government to recognise the range of benefits and value that Parks deliver, including in health, social cohesion and air quality,
and take a joined up approach across Departments to funding them. The HLF report found that the number of people using parks
Show organisers have listened to visitor feedback from last year’s event to ensure that SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2 and 3 November at the NEC Birmingham, will offer even more reasons to attend.
Last year’s SALTEX (Sports, Amenities, Landscaping Trade Exhibition) was an unprecedented success with over 260 exhibitors and 8,714 unique visitors spanning 45 different nations.
Building on that success, SALTEX 2016’s improved show features and unrivalled industry
support are set to work together to create the most exciting groundscare event to date when the doors to halls 6, 7 and 8 open at the NEC, Birmingham.
Over 280 exhibitors from a diverse range of grounds management sectors have confirmed. The exhibition will see a plethora of exhibitors representing the likes of forestry, play, groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces, natural turf, landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste management, sports equipment and many, many more.
Show organisers have commissioned an extra seminar theatre for SALTEX 2016 in order to expand the number of presentations across the two days. Learning LIVE will now see four purpose-built seminar
is increasing but the funding they receive is reducing. Over half the UK population regularly use their local park, yet the challenge of managing our parks and green spaces is increasing due to the continued reduction in funding and loss of staff and skills. We have to find a solution now before the improvements made over the past 20 years are lost and our parks, once again, go into decline and become places that require significant investment.
There is a need to improve and monitor improvement in parks, which is why the Parks Alliance would like to see a national measure of quality using the Green Flag Award standardwith an annual update. Local authorities should then adopt and monitor this national measure.
Parks are an integral part of childhood. In an average month, almost half (48%) of all children in England visit local urban
parks. Mark Camley, Chairman of The Parks Alliance, said: “HLF’s findings that the recent renaissance in parks over last 20 years is now coming to an end is of great concern and should be a wakeup call for us.
“Local authorities, voluntary groups and contractors have done an excellent job of offsetting significant budget reductions by working inventively and collaboratively to find new solutions and is disguising the depth of the crisis.
“The sector is at a tipping point, with a high percentage of parks managers having left the sector leading to a degradation of the skills base. Of those remaining, some 95% expect cuts to their budget over the next 3 years. This is unsustainable. We all know Parks have a beneficial effect on our lives, so we need to act on this now. A make do and mend approach will not
work. The government and local authorities need to recognise the benefits of parks and green spaces, including on health, and fund them appropriately.”
Phil Jones, Chairman of BALINCF, said it was of great concern that, whilst the use of parks is increasing, the report shows a continuing decline in the state of the infrastructure.
“There is an urgent need for more collaboration at local level to further engage all stakeholders, both public and private,” he added.
“Coupled with the move to increase awareness at national level of the importance of saving our parks in the UK and the resultant benefits our green spaces provide, this collaboration will generate further credible evidence to support the cause.
Landscape Institute President Merrick Denton-Thompson has announced the appointment of Daniel Cook as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The move will provide fresh leadership and drive forward its aim to broaden membership, particularly internationally. Daniel will move from his role as Director of Strategy and Planning at RICS to the Landscape Institute during October. Mr Denton-Thompson
said: “Daniel joins at an exciting time for the LI as it modernises its governance and approach to develop a broader membership of landscape professionals.
“He will also seek to improve engagement with the next generation and progress the LI’s focus on education to ensure that our profession continues to provide skilled practitioners to meet industry and society’s needs.”
It has been a bit of a rollercoaster few months for the industry.
For the sports groundcare market there has been plenty to cheer with a successful summer of sport once again negotiated and a little reflective glory to bask in after a triumphant Olympics and Paralympics in Rio. We’ve also seen a busy and vibrant show and exhibition season around the country with good crowds, brisk business and plenty of product innovation on display. It is timely, therefore, that we have our main preview of SALTEX 2016 in this issue. The event at NEC Birmingham in November promises to be bigger and better than before and certainly the large number of exhibitors and full seminar programme offer plenty for visitors to enjoy. The big question, as ever, is whether the industry as a whole supports the event and vote with their feet by boosting visitor numbers. All this positive news is tempered somewhat with
National charity Fields in Trust have launched a campaign to find the UK’s Best Park, as voted by the public.
This unique award is open to all public green spaces across the UK through a simple
online nomination at www. fieldsintrust.org/bestpark. At a time when the UK’s parks are seeing a dramatic reduction in funding for upkeep and maintenance and childhood obesity is identified as a growing concern, the UK’s Best Park
award will highlight the vital role of local parks and green spaces – for play, relaxation or sport – and help ensure they are protected from closure or building development.
UK’s Best Park is a unique award open to all local green spaces across the UK. A simple online nomination form will allow anyone to suggest their favourite green space. This will be followed by a public vote to identify a shortlist with the winner announced at the Fields in Trust Awards evening on November 30.
Fields in Trust Chief Executive Helen Griffiths said: “Parks and open spaces are arguably the most universal of all public services.
“They are used by the entire community from pre-school children through to retired adults - our nation’s parks and green spaces are places to
enjoy life experiences, whether that’s reaching a personal sporting milestone, teaching grandchildren to cycle, engaging with nature, having a first kiss or simply walking a much loved dog.
“Our Awards help recognise the role that our parks play in our communities, bringing people together and creating a safe outdoor environment that everyone should be entitled to. We want to celebrate them and invite all park users to vote for their favourite green space.”
The UK’s Best Park award is one of eleven categories that together form the fifth, annual Fields in Trust Awards.
Categories include the Community Champion Award and the Young Community Champion Award.
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The finalists have been announced for the prestigious Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) Industry Awards 2016.
Now in its eighth year, the awards event – which enjoys headline sponsorship by Rigby Taylor and Top Green - acknowledge the high standards achieved by volunteer and professional grounds teams as well as individuals at facilities ranging from grassroots to professional
stadia level, plus contractors within the industry. The winners will be announced Oscar-style at the IOG Industry Awards dinner by host Mark Saggers from talkSPORT radio at the National Conference Centre, within the National Motorcycle Museum, on Wednesday 2 November –the evening of the opening day of the SALTEX exhibition at the nearby NEC.
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Hard-landscaping specialists, Bituchem, has recently been involved in the creation of a brand new primary school in Leicestershire. The school was designed by Cornwall-based Kast Architects and MeiLoci landscape architects, who specifi ed Bituchem’s specialist Natratex hard-landscaping material in Cotswold and grey to create an informal demarcated area for the playground.
The surfacing works was carried out by Gary Fletcher Surfacing Ltd., who have much experience of Bituchem’s materials.
Natratex is Bituchem’s flagship product and has been used for various applications in schools due to its modern aesthetics and safety benefits. The material was selected in grey and Cotswold for Fossebrook School to provide a varied surface for the children to
play on, with designated coloured areas adding to the fun of playtime.
Melissa Ralph, Landscape Architect at MeiLoci commented, “MeiLoci are very pleased with the Natratex surfacing – a great appearance and finish. Natratex really sets off the new timber school building and the warm tones create a welcoming setting for play. I would thoroughly recommend this product and look forward to working with Bituchem again soon.”
Natratex is a material manufactured by Bituchem to the highest standards to offer a seamless, high-performing solution for hard-landscaping. The hard-wearing, compact finish of Natratex has made it a popular choice for school playground applications.
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Hidden in North Shropshire woodland is the pleasantly situated works of Harry West (Prees) Limited where the successful West farm machinery is produced. Way back in 1966, the same year as the England World Cup victory, founder and present Chairman, Harry West, started a fabrication unit to meet the needs of the local agricultural community.
“In its formative years the company specialised in light fabrication and repair work of machinery for farmers in the local community. Through my experience as an agricultural engineer, the company began turning its attention to the development of new products beginning with safety rollover bars for tractors. More than 18,000 were manufactured at our then modest workshops at Prees, near Whitchurch, setting a standard for quality and innovation that remains today.
The company’s first Dual Spreaders and Mixers, introduced in 1979, heralded a new range of purpose-made machinery developed with the busy farmer in mind. The Gold Award winning Dual Spreader and the Silver Award winning Hi-Feeder and Mixer wagons have long been trusted favourites in the field. These have since been joined by the Universal Straw Chopper in 1983 and in more recent years by the revolutionary contra-flow Diet Feeder and large capacity Rear Discharge Spreader.
In 2000 we introduced SEKO the Italian made products into our product line taking the company into the area of composting and recycling In an industry that demands only the best, West farm machinery and equipment has earned a reputation of which we can be justifiably proud. We sincerely hope that in choosing Harry West equipment you too will share in our success.”
DJ Turfcare, the sole UK importer of Viano organic lawn and turfcare products, displayed the range of naturally acting products at this year’s GLEE exhibition.
Introduced at the show was new Bio-Press liquid organic lawn feed
which is 100% organic and has an indirect action against moss.
Available as both Ready To Use and concentrate, the tonic shows an instant response to treatment within twenty-four hours.
DJ Turfcare Enquiry 11Sports pitch specialist O’Brien Sports has been appointed JCT Design and Build subcontractor for the delivery of new facilities at Broxhill Sports Centre in Romford by local contractor Valuegrade.
The scheme is part of Havering Council’s vision to provide the community with exciting new sports facilities that will include a new full sized 3G football pitch designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept, multiuse games area along with a polymeric sprint track and car park.
O’Brien’s work will include earthworks remodelling of the site to form a plateau level ready for the installation work.
O’Brien Sports Enquiry
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It was a series of early Wicksteed equipment installed in Victoria Park, Laindon in the 1970s that intrigued local artist Shaun Badham and eventually led to Basildon Council commissioning Wicksteed to create a new piece of play equipment based on those original 70s designs, then collectively entitled ‘Space Race’.
The dazzling space age Shuttle - depicted as part of a cleverly
sculpted Rockscape - is great to clamber over and is exclusive to Basildon Council. It looks out of this world!
Shaun’s encounter with the historical Wicksteed equipment has since inspired him to create a project based on these iconic pieces.
Wicksteed Enquiry 13
Lawn Master, a national lawn care company, has become the first of its kind to receive ISO 14001 certification, the internationally agreed standard for the environmental management of businesses.
The standard demonstrates an organisation’s efforts to identify, manage, monitor,
control and improve their environmental performance.
It comes six years after the company, whose headquarters are in Denbighshire, became the first in its sector to achieve ISO 9001 certification, which focuses on the quality management of businesses.
Top athletes have long enjoyed the benefits of performance wear - now craftsmen and women can too. Snickers Workwear is one of the first manufacturers of working clothes to introduce 37.5 Technology into its clothing.
This new 37.5 ALLROUND Insulated Work Jacket is just what the name suggests. A jacket
that has all the features and functionality of the other Next Generation working clothes, but without the heavier weight fabrics. It’s a super-light, quickdrying garment that will keep you looking and feeling comfy wherever you are on site in colder weather.
Landscapers, groundsmen and gardeners responsible for large grassed open space areas such as parkland, sports pitches, golf courses, bowling greens and avenues of trees, right through to domestic gardens, all share a common problem.
Compaction of the soil and panning lead to waterlogging which renders areas unusable, in many cases for long periods of time.
The usual focus will be on aeration to relieve compaction and open up the soil to allow air to get to the roots and improve drainage.
Deep penetration aeration has proved successful for many years and is well known by golf courses for relieving compaction panning on their greens, tees and even around tree roots.
What is unique is the ability to hydraulically hammer a probe one metre into the soil and release a blast of compressed air at a pressure of up to 20Bar (280psi) which fractures the compacted soil.
At a depth of one metre the probe has effectively passed though pans created by other aeration machines, opening up the soil and creating fissures. On the tail end of the air blast dried milled seaweed, a natural eco-friendly product, is injected via the probe and this sticks to the walls of the fractures and fissures, swelling and contracting with the moisture content in the soil.
Campey Turf Care Systems has provided invaluable support to Langley Cricket Club as their pitch has gone from not fit for purpose to one of the best in the area, following outfield drainage and development work on the square.
After consulting managing director of Campey Turf Care; Richard Campey, they purchased a SISIS Comibrake, Turfman, Trio Rotorake, Dragbrush, Sarel Spiker, and Raycam Dragmat.
A main focus of carrying out the improvements was to build the youth set-up, and have the ability to carry out regular sessions to allow that to happen. Before the second phase of work has even begun, Langley have seen a financial benefit through being able to host more games, and an infrastructure benefit through their youth cricket system.
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In fact, the technique was introduced with the invention of the Terralift machine in Germany in the early 1970’s. Terralift is now owned and operated in the UK by Terrain Aeration.
Typical applications for deep penetration aeration have broadened from the original golf course treatment into football and rugby playing fields, bowling greens, cemeteries, National Trust properties, estates and private gardens.
Terrain Aeration Enquiry 18
Haecksler - a Dutch company who produce some of the finest quality compact chippers available
we are pleased to announce the appointment of Upson Mowers ltd as the exclusive distributor for Haecksler sales in the UK.
Upsons have over 45 years experience with machinery and as engineers ourselves we can appreciate the build quality.
Excellent performance, high volume reliable chippers, that’s exactly what we want for our customers, sales figures have surprised us, the market was obviously ready for these machines and feedback has been really positive, - Jim Upson
Upson Mowers Enquiry 17
Manchester’s Oxford road is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment throughout 2016.
The proposals include over 4k of major bus priority lanes and Greater Manchester’s first ever ‘Dutch-style’ cycle lanes which will see people on two wheels segregated from the traffic.
The scheme has been revamped following a major public consultation with nearly 900 residents.
Sudstech have already provided approximately 1500m 2 of sustainable porous paving in pedestrian areas to aid congestion along the road from the 70’000 plus students that make the area their home every year.
Due to the heavy amount of foot traffic Manchester city council specified that the material needed to be extremely hard wearing, non-slip and completely SUDS compliment. Due to the versatile nature of the Sudstech product Manchester city council have also specified that the product be used for hundreds of innovative new tree pits included in the scheme.
Leicester Grammar School has botha sand-based and water-based hockey surface which need slightly different maintenance regimes.
Alongside general blowing and spraying work they conduct weekly in-house brushing of the sand filled surface, and dragmatting on the water-based pitch. When it was time to take the maintenance to the next level they turned to Replay Maintenance.
The school has close relationships with Leicester Tigers, Leicester Ladies’ Hockey and Leicester Mens’ Hockey
teams, with current and past pupils representing these clubs at all levels.
The two all-weather hockey surfaces at the school are kept in optimum condition by head groundsman Ed Ramsden and his team of three groundstaff and Replay Maintenance.
Understanding that maintaining the artificial pitches was key to protecting the schools investment, Ed attended an IOG Artificial Surfaces event where he met Nick Harris of Replay Maintenance. With the sand-filled pitch starting to show some early signs of its
age they asked Replay, along with some of the other companies they met at the IOG day, to come and assess the pitches. Replay Revive uses a specially developed machine to remove contaminants from filled and water-based carpets. It de-compacts and rotates the infill whilst a series of filters and vacuums remove dust, debris and broken down fibres.
A deeper clean is performed by Rejuvenation - compressed air is delivered into the carpet, de-compacting the surface and driving out the contaminated infill. The pile fibres are cleaned, untangled and restored to vertical before a brush works the new clean infill returning the surface to an ‘as new’ performance and appearance. It can double the playing life of a pitch for a fraction of the cost of a new carpet.
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The EGO LB5300E blower shifts fallen leaves and other debris in seconds, preventing rot and keeping gardens looking tidy.
Weighing just 2.1kg, the lightweight blower has a compact design that provides a longer runtime, with low vibrations and variable speed controls, including a turbo boost mode that is more powerful than many petrol-powered blowers. This efficiency and power is further enhanced by the turbo fan engineering, which has been inspired by aeronautics technology. It has a runtime of up to 150 minutes with a 5.0Ah battery.
EGO’s batteries are interchangeable across the range so only one needs to be purchased to get gardens tidied with both a blower and chainsaw. The CS1600E chainsaw has a 40cm length and a 13.5m/s chain speed, offering maximum levels of efficiency, safety, convenience and comfort.
The EGO Power+ chainsaw, will make up to 300 cuts of four inch by four inch softwood per charge of a 5.0Ah 56 volt EGO battery. The highly efficient brushless motor system gives a smooth cut and its weight
balance means the chainsaw is light and easy to manoeuvre. It features an automatic shutdown for when it’s not in use, as well as an automatic lubrication system and innovative tool-free chain tensioning.
There is an easy to see oil level indicator on the tank and the D-shaped handle ensures easy manoeuvrability and maximum operator comfort and safety. Alongside its quiet operating, the chainsaw’s low vibration reduces stress on limbs, cutting down on
irritating muscle ache.The EGO Power+ system is a breakthrough in every way, and has been designed to deliver a new level of cordless performance. In just forty minutes the 4.0Ah battery can be fully recharged using the rapid charger, which is another first in the lawn and garden world. The entire EGO Power + range matches the performance of petrol products without the noise, fuss or fumes.
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The Cushman 1600XD lives to conquer any job. There’s no task too big for the 22-hp diesel engine, 1,600-lb payload and massive cargo bed. And no matter where work needs to be done, you’ll get there thanks to user-selectable 4WD, a locking rear differential and 4-wheel independent suspension. So, whether you’re moving mountains or driving over them, the 1600XD is ready for action.
Simon Richard Ltd, the UK Sales Agents for the Reform specialist tractor and Muthing flail ranges, say last month’s APF event generated excellent levels of visitor interest and enquiries.
Simon Richard commented: “We were certainly kept busy on the
stand over the three days dealing with visitor questions regarding all of our products, from both the professional contractor and local authority sectors.”
Simon Richard Ltd Enquiry 27Highspeed Group Ltd has recently appointed Matthew Mears as Sales Manager.
Matthew’s main responsibility will be to further develop sales of the company’s premier product ClearWater and the newly introduced ClearWater Commercial system in the UK.
Highspeed Group specialises in a range of products and services
ClearWater washpad water recycling systems.
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Sherriff Amenity has launched a unique range of new biological pest control products.
It is that time of year again when we might just find some unwanted visitors dwelling in our soil, feeding on plant roots and damaging the turf.
The problem however does not just rest there – if we fail to remove them, then the likes of birds, badgers and foxes make matters worse by tearing up the turf in order to feed on them. Unfortunately, the emergence of Leatherjackets and Chafer Grubs
are all too common at this time of year, so those experiencing this problem will be pleased to see the launch of Sherriff Amenity’s three new biological pest control products: Sportnem-H – for the control of Chafer Grubs & Bibionid Fly; Sportnem T – for the control of Leatherjackets; and Nemaflo – for maximum results.
Good timing and application are crucial and best results are achieved when treatment starts at first signs of larvae, rather than retrospectively.
Sherriff Amenity Enquiry 28Kubota UK will be holding its second annual skills competition in October 2016, a two-day event that seeks to put the technical competence of its staff and technicians working at dealerships across the manufactures extensive network to the test. In a different format to last year’s event, this year will
see the competition expanded to include not only Kubota UK staff, but also service engineers who conduct maintenance on Kubota machinery at dealerships throughout the country.
Each contestant will be required to conduct a 100 question written assessment followed by
an intense 90-minute practical challenge, with competitors tasked with diagnosing and fixing five faults on the Kubota L5740HST-II tractor. Each will be judged on their ability to remedy all five faults, as well as being able to demonstrate the method behind their decision making process. The Kubota
The works of famous minimalist artists of the mid-twentieth century would not be out of place at the launch of Wrekin’s new Highway range.
The home of intelligent products for civil engineering, Wrekin, is inviting visitors to view manhole covers and gully grates as not purely functional necessities of the road but as a way to enhance the urban environment through a unique combination of highperforming functionality, style and elegance.
This is not a new idea. Carl Andre’s Equivalent V111, famously known as ‘The Bricks’, caused huge public debate when it was exhibited at the Tate in 1976. Today, Japanese street artists create drain art and keen
‘gridders’, such as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, take photographs of striking examples of highway ironwork and post them online. There is a small but serious group of followers determined to make manholes and gully grates seen as art.
Now, Wrekin is launching its new Highway range at the Wrekin Pavilion ‘Seeing is Believing’ exhibition, which will challenge traditional views of manhole covers and gully grates. Specifiers, contractors, local authorities and ironwork installers are all welcome to come and see all the benefits of Highway, which offers a single range to meet every requirement in highway ironwork, including manhole covers, gully grates and ancillaries.
Sales Director Simon Turner explains: “A huge amount of engineering precision and design expertise goes into our products. Once they’re in the ground, many of the benefits are unseen, so we’re shining a spotlight on the ingenious features that make Highway products so useful.
“Our experts will be on hand to give visitors a truly comprehensive overview of how Wrekin can help local authorities, contractors and other highway industry professionals to meet the challenges of reliable performance and effective maintenance.
“All Highway products are super-easy to stock, specify, install and maintain. They exceed compliance with relevant standards, including BS EN
UK winner will go on to compete at the annual global Technical Skills Contest in Japan in 2017, competing against other Kubota sales territories from around the world for the coveted ‘Gold Award’ accolade.
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124 and HA104/09. And they also look great – they’re strong, durable and elegant. Truly, seeing is believing when it comes to Highway.”
As well as the Wrekin Pavilion, the company will be based at three of the six specialised outdoor zones – Maintenance Matters, Making Our Mark and A Smarter Network.
At each location, Wrekin will be providing live demonstrations of its innovative products, including Unite manhole covers, Uni-Pak bedding mortar, the latest in chamber designs and a variety of geosynthetics for highway embankments.
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SALTEX is at the heart of the industry and the must attend event for anyone working within the landscape and horticulture sectors.
Bigger exhibition
Latest industry innovations
New student competition
Enhanced expert advice
More educational seminars
Larger awards event
Free admission to exhibition. To register visit www.iogsaltex.com.
In a ‘normal’ year John Clarke, courses manager at Woburn Golf Club in Buckinghamshire, has a greenkeeping staff of 40, of which 12 work on the Marquess golf course.
When the club hosts a professional tournament, as it did this year with the 40th Ricoh Women’s British Open, the greenkeeping staff numbers rise to 80 for the tournament course alone.
The pressure to maintain the high standard of the playing surfaces also saw a substantial increase in the number of John Deere mowers used on the course. Additional machines were provided by John Deere and dealer P Tuckwell Ltd, Maulden, whose support at the event also included the provision of tractors and other equipment.
Another stunning looking project completed and opened successfully in time by using GftK’s vdw 850+ from NCCStreetscape Ltd.
The advanced Paving Joint Mortar was specified for the unique George & Dragon Pub in Dartmouth, because the architect and main contractor both understood that this was effectively the last operation outside after all of the engineering and drainage works. Despite almost continuous rain and gale force winds for nearly
three weeks, the black limestone and granite sett paving was able to be laid and successfully jointed using GftK’s vdw 850+ in good time for the scheduled VIP reception and opening night .
Paul McGeary of main contractor, Building & Design Services Ltd, said: “With any other paving grout system this would have been impossible and a disaster for everybody because of the terrible weather.”
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Wentworth Club, founded in 1926 and best known for its association with professional golf, is headquarters to the PGA European Tour and each year hosts the BMW PGA Championship.
The club has three eighteen-hole courses and a nine-hole par-3 executive course. Following consultation with golf construction specialists MJ Abbott Limited, renovation work has commenced at Wentworth, removing the turf and reseeding eighteen of the greens and the putting green.
Adrian Abbott, Technical/ Sales Director, specified six new Classen sod cutters for the removal of the turf on the greens at Wentworth in preparation for the reseeding.
The new and simplified Classen machines feature short length and an integrated rear swivel wheel,
making them more compact and manoeuvrable, easier to turn and ideal for creating curves. Classen claim the fastest transport speed in the industry, with the hydrostatic drive pushing the sod cutter along at 4.7mph whilst delivering a finer cut. The blade on the Classen sod cutter is placed at the centre of the machine to ensure a more consistent cutting depth, with twenty cutting strokes per second yielding cleaner, smoother cuts.
Built for longevity, the Classen machines have also been the subject of extensive development of the vibration dampening system for greater operator comfort and a marked increase in productivity. Power comes from Honda engines and the sod cutters come with a two-year Classen warranty.
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Leafield Environmental has introduced a new brightly coloured Metro Dome bin range, giving waste and facility managers a budget solution to collect waste on-street, in car park areas or facility entrances.
Standard offering includes a black base made from 100% recycled plastic*, a choice of red, green, blue, grey or black lids and
tidyman label. Steel or plastic liners available as an optional extra. The modern styling, compact 470mm footprint and double aperture provides easy ‘walk by’ access in narrow or large areas. Tamper resistant plunge locking and lift off lid for easy, all round, access to empty waste
Environmental Enquiry 39
Another great job by Arbour Design and Build, led by Richard Bickler and using GftK’s vdw 815 Paving Joint Mortar.
The mortar is ideal for grouting these top quality Emperor Limerick Porcelain slabs of larger format paving (larger format generally means the paving units are larger than 400 x 400mm).
In addition to its ease of application and high performance and durability in service, this advanced material is specifically designed for narrower joints (down to 3mm).
As with all of the range using GftK’s Epoxy Bound technology, ease of application also allows grouting and finishing the work in bad weather, even in the pouring rain - you actually
can’t use too much water in the grouting operation, so the fickle British weather does not stop you finishing the job, plus it is the most durable and jet washing resistant paving grout there is.
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Stewart Garden has strengthened its successful Lead Effect range with the addition of a new size option.
Joining the collection is the Stewart Garden Lead Effect 32cm Round.
With real lead planters heavy, expensive and rare, Stewart Garden has enjoyed great success with its Lead Effect range, first launched in 2014. And the company has continued to expand the range over the last two seasons in line with growing demand.
Floral features supplier Plantscape is planning the biggest and most complex collection operation in its history as it prepares to bring in thousands of flower-laden planters from across the country.
The company, which is based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, has had to extend its planter retrieval period to six weeks to enable it to collect more than 12,000 hanging baskets, barrier baskets and floorstanding multi-tier planters.
It will employ three extra temporary workers in order to form three teams of collectors, who will work 10 hours a day from Monday to Friday travelling to locations as far afield as Bangor in Wales, Haverhill in Suffolk,
Middlesbrough, Blackburn, Southport and Worcester.
The planters, full of compost and still overflowing with flowers, will be picked up and placed on the back of a fleet of trucks and transported back to the company’s headquarters in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The company watered and maintained many of the displays itself during the season but has now stopped watering many of the planters ahead of recovering them so that the water in the reservoirs is used up and the compost dries out, in order to save weight.
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A busy school in Worcestershire has an active timetable, so when poor weather hampered playtime for its Year 1 children they started to look for a solution.
St Matthias Church of England Primary School turned to A&S Landscape, a canopy supplier, to remedy the problem of useable outdoor space. A&S Landscape specified their Motiva Linear monopitch straight roof canopy for this application. The canopy covers the existing play area and the bright red colour really lifts the building. The year 1 class caters for 30 children aged 5 who love it
and use it daily for teaching as well as for its hugely popular Gardening Club and Playtime Pals sessions.
The canopy was manufactured in red RAL 3020 with the addition of Yellow post pads to ensure it was safe for the children.
The Motiva Linear canopy is A&S Landscape’s monopitch straight roof variant - this is where one side is higher than the other. It can be used for many applications including walkways, waiting and seating areas.
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Last year’s SALTEX (Sports, Amenities, Landscaping Trade Exhibition) was an unprecedented success with over 260 exhibitors and 8,714 unique visitors spanning 45 different nations.
Building on that success, SALTEX 2016’s improved show features and unrivalled industry support are set to work together to create the most exciting groundscare event to date when the doors to halls 6, 7 and 8 open at the NEC, Birmingham on November 2 and 3.
The exhibition will see a plethora of exhibitors representing the likes of forestry, play, groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces, natural turf, landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste management, sports equipment and many, many more.
Show organisers have commissioned an extra seminar theatre for SALTEX 2016 in order to expand the number of presentations across the two days. Learning LIVE will now see four purpose-built seminar theatres with state-of-the-art sound systems and screens featuring a greater depth of content and quality.
There will be a number of expert speakers from the UK and abroad focusing on issues that surround the industry and visitors can expect to hear from the likes of Alan Ferguson (St George’s Park); Darren Baldwin (Tottenham Hotspur FC); Dougie Robertson (West Ham United FC); David Roberts (Liverpool FC); Jonathan Calderwood (Paris Saint-Germain FC); Tony Stones (Stade de France); Reece Watson (Arsenal FC); Weston Appelfeller (Major League Soccer team Columbus Crew); Jim Dawson (BT Murrayfield); Keith Kent (Twickenham); Neil Stubley (AELTC – Wimbledon); Steve Chappell (PGA Centenary
Golf Course at the Gleneagles Hotel) and many, many more.
It has also been confirmed that journalist and talkSPORT radio presenter will be reprising his role as host for Seminar Theatre Two.
Based on SALTEX 2015 postshow feedback surveys, show organisers have made the decision to bring back outdoor working demonstrations, which will take place on a grass area directly outside the SALTEX halls 6, 7 and 8 and will provide visitors with an opportunity of seeing a number of products in action.
The SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Ransomes, is a
brand new national student-led sports-turf challenge that will take place on the first fay of SALTEX. It is an academic test of turf management knowledge for student competitors in teams of four who are enrolled at colleges throughout the UK on relevant courses of study.
The 2.5-hour competition consists of paper-based multiple choice and short answer questions on turf management plus a case study with a long written answer. The winning college team will not only get their hands on the trophy but will receive a generous cheque from the competition sponsor – Ransomes, a cash prize and the chance to be volunteer groundsmen for the 2017 FA Cup final pitch preparation at Wembley Stadium.
The Pathology & Soil Science LIVE area will be located on the IOG Hub (stand number C180) from 11am to 1pm each day and will allow visitors to look in detail at the symptoms of some common turfgrass fungal disease problems, as infected plants are magnified and displayed on a large screen.
Turfgrass roots that are infected with plant parasitic nematodes will also be shown in order to demonstrate the way in which these parasites can affect root development and function. During this informal demonstration, short video clips will also be shown to allow
visitors to see both fungi and plant parasitic nematodes in greater detail.
Pathology & Soil Science LIVE
This year will see the Young Groundsmen’s Conference, sponsored by Rigby Taylor/ Top Green and organised by the (Institute of Groundsmanship’s (IOG) Young Board of Directors, integrated into the Learning LIVE programme on the show floor. The conference will be an ideal opportunity for young people
SALTEX 2015 attendees from across the UK and abroad said that the venue, and convenient dates were key reasons behind their decisions to attend the FREE event. 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.
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.
looking to advance their career in the groundscare industry, and will offer information on educational opportunities, a guide to what some of the top grounds managers are looking for in a young recruit, and the chance to hear from industry professionals working at some of the most elite venues in the world.
Feedback from SALTEX 2015 post-show surveys revealed that the exhibition’s Ask the Expert feature was hugely popular enabling many visitors to overcome a variety of obstacles they had been experiencing. This year, Ask the Expert is back in style with nine IOG regional pitch advisors based on the IOG Hub throughout the event to offer valuable and free pitch care advice.
Free parking is available for IOG individual members – simply visit the IOG Hub (stand number C180) to collect a voucher.
If you wish to travel by rail, you can get a great 25% discount travelling to the NEC with Virgin Trains.
The full programme of SALTEX events will be regularly updated via www.iogsaltex.com.
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Ransomes will be showcasing its latest addition to the MP Series of wide-area mowers - the MP653 XC - on stand H090.
The Ransomes MP 653 XC is the world’s first and only wide area rotary mower with a 4.27m- (14foot) cutting width, increasing productivity by up to 25% (up to 1 hectare per hour more) over traditional 3.4m- (11-foot) mowers. The MP
Series is primarily targeted at the municipal sector, and provides multiple options from a single design platform.
Ransomes will also be showcasing other municipal mowers plus Cushman utility vehicles, Iseki tractors and turf maintenance equipment from the Turfco and Ryan brands.
Ransomes Jacobsen Enquiry 47Reesink Turfcare is bringing its most comprehensive and biggest ever line-up to SALTEX 2016.
Latest products, firm favourites and brand new launches, underwraps for now, from Toro turfcare machinery, Toro irrigation controllers and sprinklers, Otterbine pond and lake aeration
systems and TYM compact tractors will all be on display.
The line-up from the Toro groundscare range includes the highly productive, heavyduty Toro LT-F3000 triple, which launched at the show last year, the Groundsmaster 360 zero-turn mower with Quad-
Steer all-wheel-drive steering, Groundsmaster 7210 rotary mower with the industry’s toughest spindle assembly and the Groundsmaster 4000 with SmartPower which adjusts engine speed to the cutting conditions to maintain optimal power to the blades.
From Toro’s irrigation range, the intuitive technology of the Lynx control system and Smart Access of Infinity sprinklers will be on show to demonstrate how two products can bring maximum performance with minimal effort. Also on show, the Flex 55, TS90 and T7 sprinklers.
Whether it’s aerating systems and fountains to accessories that enhance water features, Otterbine provides a versatile, cost-effective way to prevent or treat poor water quality through efficient circulation, helping maintain optimum oxygen levels to keep water clean and healthy.
New to the range and on show is the Air Flo 3, the third generation of the brand’s diffused aeration system range, which cleans water without affecting the surface – perfect for recreational ponds or lakes.
Joining that is the Fractional fivein-one aerating system, which has the highest performance rate of any fractional aerator on the market and is Otterbine’s bestselling aerator for maintaining water quality at healthy levels in small and medium ponds.
Completing the line-up is the small but mighty TYM TS25 subcompact tractor. A firm favourite with groundscare customers for their lighter maintenance and moving jobs, thanks to a long list of features including quick release front-end loader and backhoe, foldable ROPS, and hydro transmission option.
Reesink
Limagrain Enquiry 49
Turfcare Enquiry 48
Visitors to stand H007 will receive a unique opportunity to find out more about the innovative data products manufactured by TurfTrax – a world leading, technologically advanced company focused on improving standards and on providing data to enhance sporting events and surfacing.
With a philosophy of improving standards in sporting surfaces, TurfTrax continues to bring innovative data products to market.
Among them the TurfTrax Weather Systems (TTWS), which have been relied upon by some star-studded clients such as The National Trust, Chelsea FC, Ascot
Racecourse and Newmarket Racecourse. Providing an easily accessible and accurate log of both historical and real time climate conditions enables better informed turf management decisions. Better informed decisions result in vast improvements to pitch, playing field, golf course or racecourse.
Visitors to the TurfTrax stand at SALTEX will experience a working TTWS in situ on the stand, as well as being able to view data produced, by the minute, from our sites around the country.
TurfTrax Enquiry 50
Star Rubber provide everything the safety surfacing community desire, from installing surfaces such as traditional EPDM, Tiger Mulch and Agri-Flex to supplying Tiger Mulch material to trained licensees as well as innovative Star Kerb, Star Covers and the tools needed to succeed in the installation of Wet pour. Testing all our products to the highest standards of BS1788 and BSEN1177 whilst using the strongest and most reliable binders available. This Reflects the reason all our surfaces come with a 5-year guarantee and the piece of mind the end user can enjoy environments safely.
Star Rubber is the UK’s only manufacturer of Tiger Mulch and Agri-Flex, durable bound rubber mulch and aggregate systems made from 100% recycled truck tyres combined with high performance PU resin. An ideal landscaping or play surface product that has been tested to the highest standards of BS1788 for Slip Resistance, rate of ignition, tensile strength and more and BSEN1177 for critical fall heights up to three metres.
Our Wet pour surface Safti-Top is a permeable surface perfect for every aspect of children’s play, installing graphics or using vibrant colours collaborated with the highest standard of certification means children have excellent entertaining areas to run and play whilst staying safe in the event of bumps and falls.
Before the summer of 2016 Star Rubber Environmental Ltd took on the over haul of resurfacing both the main play park and the splash park on Christchurch quomps. Covering over 1200m2 and under tight time scales the team were hard pushed to design and carry out the resurfacing work.
Originally the councillors were happy to settle with a surface similar to what they had before, block colours of blues, and greens. However with the large open spaces and idyllic location we were determined to achieve the ultimate ‘WOW FACTOR’ with;
• Raised and soft Sand dunes under the water jets
• Sparkling sand
• Kerbed and filled steps
• Flowing blue River surfacing linking play park to splash park
Using the highest quality materials and with a stretch of imagination the children in living and visiting Christchurch have one of the best and safest play spaces in the country.
With sand dunes doubling up as a raised area keeping kids out of the water, like an island, yet keeping them safe as its extra soft should there be any falls.
The Star Kerb was used with the EPDM, meaning the old problem of slippery steps; bumps and burses were no longer an issue.
Matthew Reeks, Christchurch and East Dorset Council
Star Kerb:
Star Kerb has been designed by Star Rubber Ltd to create the perfect edge for laying wet pour onto a hard surface, steering clear of the traditionally risky chase cut and totally irradiating the age old problem of thermal shrinkage. Providing a firm vandal resistant edge as well as a distinct clean finish to the surface, which also stands as a demarcation point for the start of the surface. Star Kerb can be used in collaboration with a new surface or also help repair existing surfaces.
The Star Cover is a quick and easy solution for the use of surfacing over existing drains and manhole covers removing unsightly iron works and erasing the costly construction fees. This enables the original drain to remain fully accessible for maintenance, whilst punched wholes in the bottom of the drain cover increase drainage and greatly reduce pooling. Available in various sizes and depths the Star Cover is zinc and powered coated with a uniquely designed lifting system, which acts as an anti tamper and anti finger trap whilst a double rolled edge gives you a very soft feel under foot.
In an industry first, Pitchmark, leading worldwide suppliers of line marking paint, machines and equipment, has announced it is to offer a 3 year warranty on its spray and transfer wheel line markers from November 1.
The 3 year manufacturer’s warranty will apply to Pitchmark’s range of ‘Eco’ spray markers, as well as the ‘Classic’ range of wheel-to-wheel markers.
Speaking on the decision, Pitchmark MD Mark Rodman said: “Having used line markers for over 30 years as an ex-groundsman, I know the
importance of being able to rely on the machine working when you’re out on the pitch, in the cold and wet, on the morning of an important fixture.”
“We’ve always had complete confidence in the quality of our materials and craftsmanship, as well as the reliability of our markers,” Mark added.
“Extending the warranty to 3 years is a reflection of that, and - combined with our excellent levels of support, fast delivery and superior products – it’s something we feel will add to the Pitchmark customer experience.”
The industry-leading Eco
Club, Eco Pro and Classic line marking machines are all hand-built to a high standard at Pitchmark’s HQ in Bristol by their experienced manufacturing team, and are supplied in over 20 countries worldwide – including to major tournaments like World Cup 2014 and EURO 2016.
“We made a conscious decision from the outset to build our line markers here in the UK,” Mark explained. “It gives us a level of precision, care and control we feel just can’t be matched on machines built elsewhere.”
Additionally, Pitchmark’s complete range of line marking paints are offered with a 1-year warranty, as opposed to the standard 6 months offered by other paint manufacturers.
Pitchmark will be exhibiting on stand E125 at this year’s SALTEX at the NEC, Birmingham. You can also see their products in action outside at Demo Plot 1.
Pitchmark Enquiry 54
ECHO takes the stand with the latest range of High Torque brushcutters and the launch of their new range of Lithium Ion battery products.
ECHO products are manufactured by the Yamabiko Corporation, one of the leading Japanese manufacturers of professional quality, outdoor power equipment for over sixty years. This heritage is brought to the ECHO range of High Torque brushcutter with a 1:2 gear reduction ratio, delivering up to 50% more torque at the cutting head compared to previous models.
The ECHO range is exceptionally versatile and an ECHO High Torque brushcutter, fitted with a heavy-duty line or blade, can tackle a variety of tasks from cutting thick brush to trimming
grass in the garden. There is therefore no need to have multiple brushcutters on site.
The show will also see the official launch of the new ECHO range of Lithium Ion 50v battery products, which includes a Power Blower, Hedge Trimmer and
Brushcutter. The 50v Lithium Ion battery products in the range generate greater power for heavyduty performance, tackling the toughest of jobs while being lightweight and ergonomically designed for operator comfort.
ECHO Enquiry 55
Boningale Nurseries is exhibiting for the first time and on G222 will show some of its new and exclusive hedging and specimen plants, and offer expert advice on its environmental planting range. Joining them on the stand will be experts from the company’s award winning green roof department, Boningale GreenSky. Together, they will be demonstrating how they have been successfully supplying both traditional nursery and green roof planting stock to contractors and architects working on designs that increasingly require a roof garden.
Makita’s share of the grounds maintenance market continues to grow and recent launches include new cordless and mains powered lawn mowers, and cordless and petrol powered line trimmers.
The twin 18v (36v) cordless mower now has a 43cm cutting width whilst the 240v mains powered mower with 33cm cutting width cuts closer to walls than previous models. The latest 18v line trimmer has the motor in the cutting head and the new 24.5cc model is powered by the environmentally friendly MM4 4-stroke engine.
The new Makita DLM431 36v push type lawn mower is powered by two 18v Lithium-Ion batteries and will run the rotary twin tooth blade up to 3,600rpm. The battery “fuel gauge” showing the state of charge is conveniently placed at the handle bar controls.
The new Makita ELM3311X 240v push-type electric mower has a 1,100watt induction motor that will run the rotary blade up to 2,900rpm and a 33cm cutting width with three height positions of 20mm, 40mm and 55mm.
The new Makita DUR184LZ, cordless 18v, two-speed linetrimmer features the latest Brushless motor technology for long run times and extended life, and in high gear will run up to
Powered by the high performance Makita MM4 4-stroke petrol engine the new EM2511LH linetrimmer has a 42cm cutting diameter and weighs just 5.3kg.
On Stand G060, Rigby Taylor will be showcasing a new, low invasive approach to sports pitch drainage will be showcased, as will the commercial launch of the worlds first automatic line marking, GPS controlled robot.
Already shown to be highly effective the ‘Energy-Passive Ground-Water Recharge Pump (EGRP) system will revolutionize the way water can be drained from sports
pitches and landscaped surfaces. Also on display, will be the unique Intelligent One, automatic line-marking robot having successfully completed an extensive UK field trials programme. Both the EGRP and the I.O can be seen on the outside demonstration plot.
Two new Impact line marking paints will be launched and the Rigby Taylor staff manning team will be on hand to answer
questions on its wide range of seeds, fertiliser, chemicals and speciality products.
As always there will be extra surprises on the RT stand and as Headline Sponsors of the IOG Awards and Young Groundsman Conference it will be a ‘must visit’ stand during the two days of the show.
Rigby Taylor is a seed agent for one of the worlds pre-eminent seed breeders and has assisted in the development and bringing to market some exciting grass cultivars, including tetraploids that offers many advantages over diploid species. Such mixtures as R140 and R14CR were used to great effect on the England teams, Euro 2016 training pitches and also at St. Georges’s Park
Headland Amenity will be returning to the event with their range of innovative turf nutrition, health and management products. Highlights on Stand D087 will include Terafirm soil penetrant and new TeMag Elite, two products of particular interest to Groundsmen and Greenkeepers alike as we head towards the winter period.
Terafirm is a soil penetrant formulated to improve the downward movement of water through the soil, helping to achieve a firmer playing surface.
TeMag Elite is a water soluble iron and micronutrient package, ideal for strengthening turf over the autumn and winter periods.
Headland Amenity Enquiry 62
Catalyst Computer Systems (H102) is an established and stable computer systems business with 26 years trade experience. It supplies modular, scalable and incredibly cost effective dealer management software. Integrated
systems covering accounts, shop sales, whole goods, stock and ordering, e-commerce, prospecting and so much more.
Catalyst Computer Systems Enquiry 65
The company employees its own product specialist team with a high level of expertise in seed selection, plant nutrition, chemicals, speciality products such as wetting agents, biostimulants, line marking and ground and tree protection. These specialists support a 50 strong field-based team of area managers operating from three branches that cover the whole country.
Rigby Taylor is a key Industry support of all the key Associations and provides sponsorship for many of their industry initiatives. Such memberships include, BALI, IOG, BIGGA, BSPB, TGA as well as the STRI and a key industry partner with the English FA in developing the quality of grass roots football pitches.
Rigby Taylor Enquiry 60
ICL will be featuring a number of exciting new products for both the turf and landscape/industrial sectors on stand H030.
Leading the way in offering the very best in product innovation, ICL will be showcasing new products in their Vitalnova range of biostimulants and turf conditioners. Visitors to the ICL stand will get an opportunity to find out about these new products
and also take advantage of a new product launch offer that is exclusive to the exhibition.
The ICL stand will also be featuring the new Landscaper Pro range. The range features the products that professional landscapers and gardeners can use to help meet the demands of modern day lawn and landscape management.
ICL Enquiry 63
Air-Seal Products Ltd’s tyre sealants are based on advanced technology with proven cost savings for thousands of customers.
One treatment of Air-Seal’s product per tyre costs no more than one tyre repair and stops most rim and bead leaks and seals punctures permanently. Up to 95% of punctures can be protected with the capability
to seal punctures up to 30mm with one application lasting the useable life of the tyre and beyond. By reducing loss of tyre pressures, tyre life is increased by up to 20% enabling customers to achieve considerable cost savings and to ensure that downtime is a thing of the past.
Air-Seal Products LTD Enquiry 66
Husqvarna will be exhibiting at stand H040, where visitors can learn more about the company’s products and services. Husqvarna will be presenting all commercial products including battery products, commercial robotics, the Automower and Husqvarna Fleet Services.
Husqvarna Fleet Services shows how machines are being used;
guiding users to make the right decisions to create the conditions for a high utilisation rate. The vibration reports and active coaching on improved working techniques allows you to be proactive and improve the health of staff as well as the efficiency of their work.
Husqvarna Enquiry 61
MJ Abbott Ltd comes to the event as the only UK specialist sports industry contractor to have constructed and renovated SIS Grass hybrid-turf pitches at a number of our top sports facilities.
This invaluable experience and hands-on knowledge over a sustained period, gives them the vital edge as an authority on understanding and managing these state-of-the-art surfaces.
Major projects have been completed at St George’s Park, Chelsea Football Club’s Cobham Training Ground and at
Hull City Football Club, where eight revolutionary SIS Grass pitches have been installed.
MJ Abbott Enquiry 64
LEARNING LIVE, the allencompassing education programme designed for all sectors of the groundscare industry, has now been finalised and is set to be a major attraction at SALTEX 2016 at The NEC, Birmingham.
The programme will provide grounds and open space practitioners across all disciplines - volunteer as well as professional, with a daily feast of FREE knowledgegathering sessions.
The sessions will take place in four dedicated LEARNING LIVE seminar theatres on the SALTEX show floor, and will include the added bonus of Young Groundsmen’s Conference sessions – which will focus on the needs of young people within the industry and will be hosted by industry experts and the Institute of Groundsmanship’s (IOG) Young Board of Directors.
Seminar Theatre 2 will be hosted by talkSPORT radio presenter Mark Saggers. This theatre will accommodate leading speakers from across the sports turf industry, as well as influential experts in major sports facility and event operation.
Karl Standley (Wembley Stadium) along with Alan Ferguson (FA group head of grounds and estates at St George’s Park) have been confirmed as Keynote speakers in which they will be starting procedures by presenting a seminar entitled ‘Rising to the challenges of modern-day stadia demands.’
Other expert speakers will include: Darren Baldwin head of playing surfaces & estates for Tottenham Hotspur who will provide an insight into the club’s new unique and innovative stadium; Dougie Robertson (West Ham United FC); David Roberts (Liverpool FC); Jonathan Calderwood (Paris Saint-Germain FC) and Reece Watson (Arsenal FC) in a discussion on the past, present and future of groundsmanship; David Roxburgh (Glasgow Rangers FC) and William Watson (Hamilton Academical FC) will explore what the future holds for Scottish football and Weston Appelfeller field manager for Major League Soccer (MLS) team Columbus Crew, will provide an interesting glimpse into groundsmanship in the USA.
From a rugby perspective, Barrie McDermott, head coach of Leeds Rhinos will be on hand to discuss the role of sports ambassadors in turfcare, while Jim Dawson and Alex Latto (BT Murrayfield); Tony Stones (Stade de France) and Keith Kent and Ian Ayling (Twickenham) will reveal the secrets of pitch performance at last year’s Six Nations tournament as well as look ahead to the 2017 event.
Other sessions include Wimbledon’s Neil Stubley (AELTC) who will discuss
a new strategy for growing knowledge at grassroots level, while experts on a panel debate will focus on what impact Brexit could have on the industry.
Park keepers, landscapers, contractors, engineers, horticulturalists, those working for local authorities and councils, plus groundsmen who have responsibility for the upkeep of play equipment will benefit from attending sessions in Seminar Theatre 1, where seminar highlights include; Mark Hardy from the Association of Play Industries (API), who will present some thought-provoking evidence that contrasts UK planning policy for play provision with that seen elsewhere in the EU; Simon Rose from West Bletchley Council will reveal how local governments can work with partners to boost the quality of amenity services; the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) will stress the importance of adhering to the Sustainable Use Directive (USD) - with particular reference to sprayer testing requirements; Wayne Grills, chief executive of the British Association Of Landscape Industries (BALI) will highlight the importance of the structured card-based LISS/ CSCS scheme and will introduce the audience to the BALI-NCF (BALI National Contractors Forum).
The ever popular ‘Amenity Forum Question Time’ will also be taking place in this theatre which will see a panel of experts drawn from across the sector responding to audience questions on a range of topics regarding pests and diseases.
Sports turf and playing surfaces will be further explored through sessions within Seminar Theatre 3, with the likes of Steve Chappell, head greenkeeper of PGA Centenary Golf Course at The Gleneagles Hotel who will discuss thatch management in preparation for major golf tournaments; Caroline Davies from the Racecourse Association will provide an insight into grounds staff training at UK racecourses and Giles Roberts, estates manager at St Peters School will explain exactly what independent schools look for in producing the safest sports pitch facilities of the highest quality.
The Rigby Taylor and Top Green-sponsored Young Groundsmen’s Conference, which has been organised by the Institute of Groundsmanship’s Young Board of Directors will also be held in Seminar Theatre 3, and will offer a fantastic opportunity for young people looking to develop a rewarding career in groundsmanship. The Young Board of Directors, along with key industry experts, will be on hand to explore topics such as when is the right time to take on more education, how volunteering can help you stand out from the crowd and advances in turf care technology and how best to use it. It will also be a good opportunity to find out more about grounds
management opportunities in different sectors and what they can offer.
Educational sessions in the newly added Seminar Theatre 4, will take a more scientifi c approach with the likes of Professor Andrew Thorley exploring whether rubber crumb really does pose a health risk; a panel including Alan Ferguson and Jason Douglass from S&C Slatter will be debating whether synthetic turf 2* is a threat to groundsmanship and Simon Gumbrill from Stadium Grow Lighting (SGL) will be looking at the technical advances in stadium management.
SALTEX Enquiry 69In 1994 with the launch of The Super Prof, Eliet introduced the first professional shredder.
Today the Super Prof Shredder is more comfortable, efficient, environmentally friendly and smarter.
• 13cm (5”) diameter capacity
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Etesia UK will be exhibiting on stand E055 which will be dedicated solely to a range of environmentally friendly, lithium-ion battery powered tools from Pellenc including four new products.
The centrepiece of the stand will be the Cleanion pedestrian battery-powered brush which is suitable for removing debris from natural and artificial grass and other hard surfaces.
The Pellenc Cleanion is a revolutionary, self-driven brush which is powered by the ULiB battery seen on the rest of the company’s range of tools. With a large working width and a long operating time of battery charge sufficient for demanding professional use. Other new Pellenc products on the stand will include the Airion 2 new generation hand-held blower and the Rasion Smart and Rasion Basic pedestrian rotary mowers. Products such as the Helion hedgecutter, Selion chainsaws and polesaws and the Prunion and Vinion pruning shears will also be available to view.
Sustainable best practice is high on the agenda for the Bayer Turf and Amenity Solutions Team, and underlining its commitment to environmental best practice, the company will showcase two new solutions that promise to ensure more responsible use of chemicals.
The two new solutions Bayer will be displaying can be used in both the vegetation management and the sports turf sectors, and will be on show on stand number A085.
resistance management and correct application rates,” says Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager.
The first solution Bayer is showcasing is the easyFlow, which is designed to improve operator safety when tank mixing or filling, and is the first closed, contamination-avoiding, self-cleaning transfer system for liquid plant protection products on the market.
will help golf courses to follow pesticide stewardship guidelines.
Visitors will be able to speak to the Turf and Amenity Solutions team about these initiatives as well as other stewardship topics such as integrated pest and disease management, the best practices to employ to reduce resistance, and advice on selecting and using appropriate products.
Understanding who visits SALTEX is key to exhibitors’ objectives.
SALTEX is the only show in the outdoor facilities sector that conducts a full independent attendance audit.
The 2015 show witnessed 8,714 unique visitors (BPA Audit conducted to AEO standards). over the two days. SALTEX visitors are a very powerful
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Etesia UK Enquiry“Following on from our involvement at the STRI research event and the Amenity Forum, we’ll be showcasing the innovative easyFlow and Phytobac technologies developed by Bayer and will also discuss the importance of correct stewardship practises including
The second solution that Bayer is showcasing is the Phytobac - a closed system treatment disposal unit, similar to a biobed, that is used to safely dispose of chemicals and waste water from washing down spraying equipment. The system encourages best practise and
The blueprints for the Phytobac system and a calculator to determine the size of system required will soon be available, free of charge, on the Bayer Environmental Science website.
You will also be able to discuss easyFlow in more detail with the Turf and Amenity Solutions Team at the event.
group of buyers – in fact, 81.37% of them had purchasing responsibility.
Main areas of product interest in 2015 were: Machinery, Power & Hand Tools (78.17%); Seeds Turf, Aggregates, Treatments (43.29%); Sports Surfaces & Facilities & Equipment (36.64%); Play Equipment, Outdoor Furniture (17.69%);Vehicles, Tyres, Trailers, Accessories (36.64%); Landscaping and Materials (36.01%); Arboriculture & Horticulture (37.14%); Education, Training, Development (24.84%); Security, Health & Safety, Personal protection (19.95%); Other (3.76%).
SALTEX Enquiry 74
Stem Injection Systems (SIS) makes its annual return to SALTEX hoping to add to the wide range of UK and international customers that it has signed up at the show since first exhibiting there in 2004.
The simplicity but effectiveness of its patented stem injection equipment, expertly demonstrated on stand by the company’s technical sales team, has always made it a popular exhibition attraction and one that could be relied upon to excite experienced operatives as well as ground maintenance teams new to the challenges of invasive plant treatment programmes.
One long-standing customer of SIS has been Ipswich Borough Council. It bought its first stem injection system directly off the SALTEX stand in 2007 and a second one shortly afterwards as it quickly recognised the
equipment’s benefits, specifically its ability to deliver small quantities of herbicide in a highly localised dose.
Nick Wilcox, Holywells Park manager and area supervisor for Ipswich Borough Council’s parks division, explained: “Even before we met SIS we had begun to recognise that traditional treatment methods such as foliar spraying and dig and dump were no longer the most effective or economically viable. As a progressive council we actively went in search of a stem injection alternative, even before it was widely available, and that chance meeting with SIS at SALTEX 2007 changed our treatment programmes for ever.”
In the years since SIS first launched its system, stem injection has become the most reliable, fit for purpose system for contractors and ground
maintenance teams on more and more tender specifications.
If Ipswich was one of the first local authorities to recognise stem injection, many other councils have since followed suit, alongside landscapers, river management teams and leading agencies such as the National Trust, Forestry Commission and various Wildlife Trusts.
Stem Injection Systems Enquiry 75
The new ProNitro coated seed will be the real highlight on the DLF/Johnsons Sports Seed stand at J100.
Visitors will be able to witness a demonstrational video of ProNitro in action and speak to DLF’s technical product managers about any element of seed and turf management. They will also be launching the latest in the ProNitro range of Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures, J Nitro 4Turf.
Thanks to its rapid establishment, improved colour and enhanced disease resistance the 2016 formulation of Johnsons J 4Turf tetraploid ryegrass delivered successful results for Groundsmen around the country this spring.
Especially effective on worn sports surfaces and high use areas on the golf course, such as paths and tees, its popularity this season has seen it being the latest addition to the list of ProNitro coated mixtures.
The new J Nitro 4Turf seed will further enhance establishment, especially when overseeding into a competitive sward.
Visitors can also discuss other products from the Johnsons Sports Seed and Masterline ranges, both of which utilise DLF cultivars and breeding technology.
Grillo’s new model FD2200
TS is an outstanding machine which follows on from the very successful FD2200 which has proved to be an industry standard for cut & collect machines.
This new machine shares the same proven design and wet grass collection of its smaller model but with the following upgrades.
There is a new 48hp direct injection Yanmar diesel engine with oil cooler and a huge revised 1400 ltr hi tip grass collector with raised discharge of 230cm. Other features include:
• Twin speed hydraulic grass turbine ( speed can be selected according to conditions)
• LCD display with selfdiagnostic function.
• Increased fuel tank capacity of 50 ltrs.
• New Bosch pump giving max road speed of 22 km/ph.
• Hydraulic tilting of the new 155cm deck for ease of maintenance.
• Hydraulic height of cut adjustment and comfortable Grammar seat with pneumatic suspension.
There are a number of other new modifications and to see this new model visit Grillo on stand EO 60 Hall 7.
Bernhard and Company will be displaying the benefits of TurfBreeze fans and SubAir aeration and moisture removal systems on stand D097.
TurfBreeze offers an ideal solution for turf problems resulting from the inherent poor airflow in stadia and around some golf greens. The
fans support turf oxygenation and alleviate heat stress. They also help remove dew, greatly reducing the risk of fungicidal infection. SubAir’s aeration and moisture control system gets straight to the root of turf problems.
Bernhard and Company Enquiry 80
Trimax Mowing Systems, the company at the forefront of rotary and flail cutting technology, will be showcasing their latest innovation, the Pegasus S4 – the newest, exceptionally low-maintenance trailed rotary mower. Trimax have spent the last 12 months in R&D working out how to
relieve the tedium of greasing for their customers.
By talking to suppliers, exploring emerging technologies and testing out innovative materials they’ve managed to cut the number of grease points by 28%. That’s a 41% saving in maintenance costs and about
15 minutes’ daily maintenance you’ll no longer have to do.
Available in two widths, 4.9m and 6.1m, the Pegasus established itself as the benchmark in wide area mowing applications such as parks, sport fields, airports, racetracks and turf farms. It combines flawless cutting
performance with inedible versatility.
Built specifically for fully time commercial use, the Pegasus can cope with demanding conditions ensuring total dependability.
Trimax Enquiry 81
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The TURFTEQ range of landscape maintenance machines offered by GroundsCare Products includes a surface preparation rake, power broom, rough-cut mower, bed edger, trencher and snow plough.
The entire range is powered by the hydrostatically-driven TURFTEQ walk-behind tractor
with 13hp Honda engine.
GroundCare Products will also highlight ZIPLEVEL - a lightweight, compact altimeter/level that enables one person, working alone, to quickly and easily do a survey or check one that has been done by others.
GroundsCare Products Enquiry 85
Now firmly established with a dealer network in the UK, Vanmac will be exhibiting a number of products from their Trilo brand for the very first time. Particular highlights on stand G010 include the S3 vacuum sweeper, the SU60 vacuum unit
and the Trilo B7 blower. Staff will also be on hand to discuss the complete machinery range for grass management at sports fields and green spaces.
Vanmac Enquiry86
Sherriff Amenity will be launching a number of new products, offering a range of special show offers and giving away free prizes on Stand E060.
The main attraction will be without doubt the launch of the company’s new E² Pro range of liquid & soluble fertilisers as well as the launch of Nemaflo –
Running your own Lawn Master outlet can be extremely profitable. In fact, you will earn more money working for yourself than the vast majority of salaried roles in the turf industry can offer. That’s why Course Managers, consultants and Premier League groundstaff have all joined us as franchisees.
Lawn Master operates on excellent profit margins. After all, your expertise is exceptional. Where else can a customer find a qualified greenkeeper to maintain their lawn all year round, with accurate paperwork and a professional approach?
Not all customers want the cheapest. We treat the lawns of the rich and famous, as well as homeowners who want to enjoy their lawn but simply don't have the time to spend working in the garden.
Building a business takes commitment, but self-employment offers a better work/life balance than many jobs in the turf care sector. Most of our franchisees joined us to work less hours, as well as to earn more money.
Funding – Talk to us. We can show you how others have secured a franchise that they thought was impossible to afford.
Accounts and Tax – We provide all the help you will need to run your own business.
Software – Our bespoke software package makes the operation of your business professional and efficient. It is included in the cost of your franchise and full training is provided.
Marketing – Launch marketing is also provided within your franchise package. Territories are large enough to be able to grow a large business with high turnover.
Support – With a supportive and experienced network of other people just like you, help and guidance is always at hand.
Business benefits – Remember, you’re building your own asset. You will never earn more money than when you’re working for yourself. Homeowners have limited time and need their lawns tending to. Our customers stick with us, offering repeat business year-after-year.
a unique product to be used with beneficial nematode biological pest control product. Visitors will also be in with a chance of walking away with some fantastic prizes and some showonly special offers on a range of Sherriff products.
Sherriff Amenity Enquiry 87
Etesia will be launching a new weeding brush attachment on stand C050, which is available for Etesia Hydro 124 models, for the safe removal of moss and weeds without the use of chemicals.
If you have weeds, algae or moss on your surface then prevention is preferable and regular sweeping will help to achieve this. The ten-brush MBR 124 gives users an environmentallyfriendly alternative to using harmful chemicals.
Ideal for use on block paving and tarmac, the 500mm diameter brushes with a working width of 150mm can be simply adjusted to tackle the most stubborn infestation. The brush attachment is fully adjustable for height and angle to facilitate a wide variety of tasks and surfaces. It may also
be used for maintaining surfaces to prevent the growth of moss.
The brush attachment is compatible with Etesia’s Hydro 124 DN and Hydro 124 DX machines. This accessory also gives more versatility of the machine by expanding its accessories range. The wire brush is assembled and disassembled easily at the front of the machine, without changes to be made in advance. Other accessories available include a mechanical spreader, sprayer, blower, sweepers, and side brush.
Visitors to the stand will also be able to view a range of pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers and the Attila range of brushcutters. New product brochures will also be available.
EtesiaUK Enquiry 88
Do you enjoy groundsmanship, but wish that you could have a better work/life balance without compromising your salary?
Complete Weed Control, the UK’s largest weed control contractor, will be at stand E053 and visitors will not only be able to find out more about the company’s extensive range of specialist services but will also be left astonished by worldclass magician and mind-reader Robert Fox.
With an extensive range of services available including moss control, weed control and disease management it’s no wonder that so many are turning to Complete Weed Control for a complete solution. The company has since reached new heights by launching a new serviceComplete Grounds Maintenance.
Unveiled at SALTEX 2015, Complete Grounds Maintenance delivers a comprehensive range of services, simplifying the headache of managing outside spaces without having to rely on a number of contractors.
As the winter months approach, visitors can also find out more information about Complete Ice Control - which was formed in response to the overwhelming need for a professional, reliable and trusted local gritting service to deal with snow and ice worries using the best tools and technology available.
Kubota UK is set to showcase its extensive range of groundcare machinery accompanied by its industry-renowned engines.
Taking centre stage on this year’s stand will be the everpopular L-Series, mid-range utility tractor range, which offer the perfect blend of power, versatility and functionality.
Customers wishing to purchase Kubota’s high end L40 Series range at the show will be able to take advantage of the innovative
extended warranty programme through Kubota Care. The stand will also host a range of compact tractors, out-front mowers, and RTV’s for visitors to explore.
Kubota will also be showcasing a number of its world-renowned engines. All engines on display boast the proven reliability and technological innovations Kubota’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers have come to expect.
Kubota UK Enquiry 93
Germinal will this year be focusing on two key areas of green space maintenance: maintaining a healthy soil profile through the use of self-sustaining cultivars; and examining the efficiency of soil nutrient programmes. AberSustain is a self-sustaining grass seed mixture that is perfect for open parkland areas, domestic lawns, roadside verges and green roof spaces.
Featuring five UK-bred varieties, AberSustain creates a
sward which is tolerant of low nutrient and drought conditions and which can actively bind and improve the soil’s structure. The inclusion of a white clover cultivar enables AberSustain to generate the majority of its nutrient requirements, making it the ideal option for landscapers and landscape architects looking for an environmentally and economically sustainable grass sward. As well as focusing on cultivar choices, Germinal will
The UK built vibrant lime green Truxta micro dumper was launched two years ago and has so far proved a popular landscape machine.The Truxta 4x4 powered micro dumpers get to work in the tightest corners,
comfortably travel up ramps with full loads and travel across the roughest ground terrain safely. Look out for Truxta, along with a new rigid model
Truxta Enquiry 94
also be challenging visitors to this year’s Saltex exhibition to examine the nitrogen efficiency of their current turf nutrition programme and to reconsider their fertiliser choice.
“The key remit for any amenity nutrient plan is to ensure that the fertilisers used provide a consistent and long-lasting supply of readily available nutrients to the rootzone with the minimum of losses,” explains Richard Brown,
Amenity Sales Manager for Germinal.
“Whilst an increasing number of groundsmen and fine turf managers have moved away from conventional quick release fertilisers in favour of more technologically advanced slow release products, it would be wrong to assume that all slow release fertilisers are equal.”
Germinal Enquiry 92
GreenMech will be showcasing two new chippers and a wealth of new features to its existing products.
Stand H075 will be the place to see the recently added bottom control bar and a number of other new features including a folding table and all new infeed touch controls. GreenMech staff will be on hand to offer comprehensive technical advice and explain the very flexible finance options that are currently available.
The cost-effective and simpleto-use Arborist 200 is the newest introduction to GreenMech’s traditional in-line format roadtow chipper range. As big brother to the established Arborist 150,
the latest edition picks up where the 150 leaves off. Its tracked counterpart, the ArbTrak 200 delivers high ground clearance of 274mm providing access to difficult to reach sites or easy travel over rough terrain.
All of these new products and features will be shown beside other popular machines from the GreenMech range, like the CS100, QuadChip 160 and the SAFE-Trak 19-28.
In addition, a selection of GreenMech wood chippers, including the Arborist 130 and Arborist 150, will be displayed in a stunning new livery.
John Deere is to launch its new 2R Series compact tractors to the UK and Irish markets.
The company’s joint display with regional dealers Farol, Henton & Chattell and Tallis Amos Group (TAG) will feature, for the first time at a UK show, a 2036R compact model alongside a new XUV 590i Gator utility vehicle and new walk-behind rotary mowers.
The 26hp 2026R and 36hp 2036R compact tractors feature new ground-up designs and a host of innovative features. The 2026R is ideal for operating in more confined spaces, while the 2036R has a wider footprint and longer wheelbase, combined with increased tractor weight for better stability.
cruise control. The 2036R also offers a premium air suspension seat and the industry exclusive CommandCut mower deck lift system. Both tractors are also available with a choice of open operator station or cab, offering good all-round visibility.
Additional benefits are provided by the new John Deere designed and manufactured front hitch options. The 2036R also features an electric lock-out valve so that the operator can easily lock the hitch in the transport position with the flick of a switch from the tractor seat.
The Plant & Go range of vehicles exclusive to Advanced KFS offers a refreshingly new approach to the movement of light plant and commercial ride-on mowers. On display at this year’s show will be the latest model in the range which has proved enormously popular with both the private and public sectors. Also on display with be
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Both models are designed for comfort and reduced operator fatigue during long working days, with ergonomic controls, a tiltable steering wheel and
The new 2036R Series compact tractor will be shown at SALTEX alongside one of the latest models from John Deere’s ever growing range of Gator crossover 4x4 utility vehicles. These include the petrol engined XUV 590i and XUV 590i S4 four-passenger machines, and the mid-size XUV 560.
Official machinery supplier to the FA’s Pitch Improvement Programme, Charterhouse Turf Machinery will be showcasing a vast array of equipment for the care of both natural and artificial sports surfaces.
Of particular interest on Stand K070 will be the Redexim Multi-Sport and the Graden range of Verticutters.
the operator complete control over the work or amount of pressure applied to the surface.
It has a working width of 180cm and a total weight of 325kg to ensure tool penetration, with additional weight trays in the slitter and roller sections allowing additional weight to be applied should ground conditions demand this.
an example of the Load & Go range which, based on a standard chassis cab still offers in excess of 1,400kg carrying capacity and has proved popular with commercial dealers and service agents who may not require the potential 1,600kg offered by the Plant & Go.
Henton & Chattell will be on stand J062 and will be showcasing products across the Cobra range of powered lawnmowers, with over 50 mowers in its range which petrol, electric, lithium-ion, rear rollers, self-propelled options and professional models.
Cobra will also be exhibiting its newest products which include
the ranges of 24v and 40v lithium-ion products; the new hand-push mower and the new T40B petrol cultivator. The stand will also be home to Billy Goat Industries products, including the incredibly powerful range of vacuums and blowers that are ideal for those with large areas of lands and grounds to clear.
The new Overseeder 1830 delivers seed to the soil via two rows of coulters burying it safely up to 30mm (1¼”) deep in the ground and 30mm (1¼”) apart.
Taking uneven ground firmly in its stride, the 1830 uses individually mounted coulters that allow the machine to continue working in undulating conditions.
Being shown at SALTEX for the very first time is the Multi-Sport, a combination implement tool. The Multi-Sport comes equipped with a slitter, rake, roller and brush meaning multiple tasks can be conducted with one machine and one pass if required.
All of the tools can be independently adjusted offering
Complementing the Redexim machinery, products from the Graden range will be another highlight. Visitors will also be able to see machines from the Verti-Drain range; the Rink topdresser range as well as the Pedestrain Carrier.
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Covermaster Inc. of Canada, together with Sports & Stadia Services Ltd will be exhibiting at stand G030.
While Covermaster is the North American leader in pitch protection, many UK facilities have appreciated the benefits of Covermaster’s various pitch
protection covers through the years. Since 1969, Covermaster has delivered a wide variety of products that are designed to protect sports pitches against frost, rain, and snow, as well as modular plastic flooring systems to protect turf during special events.
Covermaster Enquiry 107
AirFibr is a hybrid grass technology composed of a 100% natural turf rooted into a synthetic rootzone.
This summer, two Premier League clubs were the first to install an AirFibr pitch at their training centre - Arsenal FC and West Ham United FC. Dougie
Robertson, West Ham head groundsman, explains its choice: “AirFibr which we are trialling in the rehab area is a specialist product which is proven to be softer for players coming back from injury.”
AirFibr Enquiry 108
Advanced Turf Technology (ATT) will be showing its range of turf maintenance products.
Following on from the 30” version of their popular INFiNiSystem, a must see on stand F041 is the recently launched INFiNiSytem34 alongside a range of cassettes from their flagship product, the TMSystem.
The INFiNiSystem34 bring new performance to sports turf with much more functionality than any other wide pitch mower. The unique floating head mechanism offers a precision cut and results in fantastic panelling as well as reducing overall ground pressure – advantageous on
semi synthetic pitches such as Desso Grassmaster - without affecting striping.
It gives the flexibility of being able to change between hybrid power and pure battery offering a cost effective alternative that can largely pay for itself through annual fuel savings alone. Now the bigger brother to the existing 22” and 26” models for golf and the 30” model for sports pitches, the INFiNiSytem34 has made waves in the industry finding homes at some of the top and most well respected football stadiums in the country.
The ATT TMSystem consists of a range of 10 SMART cassettes which enable different
maintenance activities to take place - aeration, brushing, de-thatching, scarifying, top dressing, grooming, levelling and mowing. For the sports turf market, the TMSystem unlocks the full potential of John Deere,
ATT Enquiry 109
PSD Groundscare specialises in supplying high quality professional machinery offering a comprehensive product range from leading innovative European manufacturers.
The machinery is ideal for use in groundscare, landscaping and arboriculture markets.
The full product range include: • AS-Motor – leading German manufacturer specialising in commercial mowing machines,
including: the new AS 940 remote-control, a 4WD ride-on brushcutter suitable for banks mowing that can be converted to remote-control operation when required; and the new AS 920, a 2WD ride-on brushcutter for mowing and mulching high grass and undergrowth.
• Eliet – award winning Belgium manufacturer offering an extensive range of robust solutions including the new Super Prof Max shredder which builds on the success of the
Super Prof offering more power. Additionally the Super Prof on tracks offers a solution for areas where it’s difficult to get to with a standard shredder.
• Köppl – a highly innovative German manufacturer providing pedestrian multi implement machines with an extensive range of power units with the ablity to fit over 50 commercial attachments including sweepers, weed strippers, rotary and flail mowers and stone burier.
• TS Industrie - the range of multi-vegetation chippershredders of TS Industrie brings versatility, flexibility and efficiency in all cutting and pruning activities, while the range of professional chippers allow you to chip branches of an even larger diameter.
Visit PSD Groundscare on stand G180 and on the outside demonstration area at Plot 12.
PSD Groundscare Enquiry 111
The joint stand of Dennis and SISIS (E070), located at the centre of the exhibition halls, will feature a vast array of world-class turf maintenance equipment when the exhibition opens its doors.
Amongst the impressive line-up of products from the British manufacturers is the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500, a tractor mounted vertical action air injection aerator.
This popular machine injects air directly into the root zone speeding up the aeration process, moving air uniformly throughout the root zone for complete aeration and not just where the tines have penetrated the surface.
Its air injection tines are specially designed to use the maximum air available from the compressor and it has a wide working width to ensure outstanding lawn care whenever you are ready to aerate.
It provides the operator with the flexibility to alternate tines for other operations such as hollow coring prior to top dressing. Other benefits to users of the Aer-Aid include fast forward speed for excellent productivity, smooth and quiet operations and minimal maintenance.
SALTEX visitors will also get the opportunity to see two top performance pedestrian scarifiers
in the form of the Rotorake 600HD – which contributes to aeration and compaction, and the Auto Rotorake MK5 - which comes with range of interchangeable reels.
Flying the flag for Dennis will be the G860 which comes with an extensive range of unique features and benefits. With the interchangeable cassette system; the user has the option of fitting 11 quick changeover cassette including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers, and slitters as well as 6 or 8 bladed cutter cassettes.
Featuring a large diameter front roller with an adjustable scraper which has been designed for a precise height of cut control, giving an excellent finish, it also weighs in at just 166kg making it perfect for stadium pitch mowing. After being selected as the chosen mower for the 2016 UEFA European Football Championships in France; it’s easy to see why so many groundsmen already use this machine.
Dennis and SISIS’ experienced and knowledgeable members of staff will also be on hand to offer valuable advice about specific turf maintenance programmes and all visitors to the stand will be able to get their hands on the new product brochures.
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Playrite offers all three of the recognised methods for producing artificial surfaces – needlepunch, tufted, and woven - from its factory near Wakefield.
It supplies tennis courts to Japan, bowling greens to Australia,
indoor football pitches to Canada, multi-use games areas to India and tennis courts to Russia, as well as playing surfaces to most countries in Europe and the UK.
Playrite Enquiry 114
Following the success of its Swift Roller Mower range, Major Equipment Ltd will launch the Major Contoura at SALTEX 2016.
The Major Contoura is a trailed tractor mounted mower
designed primarily for golf and amenity turf applications and has a 3.6m cutting width. It has a unique pivoting frame which allows the three mowing decks to follow the ground contours with ease
thanks to the self-aligning spherical bearings.
The turf industry is under sustained pressure to deliver increased mowing productivity against a backdrop of budget cuts. “We’ve developed this mower following feedback from greenkeepers and other golf and turf industry professionals,” explained John Murphy, Managing Director at Major Equipment.
“The Contoura is quick to set up and user friendly to operate. The Contoura mower’s maintenance costs are minimal in comparison to those associated with a cylinder mower.”
The Major Contoura has full width rollers that follow undulations to give a consistent cut, in both hilly and less challenging terrains. The cutting height can easily be adjusted from 10 – 110mm making it
Not only will this year’s event mark the first anniversary of the show’s NEC debut last year, it will also mark the first birthday for Branson Tractors UK who launched the Branson range of compact tractors at the 2015 event.
STIHL will be presenting visitors with its premium groundscare and professional products, including the much anticipated new long-reach hedge trimmers and VIKING lawn mowers.
A highlight of this year’s show will be STIHL’s new longreach hedge trimmers, perfect for discerning groundscare professionals. Also a part of
the ultra-light generation is the HL 94 C-E long-reach hedge trimmer, with Ergostart.
STIHL will introduce its most powerful new backpack blower, the BR 700. VIKING’s range of powerful mowers will also be on display.
STIHL Enquiry 118
Harrod UK, manufacturer in goals, posts and nets, have raised the bar and will release the latest evolution in goal posts - The Stadium Pro Goal.
The new patented technology is a development in design and manufacturing that will greatly aid groundsmen and women
both at elite and club level. The product will be available to order via distributors during and after the show, and we would recommend a visit to stand C040 for a product demonstration and information pack.
Harrod UK Enquiry 119
Since appointing Fentons of Bourne as their first dealer at last year’s show, Branson Tractors UK have now appointed 28 dealers throughout the UK with Jenkin’s Garden Machinery of South Wales becoming the latest to take on the brand.
On stand K180, Branson will be showing the latest addition to their growing groundcare range - the 60hp 6225Ch - based on their ‘25’ series platform, this low weight, high horsepower machine is the perfect choice for turf professionals – featuring the new ADS hydrostatic drive
system for smooth power control, a range of tyres to suit any application and an impressive 1500 kg lift capacity on the linkage this tractor is built for hard work.
Like all Branson tractors, the 6225Ch benefits from 250-hour service intervals and has a 2-year professional warranty.
Branson Tractors Enquiry 116
ideal for fairway and rough turf maintenance and delivers a professional striped finish.
As with all Major Roller Mowers, the Contoura has a gear driven drive line, which eliminates the problems associated with belt driven mowers. Other features include: a zero-turn ability, high blade tip speeds of 86m/s and the Major Tri-Cut blade system with protective undersole disc.
“We have over 30 years’ experience producing mowers for the global turf industry,” said John, “and we are particularly excited about the Contoura launch at this year’s SALTEX.”
For more information about the Major Contoura visit www.major-equipment .com or visit the Major stand K080.
Steelway Fensecure (stand A111) has designed two versions of the new Premier Safe selfclosing gate
The Premier Safe Spring Assisted Self Closing Gate and the Premier Safe Hydraulic Self Closing Gate have been designed to comply with entrapments of BS EN 1176 and the ROSPA guidance relating to gates for playgrounds.
Self closing gates have been in production since the mid-1990s and have proven to be very reliable and vandal resistant with only minimal upgrades over those years.
Steelway Fensecure has designed the highly technical
M. Lloyd Engineering Limited is a UK based designer and manufacturer of quality excavator screening equipment.
The Star Screening Buckets have a large screening area which gives high output and they are ideal for screening top soil, waste, turf, roots, compost, and street sweepings with no chopping or pinching. The
Rotary Screening Buckets have a conical drum and improved apron angles to give exceptional output and control for a wide range of demolition, top soil, waste, compost and recycling applications. It is on stand A052.
M. Lloyd Engineering Limited Enquiry 120
engineered solution for the controlled opening and closing of playground gates.
Steelway Fensecure is a leading engineering and fabrication company that specialises in the manufacture of steel, aluminium and GRP products. It offers a full in-house design, manufacture and installation service with onsite support.
Steelway Fensecure Enquiry 117
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additional shock absorbing facility these new engineering developments helping keep the SL’s weight to just 470 kg. Suited to compact tractors from 20 hp with 600 kg lift capacity, it has a working width of 1.4 m, a very light footprint and will decompact greens and tees.
In keeping with other Terra Spikes, it features much of the patented class-leading technology synonymous with the Wiedenmann brand: VibraStop which prevents vibration travelling to the operator or the machine and tractor; QuickSet which enables tool free adjustment of both tine depth and heave with settings visible on a large scale; QuickChange
which allows tine heads to be exchanged with only one screw and TwinDrive where the crankshaft is powered from two symmetrical sides and impact is absorbed by the special v-ribbed belt on either side.
Exceptionally quiet and smooth, fewer moving parts mean less wear, less maintenance and fewer greasing points.
Also debuting at Wiedenmann stand A080 is the Terra Float Air, a productive combination of surface conditioner and overseeder. Combining three units in one, this 1.6 m wide machine delivers versatility with abundance.
Wiedenmann Enquiry 123
Blade Machinery Ltd has recently introduced ECOLAWN’S ECO250 Top Dresser to the UK turf care market.
The ECO250 top dresser was developed based on the company’s CEO Danial Cote’s own experience as a lawn care
professional, the ECO250 spreader integrates features normally found in much larger top dressing applicators
Affordable, versatile, reliable, and easy to maintain, the ECO 250 Self-Propelled Top Dresser is considered in both the USA & Canada as the best in its category for both residential and commercial use. It is lightweight, maneuverable, durable and user friendly. On show for the first time in the UK atstand E122
Blade Machinery Ltd Enquiry 124
Be sure to come to stand G100 at this year’s Saltex, and visit SCH (Supplies) Ltd, where the company will have a selection of their products on display, including natural and artificial turf maintenance machinery, sprayers and trailers.
SCH’s range of machinery for sports ground maintenance is ever growing, with new products constantly in development. Says managing director Andrew
Rodwell, ‘Our appeal is that small and medium sized clubs and organisations need the same sort of machines that big, well known clubs have access to but at an affordable price.’
For more information, please contact SCH on 01473 328272, email sales@schsupplies.co.uk or visit the website, www.schsupplies.co.uk
STELLA GREEN is Europe’s leading manufacturer of plastic, permeable, paving grids.
STELLA GREEN products provide excellent ground support, reinforcement systems and landscaping solutions.
The STELLA GREEN plastic paving grids are ideal in the use of permanent permeable reinforcement for the car parks,
driveways, lawns, golf courses and the stabilisation of any soft earth areas. As well as the plastic paving grids STELLA GREEN has also produced a unique lightweight, flexible and quick and easy to install landscape edging system providing a complete solution for gardening and landscaping.
STELLA GREEN Enquiry 126
Nissan has revealed the all-new NV300 van in full.
As the eagerly anticipated replacement for the Primastar, the NV300 sits between NV200/ e-NV200 and NV400 in the Nissan LCV range.
It’s a highly significant model launch as it completes the rejuvenation of the Nissan LCV family line-up.
With this new mid-sized van, Nissan has one of the widest commercial vehicle ranges on the market, allowing dealers to provide a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ for van, truck and pick-up customers.
Supporting the brand’s wider LCV strategy – which also includes the NT400 and NT500 trucks, plus the award-winning Navara pick-up – the NV300 is available as a panel van, crew van and as a Combi passenger vehicle. In addition, a floor cab version is available as a rolling chassis and is the perfect platform for bespoke conversions.
It has been carefully designed to provide business users
with a versatile ‘mobile offi ce’ environment, offering passenger car levels of cabin comfort and driving refinement.
With a range of efficient diesel engines, exceptional on-road dynamics, and in-control driver assistance and safety technologies, the NV300 is an exceptional new LCV.
Nissan Enquiry 129
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed a new e-Crafter concept vehicle a fully thought-out concept for zero emission city centre delivery traffic.
The character of the new Crafter has not been changed by the electric drive system. The concept vehicle continues to
offer robust inner qualities, such as outstanding payload capacity, ideal cargo space of 11.3 cubic metres and a maximum cargo space height of 1,961 millimetres. The load width available between the wheel arches is 1,380 mm and the maximum cargo space length is 4,855 mm, thus meaning no changes to the overall dimensions.
With a permitted total weight of 4.2 tonnes the roadworthy concept vehicle is accelerated by the 100-kilowatt electric motor up to the maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h. Both urban motorway and inter-urban journeys are thus no problem.
VW Commercial Vehicles Enquiry 131
Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Resort just outside of Durham City was recently extended to feature two 18-hole championship golf courses.
Following the trend, course manager of 23 years Roger Shaw recently extended his fleet of machinery to now include two Redexim Verti-Drains from Charterhouse Turf Machinery. In the autumn of 2015 Ramside purchased a high-speed VertiDrain 2220 to accompany the heavy-duty 2.5m Verti-Drain 305 they’ve used for over 20 years.
“We were in need of an ‘allround machine’, said Roger, “with the 2220 finding its natural niche over the 36 greens. Having our own range of machinery means we’re not
relying on contractors and gives us the fl exibility to use it as much and as often as we want.”
He, and his team of 10 greenkeepers, are looking forward to running the two machines in conjunction to relieve compaction and keep surfaces free draining around the course.
“One of the benefits of adding a second Verti-Drain to our portfolio was the option of interchanging tines with the larger model,” he continues.
“We can run tines in the 305 and when they get down to 9 or 10” long they become perfect to work in the 2220. Recycling the tines mean we can maximise the life of them and reduce our costs.”
Another selling point was that, compared to competitor machines, the Verti-Drain is fitted with hydraulic depth control meaning adjustments to the tine depth can be done from the tractor seat
“With the Verti-Drain 2220 being lighter, faster and more manoeuvrable we can work on new areas and really focus on the greens, tees, approaches and walk areas more than we’ve been able to in the past,” he concludes.
“This year so far we’ve be out on the greens aerating regularly to get them through to October, it will prove itself to be a real workhorse for us.”
Water conservation is a hot topic at the moment and any way to re-use, recycle and utilise that resource on a golf course is good news.
Working towards a degree of water self-sufficiency, Frilford Heath, a 54-hole championship golf course complex seven miles south of Oxford, has had an Otterbine Air Flo 3 installed in its 6m, 10 million gallon reservoir to aerate the water and make it good enough quality to irrigate the course.
Course manager Sid Arrowsmith, who has been at the helm of Frilford Heath since 1994 and is one of only 70 BIGGA Master Greenkeepers, tells us the improvement the diffused aeration system has made to the water quality since installation is “significant”: “The Air Flo has had a big job to do. Our holding reservoir is a fantastic resource, but the water at the bottom had become too unhealthy to go on the turf.
“Under licence from the Environmental Agency, the water is piped from a brook down stream through farming fields, bringing pollutants such as waste and silt with it. So, even as it arrives, it’s ready for
a clean. Because it’s not feasible to empty the old reservoir water out before the new water arrives, the water at the bottom was very old and probably hadn’t seen the light of day for up to 10 years; as a result it was starting to smell and turn black in colour.”
The Air Flo 3 pumps air to diffusers on the lake or pond bed to release oxygen, creating mass circulation to the bottom and top water layers without affecting the water’s surface. Sid says it’s this circulation that will clean the water: “Churning the water up from the lower levels will allow the aerobic bacteria to do their work and metabolise the nutrients. This process takes time considering the volume of water but we had water ready to use within 12 weeks, which is a significant improvement.”
The ultimate aim is for a degree of self-sufficiency and Sid and the club have been working with the Environmental Agency every step of the way towards ensuring the reservoir is a sustainable entity; holding good quality water accumulated throughout the year and ready for irrigation in the summer and whenever else needed.
The compact 36” QuickCat from Bobcat Mowers allows the operator to work productively and safely in tight, awkward spaces like fenced- off gated areas, cemeteries and grass verges.
Plus to cope with European Conditions and applications Bobcat offer rear discharge and mulching option as well as side discharge.
Due to its overall dimensions, and the compact design, it also
takes up less valuable space on a trailer and in its overnight storage area. Operator comfort is guaranteed with its wide area rider pad and anti-vibration rider platform with anti-slip, giving supreme confidence and safety. Powered by the Kawasaki 19Hp professional electric start engine FX600V, it also comes with a long life AGM battery.
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Hire company Acacia Groundcare Equipment Rental has praised the Etesia Attila ride-on brushcutter.
The firm, based at Henfield, West Sussex says the ground care hire market is burgeoning because in these times of restraint some end users are reluctant to buy equipment used only seasonally or for one-off tasks, meaning that hiring machines for specific jobs or for specific periods of time can be more cost-effective.
Acacia has clients across the whole of the South East, from
Dover to Reading. Ninety per cent of its business is with commercial users ranging from landscape contractors, to housing associations, schools and National Trust properties. The remainder is with large property owners.
As well as the Attila brushcutters, other Etesia machines owned by Acacia for hire include Hydro 80 ride-on cut and collect mowers, a 124D ride-on mower and range of pedestrian mowers.
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Contractors Grounds Maintenance Specialists Ltd has taken delivery of a Wiedenmann Terra Clean 160. The Northumberland based company has a sizeable portfolio of education establishments on its books, with a growing emphasis on artificial maintenance.
Julian Acton, GMS director, said: “We have almost 200 school clients all of whom expect a first rate service.
“Some of the more elite surfaces have around a million filaments per square metre and under the terms of their carpet warranty have to be carefully maintained on a regular basis. Pitch owners are recognising now that if a
synthetic pitch is ‘cared for’ then it more likely to achieve its allotted life span.
“Many stand-alone sites aren’t always in a position to maintain their own pitches. In some instances they have nowhere to store machinery or can only afford limited kit.”
The Terra Clean 160 is the fifth Wiedenmann machine in the GMS fleet and will serves as a sweeper, cleaner and collector. It has a cyclone filter system which draws and removes dust cleverly inspired by the engineering solutions pioneered by trucks operating in sandy deserts.
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Newcastle City Council has ordered 81 Vauxhall Movano and 24 Combo vans.
The Vauxhall Movano provides one of the widest ranges of body variants on the commercial vehicle market, offering a body style for any fleet.
Newcastle City Council has taken advantage of this versatility by ordering not only the Movano Panel Van, but the Movano Tipper Cab variant too.
Another way in which Newcastle City Council has updated its fleet of vehicles is with the addition of 24 Vauxhall Combo vans.
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Head of grounds, Bob Carder, has claimed that his SISIS Multitiner tractor-mounted drum-type aerator keeps the turf “nice, clear and breathable” on the playing fields at the Stamford Endowed Schools in Lincolnshire.
The Stamford Endowed Schools are situated in one of the finest historic market towns in the heart of England and comprise of a junior school, a high school for girls and a school for boys.
Each School benefits from its own site and a wide array of sports is catered for across the school’s vast playing fields. Rugby pitches, football pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts, cricket squares and two synthetic surfaces are all frequently played
on and with close to 2,000 pupils across the three schools, Bob and his six members of staff certainly have their work cut out.
With such heavy usage, Bob adheres to an intense aeration programme to keep the playing surfaces at Stamford Endowed in the best possible condition. Aeration is important to improve drainage, reduce turf compaction and thatch build up and he believes his SISIS Multitiner offers the perfect solution to keep up with the rigorous demands of maintaining healthy turf on some particularly complicated surfaces.
“We have to spike because we’ve got 38% clay content on the 1st and 2nd team rugby pitch – hence why we’ve gone for the SISIS
Multitiner 1.8m. Before this, we had a different machine which was 1.6 metres with not so many tines on it. When we had a demo of the Multitiner I was instantly impressed with the width of it and the fact that it goes so much deeper than our old machine. Health and safety played a big part in it as well - the Multitiner is far safer than the other machine because it is all enclosed. It also puts in around 50 more holes per pass in comparison to our previous one.”
The SISIS Multitiner 1.8m is a tractor mounted drum-type aerator which is ideally suited to a range of applications from sports field maintenance, lawns and amenities. It has three drums with independent rotation and
its interchangeable tines with a maximum depth of 100mm ensure excellent turf care when the time comes to aerate.
“It’s a good, quick machine to use, it’s steady and quiet, and provides an excellent finish – for presentation purposes it’s a great piece of kit,” adds Bob.
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Alan Hatherley and Gregg Nichol from Newmarket Racecourse believe that their Dennis G760 and two Dennis Premier cylinder mowers are key to maintaining the immaculate turf you see at the Home of Horseracing.
With no less than 39 meetings per year, racing takes place at both the Rowley Mile Racecourse during the spring and autumn and the Adnams July Course during the summer. The Rowley Mile also plays host to the conference and events side of the business
which means this site is utilised all year round.
Alan Hatherley (estates manager) and Gregg Nichol (groundsman) are two of twelve members of staff who are tasked with maintaining the facilities at one of the most famous racecourses in the world.
With presentation and performance in mind, Alan purchased a Dennis G760 and two Dennis Premiers. Both are market leaders in the turf care industry
and are relied upon at some of the most prestigious sporting venues throughout the world.
The Dennis Premier is available in 30” and 36” cutting widths and features a 3 section rear roller and steering brakes. It is easy to manoeuvre and provides excellent stripe patterns.
Complete with a large diameter front roller with adjustable scraper, for precise height of cut control, the machine is easy to adjust on both sides with the use of a single spanner.
The Dennis G760 features a unique interchangeable cassette system with one minute changeover giving options to fit various heads including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers and slitters as well as 6 or 8 bladed cutting cassettes. With a 34” cutting width and weighing in at a lightweight 156kg, the G760 is one of the most versatile mowers on the market.
From its unique ability to mow on terrain from mountain sides to golf course fairways, the Aebi Terratrac range with its fuel efficient, powerful stage IIIB diesel engine and ergonomically designed cab, is the adaptable, reliable and affordable solution to your mowing needs. Plus, all Aebi equipment benefits from back-up from our extensive dealer network, offering you the very best in service and support.
To find out more about the full range of Aebi mowing products, call us now on 01733 363391.
The Movano is known for its innovative technology and functionality, while also offering great value for money and economical running costs, all of which were critical for Newcastle City Council.
Five years after the release of the first generation batterypowered hand-held blower Airion 1, Pellenc has launched the Airion 2. The new generation hand-held blower is more powerful, more accurate and more comfortable, based on customer experience feedback.
As with the older version, the Airion 2 can be used near noisesensitive areas such as hospitals, hotels schools, camp sites, town centres, etc. It is also perfectly suitable as a cleaning tool for roads alongside sweepers at any time of the day and works just as effectively as a replacement for the traditional sweeper in towns as it does in parks and gardens.
Weighing just 2.55kgs, the power of the Airion 2 has been enhanced by 30% compared to the first version and is the only batterypowered blower available on the market with a thrust of 17.5 newtons, while its low noise (79 decibels) can reduce the nuisance for the operator and their working environment. It is also waterproof to IP54 standards.
As with all other Pellenc products, the Airion 2 uses the ultra-high capacity technology of the Pellenc lithium battery and guarantees non-polluting, odourless operation with quick start-up and up to one day battery life.
The Pellenc ULB battery range is designed for professional tool use. Pellenc is the only professional tool manufacturer to offer a whole range of tools that operate with ultra-high capacity multi-purpose batteries.
All Pellenc batteries and tools come complete with a three year commercial warranty as standard - the first manufacturer to offer this on battery-powered tools.
Pellenc products are exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Etesia UK.
Customers can now purchase Pellenc tools through Etesia’s finance partner.
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The Professional Leaf Suction Unit by SCH is a greedy 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.
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PSD Groundscare offers an extensive range of products that includes vacuums, blowers and sweepers from innovative European manufacturers ELIET and Koppl.
Leading Belgium manufacturer ELIET have developed a range of vacuums and blowers that includes leaf blowers, truckloaders and the Cameleon, a multi-vac that combines a vacuum with an optional shredder unit and additionally ELIET also offer highly effective snow blowers.
Highly innovative German manufacturer Koppl offer a range of multi-attachment machines. With a large range of implement carriers to suit your needs and an extensive range of attachments that includes a snow-blower, snow plough and sweeper, Koppl have a great offering.
The wonderful advantage of the Koppl range is the implement carriers can be used all year round with other attachments to suit the season.
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What started out in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teacher’s Association Football Club became Sunderland AFC when, after a year, non-teachers were allowed to join.
Today, the Black Cats boast one of the best Academies in the country, with the highest possible rating in the Premier League’s assessment.
Head Groundsman, Glenn Campbell and his team, in addition to maintaining the turf, have the task of ensuring the grounds are kept immaculate. Faced with the problem of falling leaves from trees around the car park in autumn and litter blown across the area throughout the year, they ordered two Little Wonder ProVac self-propelled vacuum sweepers on the recommendation of their Northumberland dealers Greenlay.
very comfortable to use and easily manoeuvred. The size is perfect for the area and they really are excellent for the job.”
The self-propelled ProVac will work at speeds up to 4.2 mph forwards and 1.8 mph in reverse. Power comes from a 9hp Honda GX270 engine driving industryleading suction to clear all kinds of debris into the 74.47 gallon/217L capacity bag.
Nozzle height is automatically adjustable and there is an easy toe tap dump valve to switch to forwards and backwards. A windshield diverts dust to ground level for additional operator comfort.
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“We’ve had the Little Wonder ProVacs for about four months now,” says Glenn “and they have been ideal for our purposes through the autumn and winter months, with the lads able to get the car park area and around the buildings cleared very quickly each morning. They find them
Tom Hall, deputy head groundsman at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire has reported excellent results from using SISIS equipment to maintain the school’s two synthetic sports surfaces.
Standards are extremely high, as you would expect at a school of Bloxham’s stature, and equally impressive are the first-class sports facilities.
As well as a plethora of grass sports pitches, Bloxham also features two synthetic surfaces, and to maintain
these the grounds team relies on a range of SISIS equipment.
“Here at Bloxham, one of the synthetic surfaces is sand filled and the other is sand dressed. Predominantly we use the surfaces for hockey, but during the summer, we also have tennis, and in some circumstances we use it for cricket.”
“We use two pieces of SISIS equipment to maintain our synthetic surfaces - the SSS1000 Sweeper and the SISIS Twinplay
Implement Frame, complete with a straight and zig-zag Brush.”
The SISIS SSS1000 is a tractor mounted sweeper which can be pulled by any machine. There are no tools required for the adjustment of the brush or the angle of the draw bar and to make storage easy the draw bar lifts to an upright position. With an aluminium hopper with stainless steel mesh, any infill that is collected when using the machine is returned back down to the surface leaving it free from contamination of debris.
The SISIS Twinplay tractor mounted implement frame can be fitted with several attachments for the maintenance of synthetic surfaces and Tom chooses to attach the SISIS straight brush and the SISIS zig-zag brush –which he claims “do exactly what they are supposed to.”
Richmond Golf Club in Petersham, Surrey, has recently invested in a new Trilo blower from Vanmac to help with the leaf clearance around the course.
The Trilo BL960 blower is the latest purchase for the club and is one of the most powerful on the market, at home on the golf course as it is in a large open space.
The reverse exhaust spout can be altered 180o altering the
direction of airflow meaning areas can be cleared to both the left and the right. In the last month, the BL960 has been out of the course everyday as the leaves have started to drop.
As the largest blower in the Trilo range, the BL960 requires a 50hp tractor, has a capacity of 385m3/min and delivers an airspeed of 75m/s.
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Billy Goat’s QuietVac series, available from Henton & Chattell, whispers while it works and has the lowest dB compared to other vacs on the market.
The QVs are part of Billy Goat’s extensive vacuum range and are the world’s quietest vacuums. Available as either hand or selfpropelled models the QVs can hold an impressive 36 gallons (136 litres) of debris in its collection bag.
In addition to this, the machines feature exclusive dust sock technology that drastically
reduces dust particles as small as 0.1 micron. for additional operator protection and improved air quality. Dust reduction is furthered by a state of the art, unique cyclonic filtration system that reduces dust in dry conditions without compromising on suction power.
With an industrial width of 33” the QuietVacs are ideal for wide areas of commercial, industrial land and municipal clean up. This means that wide,
vast areas and estates can be cleared with minimal effort and noise disruption.
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The ECHO PB-251 power blower has a 24.5cc stage 2 compliant low emission engine, with an output of 0.70kW, belting out a maximum air speed of 71m/s.
Wet leaves are effectively lifted and quickly driven into piles and yet the blower was so easily controlled at an angle that it had little effect on the rubber surface.
A neat feature is the Cruise Control which locks the throttle in position so you don’t need to keep your finger on it.
The exhaust is at the front so even the low emissions are directed away from you, and there is an EZ lock system for securing and disconnecting the blower pipe.
A see-through fuel tank makes it easier to keep an eye on the fuel level. In all a high-powered, well-balanced and easy to use blower that made short work of a mountain of leaves.
Thatch and debris can be common problems on football pitches but Glen Campbell, academy head groundsman at Sunderland AFC’s 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.
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.
“The wheels are a lot wider and the machine is lighter as well so there are no tracks left or compaction of the surface which is very important,” he said.
“We have to make sure the pitch is soft for the players to prevent stress injuries so it works very well in that respect as well.”
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The SweepEx range of push brooms offers a good choice to suit the task at hand and in particular the MegaMax which is not just a push broom, it is also a bulk volume mover.
Hitched to a telehandler, fork lift, skidsteer or tractor you can use it for clearing leaves and rubbish and at the first sight of snow it will be ready to clear large areas quickly and efficiently.
The MegaMax takes the concept of a heavy-duty broom and adds patented side retainers, which makes it ideal for clearing snow.
The broom holds bulk volumes of material in front of the brush without spillage at the sides. It’s cleverly designed to incorporate end brushes that are carefully twisted, so they actually pull snow away from a curb or wall and push it into the main path of the broom. It also offers a squeegee effect on wet surfaces. Similarly it will deal with other materials, sweeping them out of
awkward corners, which makes this all-rounder good for yards, warehouses, amenity areas, construction sites, farms and landscaping projects.
As there are no motors, belts or chains and no flying debris, the MegaMax is safe and maintenance free, with hardwearing brushes designed to sweep up to 450 miles before the hard-wearing polypropylene bristles need changing. Even then it’s an easy job to replace them. Another key feature is
the bristles are rigid enough to allow the broom to stand up without additional support for quicker and easier mounting to the host vehicle
There is a variety of SweepEx push brooms to choose from including the basic ValuSweep, to the Mega and SweepEx Pro, to suit all applications. The MegaMax is available in 1.5m, 1.8m and 2.4m widths.
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Wiedenmann’s Super 500 and 600 are versatile three-in-one flail mowers, collectors and verticutters.
Their massive 2500 and 4500 litre tanks mean less time spent emptying. The 2.1 metre high dump facility and variable settings, allow easy and safe tipping into bins and trailers. In-cab remote controls allow the operator to easily change the three operating functions.
In any mode they produce a high airflow which ensures that the collected material is well compacted. Optional golf course and super contour kits are available.
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The range of snow and ice clearing equipment has never been greater, with many companies drawing on experience from harsher climates to deliver solutions. Whether you have a tractor, truck or UTV, there is a snow plough and salt spreader or sprayer to suit, and pedestrian machinery and hand tools tackle smaller areas with ease.
This latest demountable salt spreader from Logic, the PDS150D, is sized to fit onto the rear carrying platforms of UTVs, or with the use of an optional mounting frame, onto a fork lift truck. The un-laden weight is approximately 200kg and with a hopper capacity of 270 litres will hold 300kg of rock-salt, totalling
500kg which is in line with UTV payloads. Its design provides a low filling height, a low centre of gravity and even distribution of weight throughout the distribution process, for vehicle stability.
Designed for roads, pathways, city centres, cycle routes, car parks, at a spreading rate of 10g/ sq m on a road 3m wide, the PDS150D would cover 11km.
It is powered by a 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton engine with incab controls for the two-speed spreading disc, which allows variable spreading widths from 3 to 14 metres. An optional disc shroud is available to reduce the spread width even further
for footpath use etc. It features Logic’s agitation and floor conveyor feed systems, will cast to either side and has an easy to adjust sluice gate to regulate flow.
The hopper, conveyor bed and chassis are constructed from stainless steel for longevity. Mounting is enhanced by rubber pads under the chassis and integral ring mounts for tie down straps. RRP is £6250 and options include a flashing beacon, tonneau cover and fork lift mounting frame.
Logic Today’s Will Rutherford explains: “This latest development provides a suitablysized unit to match the payload
limits of the latest UTVs, which are becoming much more common due to their increasing sophistication, operator comfort and value for money.“
“The range of GDS and PDS salt spreaders have proved to be an invaluable winter maintenance tool for many industry and municipal sectors. Features include a unique agitation system and movingfloor conveyor similar to highway sized salt spreaders, to convey salt to the spinning disc. Through this specific design for the UK market which primarily uses road/rock salt, it provides a reliable and efficient method of application.”
Ground driven GDS and engine driven PDS salt spreaders are part of an extensive range of winter maintenance products supplied by Logic. Should this coming winter be particularly harsh then Wiedenmann has the high performance snow clearance
kit to help local authorities and facility managers cope, says Sales Manager Chas Ayres.
“Particularly in continental Europe, the Wiedenmann Snow Master brand is renowned for being robust and reliable.
There are plenty of options for snow and ice clearance, allowing local authorities and contractors to be ready for anything the winter brings, reports Jane Carley.Logic DSC
Steadily here in the UK it’s becoming more prominent and there has been increasing interest particularly among contractors. Each powder-coated blade is designed as either having a folding blade or as a blade with spring flaps. When ramming obstacles either the entire blade or the single spring flap will fold down making operator safety paramount.”
For the season ahead Wiedenmann has expanded its range to 19 separate Snow Master Blades, from 1.25 m to 2.12 m at virtually every 10 cm interval.
“Last year’s mild UK winter meant that Wiedenmann’s most recent blade development, the Vario Flex, designed for car parks and pedestrian areas, didn’t get the chance to prove itself. It’s a fully adjustable blade with 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, making it incredibly versatile. In four widths it has a tilting capability of 30deg to the left or right which helps dramatically with ‘up close’ or work at an edge. The operator simply makes the adjustment from the cab.”
Aside from the blades, Wiedenmann ‘s most popular snow machine is the Ice Master, a combined box spreader gritter. This clever dualspreader is sufficiently compact to negotiate pathways and pedestrian routes yet can spin grit to 6m to clear car parks.
At 1.2 wide, the Ice Master can either be PTO hydraulically driven. The box unit can spread salt, sand or grit either via a drop spread or spinner system. With a flick of a switch the operator can change settings without leaving the seat.
Rock salt can be prone to bridging and tunnelling in vehicle hoppers in damp conditions, warns Kersten UK’s Sean Faulkner, leading to problems with spreading. “Although there are functions on some spreaders to deal with this, the best course of action is definitely to keep salt in a dry atmosphere prior to use. The Crossfire from Meyer comes with the option of a tarp kit, which will keep the salt drier when using the spreader. It is prudent to make sure this is used where possible.”
When salt is mixed with water it also becomes very corrosive, he points out.
“Spreader parts can be extremely susceptible to corroding. This will affect the performance and longevity of the machine. Corrosionresistant parts are good, but equally important is the ability to take the spreader apart quickly to clean off all the parts and grease all necessary points. The easier the machine is to maintain the lower the potential for downtime during the season. The Crossfire has an easy access panel for maintenance and the spinner, motor and auger system can be removed with just a few bolts.”
Most spreaders are attached to a vehicle which will also be exposed to the same harsh conditions. The Crossfire comes with features that protect the vehicle from coming into contact with excess salt, such as sides which overhang the body of the vehicle they sit in, Sean adds.
“The performance features of the spreader are important. Larger
motors will be less likely to stall due to blockages. Other features such as inverted V’s over the salt delivery system and vibrators will reduce the frequency of blockages in the first place. The last thing you want is to spend all your time in the back of the spreader clearing salt blockages in the early hours. The Crossfire has a large marine grade motor making it very reliable.”
“Precise application of the salt is crucial for some customers: the Crossfire has baffles over the spinner, which control the salt placement, preventing unwanted burning of grass verges and salt being wasted in ditches or gutters.
Adjustable spinner speed will control how far the salt is flung, and an adjustable auger will control the volume of salt that reaches the spinner.
It is also important to consider the storage of spreaders during the off season, Sean suggests.
“The Crossfire is able to be stored on its end or taken apart easily for more compact storage, allowing valuable space to be used for other equipment for the rest of the year. Forklift pockets make them easy to move about and put on and off the vehicle.”
HME snow ploughs are manufactured in the UK by
Marshall Engineering Ltd. using the latest CAD technology and modern manufacturing techniques to ensure they withstand the toughest winter conditions.
Features such as spring break back protection (prevents damage to key mechanical components when the snowplough blade hits an obstacle on the surface) are standard on all models.
Heavy-duty adjustable castor wheels and a reversible rubber wear strip are designed to make the product robust and suitable for heavy duty commercial applications. HME snowploughs are compatible with John Deere compact tractors and can be mounted directly to the chassis or to a front loader with hydraulic angling as an optional extra. A separate range is available for other tractor makes.
SCH Supplies has developed a sprayer to apply liquid salt melting products.
The company suggests that applying de-icing chemicals in liquid form has many advantages over the traditional solid salt products, as the de-icing time is lowered, while liquid salt melting is also said to be kinder to metal, eg cars, trolleys; liquid products are also easier to store.
Liquid can be up to 50% cheaper than salt and sand, points out SCH.
With a capacity of 270 litres, the sprayer features a petrol powered pump and a wide spray boom incorporating two large nozzles. The unit is skid mounted for use on almost any truck or trailer. A hand lance can also be supplied
as an optional extra so that areas not accessible to the vehicle can be reached.
The pallet is 2030 x 915mm and spray width is up to 3300mm. Other units can be produced with different tank size to suit individual requirements.
The standard model retails for £1360. In southern parts of the UK, the BOSS’s straight blade ploughs have proved to be the choice of professionals. In the northern parts, where deep snow is more common, BOSS’s Power-V blades are the best option to combat the white stuff, suggests Antony Fowlds, Regional Director of supplier Gritit.
Designed and manufactured to perform in the harshest of environments, SnowEx is built to be tough. In-cab control units provide precise operation of spinners and augers, combining quality with accuracy, and enabling operators to prevent overspreading and material wastage.
SnowEx offers spreaders from 47 to 4500 litre capacity, and can be mounted on virtually any host vehicle including ATV’s, UTV’s, 4x4’s, pick-ups, tractors, trailers, forklifts, flat bed trucks and in fact any vehicle that will tow.
All SnowEx vehicle spreaders feature: 12V DC direct drive motor mounted in a weathertight enclosure - reliable power in every situation; high density polyethylene, UV protected hopper in safety yellow - zero corrosion and reduced weight; revolutionary maximum torque transmission featuring a hardened steel worm and bronze gear - no chains, pulleys, drive belts or gears to break or wear; and full spare parts back-up on all SnowEx products, including pedestrian spreaders.
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“Without giving up strength, BOSS has designed products that are lightweight enough to fit the majority of 4x4s and SUVs in the UK, meaning that they can get to wherever they are needed. When the ploughing is completed the best practice is to finish the job with spreading of grit/salt using any of our VBX hoppers and the TGS tailgate mounted spreaders. This will ensure that any remaining thin layer of snow will melt and the area will be free of any ice.”
Antony points out that even though UK winters vary in intensity, two things that remain a constant for customers are
New to Haix range of safety boots, for cold weather the Groundsman XR21. This boot has the same qualities as the Groundsman X21, with the extra addition of a woven fur lining to help keep your feet warm in cold weather.
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Kevlar® puncture resistant sole making this an S3 boot, with antislip rubber/PU sole, a robust street tread. Compliant with EN ISO20345:2011.
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The Groundsman XR21 boot from Haix, is made to the high standards that is expected from all of Haix footwear, with exceptional customer services.
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preparation and delivery of winter maintenance.
“Flexibility is key here, so over the years we have developed and added more products to our range that help in tackling any job, no matter the size or approach.
From our pedestrian spreader to the larger TGS tailgate mounted and VBX hopper, with our wide range of snow ploughs that cater for everything from ATVs to large tractors, there is no job too big or too small.”
DMMP Limited imports a range of pedestrian and vehicle mounted salt spreaders, sprayers and snow shovels.
Jacques Shelton, Business Development Director says “DMMP has made a commitment to deliver the highest quality snow and ice control equipment in the industry.
Our range of high quality, commercial use spreaders, sprayers and tools are predominately built in the USA Snow Belt, where winters are harsher. We want to help our customers in preparing for the winter weather and help to reduce the number of slips and accidents on snow and ice.”
The EarthWay EV-N-SPRED 2040Pi+ high output spreader has been specifically designed for spreading ice melt, rock salt and other poor flowing materials. The 2040Pi+ comes with the EarthWay high output shut off system enabling large gauge materials to spread more easily. This machine is ideal for commercial use over small areas, suggests Jacques Shelton.
The Flex Select spreader from EarthWay has been designed with maximum user comfort and durability in mind. “With the tray system enabling a wider range of materials to be applied with one spreader, EarthWay also offers a new form of vertical agitation and the new two whole drop system to deliver material more consistently and evenly across 180 degree spread.”
EarthWay offers all users a fiveyear limited warranty.
Magnum vehicle-mounted spreaders are suitable for a wide range of users covering larger areas such as carparks and roadways. Hopper capacities range from 105-2500kg, either 12 volt or petrol driven and can be fully controlled from the cab, remotely or via a wiring harness.
To increase the versatility of these spreaders DMMP has designed custom-built trailers and a range of vehicle mounts to enable spreaders to be used on tractors, forklifts and other vehicles.
All Magnum spreaders come with a three-year warranty, with the chassis benefitting from a five-year warranty.
For smaller areas a range of snow shovels and scrapers are also available to ensure paths and driveways are kept clear from snow and ice.
The Penguin SnoBoss is one of DMMP’s best-selling winter hand tools as it enables large amounts of snow to be cleared quickly and easily with its 504mm wide blade, along with the added benefit of being lightweight and durable.
The BustR Snow Shovel incorporates a metal blade and comfort grip, so can be used to shovel snow or for chipping and scraping ice.
Another quick and easy way to clear pavements and driveways is by using the lightweight and bidirectional Polar Tough Plough, enabling fresh snow to be cleared with minimal effort.
DMMP provides a number of sprayers designed for liquid ice melt products. EarthWay S25 pedestrian sprayers enable liquid ice melt to be applied to areas with variable spread width and spot applicator to increase efficiency and safety.
The latest addition to the DMMP range is the Magnum 1000 Knapsack Sprayer, said to be a very comfortable and easy to use knapsack sprayer which comes with a 15 litre tank and with the option of a range of attachments to improve accuracy and application rate.
Simon Richard, UK agent for the Reform Metrac and Mounty bank tractor ranges says, “We are seeing increasing demand for both models based on their year round functionality and in particular winter working capabilities. Having machinery on the fleet that can be used on a range of different winter tasks should be the aim for both local
authorities and professional contractors and Reforms with snow plough or snow blower attached, offer both sectors a proven and safe combination for snow clearance on all types of terrain at up to 45deg working angles, where it would be unsafe to operate on foot.”
The hydrostatic drive, low centre of gravity, four-wheel steer manoeuvrability and strong linkages make them the ideal power base for a range of heavier attachments while the unique crab steering facility gives enhanced stability in extreme situations, suggests Simon. Metrac and Mounty models also offer weight compensation and vibration damping to protect both operator and machine. Reform tractors are from 40hp - 81.5hp
in their Metrac range and 68hp -101hp in their Mounty range.
The latest Gianni Ferrari PG Ride-on mower, which can be fitted with sweepers and snow ploughs amongst the list of attachments for all year use, has undergone ergonomic improvements to increase operator comfort. These include a new electronic control unit with easy to read and water proof display, iso-mounted footrest to minimise vibration to the operator and control panel and levers positioned for easy use.
“One of the Gianni Ferrari range’s key advantages is the front-mounted deck which means it is incredibly versatile which is essential for local
authorities, greenkeepers and parks managers who have to manage the landscape all year round ,” says Managing Director Claudio Ferrari, “In our development programme we have striven to ensure that all Gianni Ferrari models except the mid-mounted deck machine can be fitted with accessories for multi function use.”
“Having the linkage and PTO on the front, allows us to fit the machines with a wide range of equipment. This includes winter clearance such as snow chains, snow blade, snow thrower, rotary brooms and salt spreaders. Some of our machines can also be fitted with soft cab or heated comfort cab to keep the operator in a comfortable environment even during winter time. Heated seats are available as an option, too.”
Westa snow blowers are designed to cope with all conditions of snow, from soft wet to frozen ice conditions.
The blowers include a number of innovative solutions, such as
clear view and steering system, which makes them a market leader. Multicar UK also has increased its winter maintenance equipment available to include brine sprayers, gritters and snow ploughs from Fiedler GmbH.
Multicar UK works across the groundcare, agricultural and special vehicles industry. It specialises in supplying multifunctional vehicles in combination with the quick change attachments. Clients include airports, local
PSD Groundscare, a leading distributor of professional groundscare machinery, has an exciting range of robust vacuums, blowers and sweepers from innovative European manufacturers ELIET and Koppl.
Leading Belgium manufacturer ELIET have developed a range of vacuums and blowers that includes leaf blowers, truckloaders, snow blowers and the Cameleon, a multi-vac 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. The wonderful advantage of the Koppl range is the power unit can be used all year round with attachments to suit the season.PSD Groundscare, are a leading distributor of professional groundscare machinery including mowers, brushcutters, shredders and scarifiers and our extensive range ensures every season is catered for.
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authorities, road maintenance contractors, rail industry contractors, tramway operations, grass cutting contractors and cleansing departments.
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Toro’s Snowmax snowblower offer a mix of clearance performance and manoeuvrability.
Featuring new and innovative in-line 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 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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Blaney Agri has launched a new hedge cutter to mark the 10th anniversary of the development of Power Shredder technology.
The new Blaney hedge cutters are available in four series: Compact, Agri, Agri Pro and Contractor. Visitors to the Blaney stand were taken through the numerous features that make them so special.
The C650T, a Contractor series machine with telescopic reach, is designed with contractors in mind and those with tough hedges to tackle. It has been engineered for strength with consideration given to high speed road travel.
The enhanced frame allows it to carry the extra weight which comes with its 6.5m reach and increased oil capacity.
The design team have spent considerable time and investment in developing a machine that reduces the wear often associated with longer reach machines,
with special attention given to reducing the effect of the increased load and stress on moving pivots and bushes.
The telescopic boom is fitted with a unique guideway system to reduce hose damage. Sixteen guides help prevent wear over the years that is common in other telescopic trimmers. They encourage a free an uniform motion to reduce rubbing for longer life.
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Avant Tecno has announced the introduction of a new, low emission model within its 7 Series of compact toll carriers to meet a demand for a costeffective equivalent to the 760.
The 755 is powered by the same Tier 4 compliant Kohler direct injection diesel engine as fitted to the company’s top-of-the-range 760i machine. This engine not only ensures quiet running but also uses 20% less fuel than the 750 model.
The low emissions have been achieved by the fitment of a diesel oxidation catalyst which, in combination with the use of ultra-low sulphur fuel, eliminates
the need for serviceable parts in the exhaust system.
In addition, the first oil change is only required after 400 hours and, thanks to the design of the engine, there is no requirement for oil top-ups between services. This highly efficient and quiet engine is also equipped with CAN bus technology and an electronic control unit.
This new machine, which rides on slightly smaller tyres than the 760, develops maximum torque at just 1200 rpm which ensures powerful performance and an ability to operate attachments at low rpm.
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The annual awards, which take place in November, are designed to recognise examples of outstanding work by the landscape profession.
Charcon is sponsoring the Urban Design and Masterplanning category, which celebrates
Entrants in the Urban Design and Masterplanning category must demonstrate either one completed phase of a project or a strategy, development framework or master plan that is working towards or has achieved a planning status.
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