.

This biosecurity toolkit defines the processes to be adopted, while promoting best practice across the industry and setting out clear guidance for each stage of a project.

One important practical feature of the toolkit is the species selection guide - an A to Z list of the 90 most common genera encountered by landscape professionals that sets out the risks from pests and diseases

and the actions to take to mitigate them.

Adam White, President of the Landscape Institute said: “Many associations individually provide guidance on biosecurity, but their advice largely focuses on foresters, nurseries and contractors.

As a professional body, we are keen to see better skills and standards developed.

“This toolkit should align well with the Plant Health Management Standard which focuses on risk throughout the ornamental and amenity plant supply chain.

It is really important at a time when our climates are changing that designers really think about the plants, where they are coming from and how we can protect them from any further disease.

“It is fantastic to be launching this guide as part of a wider industry partnership.”

The institute will introduce the toolkit to delegates at its biosecurity CPD day at Kew Gardens on Friday 14 June.

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Nearly 200 pocket parks will help transform the nation

Over 40 unloved, neglected or derelict urban spaces across the country will be transformed into new green spaces for the whole community to use, Parks and Green Spaces Minister Rishi Sunak MP has confirmed.

In addition, through the £3.75 Pocket Parks Plus programme over 150 community-led groups from Alton in Hampshire to Widnes in Cumbria will receive funding to help bring parks that have fallen into disrepair back into use.

cities and offer us all opportunities to relax, socialise, exercise and play.

“From grabbing a quick break from the pressures of everyday life, to walking the dog, parks offer a place to get close to nature, engage with their communities and can help people overcome social isolation.

consecutive year, and would like to thank all those who voted.”

Parks and Green Spaces Minister Rishi Sunak MP said: “Parks and green spaces – no matter what size –are huge assets to our towns and

“From the creation of valuable new green spots to the day-today upkeep of public places, the Pocket Parks Plus Programme gives local leaders and their communities the means to better maintain, protect and enhance their treasured green spaces.”

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The challenge of creating and maintaining high quality surfaces has been one turf and amenity managers have been tackling head on for generations.

Arguably, however, today’s managers and the next generation of turf and amenity specialists are likely to face a far bigger task and far more demanding issues than their predecessors.

Changes in climate patterns and far more extreme weather conditions, allied to the loss of long-standing treatments and prevention programmes due to new rules on the use of chemicals and pesticides, along with more traditional barriers such as budget, time and resource constraints, have created something of a perfect storm for the industry.

The fact that the likes of The IOG, BIGGA, the Amenity Forum, leading manufacturers and other industry bodies are addressing this changing environment is to be applauded. And so is the desire to ensure the industry adopts a more sustainable approach and plans more effectively for the future.

We have a world class industry stocked with world class professionals and we hope the answers will be found quickly as sharing best practice becomes the norm.

This month we have our Professional Groundscare supplement with spotlights on grass cutting machinery and brushcutters, as well as a technical article on the decision of rotary versus cylinder mowing.

There is also a focus on ATVs, UTVs and work trucks, as well as a special look at workwear and our usual mixture of industry news, views, product information and case studies.

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Plan a picnic in your park and Have a Field Day

UK green space charity, Fields in Trust, is inviting people to take part in a national celebration of parks and green spaces on “Have a Field Day”, Saturday 6th July.

Thousands of people across the UK will come together once again this summer for picnics with their friends and neighbours, to celebrate the green spaces that are so special to the local communities who care for them.

Community events in parks are a great way to connect with our neighbours and celebrate our local communities. With the clocks springing forward, people across the UK are looking forward to getting outdoors this summer and

Fields in Trust Policy Manager Alison McCann said: “Our research shows that parks and green spaces have an important role in society and can help to transform lives.

“These are spaces where communities can come together, tackling social isolation and loneliness, as well as contribute to improved mental and physical health and help to tackle the childhood obesity crisis.

However, first and foremost they are places for play, sport and recreation; Have a Field Day is a way to celebrate all the positive things we love about the UK’s parks and green spaces.”

Fields in Trust was founded by King George V in 1925 and

Over 2,800 spaces have been protected since our foundation. In 1934 - 85 years ago - the first Playing Fields Day was held; Have a Field Day is the current version of this earlier commemoration.

Held every year on the first Saturday in July, Have a Field Day in 2018 saw an estimated 30,000 people across the UK come together to celebrate their parks and green spaces. Over 100 events ranged from small community picnics to large parties and fetes.

In 2019 park users are again encouraged to champion their local green spaces with picnics as well as events which reflect how the spaces serve their local communities and 2019 is already set to be even bigger.

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Hydraulic roller extends versatility of KUHN hedge and grass cutters

KUHN’s mid-range PolyLonger and Multi-Longer hedge and grass cutters are now available with a hydraulic roller that provides greater control when operating on verges, ditches and riverbanks, and allows a rapid switch between operational modes.

Controlled directly from the tractor spool, the roller ensures good ground-following when cutting uneven terrain, with a fully extended range of 62mm outside the flail head.

For hedge cutting, the roller is retracted out of the way to ensure a neat and even trim.

The Poly-Longer is a 5.5m horizontal reach machine with 4-function joystick with electric proportional control. It has a parallelogram pivot-mounted straight arm and 116 degree slew. The hydraulic roller option is available on the 1.2m belt drive flail head.

The larger Multi-Longer GII has a horizontal reach of 5.7m and has 4-function joystick with electric proportional control. It has the OptiView parallelogram pivot-mounted semi-leading arm and 116 degree slew, with a 1.2m belt drive flail head.

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Celebrating 25 years in the irrigation industry

Celebrating 25 years in the business, Jeremy Green became an authorised Landscape Agent for Rain Bird UK in May 1994.

In 2006 he established Evergreen Irrigation in Pitstone and the company has become one of the UK’s most well respected landscape irrigation specialists.

Jeremy says: “Irrigation has become important in discussions about landscaping – not just to ensure appropriate watering, but also because of the need for more efficient use of water.

Many building projects require irrigation as part of the ecofriendly requirements of local authorities. Increasing numbers of Landscape Designers are including irrigation in their layouts and looking to us to address the watering requirements for various types of plants and trees.”

Jeremy’s original involvement with irrigation was when he began his career in the Middle East, acquiring experience on high profile projects. He familiarised himself with Rain Bird working for the landscape and irrigation project division of the BMTC in Saudi Arabia.

“The Middle East has a demanding climate so effective irrigation is essential. If products are tough enough to operate efficiently there, then the UK should present no problem. I was keen to be associated with Rain Bird on my return to the UK.”

Jeremy sees the most significant recent product development to be dripline surface irrigation that provides water exactly where it is needed. Automatic control systems including Wi-Fi linked and IQ-Cloud systems, which Rain Bird has developed, bring new levels of practicality and bespoke control.

There has been a greater emphasis on training: “ Rain Bird and most other large irrigation suppliers provide extensive training programmes. I would like to see the industry take a greater lead in training, implementing recognised qualifications and codes of practice.”

Evergreen Irrigation supplies products for smaller residential installations and local roadside landscaping as well as commercial roof gardens and high profile installations including Royal Albert Hall, London Eye, Arsenal FC Training Ground, National Trust Properties and the HM Treasury.

“With increasing awareness of the need to use water responsibly, I see the irrigation industry going from strength to strength. The next 25 years will be an exciting period,” Jeremy concludes.

Timberwolf strengthens customer support network

In addition, Timberwolf’s long-term dealer Ben Burgess Ltd with its head office in Norwich, will extend its East

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This latest business growth takes the number of its dealers to 17, working from 38 depots, and with over 225 Timberwolf trained technicians.

The expansion cements the firm’s unique position within the industry, offering customers far more than a machine with the extra reassurance

Guy Marshlain, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “We know our machines are a crucial element in the smooth running of businesses throughout the UK, which is why end-to-end support for our customers is something we provide with every Timberwolf product.”

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Timberwolf has strengthened its customer support network with the addition of two new dealers.

Masons Kings will offer sales and support to customers in North Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, whilst Tallis Amos Group (TAG) will serve customers in Bristol, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

coverage to include Bedford and Milton Keynes from a brand new, purpose built depot in Ellington.

in the strength and support of the Timberwolf dealer network and trained technicians.

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Think global and plant local to tackle climate change

The UK Government has been urged to ‘Think Global, Plant Local’ to start tackling the damaging effects of climate change. Independent advisers have told the Government that planting trees and building with wood is a “simple, low-cost option” to remove large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere - a message also highlighted by Sir David Attenborough in his latest TV series.

However, the UK Government is still way behind its own modest targets of planting 11 million trees in England in the five years to 2022. Now Confor has laid down a challenge by setting ambitious new targets for the four UK nations -a total of 40,000 hectares (about 100,000 acres) of new planting every year by 2030.

“Climate change is the biggest challenge for us all and politicians

must raise their game - not set a low bar and then fail to get over it,” said Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive of Confor.

“Tree planting rates in England and Wales are currently woeful but with political will, we can turn that around and ‘Think Global, Plant Local’ to help tackle the appalling impact of climate change. We are working closely with the UK Government to push up planting rates, but I hope they will listen to Sir David Attenborough and really focus on the opportunity.

“In the new series Our Planet, he says we need to protect and manage ancient forests, but also create large new productive forests to tackle climate change and supply the wood we need for our low-carbon future.”

The UK currently has only 13 per cent forest cover, compared

to the EU average of around 37 per cent. The UK is the second largest net importer of wood products, after China.

“We import 80 per cent of our wood and we cannot continue to export our forest footprint to this extent,” said Mr Goodall. “Planting more trees and using more homegrown timber can not only help meet our climate change targets, but also support economic growth and employment in the UK - and provide more places for wildlife to live and people to enjoy.”

The annual 2030 targets set by Confor - as it launches its ‘Think Global, Plant Local’ campaign today - include 18,000 hectares for Scotland, which is currently planting around 10,000 hectares, more than 80 per cent of total UK planting. The other 2030 targets are 10,000 hectares in England (currently planting between 1500 and 2000 hectares), and 9000 in Wales and 3000 in Northern Ireland, which are both planting only around 200 hectares annually.

“New planting in England and Wales in particular makes a mockery of what its independent adviser, the Committee on Climate Change, is saying,” said Mr Goodall. “Politicians must start taking climate change seriously and all the evidence points to tree planting and wood use as a great way to make a significant, cost-effective impact.

“It’s the best form of carbon capture and storage that we have. Growing trees soak up atmospheric carbon, which can then be stored for a long period in wood products. As our climate gets warmer and extreme weather events increase, Governments really should be listening to respected voices like Sir David and not just paying lip service to climate change.”

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New National Sales Manager for ICL Turf & Landscape

Prior to joining ICL he spent 14 years working for Green-tech starting as a product specifier, from where he went on to hold the position of Team Manager.

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Commenting on his new position, Barry revealed that he is relishing the new opportunity

ahead. ‘I’m passionate about my work am very much looking forward to the challenge ahead, ICLareacompanyIhavealways had great respect for and I’m delightedtobejoiningtheteam”.

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End of an era at Hayter as last-ever Hayterette sold

Hayter, maker of the finest mowers, has announced that the last mower of its much-loved Hayterette model has been sold. This marks the end of the 62 years of which the Hayterette has been an integral part of the Hayter product offering.

The Hayterette launched to the domestic market in 1957. The original red and silver handpropelled mower featured an 18-inch cut and a 98cc Villiers engine.

It quickly became popular with home owners, and in 1967 - only 10 years after its introduction -it was presented the BAGMA award for ‘Best Horticulture Machine of the Year.’

Over the years, the components and the overall look of the Hayterette changed, but many of the original features which helped it gain its popularity have remained.

Much like its predecessor, the latest model features an 18-inch cut, a push transmission and folding handlebars.

The most recent Hayterette also came with an aluminium cutter deck for increased durability, three swinging cutting blades, a lever to adjust height of cut between 13-70mm, and a Briggs & Stratton® 625 series™ engine with easy start function.

“It is both with sadness and a great deal of pride we say goodbye to our last Hayterette,” says Christopher Cooper, Product Marketing Manager at Hayter.

“Few mowers can claim to have remained in high demand for over 60 years. This achievement is a great testament to Douglas Hayter’s innovative design and engineering, and I’m sure he would have been immensely proud to see how well the Hayterette withstood the test of time. It’s great to have been a part of the history of this fantastic machine and we are excited for what the future brings.”

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Whether you are looking for a grass or gravel finish, we have a wide range of grass reinforcement meshes and permeable pavers to suit your project.

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ICL Turf & Landscape is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Browne as its new Landscape & Industrial National Sales Manager.

has worked in the industry for a number of years and brings with him a wealth of experience.

"Parks and green spaces is an important element of Edinburgh. If we can free up what limited resources we have to look after the borders and plants, it's a winner for everybody because the borders are clean and the grass is still getting cut. It keeps it to a standard that we couldn't keep before”. - Edinburgh City Council For

Green-tech take their chemical training workshops to London and Scotland

Manor College in Enfield, London and SRUC Oatridge Campus in Ecclesmachan, Broxburn, West Lothian.

Each workshop will run from 9am with 6 speaker sessions (BASIS points available) followed by lunch and will close by 1.30pm.

They will cover topical subjects including Japanese knotweed control, sprayer calibration, nozzle selection, choosing the correct chemical for the application, the future of glyphosate and alternative options; policy changes and updates to license requirements.

Green-tech’s Sales Director Richard Gill comments, “I am delighted to be able to bring this workshop to London and Scotland.

“We received incredibly positive feedback from our previous training workshops which prompted us to offer the same workshop but in a different geographical region. I am incredibly grateful to our seven industry partners for joining forces with us.

The importance of getting your treatment cycles right

With the new season firmly underway and vegetation growth now upon us, treatment cycles are critical when looking to the season ahead.

under control for the season ahead. By treating weeds in the correct stage of growth, before seeds are formed, it will reduce their ability to spread seeds and spores reducing additional growth in the area.

Following the success of their previous Chemical Workshops, Green-tech has announced the dates for their next two Chemical Workshops - Training the Trainer.

The sessions are planned for London on Wednesday 29th May and Scotland on Wednesday 10th July.

They will include presentations from industry-leading guest speakers including Advanced Invasives, Amenity Forum, Bayer, Belchim, Certis UK (Scotland only), ICL and JSD Rail (London only).

The venues for the events have been confirmed as Capel

Green-tech is offering this as a free event which includes lunch and provides a great opportunity for networking with like-minded peers in the industry.

Delegates can collect BASIS Professional Register points for each session attended.

“The day will provide delegates with a great networking opportunity and will enable them to take away advice and best practice techniques to pass on throughout their teams.”

Places are limited so anyone wishing to attend this workshop must book their free place online at https://www.green-tech.co.uk/ chemical-workshop

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Not treating weeds upon first emergence can lead to firefighting of overgrowth which can negatively impact the time and costs required to control the unwanted vegetation for the remainder of the season. There are a few important factors to consider when deciding upon the best approach. Site history, use and ground cover will affect variables such as speed of treatment required and type of weed that grows.

Type of weed (e.g. Annual, Perennial etc), will determine the frequency of treatments required. When it comes to timing, the timing of the first treatment cycle is critical to make sure you get the growth

Tackling the horrors of Horsetail

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a highly invasive and deep routed perennial weed that has fast growing underground stems which will quickly send up dense stands of foliage.

Fully adjustable rotary nozzles

Rain Bird’s R-VAN rotary adjustable, full circle and strip nozzles set new standards in performance, with just nine models required for full 45 to 360-degree coverage and ranges from 2.4 to 7.3 metres.

By simply pushing down and turning the nozzle cap, the arc can be increased by up to 270 degrees and by turning the radius

adjustment dial clockwise, the throw distance is increased without needing a separate adjustment tool.

Precipatation rates are matched across all different R-VAN nozzle types, making irrigation design layouts and zoning much easier.

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It is easily recognised by its straight upright fire tree like shoots which appear in summer.

In the spring, the plant will be around 20 - 50cm tall and fertile brown stems will appear with cone-like spores at the end of the stem. In the summer green shoots develop into fir tree like plants.

The plant has creeping rhizomes which can go down as deep as 7m which makes them extremely difficult to

remove, especially if they are invading a border. They are known for entering gardens by spreading underground from neighbouring land or properties.

Horsetail is particularly difficult to treat with some resistance shown to many weed killers. Horsetail is fast becoming the biggest problem weed in the UK growing through driveways & paths, as well as covering industrial sites. Horsetail also affects a variety of areas including cropped areas, amenity vegetation, grazed land and bare areas.

Market leading Horsetail killer ‘Diamond’ is a formulation of two active ingredients to give the best control (160g/l 2,4-D + 240g/l glyphosate.) Once on the

foliage, the 2,4-D will break down leaf tissue which enables the glyphosate to translocate around the plant far quicker and deeper.

Diamond delivers total weed control to both grasses and broadleaved weeds, controlling them quicker and penetrating deeper into the root system than glyphosate alone.

Method:

1. When Horsetail reaches approx. 15cm high it is time to spray Diamond. Di amond is a total weed killer so will kill a wide range of weeds and grasses.

2. Horsetail will turn brown after a pproximately 10 –14 days after application.

Foamstream has the advantage of sterilising surrounding seeds and spores to help reduce ongoing weed growth. Paying close attention to the interval between treatment cycles is also important. At each stage, correctly timed treatments will exhaust the plants storage organs weakening both the foliage and root growth.

If done correctly, the third and final treatment should then only be required at the end of the season to kill the weeds until the next growing season.

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3. When the Horsetail has darkene d to an almost black colour then it can be cleared away by raking and disposing of. It can regrow from the smallest of particles, so it is vital this is done carefully. 4. For well established problems these steps may need to be repeated.

Diamond is exclusively available through Agrigem and is in stock for next day delivery.

Diamond is also available through various distributors across the country.

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Times have changed. So have tools. And our commercial range is all the proof you need. Take the EGO Power+ line trimmer and brush cutter. It’s powered by the most technologically advanced, petrol-matching, Lithium-ion battery system out there. It’s built stronger, with a carbon fibre shaft that’s as tough as it is light, and it’s engineered to handle the heavy strain of every day use. So don’t stick to what you know. Switch to the power of EGO

UltraScape restores iconic medieval bridge

UltraScape’s BS 7533 Mortar Paving System has been used as part of a £1m transformation of Old Elvet Bridge in the heart of historic Durham.

There were many reasons why Durham County Council chose to use UltraScape’s BS 7533 Mortar Paving System to install the pavers on the walkway of Old Elvet Bridge.

Every product in UltraScape’s Mortar Paving System has been independently tested by a UKAS accredited laboratory to assess their performance capabilities.

Pre-blended for ease of use, pro-bed HS fine bedding mortar provides the ultimate laying course for all types of paving. Formulated to provide an exceptional bond between your paving element and pro-bed HS, pro-prime slurry primer eliminates costly failures caused by general wear and tear and heavy load bearing.

To complete the installation, flowpoint rapid set grout was used in Natural Grey to joint the original stone sets and chosen tumbled flags.

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Long Rake Spar’s quality commitment

Decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar put quality management at the heart of their customer service commitment with their recent ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation.

The ISO 9001: 2015 certification is for the wholesale of decorative aggregates and encompasses all three product ranges, Natural Selection, Grantex and Sight GRIP.

This quality management system ensures consistency of both products and service levels and displays its commitment to achieving the highest levels of customer service.

Long Rake Spar is continually striving to improve to ensure customers receive the very best service from us.

It is, therefore, delighted to achieve the ISO 9001: 2015 as this demonstrates the company’s ability to consistently provide products and services that meet the highest customer and regulatory requirements.

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GeoMet adds six new designs to collection

GeoMet, has added six new innovative designs to its colourful range of contemporary seats, planters and water features.

The company is renowned for its bright and statement-style designs, which have taken centre stage at RHS Royal Chelsea Flower Show and Wembley Park, London.

The new seats have been influenced by GeoMet’s contemporary and bold shapes which are ideal for large open spaces, exhibition areas, conferences, schools, foyers and urban spaces.

The collection includes ‘Urban’ an uber-contemporary, cleanlined composite base seat topped with solid oak slats to give a softer natural edge.

The chunky Urban seat is available in 1m or 2m sizes and can be positioned as a standalone seat or in linear pairs or group arrangements, which are ideal for large open or waiting areas.

The composite base can be manufactured in any colour and the oak slat-top can also be produced in GRP and can be made in a variety of colours.

A fun addition to the GeoMet range is ‘Arc’ a colourful modular seating design which fits together to create circular designs and is ideal for child-friendly environments, such as schools, and playground facilities.

Arc benefits from bright mix and match colours, smooth curved edges and a sturdy wide base. Each Arc segment is modular and lightweight in design and can be picked up and placed to make a 4m circle.

Other products in the new collection include ‘Island’, a cleverly designed seat which can be joined together to create innovative seating layouts, such as a four-seat arrangement, with a planter insert, to create a stylish ‘island’. Both ‘Cubist’ and ‘Twist’ designs are a fresh take on a classic box-style design.

‘Pompidou’ adds French design and fun to the collection with a 1.2m ellipse-shaped seat, which creates a lounge feel and gives a ‘pop’ of colour to large spaces.

New sandstone brochure from Marshalls

Marshalls has been supplying natural stone to the UK market since the 1890’s since then has developed an extensive range of sandstones, Yorkstones and granites from across the globe.

The new sandstone brochure contains Yorkstones from UK quarries together with materials that have been carefully selected via a long-established network

of international stone partners in India and China.

The combination of high quality, technically excellent stones and Marshalls’ expertise in sourcing and processing makes for the ideal solution for commercial hard landscaping.

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Fighting back against the elements

As Britain emerges from the cold and damp of winter, gardeners are turning their attention outdoors, sprucing up their gardens for the coming summer.

Many patios and driveways have taken the brunt of the winter weather sporting an unsightly coating of dirt, mould and algae. Patio and block paving cleaners and seals from weatherproofing specialist Thompson’s are the answer, the fast-acting, safe and effective way to clean, revive and protect patios and paving safely and easily.

Thompson’s Advanced Patio and Block Paving Cleaner is a waterbased treatment for the effective removal of dirt, mould and algae from patio and block paving.

It will also help to prevent moss and mould re-growth for six months on patio and paving slabs, block paving, flag stones, concrete, tarmac, red bricks, tiles and terracotta. It is simple to apply and dries quickly for immediate protection.

For extra protection and to keep a patio looking as good as new, Thompson’s Patio and Block Paving Seal is specially formulated to seal, enhance and protect paving from the weather in just one

hour, leaving an attractive satin finish. The powerful formula will alsoresistalgaegrowthandeven protectagainstoilandfuelspills.

For concrete, tarmac and stone driveways and garage floors that have seen better days, Thompson’s Oil And Drive Cleaner will give them a new lease of life.

Usedneatforstubbornstainsand dilutedasageneraldrivewayand path cleaner, Thompson’s Oil AndDriveCleanerisformulated to remove stubborn oil, grease and petrol stains.

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New ‘Hero’ furniture range offers style for all seasons

Plaswood has launched a range of picnic tables called ‘Hero’ that twin style with sustainability to help transform external spaces with elegant but durable statement furniture.The new, lighter weight range of Plaswood tables is made from 100% recycled plastic and boasts a unique new design that allows for easier assembly with a semi-fabricated option.

The new range reduces manufacturing offcuts waste by a whopping 90% making the furniture even more sustainable whilst providing landscape professionals, local authority specifiers, garden centres, builder’s merchant buyers and outdoor hospitality managers with a product that is re-made with the environment in mind. Hence the name ‘Hero’ range.

The new range also taps into the rising trend across the UK and mainland Europe for more outdoor entertainment and communal public spaces.

The Hero tables maximise flexibility, coming in elegant rectangular or curvaceous circular forms, including playful touches such as activity table tops for children.

The series has a clean design ethos and stylish finishing.

The family of furniture includes: an adult and junior size picnic table, activity top tables, a round family size picnic table and a wheelchair access table.

Plaswood’s second life products support and develop the circular economy whilst promoting plastic recycling.

Products made from Plaswood require no annual maintenance, painting or chemical treatment prior to installation or during its long-life time, and does not leach chemicals, rot or splinter.

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All Urban’s innovative smart cycling point

All Urban celebrate the launch of Monna, a new innovative smart cycling point into their designer product portfolio. Monna has been designed and manufactured by Croatian company Include, who have quickly built up a reputation for delivering world-class SMART technology.

Following the success of their Steora SMART bench, the Monna cycling point is also suitable for both urban and rural areas and represents innovation in the Smart City market by combining urban furniture, the Internet of Things (IoT) and solar energy for a new GreenTech solution.

It features specially designed solar panels which deliver a fully sustainable power source to locations with no electricity.

The solar-powered point comes with multiple functionalities –bike repairing tools which includes an air pump and is accessible using Wifi authorisation, bike racks and electrical sockets for charging electric bicycles, wireless charging pad and charging ports for wired phones, night illumination and data collection capabilities.

Paul Collings, Director of All Urbanconcludes:“Sustainability is one of All Urbans core values, therefore, supplying a product which enables UK businesses to provide services to the public which tackle climate change is something we’re extremely proud of. We invite them to contact us to find out more.”

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Snickers FLEXIWork

Stretch Shorts – for cool comfort this summer

While fabric, functionality and fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new FlexiWork Stretch Shorts for men and women that really set these new garments apart.

These shorts are great for working in the warmer months. Delivering superior flexibility and comfort, these lightweight work shorts come in a hi-tech body-mapping design and are made from a self-ventilating

stretch fabric with Cordura reinforcements for all-round mobility and durability when you need it most.

As well as being street-smart with men’s and women’s designs, they’re packed with comfort and functionality and specially designed for the fastpaced professional who’s always on the go and always delivering top class work on site.

Helly Hansen workwear is trusted by professionals

Scandinavian Design is the cornerstone of what Helly Hansen does. It’s the optimal combination of purposeful design, protection and style.

The global brand takes tremendous care and pride in protecting and enabling professionals who make their living amongst nature’s harshest environments.

Spring Summer 2019 sees a continuation and expansion of the Helly Hansen Chelsea Evolution range, sleek and simple design lines and combinations of performance fabrics.

By combining four-way stretch materials with a cotton polyester blend, Helly Hansen provide customers with the best of two worlds – comfort and durability.

The line includes service pants, shorts, work pants and pirate pants. These can be paired with a Lifa Active performance baselayer to allow the wearer to stay dry and comfortable even on the warmest of summer days.

Lifa is Helly Hansen’s proprietary technology which delivers moisture management by moving sweat away from the skin and transporting it to the surface of the fabric, where it evaporates.

Lifa Active baselayers have a two-layer Lifa construction with Lifa fibres next to the skin and a soft polyester exterior. It works as a layering piece next to the skin on cold days, or as a single layer for warmer weather.

Helly Hanson

Plan ahead for winter with Makita’s smart Heated Jacket

Makita UK has added new, high visibility, Heated Jackets to the LXT and CXT ranges to help keep construction workers comfortable on site, for longer.

Work sites can be cold and bleak in wintertime and these jackets and vests will provide a new level of comfort and protection.

Powered by Makita’s LithiumIon batteries, which many site tradesmen will already own with their Makita power tools, the DCJ206Z LXT Jacket, compatible with 14.4V and 18V LXT batteries only, will run in Hi, Medium and Lo heat settings providing up to 35 continuous hours of comfort when powered by a Makita 18V 6.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery.

The jacket features five heat zones,twoonthechestandthree in the back, which are controlled by an on/off selector with LED indicatorconvenientlypositioned on the chest.

An external transparent chest pocketperfectlyprotectsessential IDcardsfromtheelements.

Complete with battery adaptor, the heated jackets are made of robust and durable fluorescent yellow polyester with reflective silver lines, are washable when detached from the battery, have a removable zipper hood and are cosily fleece lined.

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STIHL expands dynamic helmet range

STIHL has expanded its DYNAMIC head protection range with the introduction of two new and improved premium forestry helmets, offering enhanced levels of safety for professionals.

The new DYNAMIC ERGO and DYNAMIC X-ERGO models have been designed with practicality and innovation at the forefront, boasting a comfortable six-point harness and ear defenders.

Additionally, the DYNAMIC ERGO offers Sound Noise Reduction (SNR) 28, whereas the DYNAMIC X-ERGO offers a greater SNR of 30.

The DYNAMIC ERGO has a mesh visor that offers 41% light penetration, whilst the DYNAMIC X-ERGO has a steel mesh that offers an impressive 60% for forestry workers that require greater light penetration.

The DYNAMIC helmet range also comes equipped with a flush fitting visor to minimise snagging on branches when moving through woodland with the visor up, allowing the wearer enhanced protection.

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AXEO

Mounted spreader with adjustable stainless

deflectors and manual or hydraulic shutter control. Available in 250 litre, 560

Snickers

Industry told to take proactive approach to disease management

The challenge of protecting turf and soil has arguably never been greater with the threat of disease and pests causing havoc for both high-profile sports and amenity surfaces as well as grass roots and local community sites.

A variety of challenges, from changing climate patterns to new rules on the use of chemicals as part of treatment and prevention programmes, are combining to increase the threat level.

An emergency summit was held with the aim of finding industryled solutions to the threat of Chafer Grubs and Leatherjackets

in the turf industry took place on May 9 2019 at Burton Albion Football, Staffordshire.

Now that many of the chemicals which were routinely used to keep golf courses and sports pitches free of pests have been withdrawn, we need to find alternatives.

This Summit explored the current challenges in sustaining turf quality in a chemical-free environment.

The event was supported by Bionema, Rigby Taylor, Maxstim, EcoSpray and E.

Marker A/S and is held in association with both The IOG and BIGGA.

Dr Minshad A Ansari, Founder and CEO of Bionema, said: “This summit is the first step in working together as an industry -pooling our knowledge and using all the tools we have in an integrated way to achieve control of these devastating pests.”

The Amenity Forum’s 2019 Conference will be entitled 21st Century Amenity Management. The forum has been holding a series of updating events to highlight some of these issues and

A robust and reliable synthetic turf maintenance machine

GKB Machines, the company behind sustainable, reliable and robust maintenance machinery for natural, synthetic and hybrid turf are able to provide you with the solution thanks to the GKB Infiller which can perform these different actions.

Equipped with a rotatable driver’s seat, the innovative GKB Infiller can be driven in both directions and has the ability to efficiently apply several types of infill material like sand, SBR rubber, TPE rubber and cork in two directions.

The precision control valve can be set from 0 to 100mm to determine how much infill material is sprinkled which is

manually adjustable as well as hydraulically operated.

This flap in the front of the bunker gives you the possibility to regulate the amount of sand that is distributed whilst there are specially designed agitators in the bunker to break up rubber crumb infill and guarantee an even spreading pattern.

The GKB Infiller is also provided with aluminium extensions to enlarge the bunker capacity of the bunker mounted on top of the chassis.

Thebunkerisincreasedbythese extensions from 1.06m3 to 3m3

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also how important collaboration and sharing best practice within the industry has become.

As a result of the feedback and discussions generated by the events, the Amenity Forum is developing a standard for the sector.

Professor John Moverley, Chairman of the Forum, said “I would like to see this standard as an essential requirement when employing anyone involved in amenity management.

“There are a number of well recognised assurance schemes in our sector, this new standard

seeks to embrace these and in a simple way, provide everyone of an assured standard and best practice. I would like to see the logo associated the standard to be proudly displayed across the UK in our parks, golf courses, sports grounds and indeed all our public spaces.”

The new standard is due to be launched later this year and in the meantime, everyone is urged to seek evidence of a recognised assurance scheme when employing those charged with amenity management in all its forms.

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Details of SoilsCon 2019 unveiled

SoilsCon, the landscape industry’s ‘go to’ conference for soil-related topics, will be returning once again to the elegant Phyllis Court in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Thursday, September 26.

This year’s event will be the fourth soils conference to be organised by soil scientist and landscape consultant Tim O’Hare.

It promises landscape architects and specifiers, contractors, garden designers, developers, topsoil manufacturers, local government officers, and wider industry professionals a day of invaluable professional development, discussion and

debate, with presentations by some of the country’s leading experts in their respective fields.

This year’s conference will again include a Soil Surgery, held during the day’s networking periods. Members of the Tim O’Hare Associates team will be on hand to help delegates with their specific soil issues.

The final programme and conference details will be issued shortly but to express your interest in attending, please email info@toha.co.uk or call 01491 822653.

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Brookfield Groundcare has recently invested in a Toro LT3340 triple cylinder mower because of the “excellent back up service provided by Reesink Turfcare” says company owner, Danny Wright.

“Reesink is known for providing really good customer support particularly when it comes to its backup service,” says Danny.

“I know that if there was ever a problem with our machine, they would get a replacement out to me immediately. When you’re a relatively small business with a wide client base, that’s vital. I’d actually say that the backup is just as important, if not more than, the quality of the machine itself.”

Afterrecentlysecuringmoreschool and council clients, the company neededanewmachinetohelpcope withtheincreaseinwork.

“Tororeallyisleadingthemarket at the moment, so it made sense to go to them first,” he said. “The LT3340 impressed me so much I didn’t see the need to test out anyotherbrands.Idecidedpretty much there and then to get it.”

The LT3340 heavy-duty triple cylinder mower, with its sheer durability and strength makes for a perfect addition to a groundscare fleet. With such a powerful and versatile machine, it’s no wonder Danny is already seeing an improvement.

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Dennis and SISIS kickstart the bowling season

With the season fast approaching, an overwhelming number of greenkeepers have made their way to the recent Dennis and SISIS Bowling Green Maintenance Seminar series in order to gain advice and tips on best practice.

The popular seminars, which are designed to educate greenkeepers on how to maintain and look

after bowling greens, have been credited for improving the greens at numerous bowls clubs throughout the country.

Combining insightful seminars and practical tips, a number of industry experts take to the stage to discuss a wide range of key topics.

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Next generation woodchipper at the Arb Show 2019

BLEC Laser Grader is a winner for Total Equestrian

Managing Director of Total Equestrian, Steve Keen, is delighted with their purchase of a Laser Grader 2400 from BLEC, which has improved both the speed and accuracy with which they can prepare and level flat areas.

Since its addition to their fleet, the LG 2400 has come in particularly useful for preparation groundworks on outdoor and indoor arena projects.

Undertaking the construction of various equestrian facilities including gallops, stable blocks and schooling areas, Total Equestrian operates throughout the UK and Europe and is currently celebrating its 25th year.

“This machine has made a massive difference to our ground preparations, especially for the final soil grades or stone trimming for outdoor arenas,” says Steve.

“We also use it to quickly and precisely apply the dust layer for indoor show areas.

“For arenas, it’s imperative to achieve a flat surface and the Laser Grader ensures accuracy every time - no matter the conditions or the operator carrying out the task.

“The larger the area to prepare, the more grateful we are to have the Laser Grader at our disposal and now that it’s part of our fleet, we are equipped to deal with most groundwork projects, no matter what size.”

The BLEC Laser Grader is available in a variety of working widths, from 1.5m to 2.4m, and comes complete with ripping tines for the effective loosening of heavily compacted ground.

The range is fitted with twin Danfoss proportional valves and a rear 4-wheel frame, with each pair of wheels controlled independently for dual grading.

Allmodelsarealsosetuptoaccept anymakeoflaserequipment.

Visitors to stands C8/9 and D8/9 will be the first to see the brand-new machine, which promises to extend GreenMech’s portfolio in the arb sector.

Alongside this, other highlights will include the recently

introduced SURE-Trak 19-28, now available as a stand-alone model, and their petrol-powered Arb 150p chipper.

For occasions where operators encounter either challenging ground undulations, or where levels differ significantly between the two tracks, GreenMech’s new SURE-Trak 19-28 model safely overcomes both challenges.

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The ARB Show will see a new product launch from GreenMech that is set to be the next evolution of woodchippers.

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Efficiency breakthroug -save money, time and headaches

Efficieny is what all businesses, companies, organisations and municipalities strive for. Greater efficieny equals lower input costs with the same or greater output of production. In terms of mowing for municipalities and public spaces this has never been more urgent than today, as Trimax Mowing Systems explains.

With sports fields, golf clubs and municipalities all needing to tighten their belts, they are relying on mowers and machinery more than ever not to let them down.

Historically, groundsmen opted for cylinder mowers which were known for their ability to achieve a top quality cut.

Most cylinder mowers had rollers which left a beautiful stripe guaranteed to get people’s attention; but as time went on groundsmen all over the world were starting to realise the cost implications of running such machines.

In order to ensure the best possible cut the cylinders needed frequent sharpening of blades. Not only was this a timely and costly process, it also meant downtime. With downtime came grass, lots of it, and this exposed the other limitation of the cylinder mower.

Whilst cylinder mowers performed well in ideal conditions, they struggled with grass which was long or wet. Manufacturers came to realise that there was an opportunity in the market.

The groundsmen’s requirements had changed: not only did they require a machine which ensured a top quality cut, but they also required a machine which could handle less than perfect conditions and provided low maintenance costs. This saw the development of rotary mowers.

Trimax Mowing Systems, now a market leader in the field, spent many years researching new technologies to find a solution for the modern groundsman - the rotary mower!

This innovation offered a slightly different cut method –rather like an inverted helicopter.

As the mower moved over the grass, the airflow formed from the fast spin of the blades, created an uplift enabling a clean cut and excellent finish.

Although priced similar to the cylinder mowers, rotary mowers were far more robust and reliable machines.

The versatility of the rotary mower meant that it was now possible to cut longer grass even in wet conditions, which gave far greater flexibility and cost savings to the groundsman.

Whilst almost impossible to tell the difference between a cylinder and a rotary cut, the difference in maintenance costs were significant.

Trimax Mowing Systems carried out a study to compare the maintenance costs between a cylinder mower and one of their rotary mowers.

The analysis confirmed that a cylinder mower averaged an annual maintenance cost of £5,000 whereas the maintenance cost of a Trimax rotary mower of comparable size were a mere £700 per year.

Looking at the maintenance costs of running a mower for a time period of only 5 years, that comes to a staggering difference of £25,000 vs £3,500.

These maintenance costs exclude both labour inefficiencies and mower downtime.

Whilst a few stalwart Groundsmen remain loyal to the cylinder mowers, the majority have realised the huge potential of the new Trimax rotary mowers and are already reaping the benefits, as Wolverhampton Council have testified:

“Maintenance is considerably less than cylinders.

“Each set of 7-gangs requires around 154 hours of workshop maintenanceperseasononthecutter heads alone. The Trimax Pegasus requires70%lessmaintenance.”

Trimax pride themselves on their continuous commitment to providing innovative solutions. The highest level of finish with minimal downtime and maintenance has always been at the core of their engineering and manufacturing.

For more information, or to talk with other municipalities about how their new fleet of Trimax machines has increased business efficiency, then please call 01933 652235 or visit www.trimaxmowers.co.uk

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Eliet speeds up scarifying with the new C550ZR de-thatcher

Leading Belgian manufacturer Eliet have launched an innovative new machine, set to dramatically reduce the time landscapers and groundsmen spend undertaking scarifying operations and disposing of thatch and moss.

The new C550ZR Collector, available in the UK from PSD Groundscare, brings a new standard in turf maintenance, collecting moss and thatch into narrow rows for easier disposal, resulting in huge time savings for the operator by reducing the cleaning time by up to 50%.

The C55OZR Collector provides efficient scarification, moss and thatch removal with improved collection.

As material is removed from the turf, it is deposited into a discharge channel with an Archimedean screw that carries it to the side of the machine.

Thisnewmachineisself-propelled and features an above-average 55cm working width which limits thenumberofrowstocollect,and opreatesat2.5km/hr.

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Tractor proves itself at training ground and now at stadium

Elland Road, home of Leeds United Football Club, has been using TYM at its training grounds since 2017 and has now chosen the tractor brand for the stadium too.

And the reason for that is TYM has proven to provide highquality performance and deliver the results required across both surfaces says head groundsman, Kiel Barrett.

“We’ve recently invested in another TYM tractor because what we’ve been using has performed so well,” he says.

“Thanks to the range of tractors available, we’ve found models to suit the surfaces at both the stadium and the training grounds which are very different despite being the same length and width.”

It all started in 2017 with the arrival of the T503 at the training ground: “The T503 has delivered over and above expectations and worked brilliantly for our annual renovation work at the training ground as well as for topdressing and stripping turf off. It’s a really reliable workhorse.”

With such an assured performance it made sense to invest in TYM again for Elland Road, but with such different requirements at the stadium Kiel requested a demonstration from local dealer Russell Groundcare who brought the mid-duty T393 for Kiel and the team to trial.

Kiel says: “The demonstration proved the T393 could deliver the same quality of work at Elland Road, although in less heavy-duty roles. Its user-friendly operation really impressed me as well as the cab, which is really comfortable to work in. It’s a productive allrounder and we use it to help move equipment, carry out drainage, aeration and spraying.”

Since having the machine, Kiel has not been disappointed: “The T393 is the perfect addition to the stadium’s maintenance fleet. Like the T503 at the training ground, the T393 is a huge improvement from the previous equipment we were using and we can really tell the difference.”

Wake up and smell the biochar

With years of trading, testimonials, case studies and third-party trials that support enriched biochar’s effect on tree health, it’s great to see the industry is finally catching on to its benefits. But things are still moving slowly and, if you’re not thinking about geo-injecting some Tree Soil Improver every time you drive past an ailing ash or an off-colour oak, it’s time to wake up and smell the biochar…

I recommended that a wych elm with sparse foliage be geo-injected with enriched biochar last spring. The difference in appearance of the tree from 2017 to 2018 is striking. It now looks in better condition, with a denser canopy of healthy foliage.

- Steve Cox, Tree Consultant, Treecall Consulting.

I have used Carbon Gold’s enriched biochar on urban trees which have previously been under hard surfacing and I’ve noticed a marked improvement in vitality one year on in a tree I regularly monitor. I encourage landscape architects to include enriched biochar in new tree planting schemes and I welcome the ongoing research into its use.’’

- Sharon Hosegood, Tree Consultant, Sharon Hosegood Associates.

For more information about the geo-injector, contact: martin@apextreesurgeons.com For more information about enriched biochar, the science, trial results, and additional case studies, contact: james@carbongold.com

SIS Pitches makes £1.8m commitment to the UK

SIS Pitches has invested £1.8m in a new turf production facility, safeguarding more than 50 jobs, and creating an additional 15 positions by 2022.

The purchase of a new backing plant will allow SIS Pitches to extend its current site in Maryport, Cumbria, increase production volumes and grow its workforce.

SIS Pitches is a world-leading fullservice provider in specialist sports pitches and landscaping grass.

Last year, SIS Pitches designed, constructed and installed SISGrass hybrid pitches at six 2018 World Cup venues, including the Luzhniki Stadium pitch for the opening match and the Final.

The new factory, which covers an area of more than 2,100 square metres, is one of the most technologically-advanced production facilities in Europe.The company will use the new factory to deliver the highest quality, longlasting synthetic surfaces.

“This investment in new state-of-the-art facilities and technology will support our ambitious growth plans while also creating and safeguarding jobs in the local community,” said George Mullan, SIS Pitches Owner and CEO.

“The Glasson Industrial Estate has been at the heart of manufacturing for more than 50 years and, despite business uncertainty in the face of Brexit, we are very proud to be able to continue that tradition through this significant investment.

“We are also grateful to Cumbria LEP for their investment in the project. Our new factory will ensure we continue to provide the highest quality products and increased output, maintaining our position as the market leader in the manufacturing of synthetic turf.”

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Council invests in third Toro machine

East Devon District Council has recently invested in a third Toro Groundsmaster 360 after its previous two models purchased in 2015, have proved to be a huge success with the Council’s groundscare department.

Dan Haydon, from the groundscare department, says that there were a lot of boxes for these machines to tick with reliability at the fore and the Groundsmaster 360 has ticked them all.

“We have so many different kinds of grounds to maintain, from communal gardens and children’s play areas to sports pitches and cemeteries,” says Dan. “Having a robust, reliable machine that can adapt is vital and the Groundsmaster 360 does just that.

“Our machines need to be in use every day for eight and a half hours from spring until November; it’s a big task.

“With the two GM360s we’ve been using for four years, we’ve never had a problem, so it wasn’t a hard decision to purchase another one.”

The Council had been using triple cylinder mowers before purchasing the new GM360 rotary mowers.

Due to government cuts, the frequency of cutting areas had to be reduced and its previous mowers weren’t able to keep the grass short for long enough, which is why the department opted to trial the GM360 zeroturn mower.

The quad-steer all-wheel drive steering of the GM360 provides maximum productivity even in undulatingterrain.Abletoclimb hills without slipping and make 180degreeturnswithouttearing turf, Dan couldn’t be happier with the machine.

“Whatever the weather or type of terrain – it performs across the board. We’ve seen a real improvement, and so have our other teams.

“We currently have eight teams acrossDevon,threeofwhichhave Toromachines,butnoweveryone is noticing the difference with Toroandthereisdefinitepotential in the future for Toro to pushed outacrossalltheteams.”

Reesink Turfcare

New advancements in the Ferris range

A number of innovations have been introduced for Ferris mowers, importer TH White has announced.

On ISX800, IS2100Z and IS3200Z models a new two-belt drive system offers enhanced reliability and productivity, with a 3-year limited belt warranty as standard.

The system includes steel arms which help to prevent the belt from dislodging from the castiron backside idler and deep grooved spindle drive pulleys for smoother engagement and less likelihood of the belt dislodging or rolling from the pulley.

Heavy duty Optibelt V-belts are engineered for superior resistance to stretching and premature wear with a profile that transmits more power than classic v-belt profiles.

Exclusive to Ferris mowers with Vanguard EFI engines, the Oil Guard system offers productivity gains by allowing users to operate their mower for 500 hours between oil changes instead of 100 hours.

Oil Guard uses a larger volume of oil, halving contamination and features a large oil filter with fine filtration ability.

Consistent engine lubrication is provided during off-angle operation, up to 45 degrees and the engines come with a threeyear commercial engine warranty.

Ferris has also introduced a next generation, patented ForeFront suspension system, on the new ISX800.

This double wishbone technology incorporates four upper and lower control rods which ensure the front caster bearing remains vertical

through the full range of travel, following the terrain precisely and resulting in a smoother ride and improved cut.

This allows faster mowing over rough terrain and gives increased comfort for operators, preventing fatigue and increasing productivity. The mower benefits from reduced shocks to the chassis and better stability, reducing the need for servicing and repairs.

The INFINICUT® line of all electric precision mowers was designed to be user-adjustable to match the conditions of any given day. From the dynamic return floating head mechanism to the variable clip speed, height of cut adjustment and moveable bedknife the INFINICUT® provides more functionality than any other pitch mower. Combine that with today’s highly technical approach to pitch construction and unpredictable microclimates, the INFINICUT® ensures a healthy turf while providing an unrivalled quality of cut.

Introducing a new Fixed Head option Engineered for flat surfaces, the new fixed head mower provides the same cut quality without sacrificing precision, all at an unmatched value.

TH White

Spring trim the lawn

Compact, stylish and powerful, the new Cobra MX3440V walkbehind mower, is ideal for any typical UK garden.

With its high-performance 34cm rotary cutting system and 40v lithium-ion Samsung powered battery technology, this mower makes mowing truly effortless. Cutting as low as 25mm, for a manicured lawn finish, but

equally capable of dealing with longer grass up to 75mm, it is perfect for all garden conditions.

The height of cut adjustment makes changing very easy.

When mowing is finished, the handles fold conveniently for easy storage.

Cobra

Toro hits the mark at Altcar Training Camp

The UK’s premier facility for small arms marksmanship training, Altcar Training Camp in Merseyside, recently invested in a Toro Groundsmaster 7210 and LT-F3000 triple flail mower for their sports and residential grounds maintenance.

With a football and rugby pitch, general-purpose field and residential green areas, having robust and high-performance mowers to tackle a variety of jobs was essential for Altcar Training Camp.

After a competitive demonstration process where Toro and multiple other brands were tested, Toro hit the mark and came out on top.

Mark Byrne, infrastructure resource manager, explains: “Our previous machines were on their way out and so we wanted to get the best possible replacements. That was when we got in touch with Cheshire Turf Machinery and set up a demonstration with several brands.

“We wanted a zero-turn mower again because that suited our needs here perfectly. We were looking for something that would be simple to use and

would be a seamless transition from our previous machine. With the triple flail mower, we wanted to get a robust alternative that would be more reliable.”

With the help of Cheshire Turf Machinery a competitive demonstration was organised in order to trial several machines and find the perfect replacements for the camp.

“It became quite clear fairly soon thatTorowaswinning,”saysMark. “The combination of performance and price was just what we were looking for, and with simple and easy to use operation, it meant we could get straight onto using the newmachineswhentheyarrived.”

Having had the machines since September 2018, the GM7210 and the LT-F3000 have proved to be right on target. “They’re both really good machines and doing everything we expect from them.”

And with Toro impressing Mark, future investment is definitely on the cards. “We’ve had Toro before and been impressed and would definitely consider going with Toro again.”

Work smarter and safer with Aspen Alkylate Petrol

Regular pump fuel is produced during the crude oil refinement process where the result is a mixture of around 100 hundred substances, many of these substances are extremely hazardous and toxic to humans and the environment. Benzene is a known carcinogen and under guidance from the HSE should be avoided in the workplace.

Aspen Alkylate Petrol is produced synthetically from

the pure gases which are released when crude oil is refined. This is the key to creating a very clean petrol.

Aspen consists of around ten of the least harmful substances and is virtually free from benzene, aromatic hydrocarbons, sulphur and olefins.

Anglo American Oil

Reesink Turfcare

Get the right player in your corner with the Toro

The Toro® ProStripe 560 puts you in control of creating a high-quality striped finish without sacrificing speed or manoeuvrability.

Compact and lightweight, the ProStripe is designed with premier sports venues, municipalities, resorts and golf clubs in mind, combining the benefits of a precise cut and clean striped finish with the simplicity of a walk power mower.

The ProStripe delivers great precision, productivity, reliability and durability, as well as exclusive MatchCut

technology to quickly fine tune the cutting height with its halfincrement (3.25 mm) setting.

This makes it the ideal machine to use on highly manicured areas where multiple machines are used to create an accurate, uniform height of cut.

An optional Groomer Brush Kit can be attached to promote healthier turf while creating a cleaner cut and appearance by reducing lateral blade growth.

Council doubles number of Muthing flails on fleet

East Lothian Council have doubled the number of Muthing MU-FM-4 flails on their fleet.

Dougie Fox, Amenity Technician said: “We found the MU-FM-4 reliability and cut quality to be far superior to the rotary mowers we were using, with a finish almost identical to that of a cylinder mower.

“Our decision to add another five MU-FM-4’s to our fleet is based entirely on performance. We cut in all conditions, without height adjustment, including on longer, wetter growth.”

SimonRichard,UKAgentforthe Muthingrange,saidtheabilityof local authorities to achieve better cut quality is increased by using flail mowers, which generally cost less to purchase and maintain.

Simon Richard

The Electric Advantage

mowing depending on terrain, operator and grass conditions.

With the optional Michelin Tweels the lighter footprint from this puncture proof tyre gives excellent grip with little or no marking of the ground

For more information please see www.meangreenmowers.co.uk

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batteries can give up to 7-Hours

Cub Cadet XM3 ER53 – the ideal professional machine for continued use

The Cub Cadet XM3 ER53 delivers everything you could want from a professional variablespeed lawnmower; exceptional mowing performance, high efficiency, low vibrations and comfortable handling - it makes short work of large lawns.

Special axle dampers and the gel cushioning in the handle absorb vibrations from the engine making for more comfortable mowing.

Developed for professional use and tested at 2.3/1.15m/s2 Hand/ arm K-Factor, this machine is designed for up to 8 hours a day continuous mowing owing to its significantly lower vibrations.

High performance comes from the powerful Kawasaki FJ 180 V Kai engine that gets more output from every cubic cm of engine displacement giving the power to mow slopes up to 30°.

The blade-brake clutch keeps the engine running even when the blade is disengaged to empty the grass bag, saving time and increasingproductivity.

A specially developed geometry inside the mower housing ensures allcuttingsaretransportedthrough a turbo tunnel into the grass bag improvingmowingperformance.

The aluminium housing on the heavy-duty transmission gives you moredurabilityandlongermachine life and the tough front and side bumpersprotectthemower.

An integrated mowing deck washing nozzle and special cleaning position mean that raising, rinsing and cleaning is a quick and easy job when the work is done.

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Toro

Keep it sharp with Toro’s rotary blades

With grass growth fast and furious make sure you and your machines are ready for high season with Toro’s rotary blades.

Too often, we talk about how important it is to have a good quality mower and forget that, just as important as the mower, are the parts you put in it.

Reesink Turfcare’s parts manager Michael Hampton says: “Spring sees groundsmen tackle large areas of grass much more frequently than other times of the year; activity that can quickly dull rotary blades.

Here we look at how to prevent unnecessary downtime and out-of-action machines, with proper maintenance and parts stock planning.

“To stay on top of maintenance while mowers are being used more regularly, I highly recommend Toro customers stock up on replacement rotary blades now, rather than waiting until there is an issue.

In order to prevent damage to your machine and ensure operator safety, when signs of wear are identified, the blade must be replaced immediately – making on-hand spares extremely useful.”

If councils or landscape contractors don’t have sufficient stock or aren’t visually inspecting their blades frequently, the situation can quickly lead to serious issues during spring and summer, when footfall and the use of grounds increases.

Choosing blades produced by the manufacturer of your machine is recommended, as is “choosing blades with a toughened steel microstructure to improve wear resistance”, says Michael.

“Choosing a generic blade that is not precisely manufactured for the mower may result in poor quality of cut due to incorrect blade angle and height.”

There’s a precisely engineered blade carefully crafted for specific turf needs.

Best suited to a grounds environment are the ‘No Sail’ (flat) blade as its particularly effective for areas that are not mowed as regularly making quick work of cutting down weeds, and the ‘Atomic Sail’ which works well later in the season for mulching up leaves or for use with a recycling deck to mulch the grass.

Genuine Toro rotary blades are designed to work harder for longer, reducing the risk of unexpected wear and breakages other non-genuine parts can suffer. They will not need replacing as often as ‘will-fit’ parts and mowers will be operational for longer, with less downtime.

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New zero turn option from Ariens

Ariens is adding a new zero turn mower to its range for this season.

The Zenith 60 is the largest zero-turn in the company’s range and features a high capacity 152cm cutter deck and ground speed of 14kph going forwards and 6.7kph in reverse, which combined with the ability to turn on the spot, is

designed to significantly improve productivity.

The 10-gauge deck is designed with 14cm depth providing the optimal airflow needed to tackle tough mowing conditions.

A constant belt tension system ensures the correct tension, minimising wear and heat while

Manufactured in the UK to take on the world Machines to tackle all terrain

Grillo manufacture an extensive range of mowing equipment all hand built to an exacting standard. For banks and overgrown areas there is the Climber range of 2 & 4wd models to choose from.

If a manicured lawn type finish is required then Grillo produce some of the most outstanding collecting machines on today’s market.

Cutter deck sizes range from a small 80cm domestic machine to its top model the FD2200TS.

This has a huge 180cm deck with 48hp Yanmar diesel engine, 1400ltr hi tip collector and permanent 4wd with auto diff lock.

Manufactured in Wessex’ own factory in the UK the CRX-320 is an exceptional mowing experience.

Full width rollers front and rear and 3.2m wide, it’s nothing short of a precision cut and outstanding stripe.

Keeping the rollers as close as possible maximises ground contour following, with excellent floating capabilities to closely hug the undulations.

The renowned CRX swing tip Gold Cut blades give you the superb cut and make for easy maintenance, while the wideangle PTO gives you tight-turn capabilities for increased manoeuvrability.

All you need is a 35hp tractor and only one spool valve, which makes it economical to operate with the simplest machinery.

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providing enhanced belt life with minimal adjustments.

Frame design is based on large tubular frame rails as a backbone to support the machine load, and the frame itself is fitted with a ROPS as standard.

The high back padded seat features armrests and integrated seat isolators to help absorb impacts on uneven surfaces.

Ergonomic controls include a foot operated deck lift system for raising the deck when travelling over paths and gravel areas, and there is a choice of 15 cutting positions in 0.6cm increments which can be simply adjusted using the ertical pin selector.

PowerissuppliedbyaKawasaki V-Twin 726cc engine.

The Zenith comes with a twoyear commercial warranty or three-year residential warranty, and is available from the end of March.

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Woods BW12 Batwing is the answer for Channels Estate

Through local dealer R C Boreham, the Channels Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, has taken delivery of their first Woods BW12 batwing rotary cutter.

Estate Manager Ray Clark says: “We had been cutting with gang mowers but when our remit changed we needed a multi-purpose machine for maintaining both fairly flat areas and set-aside.

“We have found the Woods BW12 batwing to be the ideal model for us. It is solid, well made and delivers excellent cut quality and distribution of cut material, all at the right price. Easy transport and hook-up reduce preparation time when we change from one cutting area to another. We would definitely go for Woods again”

Simon Richard, UK Agent for the Woods rotary cutter range, feels local authorities and a range of other users can benefit from adding the new Woods BW12 Batwing rotary mower to their fleet.

He says: “Requiring only 35hp at the pto it is ideal for working with compact tractors. A cut capability of up to 10 acres in just 45 minutes make it the solution for large parkland and golf course maintenance.

“The BW12 has the Woods legendary precise and easily adjusted cut height and quality and there is a six-year gearbox warranty, including seals.”

MAJOR Swift scores for the top league clubs

Since 1976, H&I Kelly Landscape has a reputation for quality workmanship and demands no less from its equipment.

The family-managed business has high profile customers including professional football and rugby clubs, sports arenas, schools, and commercial facilities across Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wilshire.“Twenty years ago the mainstay of our grass maintenance programme was a MAJOR mower,” begins Chris Kelly.

“That lasted for years - it was a really good bit of kit. In looking for a new mower, we kept coming back to our experience with MAJOR -we were looking for longevity, reliability and quality of finish.”

Andy Frost at E G Coles in Shaftesbury confirmed that the MAJOR brand was as good as it gets. “It’s well-priced and good value for money. We decided on the MAJOR Swift MJ71-240 Rigid Deck Roller Mower. It leaves a finish equal to any cylinder mower, without leaving windrows - it’s incredible,” exclaims Chris.

The MAJOR Swifts are made of high-performance Strenx 700MC steel and hot-dipped galvanised for increased lifespan.

Four rotors with eight blades that overlap by 60cm delivers accurate cut across the entire width of the machine and grass clippings are chopped fine enough to be quickly absorbed back into the soil.

Smart addition by Amazone

Amazone’s new Profihopper 1500 SmartLine self-propelled mower is capable of high outputs thanks to a working speed of up to 10 km/h and a cutting width of 1.50 m.

As a fine flail mower, the machine is designed to provide an excellent cutting quality in both short and long grass, with cut heights from 0-9cm.

It is equipped with the SmartCut exact cut rotor

with a chevron-shaped blade arrangement for improved cutting and pick-up quality.

Grass is compacted immediately after being picked up by the PowerCompactor auger conveyor system consists of both a longitudinal and a transverse auger, which enables the Profihopper to have higher conveying rates, and thus better forward speed, even in long grass.

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“We look after the pitch for Poole Town FC and the Directors have commented on how well the playing surface is since we began using the MAJOR Swift,” continues Chris.

“Chelsea Football Club trained on the pitch before their game with Bournemouth and it was a member of their support staff who asked how we did it.

“Some team representatives even thought that the grass pitch looks just like a 3G surface - that’s an amazing compliment!”

“The MAJOR Swift mower is an absolute dream mower,” says Chris.

“It’s easy to set the cutting height, easy to maintain, is a light and very strong machine - not too heavy to avoid compaction yet firm enough to leave a very level finish.

“It handles thick and wet grass easily.

“It produces the ideal finish that reflects the quality of workmanship that we as a company strive to achieve.

“If it’s anything like the original MAJOR mower we had, it’s going to last us twenty years of more,” he concluded.

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Killeen Castle invests in the future

Killeen Castle Golf Club in Co Meath, Ireland is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019, as well as its recent investment in a state of the art golf course equipment fleet deal with John Deere and local dealer Dublin Grass Machinery worth over €500,000, with finance arranged through Deere’s partner Bank of Ireland.

The machinery acquisition represents a significant investment on the part of Killeen Castle in the future of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, as the club enters its second decade of golf operations.

The championship golf course opened in 2009 and was described by the 18-time Major winner and course designer as “one of my proudest designs”.

The upgraded equipment fleet includes tees, fairway, greens and rough mowers, utility tractors, Gator utility vehicles, sprayers, top dressers and bunker rakes – with the latest John Deere E-Cut hybrid electric mowers now playing an important part in futureproofing the work of course superintendent Mark Collins and his team.

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The 630-acre estate also features a number of signature residential properties, The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, Fore Golf Custom Club Fitters and a Norman castle dating back to 1181.

The castle will become the focal point of the estate following a recent grant of planning permission for a 177-room luxury hotel, including the renovation and restoration of the original structure which will house 17 suites and a number of luxury dining rooms.

The new three-storey structure partnering this renovation will incorporate 160 rooms, a day spa, function rooms and a winter garden restaurant.

The investment in new equipment also included an upgrade and enhancement of the club’s rental golf cars and trolleys to the latest state of the art GPS units, as well as rekerbing of the entire clubhouse compound.

This was in addition to significant works around the golf course and peripheral areas to enhance the sanding and drainage profile of the course, all designed to ensure championship standard golfing conditions for members and visitors alike all year round.

“There were many key factors in choosing John Deere equipment,” said Mark Collins.

“The relationship with Dublin Grass Machinery and sales manager Noel Bennett was high up the list, with the excellent technical and back-up service provided for the past 12 years.

“The quality of John Deere machinery is quite simply second to none, and the company’s advances in technology with the hybrid electric mowers made the decision an easy one.

“The overall package will allow us to continue to improve our work practices and deliver even better standards of course presentation to our members and guests.”

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The Ventrac 4500 – a ride-on mower with five deck option

The Ventrac 4500 is an excellent ride-on mower with the versatility to be used for multiple applications.

This agile, power-packed compact tractor-mower is in a class of its own with a choice of both rotary and cylinder cutting units.

An innovative design combines all-wheel drive, an articulating frame and a powerful 25 hp Kubota diesel engine providing unmatched stability and control to get a wide range of jobs done.

Five different mowing decks provide the versatility for multiple applications and with

Ventrac’s unique coupling system, the experienced operator can switch between mowing options in less than a minute.

This versatility makes it ideal for landscape contractors and golf course operators.

Peter Pattenden, the Estates and Golf Courses Manager at Carden Park, purchased a Ventrac 4500 in 2017 with Contour and Tough Cut mowing decks.

The package also included a Stump Grinder, Edger, Blower and Power Broom.

“The Contour deck is great out on the golf courses, especially on sloping tee banks and around

bunkeredges.Withitseightlarge tyres it great in the wet and the lack of marking is unreal. The ToughCutdeckhastobeseento be believed.

“It goes anywhere and is superb for land management as it can cut through saplings, bracken and gorse, helping to maintain the areas that consume manhours. It really is impressive.

“Changing over from one implementtoanother,beitcutting decks or the stump grinder or edger, is quick and easy. In fact, there’snotimetostopforacuppa asitcanbedonesoseamlessly.”

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AS 901 SM: THE FLAIL MOWER FOR LARGE AREAS, DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND STEEP SLOPES

90 cm cutting width for economic work rates. Unique single-wheel steering brake for effortless manoeuvring. Vanguard 16 hp 2-cylinder engine for extreme power. 26 pairs of strong Y-flails for a perfect mulching result. Optimal balance and a well thought-out lightweight design. All of this for impressive performance in high grass, dense undergrowth and naturally on steep slopes.

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Double-wall mower deck with horizontal flail mowing unit and multiple stone impact guards.

Castle has hosted The 2011 Solheim Cup between Europe and USA in addition to three Ladies Irish Opens from 2010 to 2012.

AS Motor brushcutters – for extraordinary mowing tasks

The range of AS Motor Brushcutters available from PSD Groundscare are made for use in tough conditions including areas of extremely dense growth, slopes and rough terrain whilst still manoeuvring effortlessly around obstacles and trees.

The range of Pedestrian Brushcutters includes the AS 63 which offers a high performance and easy handling solution to cutting high grass even on steep slopes or where access is limited.

Its low weight, vibration damping and handlebar adjustment makes the AS 63 exceptionally user friendly, and its fold down handles ease transportation and storage.

There are also twin wheel kits available and the AS 63 is available with either a 4-Stroke engine or a 2-Stroke engine which offers an extremely powerful machine with outstanding climbing ability.

Features include:

• Mulch & Mow in one step: The cross-blade system easiuly cuts and chops even high growth with excellent mulching results.

• Permanent traction: The robust transmission with limited slip differential ensures reliable and safe working even on difficult, steep terrain.

• Vibration damping: Through vibration and impact damping, hand-arm vibration is reduced to a minimum.

AS Motor also offer an extensive range of Ride-On Brushcutters and the AS Motor 940 Sherpa has taken the market by storm, taking man and machine into places that previously were inaccessible, including into brush and brambles that are thicker and up to 1.5 in height with features including:

• Bl ade System: AS brush cutter mowing deck with interchangeable flexibly mounted blades cut and shred at the same time.

• Wi th All-wheel drive: Permanent all-wheel drive, better traction on up and downhill, as well as the ability to brake when riding downhill, when compared with a 2-wheel drive model.

• Comfort seat: Variable adjustment bucket seat and i nnovative suspension system ensure operator comfort.

• Surfing cutting deck: The blade cover allows vertically evasive movements in uneven terrain, to protect the mower deck and provide greater ground clearance.

The AS 940 is also available as a remote control model which with a 300m range offers a great safe solution for mowing areas where the operator can’t access eg steep slope, under trees or into nettles and brambles.

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Makita’s back-pack brushcutter

The Makita EM4350RH backpack brushcutter is designed for use by grounds care contractors where large areas of rough vegetation need to be cleared.

Powered by a 43cc 2hp version of Makita’s advanced MM4 4-stroke engine, this back-pack brush cutter weighs just 12kg. With the fully padded harness it is comfortable to operate and vibrations are minimal.

With the engine effectively separated from the carry frame

by four isolating springs, which damp out any vibrations, the vibration effect on the operator is greatly reduced.

Operator controls are at the handgrip position controlling throttle opening and cutting drive. A useful accessory pouch is fitted at the back of the harness for carrying replacement blades and the required multi-tool spanner.

Spring starts with a new ECHO

The new ECHO DST-58V2AH

58 Volt battery trimmer is small, lightweight and yet packs the power of a petrol trimmer to take on the toughest jobs.

Run time is thirty minutes and fully charging the 2Ah battery takes just thirty minutes with the quick charger supplied.

There is the option of a 4Ah battery for longer run time.

When the trimmer line runs ergonomic out the SpeedFeed 400 trimmer head, which comes as standard, reloads in seconds without disassembly. The ECHO DST-58V2AH is ideally suited to use in noise and emission sensitive areas such as schools and hospital grounds, parks and public gardens as well as around domestic properties.

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STIHL enhances professional cordless brushcutter range

The advent of the new FSA 130 and 130 R brushcutters mark yet another addition to STIHL’s ever-expanding PRO range. These powerful but lightweight brushcutters are specifically designed for professionals working on large areas of thick grass.

The FSA 130 is well suited to clearing large patches of grass and scrub quickly and efficiently thanks to the bike handle, whilst the FSA 130 R features a loop handle that makes it perfect for use in tighter spaces.

The tools boast three adjustable power settings that can be changed via the handle depending on the task in hand and to help conserve battery power when full speed is not required. Powered by a 36 V Lithium-Ion battery with an electric motor, the FSA

130 and FSA 130 R are extremely energy efficient, lightweight and well balanced, weighing just 4.4kg excluding the battery. They run quietly, making them well suited for use in noise-sensitive areas, and the low vibrations during operation provide excellent operator comfort.

Both tools can be powered by STIHL’s range of 36V battery systems, AP batteries or AR backpack batteries. The new STIHL AR 1000 backpack battery is ideal for use in conjunction with the powerful FSA 130 and 130 R brushcutters and will run for up to 230 minutes on a single charge.

The AR 1000 is also well suited to the HSA 94 R/ HSA 94 T hedge trimmers and BGA 100 blower, which will run for 380 minutes and 225 minutes respectively.

When used in conjunction with the AL 500 charger, the AR 1000 backpack battery can be charged in as little as two hours, cutting down the time expenditures usually necessary for charging.

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New commercial line trimmer from EGO

Last year EGO launched its first dedicated range of commercial cordless outdoor power equipment. And this year the brand is expanding this range even further! New for 2019 EGO has the EGO Power+ STX3800 Commercial Line Trimmer.

The EGO Power+ Commercial Range has been specially developed to meet the needs of the professional market. Designed with the user in mind to ensure comfort, durability and high performance.

Each tool in the range features a high efficiency brushless motor to maximise performance, prolong product lifetime and reduce vibration.

Importantly for outdoor work, they deliver impressive run times and are housed in robust

the professional market.

The tough answer to rough ground. Perfectly balanced for comfortable use, the EGO Power+ Commercial Line Trimmer and Brush Cutter make short work of even the roughest ground.

The power comes from any of EGO’s range of technology leading batteries, from the 1P 2.5Ah battery all the way through to the Commercial Backpack Battery which in turn power the robust 2KW motor.

All this is channelled through the light, yet amazingly strong carbon fibre shaft.

Unlike alloy shafts, it won’t bend and lose its shape over time, keeping vibration levels to a minimum.

When using the BAX1500 Backpack Battery the new EGO Power+ STX3800 Commercial Line Trimmer runs for up to 300 minutes or up to 420 minutes when being used in the brush cutting mode.

In real-life terms this represents a full day’s work without the need to recharge.

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Multiple applications for Bobcat forestry cutters

Mounted on T590H and T770H loaders, Bobcat forestry cutters have very varied applications, particularly for those with compact or limited site access.

The cutters are ideal for forestry including cutting fire breaks in woods and forests, clearing work and removing/thinning unwanted undergrowth, shrubs and trees; wildlife, national park, leisure, golf club and country estate management; perimeter maintenance of facilities such as schools and military bases; to site development in construction for removing undergrowth and

trees before site and hazardous waste survey work.

The forestry cutters can also be used to maintain vegetation, brambles and shrubs next to Path and Ride areas, pathways and other right-of-ways, including removal of invasive species such as Rhododendron plants; utilities (electric lines, walkways, bridges, canals and riversides); rail lines and embankments and roadside verges and banks next to highways as well as clean-up work after storms and floods.

Battery power makes the difference

Pellenc’s Excelion 2000 brushcutters forms part of the company’s battery powered equipment range that is finding favour with customers for a wide variety of reasons.

The exclusive Pellenc technology allows for a drastic reduction in the production of greenhouse gases and noise pollution. It is also comfortable for users, meets new sustainable development demands and offers excellent economic profitability. Since the Pellenc group was created in 1973, the company has based its development on a policy of constant innovation.

The group’s ability to be able to anticipate changes in its markets has led to the registering of 1081 patents –winning numerous awards for the excellence of its products. While the products do indeed contribute towards protecting the environment, these innovative tools also do not compromise on power. All Pellenc batteries and tools come with a three-year commercial warranty and are distributed in the UK and Ireland exclusively by Etesia UK.

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Honda leads the rural crime revolt with allterrain tracking

Honda has partnered with security specialist Datatool to tackle the rising issue of rural crime. The industry-first campaign means all new Honda ATV and Pioneer utility machines are fitted with state-of-the-art tracking equipment free-of-charge.

Customers will have the option of adding on Datatool’s TQAapproved TrakKING Adventure package, which uses GPS chip set technology to offer theft protection, instant notifications and full journey history logging.

A key safety feature in the Datatool package is the ‘G Sense’ impact alert notifications, which use a highly-sensitive 3D accelerometer to detect rollovers or high g-force impacts and alert an emergency contact via SMS –ideal for those working by themselves in remote locations.

The system also includes locationbased alerts, which automatically send a notification when the vehicle leaves a specified area.

Andrew Parr, Sales Operations Department Manager at Honda (UK), commented: “According to insight from NFU Mutual, the cost of rural crime has increased by 13.4% since 2016 alone –costing the UK some £44.5 million every year.

The problems faced by rural communities are growing, meaning more needs to be done to improve crime prevention measures.

“We take security incredibly seriously and wanted to highlight thepositiverolemanufacturerscan play in tackling rural crime. Our partnership with Datatool is the latest in a long line of initiatives to leadthewayinall-terrainsecurity.”

Accredited as a ‘Secured by Design’ product by the Police Service, TrakKING meets the highest security standards and hasbeenspecificallydeveloped to deter theft, provide aroundthe-clock location visibility and aid recovery.

Dave Plummer, Datatool Brand Manager at Scorpion Automotive, added: Fitting a tracking device to your allterrain vehicle is not only a significant theft deterrent, but also looked upon highly favourably by leading insurance companies.

“We’re proud to partner with Honda in the roll-out such an important initiative to help preventruralcrimenationwide.”

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Enduramax sprayers add a new dimension to ATVs and UTVs

ATV and UTV sprayers are designed to spray water, or chemicals for pest.The sprayers help to cover a vast amount of ground in a short time frame and are ideal for landscaping applications such as the spraying of pesticides. Benefits include: great for large scale use; portable; and easy to use.

All Enduramax sprayers can be modified with a boom kit making application of fertiliser, herbicides, pesticides and water to yards, parks, sport fields and crops even easier.

The unique design of the Endurmamax ATV sprayer allows the operator to control the boom spraying pattern without leaving the seat.

Options to consider:

• Tank Capacity - The tank capacity determines the exact number of times needed to refill the ta nk when in use and is particularly important to consider if you have a large area to work on.

Pump Capacity - A variety of pump capacities are av ailable from 3.8 litres per minute up to 19 litres per minute, depending on which combination of features you choose, to maximise functionality.

Options include boomless nozzles and boom kits.

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Mechron setting high standards for UTVs

The Kioti Mechron K9 2400 sets high standards in the diesel Uk side by side Utility vehicle market. End users are recommended to check the design of the new model before purchasing any UTV.

High ground clearance, large capacity load space and comfortable seating for upto 3 persons make this unit a good option to choose.

The unit uses a 24 hp 3 cylinder Kioti Engine and is Homologated for road use.

Keeping the work horse characteristics of the previous generation the K9 2400 includes modern styling, a 30% increase in braking performance and top speed of 40 Km/h. The standard new model incorporates a Urethane spray coated bed liner and optional cabin half doors.

A high visibility cabin with glass doors is available. The cabin is a modular design and therefore can be purchased in individual components if required. The cabin comes standard with heater.

Pulling away and slowing down characteristics are also improved with changes to the design of the CVT clutch giving a smooth operation.

Operator comfort has been a major consideration throughout the design process.

This is proven with amongst other features; Double wish bone shock absorbers for the front suspension to give additional strength and a smoother ride, a tilting steering wheel and high visibility digital dash consul, low vibration and noise levels.

Options that are available, include a front bonnet storage tray, hydraulic tipping, dust guard protectors for the front axles and a front winch bracket.

The units are available to order in Green, Red or Camo.

Please contact your local Kioti Dealer for further details. Details of your dealer can be found on www.kioti-uk.com or by ringing 01480 401512.

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TRUXTA setting standard for safety

For landscapers looking for improved on site safety and powerful materials handling Tufftruk has the perfect solution.

The British built award winning Truxta mini dumper is designed with the highest regard for safety

The powerful Truxta 4x4 hydrostatic travels through tough ground the four-wheel drive system is well engineered to ensure wheel contact is maintained even on the roughest terrain. It can get to work in the tightest corners, the

Truxta Bendie handles corners with the minimum effort - just steer around, no need to lift or reposition. Alternatively, a Truxta can switch the heavyduty skip to a flat-bed and use it as a useful materials carrier.

Available in petrol, diesel and electric battery power, it is the electric that is proving very popular. The Truxta battery powered option has a full eighthour smart-charge operation.

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All-new RANGER Diesel from Polaris

Polaris has introduced the allnew RANGER Diesel for 2019, redefining refinement with the introduction of a brand-new diesel engine and updated chassis, along with superior levels of comfort, handling and driving capabilities that make it even more durable, dependable and capable.

The new RANGER Diesel is made to perform to the highest standards for years to come.

The all-new three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine is the most powerful engine in its class, delivering 24.8 horsepower and 40.8 ft.lb of torque.

The exterior design captures the essence of RANGER, boasting an aggressive style with its allnew one-piece chassis.

With 1134kg of towing capacity and a 720kg payload capacity, the RANGER Diesel also has the highest ground clearance in its class of 33cm – a 20% increase from its predecessor.

Polaris also offers over 200-engineered accessories to elevate every ride with the new RANGER Diesel.

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Turf specialist sows the seeds of future success

Takeuchi will be once again at this year’s Plantworx working construction equipment event with a lively demonstration area and plenty of new excavators to come and see.

On display will be Takeuchi’s newest models including a new 7 tonne TB370 and the latest 9-tonne TB290-2.

The 9-tonne is packed full of enhanced features, Stage V ready with increased hydraulic power.

The TB370 is the first model of Takeuchi’s new generation line-up and has a completely redesigned automotive styled interior with intuitive user’s operation, a 270-degree view monitor and a bucket operation angle selection device; the

operator can switch the bucket angle between 125 and 195 degrees from the operator’s seat, without getting on/off the machine.

New models to test drive on the demonstration area include the new 2.5 tonne towable TB225, in the larger weight class the TB2150R 15 tonne fixed boom will be available to test drive.

Alongside will be every model from the Takeuchi range from 1 to 15 tonne with plenty of choices on the demonstration area for operators to come along and test drive a machine.

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Its state-of-the-art rear-steer axle enables Supreme Turf & Soils’ new Mercedes-Benz Arocs tipper-grab to access areas which other six-wheelers with similar bodywork could not reach.

When operators in the construction and related sectors acquire 26-tonne tippers, they invariably choose 6x4 off-road NG3 variants.

The double-drive configuration of these trucks rules out a steered back axle.

Rarely, though, do Supreme Turf & Soils’ trucks venture onto the ‘rough stuff’.

Instead, the company’s work for commercial, municipal and private clients mean its vehicles spend much of their

Supreme Turf & Soils therefore opted to base its latest tippergrab on a 6x2, on-road N3 chassis – the fact that only one axle is driven meant the firm could also specify the rearsteer axle which significantly enhances the truck’s agility by reducing its turning circle.

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High efficiency is more importan than high voltage

It is a common misconception that the higher the voltage - the better the machine; but it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to performance.

Les Malin, Managing Director of Etesia UK, who distribute Pellenc battery-powered equipment explains why.

“Groundscare professionals could be forgiven for opting to choose a new battery powered machine based on the high voltage it offers - after all, most marketing strategies tend to shout the loudest when it comes to voltage,” he said.

“However, what often goes under the radar is that the voltage of a battery purely indicates how much potential is in a battery, but that potential is not a measure of energy.

“Voltage will only tell you how fast that power tool will want to operate, it doesn’t tell you how strongly it will operate and it will not tell you how long it will operate for.

“You can think of volts as horsepower for cordless tools. The higher the volt, the more power it can use for higher drain applications.

“However, you can have all the voltage you want in a machine but with low amperage the machine would not be much use at all. Think of a small hose pipe struggling to squeeze a large amount of water through it. You would have low volume and high pressure.

“Pellenc significantly leads the way when it comes to the volts/ amps balancing act and boasts 43,6 volts and 35,2 amps. This combination of more power and more runtime makes Pellenc equipment the market leader.”

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SALTEX exhibitors still converting leads

Five months on from SALTEX 2018 and exhibitors are still reporting a high conversion rate from leads they generated at last year’s show.

SALTEX 2018 served up a show to remember at the NEC, Birmingham, with exhibitors hailing it as the most rewarding exhibition to date.

Sales teams have since been working on converting a

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high volume of leads into new customers and many companies have reported hugely successful results.

Commenting on the success of the SALTEX exhibitors, Charles Neale, event sales manager, said: “We understand that exhibitions are all about brand awareness and gaining a return on investment.

Exhibiting at SALTEX provides the platform for

success in all areas. “It’s great to hear that over 90 per cent of our SALTEX 2018 exhibitors obtained new business at the show and re-bookings for SALTEX 2019 stands are already over 80 per cent.”

SALTEX 2019 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.

McConnel’s compact Power Arm series combines the benefits of a light, robust design with outstanding manoeuvrability and precision.

Offering a choice of reach from 3.4m to 4.8m and powerful dependent 30hp hydraulics, 30-series Power Arms can be fitted to a wide range of utility vehicles and compact tractors including front or rear mounting.

Available with a choice of proportional control systems and a range of attachments including fine cut rotary heads, multisaws and cutterbars, the machines deliver all the benefits of McConnel’s advanced hedge and verge-cutting technology for compact and low horsepower tractors.

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