Landscape & Amenity Product Update October 2015

SALTEX Comprehensive preview of the 2015 event

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Amenity

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New research shows large parks key to city success

Cities should feature compact development alongside large, contiguous green spaces to maximise benefits of urban ecosystems to humans, research led by the University of Exeter has concluded. More than half the world’s population now lives in cities. As numbers continue to swell, decision-makers across the globe grapple with how best to accommodate growing resident numbers while maintaining healthy urban ecosystems.

Previous research has demonstrated that urban green spaces and trees yield farreaching benefits to humans, from increased happiness and health to absorbing surface water run-off and storing carbon.

Researchers have long debated whether it is better to build

compact developments with large parks or nature reserves, as often found in Europe and Japan, or whether it is preferable to build sprawling suburbs with many small parks and gardens, as found in many North American and Australian cities. Now, the team at the University of Exeter, working with Hokkaido University in Japan, has analysed nine case studies of cities worldwide which considered how urbanisation patterns affect the functioning of urban ecosystems. The research, published in Frontiers in Ecology and Environment and supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has concluded that high-density cities featuring large parks or nature reserves yield the most benefits – although they stress that smaller parks and gardens should not be

sacrificed and still play a positive role. Lead author Dr Iain Stott, from the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, said: “As populations continue to grow, it’s vital that we expand our cities and build new ones in a way that is most sustainable for ecosystems, and which provides the greatest benefits to urban residents.

“Our research finds that compact developments that include large green spaces are essential for the delivery of ecosystem services. For humans to get the most benefit however, combining this approach with greening of built land using street trees and some small parks and gardens is the best method.”

Exeter

University Enquiry 1

Countdown almost over to new-look SALTEX

Visitors from across the UK and abroad say that the new venue and new date for SALTEX 2015 are key reasons behind their decisions to pre-register for the free to attend event.

The NEC Birmingham has well connected transport links to the rest of the country – with more than 75 per cent of the UK’s population situated within just three hours from the venue.

Plus visitors who decide to travel by Virgin Rail can receive 25 per cent discount on their ticket fare.

IOG members that bring their membership card to the show are

eligible for a £5 car park voucher at the NEC.

The new look SALTEX, which also marks the 70th anniversary of the show, will feature a comprehensive programme of free educational seminars and will, for the first time, combine with the Institute of Groundsmanship’s (IOG) annual Industry Awards dinner.

Visitors can attend any of the 47 educational seminars on the show floor, hosted by partner associations and industry experts, within the two-day LEARNING LIVE programme –many of which has CPD points

connected to them. The seminar theatre next to the IOG Hub will feature sports turf management panel debates with high-profile industry professionals taking centre stage.

Two further theatres will feature dedicated seminars relevant to those working in the school, play, amenity, parks, arboriculture and forestry environments.

For our comprehensive preview go to pages 15-27.

SALTEX Enquiry 2

Made in Britain members help city get fit

Two proud Made in Britain members have joined the campaign to ‘fight the flab’ in one of the most deprived and obese cities in the country.

The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) from Kent has been working with Hull City Council since the London 2012 Games in the city’s attempts to deliver its own Olympic legacy.

TGO has installed eight free-touse outdoor gyms in Hull that are readily accessible to people of all ages and abilities, breaking down the barriers to physical activity and acting as a gateway to improving health.

Now TGO has engaged Made in Britain founding company Zaun, which was the main perimeter and security fencing provider for the London Olympics, in enclosing the latest Hull project at Barbara Robson Park in Sutton Village.

TGO founder and MD Matt Delaney, ex-London Director of Sport England, PE teacher and professional basketball player, wanted to help communities get more active by offering high quality training facilities in every community.

He said: “Hull has been a brilliant pioneering partner for us in championing our green

energy gyms. We have a real opportunity to transform local parks and playing fields into health and wellbeing spaces for the whole community and tackle health issues from the angle of prevention rather than cure.”

Welcome...

The waiting is almost over. The new-look SALTEX at NEC Birmingham takes place next month and we have a full preview of the show to get you ready for the main event. It will undoubtedly be an important two days in early November, not just for the IOG but for the industry as a whole.

The IOG has invested a lot in the new format for SALTEX. Something needed to change as the event has suffered over the last five years and not just because of falling attendance figures.

New SALTEX promises to be bigger, better, more interactive and more in keeping with what the industry as a whole wants. The big question is whether that is actually true or not. Does the industry want SALTEX?

There was a fair amount of negative reaction to the initial announcement that the IOG was making big changes to SALTEX. But that appears to have dissipated over the last 12 months.

In terms of the exhibition there has been a significant response from the manufacturers and other companies providing services and products to the industry. The NEC will accommodate an impressive array of companies over those two days, including machinery manufacturers showing off their latest models.

In terms of the education programme, the IOG has put together an impressive collection of seminars and talks that will help improve best practice for the industry. SALTEX will also provide a fitting backdrop to the IOG awards. The IOG has played its part. Now it is up to you and the rest of the industry to signal their support and visit NEC Birmingham.

In recent years BTME has provided a much-needed boost to the start of the year, creating a buzz within the industry. SALTEX can pick up on that in the months leading up to the show and take the industry through to the end of the year.

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Interpave will be at Flood Expo

The trade association Interpave is exhibiting at The Flood Expo at ExCeL, London on October 14 and 15 2015.

Interpave is the driving force behind concrete block permeable pavements and will be promoting the latest developments with this important sustainable drainage (SuDS) technique.

As an established technology with proven performance, concrete block permeable paving is uniquely placed to play a key role in SuDS as a source control and storage facility, requiring no additional land-take. Not only can it reduce, attenuate, store and treat rainwater runoff near the surface, meeting current SuDS guidance, it also provides completely level, well drained and slip-resistance surfaces accessible to all.

A key strength is an ability to remove water-borne pollution offering fresh opportunities with a gradual supply of treated water that can be exploited for harvesting, ecology and – particularly –innovative landscape design. This covered in the latest edition of Interpave’s ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide, reviewing the latest government measures for implementation of SuDS, which will be available at the show.

The Flood Expo 2015 is the largest event of its kind in the world and presents solutions to widespread flooding problems with 80 expert seminars, informative debates covering current issues in the industry, live demonstrations on the Thames and 150 innovative industryleading suppliers.

Interpave Enquiry 7

BALI announces 2015 award winners

A total of 49 BALI members out of 108 entries received have won awards in this year’s prestigious BALI national landscape awards in association with horticulture week and headline sponsors Green-Tech.

Not until the awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on Friday December 4, however, will they know who has won a Principal Award, Special Award or the coveted Grand Award, and tickets for the ceremony are going fast.

The adjudication panel, chaired by Greg Allen, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Studies at Writtle College, spent the summer visiting the schemes and met at BALI Landscape House at the end of August to agree the list of winners.

Commenting on this year’s entries, Greg said: “Our BALI Awards judges have again

travelled the length and breadth of Britain visiting some truly outstanding landscape schemes created and maintained by BALI members.

“The standard of workmanship achieved, whether in the domestic, commercial or public sectors, is inspiring and with so many excellent entries this year the task of selecting the Principal Award winners has taken hours of collective deliberation by the judging panel. We have been particularly impressed by client comment to the judges that has invariably highlighted very strong relationships with clients as fundamental to their scheme’s success.

“Working closely with their clients to meet any challenges with workable solutions would appear to be BALI members’ strong suit.”

BALI’s Chief Executive Wayne Grills was an observer during

the final adjudication. He paid tribute to the judges, who travel many hundreds of miles and give freely of their time an expertise each summer to ensure BALI members’ entries receive their full commitment and consideration.

“I have been privileged to observe, once again, our BALI Awards judges at work and marvel at the depth of their combined landscaping, design and horticultural knowledge,”

he added. “With such respected industry names selecting our winners, BALI members can feel particularly proud of their achievements.”

Full details of the winning entries can be found on the Awards website at www.baliawards.co.uk along with details of how to book tickets for the Awards Ceremony.

BALI Enquiry 6

Big Lottery Fund pledges £20m more for parks and cemeteries

The Big Lottery Fund has announced that it will make another £20 million funding available to public parks and cemeteries in England – a £10 million investment in 2016/17 and £10 million in 2017/18.

This will be added to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)’s existing annual £20 million Parks for People programme, which provides grants to restore and rejuvenate historic parks and cemeteries, making a total of £30 million available per annum.

HLF will also continue to make an additional £4 million available for projects in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Applications for the next round of Parks for People funding are open now until the 29 February 2016; the first grants from

this new investment will be awarded in June 2016.

Peter Ainsworth, chair of the Big Lottery Fund, said: “Green spaces are vital to the happiness and health of our communities, so we’re really pleased to be continuing our support for the Parks for People programme.

“In partnership with HLF, we’ve invested almost £290 million since 2006 in rejuvenating our parks to help make sure they can be enjoyed now and for years to come.”

The Lottery grants have allowed more than 126 historic green spaces to be revived. These include the £4.7 million restoration of Walsall Arboretum, a Victorian park which includes a Grade II-listed boathouse, two lakes, bandstand and the

clock tower; a £3.9 million restoration of Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, London, with the addition of new community facilities such as a skate park; £2.2 million towards the restoration of Brighton’s The Level playground, cafe and skatepark; and a £4.3 million transformation of 47ha Stewart Park, Middlesborough, birthplace of Captain Cook.

Earlier this year, seven parks won a total of £20.6 million HLF and Big Lottery Fund grants. In the summer another £34 million funding was announced to rejuvenate what were described as ‘some of the UK’s most precious, yet tired green spaces’.

Big Lottery Fund Enquiry 10

Independent chair to lead play industry’s strategy

The Association of Play Industries (API) is to appoint its first independent Chair.

Experienced business adviser and consultant Mark Hardy joins the API with a remit to lead the association’s strategic direction.

He holds a number of NonExecutive Director and Chairman positions and brings significant knowledge of the play industry as a former senior executive at Playpower, one of the world’s leading play equipment companies. He will be supported in his new remit by current Chair Michael Hoenigmann, who will take up the role of Vice Chair, along with the other elected members of the API Executive.

Speaking about his appointment, Mark Hardy said: “I believe in the UK we are approaching a tipping point as far as physical inactivity goes and particularly with reference to the inactivity seen in our children.

“Without tackling this significant issue from the ground up, we face the very real risk of the NHS facing further financial difficulties as it struggles to cope with the effects. Children are naturally hard-wired to be physically active yet inactivity as a root cause of obesity is now an entrenched child health crisis. Our children are simply less active outside the home and the opportunities for them to be so are dwindling.

“Outdoor play has an important role in tackling that problem.

Many children have no suitable place to play which is not only a national disgrace but contravenes their fundamental human rights.

The API mission, which I endorse and support, is to convince policy makers of the benefits of play and that the provision of high-quality play facilities will deliver health, social and economic benefits for every local community.”

The API’s recently launched #nowhere2play campaign puts public play facilities under scrutiny.

API

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Student greenkeeper of the year named

Steve Thorne, Deputy Course Manager at Rushmore Golf Club, has been crowned Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2015.

He wins the first prize of a Toro Scholarship. This life-changing, all expenses paid eight-week trip includes a residential turf management study course at the University of Massachusetts, USA early next year. There will also be visits to the Toro Company HQ and the Golf Industry Show in San Diego, California.Two runners up - Sam Sweetzer, Assistant Greenkeeper at West Hill Golf Club and Susan Reeve, First Assistant Greenkeeper at Castle Royle Golf & Country Club - will be invited to attend the superb Continue to Learn programme at BTME 2016.

Wheelbarrow scoops awards

A new twist on the traditional wheelbarrow, Baksaver Barrow, yesterday won two awards –the Best Machinery and Tools Product and the New Product Innovation Award – at the GLEE garden show in Birmingham.

The Innovation Award was added to the award programme for 2015. Created in response to industry feedback, this new

Do not delay on winter salt supplies, warns ESPO

Amenity buyers and landscaping professionals still have enough time to get ready for the winter road and pathway gritting season if they quickly order salt supplies and spreading equipment, says ESPO, the UK’s largest public sector buying organisation, which has supplied the amenity and landscaping market for over 30 years.

The Leicester-based professional buying organisation says that, given the wild fluctuations in the UK’s winter weather – from ‘white outs’ in 2011/12 and 2012/13 to last year’s much milder winter buyers need to ensure they have adequate salt supplies and a network of storage bins to ensure they keep pathways, access roads and steps open.

ESPO head of catalogue, Ian Gibbins, explains: “With workload pressures and so many different calls on their budget

in spring and summer, amenity managers can sometimes struggle to maintain adequate salt supplies going into the autumn and winter months. They can, however, quickly get organised by using the right salt supplier and crucially, leaving adequate time for supplier deliveries.”

For amenity, paths, car parking and landscaping needs, buying organisations such as ESPO offer buyers brown or white rock salt from leading salt suppliers in 25kg bags through product catalogues.

Amenity managers and buyers can ensure they have effective spreading operations on the ground by providing smaller storage bins through their amenity or parkland area. Buying organisations offer simple options such as hard wearing 8- and 16 x 25kg-bag capacity salt bins through their catalogues.

Amenity organisations can also benefit from the free UK delivery and no minimum order requirements offered by big buying organisations like ESPO.

Salt spreading equipment options for amenity organisations include four types of pedestrian salt spreader, ranging from smaller, highly manoeuvrable units for steps and pathways, to larger more rugged units, including vehicle-mounted models, for treating larger paths, roadways and public spaces. With spreader units generally made to order by suppliers however, buyers need to check on delivery times to ensure they get the equipment they need in time.

Ian Gibbins at ESPO says: “In recent years, landscaping and amenity teams have had to deal with continual budget cuts, but they still need to take some essential steps to get autumn salt supplies sorted. Our advice is to

‘plan ahead’ so that you have adequate salt and storage bins in your area - and don’t wait until the winter months or rely on forecasts of bad weather before ordering.”

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Jane Carley’s winter maintenance round-up is on pages

ESPO Enquiry 16

award celebrates true innovation from the 500+ exhibitors filling Glee in 2015.

The Baksaver Barrow is a new wheelbarrow designed to tip and push with ease. It’s particularly useful for anyone who struggles to use a traditional wheelbarrow.

Baksaver Barrow Enquiry 15

A new window on waste bins

Golf courses and sports grounds plagued by wildlife rifling through traditional metal cage waste bins or faced with ongoing repair and maintenance costs for timber bins will be excited by the launch of a new range of alternatives in PVC-U.

The new range of waste bins is being manufactured by PVC-U specialists Liversidge Windows, based in Oldham, and uses the same PVC-U panels and sections which have long been used to produce low maintenance, high performance windows and doors.

Owner Ian Liversidge came up with the idea when he saw the mess which wildlife were making on his local course by going into

the existing metal cage bins, and decided that he could do better.

He realised that by using the frames and corner sections which would normally be used to manufacture windows along with PVC panels and a hinged lid, he could produce bins which would be resistant to wildlife and at the same time practical, attractive and maintenance free.

His prototype proved so successful that the first of the new bins have now been installed on the Royton and Crompton course in Oldham with more to follow, each sponsored by a club member.

REHAU

New RUFFWork trousers from Snickers

Snickers Workwear is launching a completely new generation of Work Trousers for professional tradesmen.

The new Work Trousers for ‘RUFFWork’ are based on an uncompromising design for tough work. These are modern heavyduty work trousers combining amazing comfort and fit with reinforced functionality. They’re designed for professionals who

rely on their gear in demanding environments. With all the functionality you can expect from Snickers, these Work Trousers are made from a revolutionary fabric that’s heavy-duty yet extremely comfortable. It’s a polyamidereinforced Dobby Pro+ fabric, featuring 100% Cordura lining on the Trousers themselves.

Snickers Enquiry 19

Keep exterior projects on track with Sandtex Trade 365

Autumn has arrived but contractors can still keep exterior projects on track with a masonry paint specially formulated for use in adverse weather conditions from Sandtex Trade.

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Sandtex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry Paint features high performance Pliolite Resin to combat difficult weather conditions, allowing work to extend later into the UK’s traditional decorating season.

With 15 years’ proven durability, Sandtex Trade 365 features exceptional adhesion, giving a long-lasting finish which has been independently certified by the British Board of Agrément. This offers specifiers the benefits of a reduced maintenance

cycle, delivering greater value for money and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Sharon Smith, Brand Manager for Sandtex Trade, said: “Carrying out exterior paint work in autumn can be a challenge, but Sandtex Trade 365 is ideal for projects at this time of year.

“It can be applied at temperatures as low as -10ºC, giving specifiers the option of selecting a product that can be applied outdoors later than they might usually expect. Sandtex Trade 365 is also rainresistant in 20 minutes so can be applied when there is a slight threat of showers.”

Trade Enquiry 21

Arbortec’s new addition aimed at arborists

The Scafell lite from Arbortec encompasses the features of their current Scafell but with the addition of a new lightweight sole and chainsaw blocking material creating an exceptionally light Class 2 boot.

It also addresses the industry issue of anti-perforation midsole protection, often overlooked in lighter weight chainsaw boots, an

important requirement of H&S officers in utility companies and other organisations. With a Lenzi ballistic fibre protective layer in the base the Scafell lite complies with the latest EN standards, guarding against injuries from hidden sharps under foot, without impeding comfort and flexibility.

Arbortec Enquiry 22

SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid relieves compaction

Compaction related problems are common place on sports pitches.

Dry patch, black layer and excessive thatch all lead to an inconsistent playing surface.

Compaction reduces the air spaces between the soil particles; restricting the passage of air, water and nutrients through the rootzone. The patented SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 machine greatly increases the speed of the aeration process by directly injection air into the rootzone at a fast working rate, creating thousands of fissures.

The cam trigger mechanism ensures that the air is always expelled at the bottom of the tine penetration. The overall result is reduced compaction and a healthier root growth. The 10mm diameter ‘tipped’ tines are spaced at 75mm (3ins) with depth of penetration infinitely variable to a maximum of

127mm (5ins). The air injection tines are designed to use the maximum air available from the compressor and produce clean, fresh air. Surface disturbance is also kept to a minimum.

The Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 has a working width of 1.5 meters and is extremely quiet in operation. It can be powered by a compact tractor as little as 30hp which also keeps weight on the surface to a minimum. It leaves an even finish that can be played on immediately afterwards.

Changing tines is simple and quick with very little maintenance needed on the machine. Alternative tines for other operations, such as hollow coring before top dressing, are available to make this SISIS a truly versatile aerator.

Sandtex

Sadolin launches new online product help videos

Premium woodcare brand Sadolin is keeping specifiers in the picture with a series of videos that bring to life the attributes of its ranges. Keeping abreast of innovation, 27 videos have been created highlighting each Sadolin product range. Lasting approximately one minute long, each video introduces the product, explains where it can be used, highlights the key features and benefits, and finally shows how wonderful wood can look after Sadolin has been applied.

The videos can be accessed either by the Sadolin Woodcare YouTube channel, or are sited on each relevant product page on the Sadolin website. QR codes on various items of Sadolin communication material provide quick links to the videos as well. For example in the Sadolin colour cards, available in both the trade and retail areas, a QR code on each product page will direct you to the relevant video to bring the

product to life, and help educate those unsure about which product is right for their particular project.

Sharon Smith, Sadolin Brand Manager, said: “It was quite an undertaking producing 27 individual product videos, but we think they will really help our customers. They bring the products to life and help people make the right decisions about which woodcare product to buy in a quick, engaging and informative way. We pride ourselves in creating the very best in wood protection products, drawing on more than 200 years of innovation to offer customers the widest range of commercial and trade solutions.

By demonstrating our products in this manner we continue to set out our innovative position in the marketplace, enhancing the selection process and experience of the brand for specifiers.”

Sadolin Enquiry 25

Bowcom takes a Quantum leap

Bowcom has launched Quantum to compliment the new Atomic low volume marking solution.

Bowcom Quantum has been formulated to again offer unsurpassed atomisation through all hollow cone nozzles, and is aimed at those clients who mark more frequently, though still require an economic, bright, durable line that over-marks at 1.1 lt over a standard football pitch.

Quantum is extremely stable in solution, with no split or paint packing when in use, transit and storage. It is compatible through all low volume systems currently available, and can be sourced from Bowcom either directly or through our network of Distributors, both in the UK and internationally.

Bowcom Enquiry 26

PETROL PERFORMANCE BATTERY CONVENIENCE

Husqvarna’s battery series powers a broad range of tools. No petrol means less maintenance, less noise and no direct emissions. Though the products are run by battery they have the same power, speed and reliability. We call it petrol performance with battery convenience. For more information on the Husqvarna professional battery range visit our stand at SALTEX or to find your nearest dealer visit husqvarna.com/uk

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Increases utilisation rate

Husqvarna Fleet Services shows you how your machines are being used; guiding you to make the right decisions to create the conditions for a high utilisation rate.

Maximises uptime

The interactive system alerts you and your service dealer 25 hours before a service appointment. This allows you to be strategic about maintenance, thus maximising your uptime.

Guides to safety and efficiency

The vibration reports and active coaching on improved working techniques allows you to be proactive and improve the health of your staff as well as the efficiency of their work.

Make decisions based on facts –not estimates

What if you could have the status of your machines at the touch of your fingertips? What if you could always be proactive, always

a step ahead of competition?

Husqvarna’s Fleet Services does just that. It gives you the insights you need to make the best and most profitable choices for your business.

This is how it works

It’s easy to get started with Husqvarna Fleet Services. The dealer equips your machines with sensors, which records the machines’ usage parameters. You also have an option to purchase so-called operator electronic id cards, which automatically and wirelessly will be paired with the machine sensors. The dealer registers your machines to your management website and provides you with a login. You connect the supplied base station to the Internet. When within a range of 20 – 30 metres from the base station, the sensors upload the usage data wirelessly via the base station to your pages, where it’s transformed into easily accessible information that tells you the exact uptime and productivity for your machines.

Dashboard

Husqvarna Fleet Services Extend

Your start page on Husqvarna Fleet Services is like a dashboard of your business. It gives you an overview in an instant of what is

fleet in 2016

Expect high performance and low running costs in 2016, with the most advanced battery range ever offered by Husqvarna. Over the past year we have become more committed than ever to perfecting our range of battery machines, ensuring our commercial operators experience huge benefits when using Husqvarna products.

The new and exciting battery range innovations begin with Husqvarna’s first battery backpack blower; the 536LiBX. Weighing in at an extremely lightweight 2.7kg, extended operation feels effortless. Equipped with everything from Cruise Control to Boost mode, the 536LiBX combines the efficiency and performance of our handheld battery blowers, with the added comfort and runtime of our backpack batteries. The unique fan design also contributes

experience across the Husqvarna battery blower range.

When designing our 536LiB battery blower, we knew that ergonomics were key to ensuring optimal performance in various working conditions. The new Husqvarna 436LiB handheld blower retains many of the same impressive features the 536LiB is equipped with. A comfort handle, intuitive keypad and streamlined design give the operator greater control, along with decreased vibration levels.

Tackling tougher commercial trimming tasks has become a reality with the upgraded 536LiLX & 536LiRX, now metal blade capable. Both models retain the same successful formula of our previous battery trimmers, but now open up the possibility of

tackling heavy-duty applications with the 4-Tooth blade; supplied as standard. Agricultural and commercial users looking for a more comfortable alternative to petrol-based machines, with lower running costs, can all benefit from Husqvarna’s new generation of battery trimmers. We at Husqvarna always strive

clearly see what to do in order to maximise uptime and profitability. But that’s far from everything you’ll find online. Check out the functions below and you’ll soon understand that this is far from an ordinary management website.

A flexible subscription model

Husqvarna Fleet Services is available by subscription. When you equip a machine with a sensor, you’ll get a digital service book. You can then subscribe to Machine Workday Log and Machine Statistics. If you equip your operators with ID cards, you’re able to subscribe to Operator Workday Log, Operator Statistics and Vibration Reports. You can add or remove services at any time via your Husqvarna dealer.

Getting Started

It’s easy to get started with Husqvarna Fleet Services. First:

decide whether you want to monitor your machines only, or if you’d also like to equip the operators of your staff with ID cards. The latter will allow you to get a view of their working conditions and their productivity, providing you with tools to help them in their profession. When the decision’s been made, your dealer can help you get started with the right gear.

Machine sensor

The machine sensors measure and log engine time and compare it with working time, showing the utilisation rate for a machine or the entire fleet. The sensors also know when it’s time for a service appointment and notify you and your service dealer.

Base station

Each installation requires a base

station, which is typically mounted where machines are stored. One base station can serve many machine sensors. The base station functions as a server that gathers information from the machine sensors.

Operator tag

The operator tags record a series of operations and convert them into statistics that will serve as a sound base for evaluating your operators’ work. They unveil the productivity level by comparing real activity time with working time and they send vibration reports.

Data subscription

Husqvarna Fleet Services is available by a flexible subscription model that let you choose which parts of the service you’d like to take part of. You can add and remove services at any time via your Husqvarna dealer.

handheld battery products. Husqvarna’s first battery pole pruners; the 536LiP4 & 536LiPT5, do exactly that. Balanced and lightweight, at only 3.3kg and 4.9kg respectively, both machines operate at a 30cc equivalent performance level. Extremely well-balanced, the 536LiP4 and 536LiPT5 offer an

Finally, the newest addition to our battery hedgetrimmer range; the 536LiHD70X. This lightweight, 70cm bladed hedgetrimmer delivers on the promise of increased performance and power in our battery products.

Suited for prolonged operation by commercial users, the 536LiHD70X’s runtime can be extended by utilising one of

Husqvarna’s battery backpacks. Vibration levels are also low, measuring in at a healthy 2.3 / 3.5 m/s², ensuring optimal operator comfort. Husqvarna’s 2016 battery machines offer intuitive design, performance and power across the entire range. For more information on how battery power could benefit your commercial business, take a look at the Husqvarna battery range at www.husqvarna.co.uk.

Iseki distributors view new models at national dealer meeting

Over 80 representatives from Ransomes Jacobsen’s Iseki UK distributors attended a two-day dealer meeting at Trinity Park in Ipswich to view and ride a range new and current products.

Split into two days, the event was broken down into morning classroom sessions and afternoon ride ‘n’ drives.

In the classroom sessions members of the Ransomes sales and product management teams provided detailed information on the recently introduced TG range of compact tractors and updates on existing products including the Iseki SF450 cut and collect out-front rotary mower.

After lunch, the afternoon sessions provided the opportunity

to test all of the Iseki products distributed by Ransomes Jacobsen. The delegates were split into five groups and were able to drive each machine on the vast acreage at Trinity Park, home of the Suffolk Show.

Also in attendance were Tadanori Kaneko and Satoshi Ishida from Iseki Europe, who also helped celebrate Iseki’s 90 anniversary.

John Quinton, Ransomes Jacobsen’s UK Sales Manager said: “The new TG range was very well received and the positivity from each group at the end of both days was remarkable.”

Aeration brings relief for bowling club

Mayford Hall bowling club in Surrey estimates that spanning over 60 years more than 50,000 people have walked over the club green.

This fact and the accumulation over the years of top dressings and the use of machinery had all contributed to compaction leading to severe waterlogging. The answer turned out to be Terrain Aeration deep aeration. Heavy rain on the green had for many years resulted in as much as half the area becoming submerged under standing water as deep as four inches, and there it would remain.

The Terrain Aeration Terralift machine, able to negotiate the narrow access to the green, was put to work with the metre depth probe, injecting compressed air to break up the compaction and relieve the panning.

Terrain Aeration completed the work by early afternoon on a day that became quite a social event, with club members filling the probe holes and seeing first-hand how the treatment was carried out.

Terrain Aeration Enquiry

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Stewart Garden unveils new Blenheim planters

Stewart Garden, the gardening division of UK manufacturer, Stewart, has unveiled new additions to its popular Blenheim half barrel range.

The Blenheim range is supplemented by new colours and finishes including the addition of traditional pewter, whilst the existing black range has been improved with the added feature of copper banding to bring improved aesthetics. Both will help retailers provide customers more ways to give their gardens an elegant twist on a traditional classic.

The new Blenheim half barrels will enhance even the smallest garden. They’re easy to move around, even when full of compost and plants, making them adaptable, versatile and trouble-

free. High quality plastics meanwhile, ensure they’re tough, durable and guaranteed to withstand seasonal frosts and ultra violet rays so that the planters resist fading.

Ransomes Jacobsen

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Toro fleet grows at Manchester United

Manchester United FC has seen its Toro fleet grow thanks to the arrival of a new Toro ProCore 648 and four Reelmaster 3100-D ride-on mowers.

The new ProCore joins two others, making the Premier League club owners of three pedestrian aerators; one at the Old Trafford stadium the other two at the club’s practice grounds.

Tony Sinclair, Grounds Manager at Manchester United, says the ProCore is one of the most

important tools he has at his disposal.

“What I like is the way in which the ProCore does such a precise, neat job with no heave. I would happily aerate with these just ahead of a game, the finish is so good,” he says. “The ProCore 648s provide vital year-round aeration for us and have proven to be invaluable. We were the first Premiership Club to use these tools and now everyone has one. They are versatile and dependable. I would not want to be without them.”

Tony adds he and the club have been long-time Toro users, with the four new Reelmasters joining an existing model to bring his fleet up to five. All are used for pitch mowing, a clean, well-presented finish rating as a priority.

“The mowers deliver a fine, sharp finish and are easy to use and set up,” Tony says. “Toro mowers are robust and reliable and they have never let me down. We have bought these new mowers because we knew what we are going to get. High performance matched to high quality. To work every day with a team of dedicated groundsmen at Manchester United, caring for not just the stadium, but the academy and practice grounds too, is such a rewarding job.

“We have 23 pitches plus the stadium to look after and we take great pride in each and every one,” he adds. “We have high standards to maintain so expect the equipment we use to meet our needs. Toro provide reliability, high performance and a first class finish, which are our top priorities.”

M&M’s prestige fencing for the ultimate in good looks

M&M Timber’s top of the range ‘Prestige’ scalloped post and rail fencing is proving so popular that the company has had to step up production to meet demand.

Re-launched earlier this year, Prestige scalloped post and rail fencing now comes as standard with a full 15 year warranty.

Strong and elegant, with chamfered tops, the scalloped post and half round rail fencing looks good in any application. M&M’s Prestige fencing range has already been specified for some of the UK’s most prestigious projects including stud farm perimeter fencing, leisure and theme parks and for equestrian environments and ménages.

Prestige fencing is recommended by professionals for its aesthetic appeal and versatility, offering a choice of specially selected light or heavy weight timbers and two, three or four-rail scalloped post options The four rail option in particular, is often specified at equestrian stud farms to eliminate the risk of young foals escaping, and at zoos and country parks to contain small animals. Together with its half round rail timbers,

Kiln dried and pressure treated in accordance with BS 8417,

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the new Prestige range presents a good looking yet robust, smooth surface fencing solution that eliminates any contact risk of harm to both the public and animals.

all M&M Timber’s Prestige scalloped post and rail fencing timbers are designed to last, with the backing of a no-quibble 15 year service life warranty.

Different sport but same quality pitch for Leicester City FC

Limagrain’s MM60 impresses at Scunthorpe United

Scunthorpe United FC’s grounds staff have remarked on a significant improvement to the pitch at Glanford Park since using Limagrain UK’s MM60 Grass Seed.

After having a taste of Championship football for three seasons, Scunthorpe United is working hard to get back into the second tier of English football.

The chairman of the club, Peter Swann, is about to enter

his third season and is doing everything possible to make this happen, according to assistant groundsman Kevin Comming. The club has, over recent years, boasted a superb pitch which is in part thanks to the grass seed used. Kevin, who has been at the club for fifteen years, believes that the pitch really started coming into its own after Limagrain’s MM60 was applied.

Limagrain’s MM60 is the UK’s leading winter sports renovation

mixture and can be attributed with playing a key role in many of the finest sporting venues you see today.

The 100% Ryegrass formula, which is perfect for divot repair, is renowned for its extremely fast germination and its high wear tolerance. It produces fantastic aesthetic qualities and its high disease resistance provides ultimate protection. MM60 is also treated with HEADSTART GOLD, which is a

further development of the wellrecognised Headstart treatment and has been developed using the latest scientific findings and field experience. It is a natural revolutionary grass seed treatment that ensures rapid germination. It is perfect for enhancing performance sports fields, golf courses, lawns and amenity turf.

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With the Rugby World Cup under way, DLF, who have supplied grass seed for the last two football World Cups, are a major supplier again.

Leicester City FC’s King Power Stadium has been chosen to host matches and head groundsman has historically used Johnsons J Premier Pitch.

“With the playing schedule we’ve been given,” explains John, “the pitch will be subjected to a lot of wear from a completely different species of player – from a ‘twinkle toes’ footballer to an 18 stone brute force machine of a rugby player.

“This means it is so important to use seed you can trust will deliver when it comes to it. Because of the known recovery of J Premier Pitch I have peace of mind that we be able to turn the pitch around as nine days after our last Rugby match we’ve got our first football game. It’s going to be hectic but the whole team is up for the challenge.”

They sowed J Premier Pitch in the summer, bringing them on a month earlier than they normally would to make sure the surface is as strong as possible going into the schedule.

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John O’Conner adds new equipment for council contract

John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance, operators of contracts throughout the South of England, Greater London and the Midlands, has upgraded their fleet of mowers working for East Herts District Council.

The new fleet of mowers from Ransomes Jacobsen, worth in excess of £200,000, was delivered by longstanding dealer Bartram Mowers at the beginning of this season.

The fleet comprises five Ransomes Parkway 3 triplex cylinder mowers and a Ransomes MP493, the latest wide area batwing rotary mower from the Ipswich-based manufacturer.

John O’Conner won the East Herts contract back in 2007 and over the past eight years has helped the Council win numerous Green Flag awards for the parks and open spaces across the district. Keith Warden, Senior Contract Manager responsible for the East Herts contract, said: “The swingout centre unit on the Parkways is a great innovation and makes maintenance, of this often difficult to access unit, easy. The MP493 is a highly productive mower, but it is also very comfortable for the operator, which is a significant factor when they are out for eight hours a day.”

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Millfield chooses Pitchmark as line marking supplier

Pitchmark has agreed a threeyear deal with Millfield School to supply them with Ecoline+ ready-to-use paint and Eco Club line markers.

David Warner, grounds and gardens manager, has been at Millfield School for 10 years and oversees the management of their world-class sporting facilities based over three sites. Millfield is internationally-renowned in particular for sporting excellence.

“I have started to use Pitchmark’s paint and marking system here at

Millfield; we are impressed with the brightness and longevity of the paint,” he said.

Whilst quality is obviously of great importance, it is not the only factor to consider: “The Eco Club marker is easy to use,” explained Mr Warner, “and we have also found that Ecoline+ paint is cost effective and has reduced our costs for line marking, therefore providing an excellent overall package.”

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Gold medal win for NPP garden

Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd’s new Pewter Cobbles have been incorporated into a gold medal-winning garden at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2015.

The company has teamed up with fellow BALI member Greenbelt Landscapes to support garden designers Anna Murphy and Sarah Jarman of design partnership JarmanMurphy in creating their impressive first show garden, which received excellent feedback from the judging panel.

Having worked with Natural Paving Products many times before, Greenbelt Landscapes were quick to recommend the

company’s Pewter Cobbles and Pavetuf Jointing Compound in the Buff finish to the designers, knowing that they would deliver the required quality and aesthetic appeal.

New for 2015, the Pewter Cobbles are a contemporary mix of grey sandstone with occasional hints of soft brown tones. Available in three sizes that can be mixed to create a visually appealing non-uniform effect, the Pewter colourway is the latest addition to Natural Paving Products’ existing cobble range, which also includes Calico and Meadow sandstone and a classic Ebony limestone.

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Brett helps to challenge perception of space

A recently constructed retail development in Hayes, West London has had its striking public access area and car park design fulfilled using a combination of high quality paving products, manufactured and supplied by Brett Landscaping.

To fulfil the hard landscaping design, a combination of paving materials from Brett Landscaping, including Piatto in Dark Granite, Silver Granite and Yellow Granite, have been successfully installed.

Alison Galbraith, terra firma’s Associate Director, said: “To accomplish this, we designed a landscape whereby the main tarmacadam was ‘broken up’

using 300m² of Brett Piatto Yellow Granite around the parking bays, together with tree planting to help challenge the perception of the space. And we’re pleased to say, the concept put into practice, has been highly effective.”

The hard landscaping of the development has been achieved using Brett Piatto Dark Granite (500m²) and Piatto Silver Granite (1100m²) across the public realm together with Piatto Yellow Granite (300m²), materials which have been distributed through regional merchant, EH Smith.

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Architecture meets horticulture at world’s second oldest theme park

M&M’s Unilog Pro at leading edge of landscape timbers

Widely regarded as the professional’s No. 1 choice for machine rounded landscaping timbers, Unilog Pro from M&M Timber has long been synonymous with versatility and longevity and has set the standard by which others follow. Treated to BS 8417 for Use Class 4, ‘Unilog Pro15’ offers a genuine 15 years’ service life in permanent ground contact conditions and ‘Unilog Pro 30’ as it name suggests, offers impressive 30 year service life. Available in a range of sizes and options to suit a wide variety of uses, Unilog Pro’s carefully selected timbers are all kiln dried and pressure

treated using the latest Tanalith E preservative technology. Unilog Pro timbers have been specified for some of the most prestigious and adventurous landscaping projects undertaken in the UK. Perfect for a wide range of landscaping applications such as earth retaining walls, raised flower beds, perimeter and garden fencing in a variety of venues including theme and leisure parks. Unilog Pro is also widely used in the construction of children’s playground and amenity areas.

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Living Wall specialist, ANS Global, has installed a stunning ‘living’ nine metre inverted cone at the second oldest theme park in the world, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen.

The cone measures one metre wide at the base and grows to four metres wide at the top.

A spokesperson at ANS Global explains: “We worked with the architects to develop the idea from a simple sketch that they had produced. It was their dream to have a tall, evergreen structure in the striking inverted conical shape, so we worked out the logistics to make their dream come true.

“The sculpture has been created to make the biggest possible visual

impact with abundant greenery, yet the smallest achievable footprint to maximise the space available. We have incorporated birdsong and bedding plants, and Tivoli has the capability of adding in seasonal features such as decorations and pumpkins to keep the design fresh for regular visitors.”

The theme park managers don’t need to spend much time on maintaining the cone, because ANS Global has supplied a remote-controlled irrigation system which is monitored from its West Sussex-based head office.

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Show Preview

SALTEX 2015’s new date and venue gets industry approval

The Sports, Amenities, Landscaping Trade Exhibition’s (SALTEX) move from an outdoor environment into the halls of the NEC Birmingham on the 4 and 5 November 2015 has been met with tremendous support from both exhibitors and visitors alike.

A packed exhibitor list containing some of the industry’s biggest names along with confirmation of new exciting features, has ensured that this year’s exhibition is set to be the biggest and best SALTEX to date.

The new, centrally located, national exhibition venue and the more convenient time of year has attracted more than 250 exhibitors representing forestry, play, groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces, natural turf, landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste management, sports equipment, litter and landfill and engine fuels. In fact, show organisers had to extend the show footprint by adding an extra hall to accommodate the increased interest.

Mark Saggers, journalist and radio presenter on talkSPORT will host the ‘Gaining Ground’ turf management debates. The former Sky News

and BBC sports correspondent is a regular IOG conference and awards host and visitors to SALTEX 2015 will be pleased to him reprising his role. The Gaining Ground theatre will be of particular interest to those with interests in fine turf and a variety of sports surfaces.

Visitors to this theatre will be able to choose from a range of informative seminar sessions presented by some of the industry’s national and international experts including Mark Pover - national facilities manager at the FA, Lee Jackson –head groundsman at Manchester City, Chris Wood - pitch consultant for the ECB and Simon Winmanhead of club development at Rugby Football Union.

Other professional bodies supporting the show and contributing to the LEARNING LIVE programme include: The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association (BIGGA), The Amenity Forum, The Institute for Occupational Health, and Safety (IOSH), British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) and the Sports and

How to get to SALTEX 2015

SALTEX will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5 November 2015 and getting to the exhibition has never been easier.

Located in the centre of the UK, whether you are travelling from overseas or within the UK, the NEC is easy to get to by car, rail or air.

Open Times

4 November: 9.00am - 5.00pm

5 November: 9.00am - 4.00pm

By Car

The NEC is situated eight miles east of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways - M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42. Please note that a parking voucher (reducing

the parking charge to £5) is available to all IOG members.

By Bus

You have two options if you are travelling to the NEC by bus from Birmingham city centre.

The 900 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange and has a daytime frequency of 20 minutes. The 900 will drop you at Birmingham International Station (adjacent to the NEC) with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes.

The 38 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange hourly and has a journey time of approximately one hour.

By Train

If you wish to travel by rail, you can get a great 25% discount travelling

Play Construction Association (SAPCA). The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) will also host its annual conference at SALTEX.

From an international perspective the LEARNING LIVE programme will feature an in-depth look at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand - the world’s only natural turf playing surface under a permanently fixed roof - by the STRI’s Dr Richard Gibbs. Phil Sharples, currently the director of pitches for Gabala FC in Azerbaijan, will focus on some of the challenges he has faced while working overseas.

Bertrand Picard from Natural Grass will offer a French perspective on turfcare, while Ian Craig, regional agronomist for STRI, will relay the bizarre turf management experiences he encountered while working at the Africa Cup of Nations 2015.

For young people looking to advance their career in the groundscare industry, a half-day Young Groundsmen’s Conference, sponsored by Rigby Taylor/Top Green and organised by the IOG’s Young Board of Directors, will offer information on educational

to the NEC with Virgin Trains. Birmingham International rail station is located right next to the NEC, in fact you can reach the hall without even having to step outside. The NEC entrance is on the right hand side as you exit the station.

If your service does not reach Birmingham International directly you can catch a connecting train from Birmingham New Street where regular services run with a journey time of approximately 1015 minutes.

By Plane Birmingham International Airport (BHX). The NEC is just minutes from Birmingham International Airport.

Once you’ve landed you can either walk and follow signs

opportunities, a guide to what some of the top grounds managers are looking for in a young recruit, and a day in the life of the 2014 Young Sports Turf Student of the Year.

Hosted on the evening of the first day (4 November), the IOG Industry Awards at the Hilton Metropole is set to be the UK’s biggest celebration in groundsmanship; with 19 awards up for grabs, Alistair McGowan providing the after dinner entertainment and talkSPORT’s Mark Saggers hosting the event. Visit www.iogawards.com to book your place.

The full programme of SALTEX events will be regularly updated via www.iogsaltex.com.

Visitor registration to SALTEX 2015 is FREE. To confirm your attendance visit www.iogsaltex.com

Follow SALTEX on Twitter @ IOG_SALTEX and Facebook – www.facebook.com/ IOGSALTEX

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to the SkyRail Link, which is free and has a travel time of 90 seconds, or get a taxi which you will be able to find outside of the passenger terminals.

Accommodation

Zibrant has been appointed as the official accommodation agent for Saltex 2015 and discounted rates have been secured at a number of hotels in and around the NEC Birmingham.

To view all accommodation and find out how to claim your discounted rail tickets and car parking charge please visit http:// www.iog-saltex.com/content/ visiting/hotels-and-travel.aspx

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IOG industry awards celebrate sports turf excellence

Now in its seventh year, the awards event – which enjoys headline sponsorship by Rigby Taylor and Top Greenacknowledge the high standards achieved by volunteer and professional teams as well as individuals at facilities ranging from grassroots to professional stadia level.

The awards’ judging process recognises achievement,

Visit www.iogawards.com

Independent

The 2015 IOG Industry Awards are sponsored by the AELTC, Briggs & Stratton, Campey Turf Care Systems, DLF Trifolium, ECB, Everris, The FA, the Football Foundation, Headland Amenity, Imants BV, John Deere, Johnsons Seeds, Kubota, the LTA, Mansfield Sand, the Premier League, Ransomes Jacobsen, Redexim Charterhouse, Rigby Taylor, the RFL, the RFU, Souters Sports, Sport England, Syngenta, Top Green and Toro.

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LEARNING LIVE at SALTEX 2015

This year’s SALTEX LEARNING LIVE education programme will offer grounds and open space practitioners across all disciplines, volunteer as well as professional, a daily feast of FREE knowledgegathering sessions in a programme that has never been bigger or better! Featuring industry-leading experts and some of the top names in European groundsmanshipincluding participants from some of our flagship stadia and sporting venues - this year’s SALTEX presentations will educate, enthral and entertain SALTEX visitors like never before. There are three dedicated seminar theatres running at the show, plus the Young Groundsmen’s Conference organised by the IOG’s Young Board of Directors (and sponsored by Rigby Taylor and Top Green). All sessions are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - just make sure you arrive promptly to make sure you get a seat. The sessions take place at:

The IOG Seminars - Gaining Ground - Stand A180

• Parks Play and PeopleStand A010

• Technically Turf & New Product Pitches - Stand K180

• The Young Groundsmen’s Conference - Concourse Gallery Suites 17 & 18.

Many of the LEARNING LIVE seminars can contribute to an individual’s CPD. All you need to do is reflect on your learning experience at each session and how this may impact on your role as a groundsman/greenkeeper. This reflection needs to be recorded in written format and kept in a personal file for future use. For more information please go to www.iog.org and click on CPD under Learning/careers. The full programme of SALTEX events will be regularly updated via www.iogsaltex.com. Visitor registration to SALTEX 2015 is FREE. To confirm your attendance visit www.iogsaltex.com. Follow SALTEX on Twitter @IOG_ SALTEX and Facebook – www. facebook.com/IOGSALTEX

The finalists have been announced for the prestigious Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Industry Awards 2015.

innovation and fresh thinking as well as examples of best practice from the leaders in the world of groundsmanship.

judging at each venue will now take place and the winners will be announced Oscar-style at the IOG Industry Awards dinner by host Mark

Saggers from talkSPORT radio at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 4 November.

for details of how you can attend the most exciting annual Awards ceremony ever staged for the groundscare industry.

Suregreen reinforces product range

Suregreen will be presenting a range grass, ground and gravel reinforcement products on stand F115.

These products have been tailor made using specially selected plastics to provide trafficable solutions that are permeable, recycled and conform to latest government guidelines regarding drainage. Among the range is GR Grass Reinforcement mesh that

is laid directly on top of grass to allow parking and access, PP40 for grass or gravel for car parks and driveways, and Truckgrid Lite and Truckgrid Max to cater for forklifts, dustcarts and HGV trafficking. When installed correctly all the products have been designed to be able to be used for many, many years.

A MAJOR attraction at show

Major Equipment Ltd manufactures an extensive range of tractor mounted roller mowers for local authorities, contractors, school and sports fields.

The company are launching their new range of wide area Swift Roller Mowers.

These mowers are manufactured from Optim high-strength steel which is much lighter than steel traditionally used in machinery manufacturing.

As a result the overall weight of the machine is lighter than equivalent width mowers on the market, without compromising on build quality.

This allows the wide area MAJOR Swift Roller Mowers to be used on smaller tractors.

The wide area MAJOR Swift Mowers are available in three

point linkage, trailed and front mounted versions in cutting widths from 3.2m to 5.5m. The wings on the MAJOR Swift Roller Mowers fold to a neat and

CLS Sports to unveil new plans

CLS Sports, a leading contractor in the natural and synthetic sports pitch construction market are set to unveil exciting new development plans for 2016 at SALTEX this year.

As a division of Cleveland Land Services, CLS Sports can offer you a full package solution from design to construction.

They will have specialist representatives from both their natural and synthetic teams to offer expert guidance and advice and will be happy to discuss any future project plans and requirements you may have. CLS Sports looks forward to seeing you on stand C115.

First we introduced the MP ‘3’ series, wide area rotary mowers with cutting widths of 3.0, 3.3 and 3.5 metres and latterly the MP ‘5’ series wide area cylinder mowers with a choice of Magna or Sport cutting units.

tidy 2m, for safe road transport and easy access to restricted sites.

If you are looking for a mower that gives superb cutting performance

Both series are available with 49 hp or 65 hp Kubota diesel engines and either ROPS or a cab.   More versions are planned so come and see the future of wide area mowing at SALTEX on stand H090.

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Ransomes Jacobsen to showcase MP series at NEC

Ransomes Jacobsen, manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, will be showcasing their latest Ransomes MP series on stand H090 at SALTEX in November.

Designed from the ground up with commonality at the forefront, the Ransomes MP Series of wide area mowers combines two alternative power units with prodigious output

using either a batwing rotary or a five-gang cylinder format. As one of the groundscare industry’s major manufacturing companies we’ll also be showcasing other Ransomes mowers plus Cushman utility vehicles, Iseki tractors and turf maintenance equipment from the Turfco and Ryan brands.

SALTEX launch for new Toro groundscare mower

Lely – Partners in Turfcare will be launching a brand new Toro groundscare mower at SALTEX 2015.

Full details of the machine, which features a new cutting concept, are being kept under wraps until the show. But the company says the unit will have great appeal to councils and contractors looking for increased productivity and efficiency to, for example, save money by increasing the time between cuts.

The new Toro will be joined on the stand by a range of its stablemates for groundscare professionals.

Meanwhile, Lely will also be exhibiting the ever-popular TYM T503 compact tractor. This model is a firm favourite with groundscare customers working on big projects, thanks to a long list of features including foldable ROPS, rear wiper, projection head lamps, dual air filter, and hydrostatic power steering.

Holly Jones, marketing manager at Lely, says: “We’re looking forward to showcasing the new Toro mower at SALTEX. It promises to be a big hit with customers. The show has added excitement with its new format and location and provides the perfect launch platform. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the stand, where our

specialist groundscare machinery team will be on hand to give help and advice about all our products.”

Toro turf products and TYM tractors will be available to view on the Lely – Partners in Turfcare stand: H010.

Branson’s UK launch of comapct tractor range

Kukje Machinery Co of South Korea have appointed the Compact Tractor Centre Ltd of Bidford on Avon as the sole importer and distributor for Branson Tractors and responsible for appointing dealerships nationwide. Branson currently offer tractors from 2174hp specifically marketed to groundcare contractors, local authorities and all amenity turf professionals. Managing Director Nathan Walker said: ”This is an exciting development for Branson Tractors who are strong in other parts of the world and are now seeking to expand their growing market share throughout Europe. Also, CTC have the UK stockholding of a complete range of spare parts with the backing of a larger stock in mainland Europe. So whatever the requirement

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They include the highly productive, heavy-duty Toro LT3340 triple, and Groundsmaster 360 zero-turn mower, with its Quad-Steer allwheel-drive steering. Added to these will be the Groundsmaster 7210 rotary mower with the industry’s toughest spindle assembly to guarantee long-term value. The ProCore SR72 – light enough to be used on sensitive turf but tough enough to handle the most compacted soils – will illustrate Toro’s aeration range.

Kersten launch a brand new linkage kit

Kersten are proud to announce the launch of a brand new linkage kit at SALTEX this year!

The new Category “K” linkage will allow front attachments

to be fitted to Sub compact tractors, such as the Kubota BX2350 and B50 series and other similar models. Customers have previously needed to purchase additional hydraulic or PTO kits

as well as brackets to fit between the attachment and another front linkage. This will eliminate that requirement, saving our customers a large amount of expense. We have seen the market for attachments in this category growing quickly in the last couple of years. We hope that this product will open the market up, finally making it much easier and more cost effective to use your tractor as a tool for all seasons.

Attachments available will include; Sweepers, Leaf Blowers, Snow Ploughs, Flail Mowers, Weed burners and a Weed Brush. This versatility allows professional users to get much more done, without investing in multiple tractors and dedicated machines.

To see this or any of our products please come and see us at SALTEX on stand G075. For more information on our product range please visit www.kersten-machines.com

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DMMP does things differently

DMMP Limited has made a point of doing something different at exhibitions: it had great success at the last two shows by actually letting customers use the Maruyama Outdoor Power Equipment and EarthWay spreaders, that and the big red London Bus! How else can we prove the quality?

Aside from an unmatched five year Commercial Warranty from Maruyama and the world’s most accurate and versatile spreader from EarthWay, the NEC provides a great opportunity to try something different. Visit DMMP and Maruyama at stand F042, enter into our prize draw for a range of superb prizes and feel the quality for yourself.

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Branson Tractors UK will keep you working from day one.”

dealer network being established will cover the whole of the UK. All will have dedicated technicians and will provide a comprehensive professional support.

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STIHL set to impress new pro cordless products

STIHL will be presenting visitors with the much anticipated new BGA 100 blower, AR 3000 battery backpack and FSA 90 and 90R brushcutters – the newest additions to STIHL’s cordless range.

Show-goers can also look forward to cordless demonstrations and additional new STIHL and

VIKING products that will be presented at the National Exhibition Centre Saltex show, Birmingham.

STIHL invites all press to come and see the team at the STIHL show stand, H070.

The new BGA 100 backpack blower boasts the highest

blowing force of all STIHL handheld blowers, blowing 14N at its most powerful; approximately 70% higher than its predecessor the BGA 85.

The innovative new machine is extremely light at a mere 2.5kg (excluding battery) and incredibly quiet thanks to a sound power level of 90dB (A), a

10 dB(A) sound power reduction from the BGA 85. Other key features include a powerful EC motor for optimum blowing performance, three distinct power stages plus a ‘power boost’ feature and 36V LithiumIon PRO battery technology.

The BGA 100 can be perfectly partnered with the new AR 3000 backpack battery to ensure running time of up to 160 minutes off a single charge and 25% more capacity than the AR 900 backpack battery. With comfortable, ergonomic back support and an AP adapter with plug socket for easy charging, the AR 3000 and BGA 100 are the ideal set for professional users in need of a premium tool they can rely on.

VIKING’s range of powerful mowers will also be on display. Noteworthy is the VIKING MB 756 YC, a robust pro-mower with a 80L fabric grass-catcher bag, high torque hydrostatic drive for variable speed control and an ergonomically shaped mono-comfort handlebar for easy emptying.

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Crocodile Precision to make debut

New ownership has signalled exciting times for Crocodile Precision and the company’s debut at SALTEX 2015 on stand F113, will provide groundsmen, greenkeepers and gardeners an opportunity to view some of the British manufacturers range of high quality replacement cutting cylinders and bottom blades. The extensive range of products are specifically engineered to fit popular pedestrian and ride on machines used within the golf, sports clubs and municipal

markets. Incorporating over 40 years specialist technology in manufacturing, Crocodile Precision products are uniquely and entirely engineered and made in their factory in Derby.

Manufactured using high quality hot rolled British steel, each product combines the best available material specifications with precision grinding and heat treatment processes to create supreme performance cutting cylinders and bottom blades.

Visitors to the Crocodile Precision stand will also be able to obtain the new 2015/16 brochure, which will provide an in-depth look into the company’s range of products.

Alternatively, to request a brochure prior to SALTEX you can visit the company’s brand new website - www. crocodileprecision.com

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Limagrain to showcase leading MM Range

Limagrain UK will be showcasing its impressive range of grass seed mixtures, including the market leading MM50 and MM60, on stand H037.

MM is one of the most respected brands in the UK amenity industry and is relied upon at top sports grounds throughout the UK and beyond.

MM60 is the UK’s leading winter sports renovation mixture. The 100% Ryegrass formula is perfect for divot repair. It is also well-known for its extremely fast germination and its high wear tolerance. It produces fantastic aesthetic qualities and its high

disease resistance provides ultimate protection.

Visitors to the Limagrain UK stand will also get the opportunity to find out more about MM50. This hard wearing mix has rapid germination, high shoot density, is tolerant to close mowing and produces a great colour all year round. Both MM60 and MM50, along with every other mixture in the MM range, are treated with Limagrain’s HEADSTART GOLD - a revolutionary grass seed treatment that ensures rapid germination.

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Rigby Taylor sows the seed for major announcements

Taylor will be making a series of major announcements. These include the launch of an industry-first partnership in pitch improvement programmes and the introduction of new and advanced pitch line marking paints and application technology.

Rigby Taylor’s range of industry-leading grass seeds from Top Green will also be enhanced with the company’s high-performing and marketleading tetraploid mixtures, plus continual advances in the development of fertiliser super micro-granulation and wetting agent chemistry.

Rigby Taylor is also headline sponsorship of the IOG Industry Awards, including the Young Groundsman of the Year Award, and the IOG Young Groundsmen’s Conference, both of which are being staged on Wednesday 4 November.

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New Truxta range on display

For Landscapers the new TRUXTA powered wheel barrows from Tufftruk Ltd will be one of the highlights at stand D117 – with the company looking for new dealers to help sell the range across the UK.

The team has refined the new powered micro dumpers into a robust landscaping and hire tool. The new TRUXTA BENDI offers power including an electric model that offers the quiet no emission operation many sites demand.

For hire fleets the Truxta Bendi offers an ideal hire product –with its hydrostatic drive getting round corners is no problem – an

ideal solution for the

DIY hirer,

jobbing builder and landscaper

The BENDI, does what it says, it quite literally bends around a doorway. It easily manoeuvres in restricted areas without the requirement to lift – the articulated chassis just steers no need to lift or reposition.

Available in three power options come and see how it performs , including the very quiet TB300E electric battery powered, with enough charge for a full day use on site alongside the Honda and Yanmar

Tufftruk

Enquiry 72

John Deere reveals dealer display

John Deere will be represented by regional dealers Farol, Henton & Chattell, Tallis Amos Group (TAG) and Turner Groundscare.

The joint display will feature models from the company’s comprehensive range of commercial ride-on and walkbehind mowers, compact tractors and Gator utility vehicles.

New machines on show will include the X950R reardischarge diesel lawn tractor with mid-mounted mower deck

and rear high-tip collector, a 1580 TerrainCut outfront rotary mower and John Deere’s biggest zero-turn mower, the ZTrak Z997R, alongside a 3045R midchassis compact utility tractor equipped with an AutoConnect drive-over mower deck.

With high capacity cutting decks stamped from thick steel, exceptional manoeuvrability, versatile heavy-duty transmissions and productivity enhancing ergonomics and operator comfort, John Deere commercial mowing

equipment offers a complete range of solutions to groundsmen, greenkeepers, landscapers, contractors, local authorities and other amenity and turf professionals.

Other John Deere commercial machines on show at SALTEX 2015 include the X758 fourwheel drive diesel lawn tractor, TH 6x4 Gator, PRO 47V, C43 and JX90CB walk-behind mowers and the D45C scarifier.

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Ariens shows off latest zeroturn range

Ariens Company will be exhibiting on stand C090 and showcasing the latest addition in the zero-turn range, the all new IKON-X.

As UK distributors of ECHO outdoor power equipment, the latest range of high torque brushcutters, hedge cutters, power blowers and chainsaws will also be on the stand for visitors to see.

The Ariens IKON-X is a durable and tough zero-turn mower with a fully fabricated steel frame for extra strength and durability. It features a commercial grade cutter deck constructed from 10 gauge steel. Like all Ariens zeroturns, the IKON-X can rotate fully in its own footprint and allows the operator to cut grass faster than a traditional ride-on mower.

ECHO products are manufactured by the Yamabiko corporation. They have a reputation for manufacturing professional grade products which dates back over 60 years. ECHO outdoor power equipment has become widely used by commercial operators across the UK. Each model comes with a two-year professional warranty as standard.

Ariens Company Enquiry 73

John Deere Enquiry

Groundbreaking advance promised by Vitax

A quality cut and massive fuel savings

The new ATT INFiNiSystem30 will be on display at stand F187 and brings ‘fine turf quality’ to ‘sports turf’ and provides new flexibility and performance for sports facilities.

Configured as a mower it provides an unsurpassed level of cut quality – but coupled with a range of SMART cassettes, for a range of turf management activities, it provides much more functionality than any other 30” wide pitch mower.

The INFiNiSystem30 is the bigger brother to the existing 22” and 26” models that are more at home catering for the needs of Golf. The 30” shares the same flexibility in being able to change

between hybrid power and pure battery. It has been designed to allow Groundsmen to calibrate the machine exactly how they deem suitable for their particular situation.

It has a floating head design that sees the cutting unit independent of the traction unit. A whole football pitch can be cut with dual DCLA batteries or a single LiPo battery costing no more than 50p in electricity to re-charge them. The unit is not only hassle free with no travelling to collect fuel, but truly ‘Plug-and-Play’ as it can be charged overnight and used in the morning.

ATT Enquiry 77

Linemarking innovation is expected from Vitax Supaturf but visitors can witness a truly ground-breaking advance in the way that natural and artificial sports surfaces are marked out on stand C120.

Also featured is the recently launched TFS25 tank-free spray marking machine, a clean, convenient way of spraying directly from the drum, while the acclaimed Briteliner Arrow, hailed in independent field tests, appears alongside firm favourite the TXE 606 and the new EvenSprey Club boom sprayer, already making its mark with grounds professionals.

The challenges of marking out artificial pitches are history with launch of the Supaturf superiorperforming artificial turf paint system, seen for the first time at SALTEX, that’s easy to apply for both permanent and temporary demands.

With an eye on winter, Vitax salt spreaders and Ice Free, with its efficient penetrating action, will be on groundcare teams’ radar, along with the complete range of turf treatments for applying in the months ahead and throughout the year.

Vitax Supaturf Enquiry 78

Stem Injection Systems reinforces treatment pedigree at NEC

Stem Injection Systems (SIS, stand J189) is hoping to attract interest from a wide range of UK and international customers for what it maintains is still the most efficient and widely used treatment method for invasive, non-native plants. This innovative, patented stem injection system offered a very different approach to the treatment and management of invasive species when first

launched into the European market in 2004. Today, however, it is established as the most reliable ‘fit for purpose’ system on more and more tender specifications. In the UK, stem injection is now commonplace on a significant number of riverbank, parkland and amenity projects.

Stem Injection Systems Enquiry 79

New micro-spray increases spraying versatility

Combining control and power with responsive easy handling, the Martin Lishman Micro-Spray pedestrian sprayer is designed for all types of sports grounds, golf courses and landscaping work.

A 120 litre tank with a 2.5m 6 nozzle, 3 section folding boom with break back and height adjustment, independent shut-off nozzle bodies and reduced drift air inclusion nozzles will suit the majority of spraying situations. An optional hand lance for spot treatments and a bout marker are also available.

The Micro-Spray has a narrow footprint so it can fit through most gateways and passageways to tackle hard to reach spraying areas. The design ensures it also has a low centre of gravity.

The comprehensive yet easy to use control box gives the

operator more control over the sprayer with changeable motor direction to either walk behind or in front of the sprayer, 12 motor speeds, bout marker selection and a battery level indicator.

Spray application rates, operating speed and the pump pressure can be accurately and quickly controlled by the operator.

The Micro-Spray utilises two 12 volt batteries for power giving 3 to 4 hours of continuous use depending on terrain, and the included smart charger ensures the sprayer stays topped up ready for when it is needed. It can be seen on stand D092.

Martin Lishman Enquiry 80

Specialist health management for sports turf

Headland Amenity will be on stand D087 with the range of innovative turf nutrition, health and management products are progressively gaining recognition, finding a home on sports pitches and fine turf surfaces.

Headland’s Xtend slow-release granular liquid and soluble fertiliser represents one of the most cost-effective sources of nitrogen available and is ideally suited to coarse turf such as sports pitches, race tracks and polo fields.

Everris to reveal more about ICL switch

SALTEX 2015 will mark Everris’ first major UK exhibition since announcing that it has become part of the ICL Group. Visitors to stand H030 will be able to receive a great insight into this transition as well find out more about the company’s Turf Rewards scheme. The transition from Everris to ICL paves the way for strong development and growth for the future and will signal a number of benefits for the company’s widespread customer base. As well as an expanded product portfolio, there will be an even stronger emphasis on innovation and products to ensure that the company continues to bring customers the most innovative solutions for healthy grass, plants and crops. In the UK there will be a gradual phased transition from Everris to ICL, with the ICL name gradually replacing Everris on product packaging and in marketing and communications through the course of 2015/16.

Both Xtend Soluble 46-0-0 and Xtend Liquid 34-0-0 provide field longevity of 2-3 months. To enable Turf Managers to carry out multiple tasks in a single spray, Xtend can be effectively tank mixed with many other Headland products.

A compatible mix could be with a low-rate iron product such as Headland’s Elevate Fe. This complexed liquid iron formulation does not result in staining to the turf due to its unique chemical nature, and allows spraying right up to key events.

Of interest on hard surfaces and for synthetic maintenance is Headland’s New-Way Weedspray. This fast-acting, non-selective herbicide is based on naturally occurring ingredients and is active against most soft tissue it comes into contact with, controlling grasses, broad-leaved weeds and, most importantly, it can be used for moss control on hard surfaces and artificial sports pitches.

Headland Amenity Enquiry 83

Wiedenmann UK goes big for exhibition

Wiedenmann UK brings its widest ever product to stand A080 but happily it folds to an easily transportable size.

The Terra Rake, a perennial favourite, has been re-engineered giving show visitors first opportunity to see how the 4.6m wing span doubles both output and width.

Integral to the new design is a folding frame making the versatile verticut harrow significantly more time efficient for sizeable areas. In essence the folding frame means that two separate same-sized units either 1.6 m or 2.1 m, can be transported together and ‘joined’ when in work mode, the folding mechanism operating hydraulically from in cab controls.

Appearing alongside will be a new 1.7m electric trailed draw bar option of the Terra Rake

with electric wheels which doesn’t need linkage attachment. Another all new design, it features a four row configuration of tines and is ideal for working in more confined areas where power units have easier access.

Again in keeping with their continuous commitment to R&D, Wiedenmann’s Mega Twister also unveils two new options. It introduces an easily attached goose neck spout so the wind nozzle can be set parallel to the floor, the new position optimising the massive output. The second development is an electrical operation to the nozzle.

Wiedenmann UK’s stand will also feature two Terra Spikesthe XD8 and the Gxi8 –plus the capacious Super 600 3-1 mower/ collector / sweeper.

UK Enquiry 85

Everris Enquiry 84

Wiedenmann

Two new products from CED Stone Group

Equipment to cater for all playing surfaces

Charterhouse Turf Machinery’s stand, K070, will play host to a vast array of equipment for the care of natural sports surfaces.

As the autumn and winter approach, many turf care professionals’ thoughts will turn to the battles against compaction and/or drainage. The Redexim Verti-Drain 1513 is at the smaller end of the Verti-Drain range and is a very fast and versatile machine that can work to an impressive depth of 150mm.

topdresser with a hopper capacity of 0.8cu.m and a spreading width of 12m. Available trailed or for fitting to a utility vehicle.

From the Graden portfolio, Charterhouse will also be showing the Contour Sand Injection (CSI) unit. The flagship Graden machine, the CSI has the ability to scarify to any depth between 1mm-40mm whilst simultaneously backfilling the grooves with either sand or a combination of sand and seed.

CED Stone Group, a leading supplier of natural stone for the landscape and construction industry, is introducing two exciting new products: Emperor Porcelain Paving and Dutch Clay Paviors.

Made in Italy, Emperor is a high-strength porcelain paving that can be used both internally and externally. Modelled on ten stones and two woods, Emperor is produced to the highest standards, providing a surface that will require very little maintenance, while enabling you to enjoy the beauty of natural stone and wood but with all the benefits of porcelain.

Dutch Clay Paviors are available in a choice of 5 colours. They are perfect for completing full pathways or for adding edging detail. Colours can be mixed to form more intricate designs and patterns. The different tones of reds and browns are perfect for those who prefer more traditional styles, whereas the black paviors create a contemporary atmosphere in any environment.

CED is on stand CO10 and will be showcasing over 100 types of stone samples.

This 1.3m model can be connected to a low horse power tractor or used with the selfpropelled Redexim Carrier, which will also be on show.

With regard to overseeders, Charterhouse has an extensive range from Redexim including the Double Disc Overseeder 1430 which was launched at Saltex last year. Also worth looking at is Redexim Rink DS800

In the field of synthetic turf maintenance there are Redexim VertiArt products from simple brushing to complex infill removal, cleaning and replacement. Specialists will be on hand to give advice as to the correct machine to choose.

CED Stone Group Enquiry 89

Charterhouse Turf Machinery Enquiry 88

Play meets sport in the Amazon jungle

Proludic will be on stand D042

taking visiors to the Amazon jungle with a sporty twist.

The Urbanix outdoor gym equipment is the only outdoor gym in the UK to use a patented hydraulic piston with eight

levels of resistance for users to control their exercise and work outs. New for 2015, the themed Diabolo range which features lots of exciting and unique play activities for the 2-10 age group.

Proludic Enquiry 92

Dennis launch new machine

The joint stand (E070) of Dennis and SISIS will be at the very heart of SALTEX 2015.

Visitors will be able to get a first glimpse of the new Dedicated G-Series range of mowers that have been designed and built following the same concept of the hugely popular Dennis G860 machine.

Available in three different sizes - the G34D (34” cutting width), G30D (30” cutting width) and the G26D (26” cutting width) incorporate a large diameter 8 bladed cutting cylinder for maximum performance in short and longer length grasses, allowing the new range to cater for a wide range of customers and area sizes. Operators will be able to use them on sports

turf, large ornamental areas and green spaces such as National Trust gardens that require a precision cut, manoeuvrability and excellent presentation.

Alongside the new range of dedicated mowers on the stand will be the popular Dennis G860, the Dennis Razor and series.

Featuring prominently on the stand will also be a selection of SISIS machinery, which will include the SISIS Rotorake TM1000 tractor mounted scarifier and linear aerator, Rotorake 600HD pedestrian scarifier and the Quadraplay; a single pass maintenance system which

Complete Grounds Maintenance to be unveiled

Tyre-Line announce new aftermarket division

Since 1984 Tyre-Line have been one of the UK’s leading, family run, Independent Tyre and Wheel specialists supplying the Original Equipment market.

It has now responded to aftersales demand from customers by opening a dedicated office in Somerset to support the aftermarket, trade only sales.

It is the sole, UK official distributor of Carlisle & ITP Tyres and Wheels and are

distributors and stockists for many other quality brands including Wanda, Compass, Maxxis, CST, Bridgestone and Vredestein tyres, with wheels available from Alcoa, Mefro and Vlukon to name but a few.

Tyre-Line’s recently opened Aftermarket division, are able to supply the tyre trade and machinery dealers with replacement tyres and wheels and can be found on stand D082. Tyre-Line Enquiry 94

Complete Weed Control will be launching a new service – Complete Grounds Maintenance, on stand A060.

Complete Grounds Maintenance is a new service that delivers a comprehensive range of grounds maintenance services on a national scale.

Last year saw the founding of Complete Invasives Control and Complete Moss Control, which were formed due to an overwhelming increase in the demand for these two services.

Complete Ground Maintenance is the latest addition to the Complete Group and its creation indicates significant growth for the company. The launch of Complete Grounds Maintenance means

that customers can have just one supplier for all of their grounds maintenance requirements - simplifying the headache of managing

outside spaces. Local authorities, industrial premises, forestry sites and sporting venues will now all be able to benefit from

Complete Weed Control’s all-encompassing services.

Complete Weed Control Enquiry 95

Barenbrug gives visitors chance to win £15,000

Grass expert Barenbrug is giving all visitors to stand G055, the opportunity to win £15,000 in a crack-the-safe competition.

In return for registering their contact details, visitors will get the chance to guess the six-digit combination for the Barenbrug safe. The first person to correctly identify the numbers in the right order, will win the money.

“Crack-the-safe kicks off our winter sports turf campaign,”

explains Paul Warner, Barenbrug UK marketing manager.

“We have big news to announce this year – a new product that will make the lives of groundsmen, stadium and facilities managers, easier than ever.”

A Twitter competition will run alongside the two day event, so turf professionals who can’t attend SALTEX, will still have the opportunity to ‘crack the code’ and win the cash

Visitors to the stand will get the chance to speak to Dr David Greenshields, Barenbrug Research and Development Manager.

Barenbrug Enquiry 98

GreenMech’s comprehensive range of chippers on show

Visitors to GreenMech’s stand (H075) will be able to discuss the many aspects of the company’s extensive range of wood chippers for the professional market.

GreenMech will be showcasing their most popular chippers from compact models; through the 150mm range and up to the 190mm units.

On show will be the CS100. A powerful yet compact workhorse - at just 760mm wide, it is ideal for ‘on the spot’ chipping in restricted or tight spaces. The wide, open in-feed chute can process solid timber of up to 100mm or large volumes of bushy material.

In the 150mm category the Arborist 150 is a simple-to-use, cost effective, road tow chipper.

It features a generous 970mm x 790mm in-feed hopper which aids bushy brash reduction, coupled with a 150mm x 230mm letterbox-style throat enabling heavily forked branches to be fed in easily. Its stablemate ArbTrak 150 is a tracked unit that finds applications with Contractors and Local Authorities, as well as golf clubs, leisure parks and even private individuals.

Featuring a 190mm chipping capacity, the Arborist 190 has been designed to offer even greater productivity. It has a generous 1200mm x 840mm infeed hopper coupled with a 190mm x 280mm letterbox-style infeed throat, it makes light work of heavily forked branches and waste brash.

From premier pitches to wild flora

DLF Trifolium is returning to the event after a long absence to showcase both the Masterline and Johnsons sports seed ranges, high quality grass mixtures formulated especially for both the landscape and sports turf sector.

DLF’s technical team will be on hand to discuss the range of sports turf mixtures on offer. Mixtures that include Johnson’s new 4Turf Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass cultivars Double and Fabian.

Combined they deliver the highest levels of disease resistance, increased wear tolerance and recovery compared with regular diploid ryegrasses. Tetraploids also promise fast establishment, exceptional turf quality and a good year-round colour.

Johnsons J Pitch is ideal for training grounds and high wear areas especially where irrigation is restricted thanks to the deeper rooting of the tetraploids, the natural disease resistance and deep green colour also help to

reduce the need for fertiliser and fungicides, making the mixture better for the environment and budget.

Camera friendly J Premier Pitch delivers a turf with exceptional visual merit together with unbeatable wear tolerance.

All Johnsons Sports seed and Masterline mixtures are pre-coated with GroMax biostimulant.

The new GroMax seed treatment maximises plant development, improves tolerance to stress, improves establishment, stimulates root growth and enhances water and nutrient uptake.

Johnsons Wild Flora range is meadow mixtures guaranteed to be of native UK origin with an experienced team on stand to provide advice on mixture selection and site management.

JKC maintains focus on improved standards

Japanese Knotweed Control (JKC) will be focusing on the need for customers to keep up to date with the latest invasive plant legislation and reiterating the importance of up to date accreditation and regulatory compliance amongst treatment professionals.

The scale of the Japanese Knotweed problem in the UK has not abated since JKC first attended SALTEX over 10 years ago and has now forced

the government to implement new legislation to try and stem the costs and make landowners assume greater responsibility for treating their own land.

As JKC will drive home at this year’s show (stand J189), it is imperative that landowners keep up to date with legislation and know their responsibilities.

DLF Enquiry 99

READER ENQUIRY 102

GreenMech Enquiry 101

JKC Enquiry 100

Etesia to unveil 2016 calendar

Kubota launching new tractor

Kubota, will be exhibiting its new Grand L40-II Series deluxe tractors for the first time to the market on Stand C070.

The new innovative Grand L40-II model features an integrated cab, designed specifically for operator comfort and increased productivity. Kubota’s newly branded HST Plus hydrostatic transmission advanced technology also features; delivering enhanced power, performance and durability.

The tractor has been developed to suit a wide range of user requirements, ideally suited for use by landscaping professionals, local authority maintenance and for the management of professional sports facilities.

Also exhibiting at the twoday event is the 34HP STW 34 tractor, designed specifically to take on an extensive list of jobs

ranging from mowing to loading work. Users will have the benefit of standard spec power steering and a Bi-Speed Turn feature to combat the common problem of tyre drag and turf damage when wheel speeds are increased.

Kubota will also be showing its 60HP M6060 with 18x18 multistage transmission and hydraulic shuttle; plus the economical 26HP B2650 compact tractor, which features HST or manual transmission options for optimal control and comfort.

Kubota’s powerful KX019-4 mini-excavator will make an appearance at the two-day event, prompted by growing demand for compact construction equipment across the groundcare industry.

Enquiry 105

Visitors to the Etesia UK Stand on C050 will be able to get their hands on the company’s free 2016 calendar.

The stars of the new calendar are Alanna Saskia Thomas and Kirsty Howe, who pose alongside some of Etesia and Pellenc’s market leading products.

The girls will be joining the Etesia UK team on the stand where they will be available to sign the calendars and visitors

will also have the opportunity to have a photo taken with them.

The two girls also model alongside the company’s leading range of Pellenc battery powered equipment which is exclusively distributed in the UK by Etesia UK. Visitors will also be able to view a range of pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers and a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Etesia Enquiry 106

Kubota

Makita display 4-stroke muscle and quiet cordless

Stand K030 will feature the most technically advanced 4-stroke petrol powered grounds maintenance machinery from Makita alongside the virtually silent battery powered machines that are growing in popularity with both property owners and grounds care contractors.

The Makita grounds maintenance, landscaping and gardening range of high performance tools continues to expand and includes chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, mowers, pumps, stone saws and of course more than 500 different power tools to fully equip landscapers for any construction project.

Makita’s innovative technology in the MM4, high performance, 4-stroke petrol engine includes a pressurised lubrication system that allows machines to be used at any angle.

Ranging from 25cc for line trimmers, brush cutters and long reach pole hedge trimmers, to 76cc for the hard working backpack leaf blower, the easy starting MM4 engine benefits include 4-stroke power and torque, clean

exhaust emission, quiet running and low fuel consumption proven by a 20% reduction in fuel use by Glendale, one of the UK’s largest green service contractors.

Battery technology has been led by Makita over the past decade

with the advanced Lithium-Ion batteries driving power tool performance and market leading sales.

Makita Enquiry

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More transparency needed over the value of old AWPs

Every year across the UK, hundreds of old synthetic surfaces are removed and replaced by newer ones. It’s a trend that’s set to escalate as Sport England and The FA continue to invest heavily in All Weather Pitches (AWPs).

Companies such as Xtraction, however, have been campaigning to end this practice and to promote a viable, ethical alternative. And director Tim Gallagher is also on a mission to ensure clients who

upgrade their AWPs are made aware of potentially huge savings they can make from the residual value locked in the old surface.

Tim said: “I believe much of what is removed - carpet, sand and infill - can, and should, be re-used. Carpet can be cleaned and re-laid. Sand can be treated and used again, along with a percentage of rubber infill, which can be tested under laboratory conditions to ensure it still offers good performance.”

Xtraction will be exhibiting at Stand A105 at Saltex, enabling visitors to find out more about its pioneering process of reclamation, recycling and reuse.

They can pick up literature and see a video of the company’s state-of-the-art Turfmuncher machine, which is capable of reclaiming vast amounts of reusable infill on-site.

Enquiry 110

Polaris Work and Transportation does the business

The commercial business to business division of Polaris will host the growing number of versatile, economic and environmental vehicle solutions (stand A090) for grounds care operations, with applications such as waste and cleansing. The 4x4 off-road vehicles on show will include models from the Polaris Ranger and Sportsman ranges.

The world’s first true electric 4x4, the Polaris Ranger EV

combines the advantages of near silent operation with the rugged off-road features of petrol and diesel Rangers.

Now with enhanced styling and Pro-Fit accessory integration, the Ranger EV is a go-everywhere vehicle that needs no fuel and requires very little maintenance.

The Polaris Ranger diesel has secured its place as a favourite hard working vehicle

in groundscare, farming and general utility use, with the latest models featuring the LOCK & RIDE Pro-Fit cab system which ensures an impeccable quality fit and finish, rugged durability and modularity, with ease of installation.

Premium upgrades like electric windows and tip out glass windshields give you the comfort you demand.

For work in hilly areas and steep terrain the Polaris Sportsman UTE provides a comprehensive off-road solution with Electronic Power Steering, engine braking, and the very useful rear cargo box to carry a wide variety of tools, and equipment.

Polaris Enquiry 111

Xtraction

Votex clearing the way for Sunderland

Thatch and debris can be common problems on football pitches but Glenn Campbell, academy head groundsman at The Academy of Light, has found a way to clean up his act.

Using a Votex VT420 compact vacuum sweeper supplied through Greenlay our dealer for the North East, Glen maintains clean surfaces at the UEFA five star training facility for all of the Black Cat’s academy players and first team.

Although the centre opened in 2003 the Votex has only been on the site for 18 months and has now become an important part of the maintenance programme, operating at specific times during the season across his pitches as Glenn explains.

“We use the Votex a lot at this time of year because there’s a lot of debris coming off the surface, so we use it a lot from now until November time,” he began.

“But we also use it during the renovations to pick up any debris that has been left after koro-ing, and again from March to the end of the season to pick up the thatch and debris that’s flicked up by the player’s football boots.”

The impressive suction power and low overall weight of the Votex has been a real improvement for Glenn giving a much cleaner operation and lower surface impact.

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Makita expands twin 18v tools range

Makita has introduced more tools for grounds care and horticultural operations that are powered by twin 18v Lithium-ion batteries designed to deliver 36volt performance.

Many grounds maintenance professionals and landscapers already have a number of Makita 18v Li-ion batteries with their Makita power tools and as they are compatible they can be used to generate 36v energy.

Until now adaptor plates have been available to facilitate two batteries but the new machines now have the machine bodies designed to directly accommodate the twin 18v batteries as a standard feature.

By harnessing the power of two 18v batteries on one machine the overall power amperage produced is actually higher than that of the single 36v battery.

Newly released products benefiting from the new Makita twin battery range include a leaf blower.

The new DUB361 LXT 2-speed blower will produce 4.4 cubic metres of air per minute with an air speed of 93 metres per second. In low setting the twin batteries will give 51 minutes run

time. The DUH551 LXT hedge trimmer has a convenient 550mm double-sided blade that will run up to 1,800 strokes per minute and cut up to 18mm diameter branches. It has five alternative handle positions and variable speed control.

Makita

Enquiry 116

British-made solutions from SCH

The Professional Leaf Suction Unit by SCH is a leaf eating machine, powered by a 9hp Honda engine. The unit is mounted on a two-wheel chassis with a towbar and can be attached to a leaf collecting trailer which can be supplied by SCH on request – or the customer can modify and use their own. Leaves are sucked up through the 200mm wide hose. They are then chopped by the fan as they enter the trailer which greatly reduces the space they take up and so reduces the number of times the unit has to be emptied. The wandering hose has a comfortable handle and can reach underneath rows of trees, into flower beds and up to the edges of walls.

SCH Enquiry 117

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Little Wonder Pro Vac SP blows a hurricane

The new Self-Propelled Little Wonder Pro Vac SP is 30% faster than its nearest competitor. It provides superior airflow with a powerful Honda GX270 engine creating the vacuum to fill the debris bag without loss of suction.

Working at your speed it will move at up to 4.2mph/6.76km forwards and up to 1.8mph/2.9km backwards, clearing leaves, litter, bottles, cans and stones, with the nozzle height automatically adjusting to work on rough terrain, without digging in, and on smoother areas without scalping. There’s no need to stop the engine to adjust the height.

The Pro Vac SP takes the drudgery out of raking leaves by not only vacuuming them up but also mulching them all in one step, ready to compost or use as a mulch to improve soil quality in beds and borders. The capacity of the bag is a whopping 180 litres to handle big loads.

When you make a product that produces hurricane force winds you don’t just sew in a bag liner, you install a ‘windshield’ to divert dust to ground level.

Safety is a key factor and to get the job done safely the low 40” unit height allows for clear visibility over the machine and a better view of the front nozzle area. For operator comfort the arched paddle handle allows a user of any size to find a comfortable operating position. Manoeuvrability is made easy with a sleek design and rugged front wheel swivel to effortlessly follow curved walkways and drives. Heavy-duty treaded rear drive wheels allow excellent traction on both concrete and grass, while free-wheeling is made easy too with a ‘toe-tap’ dump valve.

Schiller Groundscare Enquiry 120

Three machines rolled into one

A sweeper collector that is a scarifier and a flail collector all rolled into one has to be on the wish list of most turf professionals.

In reality there is one in the shape of several models in the Wessex ProLine STC range. No longer are there the restrictions and costs of having individual machines to do each job, with the STC easily converted using the optional change kit.

So you might start off with the scarifier in the spring, adding in the flail when the fast growth begins and come the autumn fit the sweeper for clearing leaves and litter.

As a scarifier, the STC is fitted with with verti-cutting knives for a professional operation on the sports field or lawns. Semimounted to the tractor, the STC runs on its own four wheels,

totally independent of the tractor, allowing it to follow contours, while the front wheels are fully castoring and repositioned by a simple pin mechanism to adjust the working height.

As the whole machine is not lifted on the linkage, the STC can be operated behind a small tractor with limited lifting capacity. Power is transmitted from the tractor through a heavy cast gearbox and belt drive to the rotor. The rear wheels have flotation tyres to keep turf compaction to a minimum.

A large diameter steel drum with flails and paddles converts the Wessex STC to a flail collector. It features four rows of closely spaced flails, and two rows of draft paddles to create the suction for collecting the grass.

Unlike many collectors the STC has no narrow throat so long

or short grass will be collected efficiently without blocking, even in wet conditions. This makes it ideal for long grass applications such as the rough on golf courses.In the autumn you can take the STC to the park in sweeper collector mode.

The brush rotor comprises four banks of hardwearing polypropylene bristles which lift leaves, grass clippings and litter with ease into the hydraulically operated hopper. The bristles

are secured firmly into a predrilled hardwood strip and are of a generous length to give a good ‘flick’ action to ensure the material is thrown to the back of the hopper. The Wessex ProIine STC is available in 1.2m and 1.8m working widths for the maintenance of amenity turf, golf courses, parkland and large gardens.

Wessex International Enquiry 121

Wiedenmann’s leaf collection kit goes from strength to strength

Eight of Wiedenmann UK’s range are designated for leaf collection and if you count all the different widths and sizes available you can choose from 14 machines.

The Terra Rake in five sizes from 1.6 m to 4.6 m is both fast and thorough in pursuit of autumn debris. Inquisitive spring tines forage and gather impressive volumes of fallen leaves guiding them tidily for rapid uplift, very often working in tandem with other equipment.

Potential partners to the Terra Rake are most obviously Wiedenmann’s Material Collection Systems – the MCS Favorit (600 or 850 litres) and the MCS XP (1200 or 1500 litres) which feature distinctive whisper fan technology. Leaves are sucked and compressed instantly. The Favorit fits front or mid mounted decks with compact tractors and can access

tight spaces while for big open areas the rear mounted MCS XP collector comes into its own..

Specifically for turf sweeping, the neat RK120z at 1.2 m wide is another way to go, collecting cut grass and leaves as it passes over.

Wiedenmann’s two multipurpose blowers the Mega Twister and the Whisper Twister are key leaf management essentials with two brand new features set to be unveiled.

The first is an easily attached goose neck spout so the wind nozzle can be set parallel to the floor, the new position optimising the massive output. Also new is an electrical operation to the nozzle. This addition allows tractors with just one double spool valve to operate the “left to right” swivel action hydraulically and the “up and down” motion via an electric ram thus not requiring a second

hydraulic service which is not always standard.

The two new accessories to the Wiedenmann blower range means users can also direct the outlet spout to different angles depending on the conditions, particularly on undulating ground.

Finally Wiedenmann’s most coveted performers in this sector are the Super 500 and Super 600 3-in1 collector/sweeper/mowers. Highly acclaimed particularly by golf clubs and estate owners because of the power of work and versatility the Super duo can be set to mow, scarify, sweep and collect effortlessly. With either 2.5 m³ or 4.5 m³ capacity the containers lift via a parallel system to a height of 2.1 m while rotating the hopper to discharge collected material.

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Airion blows away competition

The Airion Blower is a great example of Pellenc’s innovative electrical technology in providing a smooth, quiet and powerful operation every time.

Weighing in at just 2.5kg, the Pellenc Airion is one of lightest blowers on the marketplace and is perfect for use near noisesensitive areas such as hospitals, schools, camp sites and towns.

The Pellenc Airion is fitted with a 4-level speed selector that optimises and adjusts the speed of the air propelled according to the working environment. It also features an instant boost mode that delivers a maximum power of 750 W which is extremely useful when removing wet vegetation or heavy waste.

Its protective grill is removable and interchangeable which makes for easy maintenance, and with savings of least £6 per day in petrol, it’s no wonder that more and more people are embracing Pellenc’s electrical technology.

The Pellenc Airion blower can be used near noise-sensitive areas such as hospitals, schools, camp sites and towns. It is also

perfectly suitable as a cleaning tool for roads alongside sweepers at any time of the day and it works just as effectively as a replacement for the traditional sweeper in towns as it does in parks and gardens.

The progressive trigger enables the airflow to be controlled very precisely. The principal advantage is efficient battery management.

On roads, the trigger can prevent the scattering of gravel. The inlet grille has been specially designed to reduce the sound level as much as possible while maintaining exceptional blowing performance.

Lithium-ion technology combined with the Pellenc motor means that the Airion emits very little CO² into the environment, giving the tool a very clean image.

Comparing the direct emissions of CO² of the Airion with a petrol blower, the difference is enormous. A petrol engine blower has a direct emission of over 4 tonnes of CO² per year while the Airion only emits 47 kg.

The Airion prevents almost 99% of the direct emissions of a petrol engine. If Pellenc batteries are recharged with the recently launched Solerion solar charger, direct CO² emissions are totally eliminated.

STM highlights range of SCAG solutions

SCAG has taken on the manufacture of a well-established range of blowers and vacuums and STM will be including them as part of their sales range.

SCAG decided to take on the manufacture of blowers and vacuums to complement their well-known and well-respected range of mowers and purchased the “Giant-Vac” company. There then followed a long development period whilst they rationalised existing design and manufacturing in keeping with the acknowledged high standard of SCAG build.

They are distributed in the UK by STM Co Ltd. Starting with the Consumer Vac: This is a pedestrian unit for “direct capture” of leaves and debris in the easy-to-remove 280 litre capacity bag. The intake nozzle is 650mm wide, and can be easily

adjusted for height and angle from the handlebars.

Next in the range are the wheeled Classic and Extreme “cyclone” type blower types. There are three in the Giant-Vac range, all featuring comfort-grip handlebars that house the throttle control and selector for discharge direction. Motors go up through the range from 5.7 to 11.7HP, delivering CFM rates from 1392 up to 2824.

STM have found the next-up TL20W tow-behind unit has found favour, with a major Council, for example, having just purchased four in one go. The range is 26.5 / 29HP with a hand-held and supported 12” dia hose and overhead discharge chute leading to an 8” dia flexible steel tube. CFM rate is 4680. The unit has two large wheels at the back and a jockey wheel on the trailer hitch.

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Be prepared for the big freeze

Winter is just around the corner, and there’s a wide range of equipment to help deal with snow and ice in public spaces and sports facilities, reports Jane Carley.

The only predictable aspect of the British weather is its unpredictability, and in recent years, contractors and amenity managers have found that it pays to be prepared, with snow and ice clearance solutions to meet their needs on hand ‘just in case’.

When choosing winter equipment, suitability for the sites to be treated and the power units available has to be kept in mind. Parts availability and service provision is also significant, especially as much winter kit is imported.

DMMP works with a wide range of contractors, estates and single site users, providing a bespoke winter service and offering after sales service. The company also partners with suppliers of

Jacques Shelton, Business Development Director comments: “Our most successful machines are the Earthway pedestrian salt spreaders, with which any individual or company can make headway with snow and ice management. These versatile machines, which come with a five year warranty, can be used for application rates from 3g/sqm to high output salt spreading. Spread widths are up to 7m, and the design offers vertical agitation to improve the flow characteristics of poorer materials.”

The two most popular commercial machines offered by DMMP are the 2040Pi dedicated high output machine for salt and the versatile Flex Select series, says Jacques.

solid control linkage. It is mounted on 22cm pneumatic tyres and comes fully assembled.

With a range of stainless steel or powder coated, twin tube or single tube chassis options the Flex Select high output spreader can be a pedestrian machine or converted to towable. It is available with a 36 or 60kg hopper and is mounted on 33cm pneumatic tyres.

“Our Magnum 12 volt powered vehicle mounted machines provide a more industrial approach to salt application and offers a range of market leading features, from performance feedback controllers, groundspeed control and 90kg high power vibrators.”

Demand from larger contractors in the last few years has led DMMP to introduce a range of trailer mounted 2000 and 2500kg machines.

“We have worked with a leading UK manufacturer of trailers to introduce a new typeapproved machine specifically for our units that can be rated to 2700, 3000 or 3500kg depending on the vehicle GTW or machine capacity,” explains Jacques.

“These machines come in either 12 volt electric or fourstroke Honda GX power plant types, both of which come with a three year warranty.”

“The 160kg machine also has a five year chassis warranty and can be used in conjunction with a forklift, tractor, car, truck, UTV or ATV. Due to the size and success of our manufacturer, one of the market leaders in the USA, we can offer a huge range of machines.”

Durable and flexible Preparing early for the worst the British weather can offer helps local authorities and contractors to ensure that their winter maintenance system is ready to be operational come the first snows, suggests Wessex International, importer of the SnowEx range.

Designed and manufactured to perform in the harshest of environments, SnowEx is built tough in its North American homeland, with a complete range of spreaders from 47 to 4500 litre capacity. The spreaders can

be mounted on virtually any host vehicle including ATVs, UTVs, 4x4s, pick-ups, tractors, trailers, forklifts and flatbed trucks and there are pedestrian units, so there are options to suit all situations and conditions.

SnowEx spreaders feature 12V DC direct drive motors mounted in a weather-tight enclosure to ensure reliable power in every situation. The hoppers are built in high density UV protected polyethylene for zero corrosion and reduced weight. They are all bright, safety yellow for high visibility.

Frames are constructed in modular steel for built-in strength with electrostatic powder finish.

Drives feature a maximum torque transmission with a hardened steel worm and bronze gear, with no chains, pulleys, drive belts or gears to break or wear.

Many of the spreaders have incab control units for precise operation of spinners and augers, preventing overspreading and material wastage, while offering greater comfort and safety for operators. To complete the system, a steel auger feed is designed to give a more positive and accurate supply to the spinner compared to a conveyor belt.

Logical solutions Since its launch in the late 1990s the Logic GDS Salt Spreader has proved to be an invaluable winter maintenance tool for many different customers in a huge variety of industry and municipal sectors, says Logic Today’s Will Rutherford.

“Through its specific design for the UK market which primarily uses road/rock salt, it provides a reliable and efficient method of application. In short, as testified by many satisfied customers, it works!”

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Features include the use of a moving-floor conveyor system similar to highway sized salt spreaders to convey the salt to the spinning disc system. The hopper will hold 465 litres (550-600kg depending on moisture content) of road/rock salt and is capable of spreading all types of material as well as wet rock salt, including grit and sand.

A purpose-designed agitation system and conveyor floor ensures wet or dry material can be spread effectively and accurately by a spinning disc.

“The GDS Salt Spreader is built to withstand the harsh conditions which occur when using road/ rock salt - the corrosive effects of salt can quickly bring equipment to a premature halt unless it has been designed to cope,” comments Will.

“One of the major benefits of the GDS is that it can be towed behind any suitable towing vehicle, including 4x4s, pickups, UTVs or tractors. This makes it very quick to deploy at the first signs of bad weather and for winter gritting jobs it

dramatically reduces the time needed to complete the task, when compared to the manual alternative of spreading salt or gritting using shovels.”

The GDS has application rates of between 5-80 grams/sqm and working speeds of between 5-15mph mean you can cover the ground quickly with a maximum travel speed of 30mph back to base for quick refilling.

“This model range is not recommended for contractor or multi-site use where long distance of travel is required between spreading. For this use, our PDS range comes with full road suspension and over run brakes, or as a demount unit to be fitted into a vehicle.”

For ATVs or quads the GDS150S model is ground driven and ideal as a smaller capacity machine.

The GDS range comes with two equipment options – the ‘R’ model features full lighting and mudguards, recommended when working in amongst other vehicles; and optional flashing beacon, fitted either to the

spreader or towing vehicle is also recommended. The ‘S’ model is supplied without any lighting or mudguards for where the machine is only used in a traffic free environment.

Will adds: “If type approval is required, our PDS354RB series complies with this latest legislation. This would be a requirement for any salt spreader expecting to be taken on the road at normal road speeds over long distances, such as contractor or multi-site usage.

Spreading widths are variable and the unit can cast the salt to the left or right to spread it under parked cars.”

GDS Salt Spreaders are part of a wide range of winter maintenance products supplied by Logic.

The LDS range of ground driven spreaders is available for use with bagged, free-flowing deicing products; 12v Broadcasters with capacities from 85 to 300 litres are also suitable for these products.

Logic’s de-icing sprayer range is available with capacities from 60 to 600 litres for specialist antiicing liquids.

The range also includes snow ploughs of 1.5 and 1.8m in width for ATVs and UTVs.

Cutting edge design

Wiedenmann UK has added the Vario Flex to its Snow Master range of winter clearance blades.

The Vario Flex is a fully adjustable blade said to have a ‘chameleon quality’ of readily changing its working shape. It can operate in a straight line to the left, to the right, in a V shape or in an arrowhead formation, for maximum versatility.

This development upgrades the existing Vario blade giving each of the four widths a tilting capability of 30deg to the left or

right which helps with ‘up close’ or work at an edge. The operator simply makes the adjustment from the cabin.

Robustly constructed, the Vario Flex is supplied as standard with two hydraulic cylinders. The spring flap mechanism on the low part of the blade responds immediately to any uneven ground it encounters while the upper part, tilted or otherwise, routes snow off to the side for improved performance in uneven terrain.

Especially good in confined and narrow spaces it is ideal for pedestrian areas and car parks.

The Vario Flex comes in four widths – 1.38, 1.67, 1.86 and 2.0m and depending on the width has either four or six spring flaps. It attaches to tractors or power units from 25 to 80hp.

Launched initially last year in Alpine Europe the Vario Flex won an ‘innovation medal’ at GaLaBau 2014.

Kersten UK Ltd supplies the Meyer Drive Pro, an easy-to-use, fully functional steel snowplough operated from the comfort of a pick-up or van.

“Unlike other snowploughs of this size, the DrivePro goes up, down, right or left with the push of a button. The DrivePro

attaches or detaches in well under a minute with the pull of one handle; and once attached, you don’t need to leave the vehicle to angle the plough,” explains Kersten’s Sean Faulkner.

“There has been considerable demand in the UK for this type of plough, so we have developed a wide range of brackets to suit most models on the market. Our ploughs have been tried and tested in the UK over the last five winters, so we know they are up to the job.”

Weighing in at around 130kg, the two-metre DrivePro plough is suitable for mounting to most one tonne pickups and up to 3.5 tonne vans. Full lighting kits are available for use on the road.

Gianni Ferrari out-front mower units add value for purchasers with the ability to fit a range of equipment including winter maintenance implements.

The front linkage and PTO allow snow chains, a snow blade, snow thrower and salt spreader to be fitted for the majority of machines in the range.

Some models can also be fitted with a soft cab or heated comfort cab to keep the operator in a comfortable environment even during winter time. Heated seats are also available.

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Many of the units also have four-wheel drive for improved performance and safety regardless of conditions.

Gianni Ferrari’s Turboloader wheeled loader features an articulated chassis and equal sized wheels for manoeuvrability,

with a telescopic boom which can be fitted with a snow blade, snow thrower or salt spreader for winter maintenance tasks in awkward or restricted spaces.

New products

Quad-X has launched the True Grit commercial specification

salt spreader range, capable of spreading damp salt using a feed mechanism which continually pushes material forward, irrespective of moisture and consistency to help prevent clogging and facilitate an even spread of salt. The machine is available in various capacities and models from 120 litres in a towed model, up to 600 litres in a mounted model, suitable for pick-up trucks.

Spreading can be activated from inside the vehicle and spread width can be adjusted via a user friendly control unit giving precise control during operation. With an adjustable spinner position, spread can be offset to the left or right. Quad-X says that the True Grit spreaders are simple, reliable and effective, providing an affordable alternative to large scale belt drive machines.

Quad-X also offers a 60 litre capacity ATV-mounted salt spreader, which fits to the rear rack and is powered by a 12v motor to ensure an even spread. The plastic hopper is UV stabilised and durable while the stainless steel spinner and shutter plates help reduce corrosion.

Quad-X offers a British-built alternative to other six bag spreaders on the market. The 300kg capacity salt spreader is a ground driven, towed

with UV protected plastic hopper, wheel bushings, and dished spinner for excellent spread widths.

It is specially designed with a specific gearbox with a gearing ratio for improved traction in icy conditions. Knobby 189.5x8 tyres are fitted as standard, with four-stud hubs to allow for easier wheel changes. These salt spreaders have adjustable flow rates with the necessary deflector plates and special agitator kits for optimum spreading of salt. The Supermount system fixes to the underside of the quad and can

be used with numerous Quad-X attachments. Quick release clips allow a snow plough to be fitted or removed in less than 10 seconds.

The Quad-X Snow Plough is spring-loaded to cushion collisions with obstacles and is fitted with adjustable skids and a replaceable two-sided blade which can be angled left/ right and can be lifted very high since the pivot point is at the front. Quad-X snow ploughs are designed to fit on most ATVs, with wider models to suit utility vehicles and compact tractors.

Winter tasks boost machinery value

Simon Richard, UK agent for the Reform bank tractor range says, “Having machinery on the fleet that can be used year around on a range of different tasks should be the aim for both local authorities and professional contractors and the Reform Metrac model range with snow plough or snow blower attached, offers both sectors a proven comfortable and safe combination for snow clearance on all types of terrain up to an angle of 45deg.”

Fife Council has been using a 62hp Reform Metrac H6X bank tractor for four years and Roy Daniels, health, safety and training officer for the authority says, “We added a snow plough to the armoury for our harsher winter work and this has given us the performance we were looking for on our many severely sloping sites.

“We are now able to work confidently where we would not feel safe putting an operator on foot.”

Reform offers tractors from 40hp-70hp in its Metrac G series and 46hp-81.5hp in the Metrac H (hydrostatic) series.

New Snowmax snowblowers from Toro

New from Toro this winter is the Snowmax snowblower – offering a mix of clearance performance and manoeuvrability.

Featuring new and innovative inline two-stage auger technology, the Snowmax is perfect for handling the heavy wet snow conditions often found in the UK.

Snow can be cleared quickly and easily, the unique Toro Quick Stick means that the chute

direction can be changed easily on the move, with snow being thrown up to 12m away.

The new blower’s automatic drive system adapts to the operator’s walking speed, providing up to 50% faster ground speeds than previous models.

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The PSD winter range will blow you away

Premium products from Long Rake Spar

Long Rake Spar supplies premium salt at competitive prices, nationwide.

PSD Groundscare, a leading distributor of professional groundscare machinery have an exciting range of vacuums, blowers and sweepers from innovative European manufacturers ELIET and Koppl.

Leading Belgium manufacturer ELIET have developed a range of vacuums & blowers that includes leaf blowers, truckloaders, snow blowers and the Cameleon, a multivac that combines a vacuum

with an optional shredder unit. Innovative German manufacturer Koppl provides a range of multiattachment machines that can be fitted to a power unit and with over 50 attachments to choose from including weed clearance, snow-blowers, snow ploughs and sweepers there is a solution for almost any groundscare requirement.

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The Pure Marine White salt provides the cleanest way to melt ice and snow without leaving a residue, whilst our pink rock salt acts fast and efficiently for immediate protection. The company delivers in pre-packed bags, bulk bags and loose loads with our pre-packed bags lasting up to two years longer

than industry standards helping to prolong the shelf life of the product.

With depots across the country, Long Rake Spar can ensure prompt delivery so you can protect your customers and colleagues throughout the winter.

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Peacock Salt tackle winter with new Finnish technology

Established in 1874, Peacock Salt has made their name as the leading supplier to winter maintenance professionals in the UK.

Key to the longevity is outstanding customer service and innovation.

Over the last year Peacock Salt has developed several new products for the winter maintenance industry including a gritting app available on Apple and Android devices, a coloured safety de-icing salt named Blu Gnu as well as bringing pioneering liquid deicing technology championed in the US to the masses in the

form of the Microsol brine saturator.

This year is no different as Peacock Salt announced its partnership with Hilltip of Finland, to bring a truly unique piece of equipment to the world of grounds maintenance in the UK.

The Hilltip Icestriker Plus has the capability of spreading both solid and liquid, to make it a year round investment for those in grounds maintenance and farming. For a demonstration you can find the company at SALTEX stand G190.

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The innovative ergonomic cab interior includes air conditioning, height and tilt-adjustable steering column, generous storage space and on board computer. With the G7 and H7 RX the operative can control central functions, such as

rear PTO, easily and accurately with one hand and all controls are grouped according to function. Hydraulic vibration damping on front and rear linkages means more comfort and safer working.

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Berkhamsted Golf Club Eclipsed again

Berkhamsted Golf Club have recently taken delivery of their second Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid greens mower from local dealer Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd. Course Manager Gerald Bruce said the decision to purchase his second Eclipse 322 was relatively easy as he has been using Jacobsen greens mowers for the last 30 years. “The Eclipse is an excellent greens mower with some fantastic features,” he added. “The ability to set frequency of cut, mow speed and transport speed, plus the swing out centre unit and general ease of use are all good points, but the one thing that sets Jacobsen apart from the competition is the quality of cut.”

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Shibaura CM374 is the right choice for Sedgemoor

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Loxston Groundcare, Sedgemoor District Council has recently added a Shibaura CM374 compact tractor to the fleet.

Simon Richard the UK Sales Agent for the Shibaura range adds: “Rated as safe for working at up to 20degree angles the 36hp CM374 is fully compliant with all EU and US emission controls.

“Shibaura manufacture 60” and 72” 3 blade side discharge decks which can be converted to rear. There is also an excellent 600L high tip collection system available and other options include cab, flail mower, brush and snow plough.”

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Nightingale’s grounds maintenance division flourishes, thanks to Toro CT2240

With offices in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Nightingale Contract Services Group – a multi-service provider offering commercial cleaning and related support services – has seen its grounds maintenance division thrive thanks to an investment in Toro.

Having successfully served public sector and commercial clients across the East of England, Midlands and London for over 30 years, focusing mainly on contract cleaning, the business decided to move into grounds maintenance in early 2014. Once the first contract was won, the firm set out in search of a flexible yet portable mower.

Opting for the Toro CT2240, Nightingale’s landscaping manager Paul Reed says: “We needed a good quality machine that was large enough to cope with the sports fields, but also nimble enough to cut most of the smaller areas around the school.”

One of the mower’s key criteria for Paul, however, was that it could be driven into the back of a large 3.5T van for transportation and added security. With its narrower transportation width compared to other triple reel mowers, the Toro CT2240 was ideal.

“It didn’t take long before the school commented on the how

nice the grounds and beautiful stripped pitches looked thanks to the quality of the cut and the rear rollers on the reels,” he says.

Adding that Lely are a “great company to deal with” from purchase to ongoing maintenance and service, Paul hints at a future Toro purchase for next year.

He says: “We feel the customer support and technical backup they have provided has been excellent. We will be looking next year to add a larger rotary machine to the business and will not look further than the Toro range from Lely.”

Trimax X-WAM helps maintain 300 acres of turf

To help maintain its impressive 300 acre farm in the rolling hills of Devon, Edenvale Turf has recently purchased Trimax Mowers’ largest machine –the X-WAM. Described by Edenvale’s managing director Steve Light as ‘the best mower’ he’s ever had, the X-WAM is a wide area mower and can be purchased either as a complete unit or as an attachment for the Trimax Pegasus 610 roller mower. It features a huge 10.4m cutting width, a cutting height ranging from 10-110mm and full width rollers for striping, a precision cut, safety and

versatility. The X-WAM has superior contour following abilities based on the unique combination of individual floating decks and articulated axis. It has the potential to cut 33 acres per hour and users will be able perform zero-turns without having to lift any of the mower decks. The X-WAM can easily be folded up to 2.8 meters (9′ 2″) for transport, with the hydraulic wing lift system; something which Edenvale’s turf grower Martin White is particularly impressed with.

Providing access into the most confined environments, the CT offers the ideal solution for grounds maintenance at schools. And with independent cutter unit lift control and a wide cutting width, productivity is uncompromised.

Dennis G860 ticks boxes for Leicester City

After Leicester City was promoted to the FA Premier League last season, head groundsman John Ledwidge and his team were treated to an influx of grounds machinery.

As a result, John had only one company in mind and purchased seven Dennis G860 cylinder mowers.

Promotion for Leicester City ensured that John received

seven Dennis G860 professional mowers. Four G860’s are based at the club’s training ground to maintain the first team pitches while the remaining three G860’s at the King Power are relied upon to prepare the pitch for matchday.

With a number of unique features and benefits, it is easy to see why the G860 ‘ticks all the boxes’ for so many groundsmen like John. The Dennis G860 has eleven quick changeover cassette

options giving ultimate flexibility and a single power unit for many day-to-day maintenance tasks.

It also features a large diameter front roller with an adjustable scraper which has been designed for a precise height of cut control, giving an excellent finish on every occasion.

ATT’s 30” INFiNiSystem helps drive towards total sustainability

Forest Green Rovers Football Club in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, is unique in that it is the only club in the UK to have an organic pitch.

Head groundsman Matt Rainey (pictured) re-joined the club earlier this year and one of his first tasks was to look at the issue of machinery noise and the sourcing of a battery powered mower.

“I first saw the ATT 30” INFiNiSystem on Twitter,” explained Matt, “and asked The Grass Group to give us a demo. The striping was excellent and the quality of cut fantastic. You can’t fault it, it’s a precision piece of kit, very quick but very easy to use. They left it with us for a week and a half and we were so impressed with it we decided to hire it until such time as we could sort out buying it.”

Sand based pitches, like that at Forest Green, tend to compact more and having the 30”INFiNiSystem weighing only 138kg, as opposed to other mowers which weigh upwards of 330kg, was a major factor in Matt’s decision. The ability to use differing cassettes is also of interest, especially the SMART Sarel roller.

Matt again, “Whilst the initial cost with the LiPo batteries is more than a comparable engine powered mower, the running costs are very much less. With the solar panel on the roof of the grandstand, it doesn’t cost us anything to charge up the battery; but even if it did, the cost of electricity would be far less than petrol – so the equipment pays for itself over time.”

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(0-45 degrees). Tiltmaster, now available from as little as £34 plus VAT, is a simple and effective method of providing additional health and safety data to users of groundcare and other machinery.

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beyond the limits of equipment on steep inclines could be a thing of the past following the introduction of Tiltmaster to the UK groundcare sector. The three different models available can be quickly fitted to any machine providing a constant supply of working angle information to ensure the operator stays working safely within their machines capabilities. The three different models are Tiltmaster C for Compact Tractors (0-15 degrees), Tiltmaster D (0-25degrees) and Tiltmaster Extreme for specialist machines

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PRODUCT UPDATE OCTOBER 2015

All-new Nissan Navara raises the bar

John Deere Financial has announced a new finance programme for UK customers of the company’s comprehensive compact tractor range, which includes 1R, 2R, 3R and 4R Series models from 25 to 66hp.

Available to business customers until further notice, the offer is for 4 + 44 monthly repayments at an overall flat interest rate per annum of only 1 per cent, based on 60 per cent of the recommended retail price.

Taking as an example the 1026R (pictured) – which is the smallest compact tractor model in the John Deere range – an initial financed payment of £586.16 would be followed by 44 payments of £146.54, based on a retail price of £11,273 and a net deposit of £2029.20, giving a representative APR of just 3 per cent. The VAT can be paid in total on signing a hire purchase agreement, or on each payment on a finance lease scheme.

The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara sets a new benchmark in the one-tonne pick-up sector, combining the best of Nissan’s Crossover leadership with over 80 years of experience in designing and manufacturing robust and cleverly engineered pick-ups.

Improving comfort and refinement while maintaining the NP300 Navara’s acclaimed

off-road ability, durability and loading capacity, was a cornerstone of the new vehicle’s development.

The new model is a fully updated version of the previous generation, with a robust and tough chassis which introduces a host of new engineering features designed to further improve drivability and practicality.

The introduction of a five year or 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty with the new NP300 Navara is further testament to the vehicle’s credentials, and provides additional peace of mind for customers.

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