Landscape & Amenity Product Update October 2018

Parks protected in perpetuity to support active communities

Four UK parks are set to benefit from £100,000 of investment which will encourage local people to get active in their local park.

Capital grants from The London Marathon Charitable Trust have been awarded through the Active Spaces programme delivered in partnership with Fields in Trust.

The four recipients of a capital award of £25,000 each are People’s Park in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim; Halewood Park in Knowsley, Merseyside; West Pilton Park in Edinburgh and Gelligaled Park in Rhonda Cynon Taf. Each award will enhance a vibrant green space to encourage good health and physical activity.

Well-designed and wellmaintained, accessible green space can have a positive impact on public health. Recent research by Fields in Trust demonstrates the significant health and wellbeing benefits for those who visit parks and green spaces regularly. An estimated £111M per year is saved by the NHS immediately, just from prevented GP visits alone. Encouraging

those who do not currently use parks regularly to do so could save further health expenditure.

Learning from these insights, the Active Spaces programme is supporting physical activity projects to inspire the most inactive communities to get active and use their local outdoor spaces. The programme also offers each site £5,000 to help initiate community participation in sports and physical activities on local parks and green spaces across the UK. Four £25,000 capital grants, one in each home nation, will also allow substantial improvements to parks and green spaces which have been protected.

Active Spaces is the first UKwide funding programme from The London Marathon Charitable Trust which makes grants to projects that encourage people to get active. The funding comes from the surplus generated by the iconic mass participation events organised by London Marathon Events Ltd.

Chief Executive of Fields in Trust, Helen Griffiths, said:

parks and green spaces contribute to health and wellbeing; people enjoy greater life satisfaction including both improved physical and mental health, directly as a result of regularly using parks and green spaces. We congratulate each of the recipients on their award which will contribute to happier and healthier local communities able to enjoy their parks in perpetuity.”

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• People’s Park in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim will improve already popular walking trails within the park and create a trim trail, with the addition of outdoor fitness equipment, manufactured from natural timber, to ensure Peoples Park retains its scenic environment along the paths and trails amongst the most beautiful areas of the park.

• West Pilton Park: Edinburgh City Council will be installing an

outdoor gym in this park to the north of the Scottish capital. The new gym will provide a focus for physical activity in the park enabling groups to meet for exercise in their own time and at no cost.

Gelligaled Park: Rhonda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in South Wales are undertaking extensive park improvements to encourage greater informal sport and active recreation including a ‘Learn and Burn’ trail; walking/ running routes; bike trails;

a family fun area and a wellness zone.

• Halewood Park: Knowsley Council on Merseyside are initiating a total redevelopment of this well-used park including new cycle/walking/ exercise route, seating, safe woodland areas and diversifying wildlife habitats and creating an accessible entrance way. The project will enhance a vibrant green space which will encourage good health and physical activity.

GreenMech launch next-gen SURETrak System Learning LIVE educational sessions set for SALTEX 2018

GreenMech has used APF 2018 to launch their next generation SURETrak System (Patent Pending).

Ever since its introduction in 2002, the SAFE-Trak19-28 woodchipper has become an indispensable tool for operators traversing embankments or working on uneven ground. And 2018 will see further improvements to its stability and performance, thereby broadening the 19-28’s usage profile.

For occasions where operators encounter either uncomfortable ground undulations, or where levels differ significantly between the two tracks, GreenMech’s new SURE-Trak System option for the SAFE-Trak 19-28 ensures that both challenges can be safely overcome. The independent

pivoting track assemblies allow each track to maintain contact with the ground while following the contours, to provide a surer footprint and improved stability.

Furthermore, the patent-pending pivoting track System allows safe traversing of even steeper slopes in excess of 35 degrees. Its assistance in keeping the body

of the machine level also protects the engine by keeping it within its approved manufacturer tilt levels.

The SURE-Trak System provides the extra level of adjustment above normal tolerance, to ensure the safety of the operator, crew and machine in the most challenging of conditions.

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SALTEX event organisers have revealed details about this year’s all-encompassing education programme – Learning LIVE.

The CPD-accredited seminars are free to attend and registration is now open for all sessions that are due to take place in four purposebuilt seminar theatres on the SALTEX show floor in Halls 6, 7 and 8 at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November.

Last year’s Learning LIVE programme was the biggest one yet and featured more than 100 industry experts who took to the stage to address a variety of topical issues and highlight best practice case studies within the turf care industry – and feedback

gathered from seminar delegates has helped organisers to create an even better line up of speakers and learning opportunities to suit the needs of all SALTEX visitors at this year’s event.

• For more information on the education programme and for a full preview of SALTEX 2018 go to pages 15-37

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The four recipients of capital awards are:

There is more good news this month for the industry as a whole in the form of major investment programmes to safeguard key parks in the UK and encourage more physical activity, particularly amongst the younger generation.

The various schemes are significant as they all recognise the high-quality facilities we already have and the need to ensure they are maintained for future generations. It is vitally important to recognise the value of our industry, from the positive economic impact it has to the world class facilities it provides.

That brings us neatly to this month’s issue, which is dominated by our annual SALTEX preview. This year’s event, taking place at NEC, Birmingham on October 31 and November 1, will provide a fantastic showcase for the industry as a whole. Although SALTEX has traditionally had a strong focus on professional groundscare, a look through this year’s exhibitor list and the seminar programme shows how the wider industry is having a bigger influence. From the BALI Zone and the emphasis on hard landscaping to the presence of new exhibitors, such as Case IH who will be targeting the amenity and public sector visitors, SALTEX has developed into an essential event for the wider industry.

In our special SALTEX 2018 supplement we have a comprehensive preview of what visitors to the NEC can expect this year. As an official media partner, TSP Media and Landscape & Amenity Product Update will once again have its own stand at the exhibition (Stand H080) where you can come and chat with our professional team and pick up the mini footballs that have become our trademark. Elsewhere this month we also look at the ATV, UTV and Work Truck market, Commercial Vehicles and Water Management, all of which are represented at SALTEX 2018 too.

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British team named as UK hosts Stihl TIMBERSPORTS World Championship for first time

Stihl TIMBERSPORTS has announced the team that will represent Great Britain at the Stihl TIMBERSPORTS World Championship, which takes place at the Echo Arena Liverpool on October 19-20.

British champion Elgan Pugh will be joined by fellow countrymen Glen Penlington, David Thomas and Andrew Evans - with Craig Golder in reserve - as the UK hosts the Stihl TIMBERSPORTS World Championship for the first time in its history.

Stihl TIMBERSPORTS is an international extreme sports competition series that involves athletes sawing, slicing and chopping wood at speed, using axes and saws.

The World Championship will see the best athletes from more than 20 nations around the globe battle each other against the clock in a variety of highlyskilled, fast-paced disciplines inspired by the logging industry.

The British hopefuls will take part in the Team Event on Friday, October 19, as the national teams compete against

each other in a knockout system, where the disciplines of Stock Saw, Underhand Chop, Single Buck and Standing Block Chop are completed by four athletes in a relay. Elgan Pugh will then take his place in the Individual Event on Saturday, October 20, as the world’s top 12 athletes compete against one another in all six disciplines.

Team GB are looking to make the most of the home advantage, whilst the 2017 individual winner Jason Wynyard and team competition winners New Zealand will be hoping to retain their titles.

British champion Elgan Pugh commented: “It’s an honour to be named in the British team and I can’t wait to represent the country as we host the Stihl TIMBERSPORTS ® World Championship for the first time.

“We’re excited to test ourselves against the very best athletes in the world. Home advantage can play a crucial part and it will feel incredibly special walking out in front of a sellout crowd in Liverpool.”

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Toro introduces new Grandstand mower

Toro has announced the launch of the new 36” (91cm) and 48” (122cm) Grandstand ® mowers (models 74540TE and 74542TE). Available now, the new stand-on models have several enhanced features and accessories including rear discharge and a recycler kit.

The Toro Grandstand combines the speed and comfort of a zeroturn mower with the benefits of a professional walk-behind. Fast and manoeuvrable, the productive mower ensures the user can cover maximum area in minimal time. The cushioned suspension system, rear discharge deck and twin-levered steering controls also makes mowing easier for the operator.

The Grandstand 36” and 48” both feature a fold-up operator platform to allow the mower to convert to a walk-behind through the simple lowering function. The 36” model also has an

ultra-compact footprint, making the mower ideal for smaller residential properties or areas with gates and tight spaces.

Where traction and handling are concerned, a wide stance and optimal balance enhance hillside stability and control, and the anti-fatigue rubber

mat helps to reduce vibrations and improve footing. Both Grandstand models are available with an optional Recycler® kit, which turns grass clippings into a fine nutrient rich mulch to nourish lawns all season.

Also available is the Rear Roller Striping Kit, which allows

landscaperstocreateprofessional lookingstripesandpatternsinthe lawn as they go. The kit is easily attached and detached from the mower, making it a great choice for those who want a little more versatility when they mow.

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Green-tech launch new biodegradable tree range

Green-tech has launched a new biodegradable tree range, known as Treebio, at APF 2018.

The range consists of 100% biodegradable spiral tree guards and spiral vole guards, bio weed mats, bamboo canes and mulch mat pegs.

The Bio Spiral tree guard is available in a range of heights from 45cm up to 150cm and three different diameters – 38mm,

50mm and 65mm. The Bio Spiral Vole guard can be purchased in heights of 15cm and 20cm and diameters of 38mm and 50mm.

The Bio Weed mats are made of 100% plant material which will biodegrade to compost at the end of their lifetime providing a nutrient rich element for the soil and negating any possible ongoing maintenance costs.

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New Royal Warrant holder RT Machinery enjoys successful show

see live demonstrations and get advice from both manufacturers and the RTM team. They also tucked into a traditional pig roast, and enjoyed some amazing home-made cakes!

This year marks 17 years in business for RT Machinery and the Show was an extra special event to celebrate the granting of a Royal Warrant for the “Supply

and Service of Ground Care Equipment by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen” on 1st April this year.

A Royal Warrant is a mark of recognition to companies or individuals who have supplied goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five years ... that is The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh or The Prince of Wales.

RT Machinery welcomed The Town Mayor of Aylesbury, Councillor Mark Willis, and the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher for an official unveiling of the Royal Arms.

In the case of RT Machinery, MD Richard Taylor and his team have been supplying the Royal Household since the company started trading in 2001.

“As a family business, we feel very privileged to have received this prestigious award,” he said. “Serving the Royal Household has always been considered a privilege and a pleasure.

“The award really came as a surprise and it has certainly been a team effort: the expertise and commitment of our staff have been an integral part of our achievement and I’d like to take this opportunityto say thanks for all their hard work.”

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Tale of two Dans as student greenkeepers claim prestigious Toro awards

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association is proud to announce that Daniel Ashelby of Wilmslow Golf Club has been proclaimed the 30th winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award.

At the same time, Danny Patten of Lee Park Golf Club, became the third winner of the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award.

Daniel, 25, joins a proud tradition of former awards winners that stretches back to Mark Proctor, who won the very first hosting of the award in 1989 while a student greenkeeper at Portal Golf Club in Cheshire.

The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards is a nationwide contest hosted by greenkeepers’ association BIGGA and sponsored by turfcare machinery and irrigation manufacturer Toro alongside its official UK distributor Reesink Turfcare.

Each year, a selection of the best student greenkeepers, selected from regional interviews hosted across the country, descend upon BIGGA House at Aldwark Manor in York for the two-day finals of the event, where they complete a variety of tasks.

A second-generation greenkeeper, whose father was course manager at Gatley Golf Club, Daniel impressed the judges with his knowledge and passion for the profession. The presentation he delivered in front of the awards judges showed his dedication to greenkeeping and his eagerness to do well in his chosen career.

Daniel said: “There was a really strong line-up and I couldn’t tell right until the end who had won because everybody else was fantastic. I’m absolutely delighted and I’d like to thank

Toro, Reesink Turfcare and BIGGA for everything they’ve done this week, it’s amazing.”

As part of his prize, Daniel wins a seven-week scholarship at the University of Massachusetts in the USA, as well as a trip to the GCSAA’s Golf Industry Show in San Diego and a trip to Toro’s headquarters in Minneapolis.

The Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award is open to students under the age of 20 and as winner, Danny receives a twoweek work placement at the exclusive Vidauban Golf Club in France, as well as a trip to BTME in Harrogate.

BIGGA Head of Member Learning Stuart Green said: “Congratulations to Daniel and Danny, who showed outstanding passion and commitment, both during the fi nals of the awards and at every stage of the competition, to be crowned worthy winners of this year’s awards.

“To be crowned Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year isn’t just two days’ hard work; rather you must dedicate yourself to the greenkeeping profession every day of your working life and so both winners and everyone who made it to the fi nals should be incredibly proud of their achievements.

“Each year the finals of the competition get harder to judge, which gives me confi dence that the future of the industry is in very safe hands.”

Applications for the 31st Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards will open in February 2019.

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Greenkeepers Training Committee releases new training materials

The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has released a revised set of best practice learning materials for all levels of student greenkeepers.

Although originally inspired as the underpinning knowledge for the Level 2 qualification, the GTC Board of Directors and the Employer Group championed the revision of the copyright Learning Materials.

These will be made available not only to learners undertaking the Level 2 Greenkeeping qualification, but will also be available to all golf clubs to be used as best practice.

Prepared by industry specialists and based upon best principles and practices for golf course maintenance and management, the copyright materials are divided into eight chapters, ranging from health and safety, golf course preparation and

maintenance to preparing a tractor with attachments.

The 327-page publication is available to purchase in digital format to anyone through the GTC’s shop for £150. For more information, see www.the-gtc.co.uk/shop/

All GTC Quality Approved Centres will receive a copy of the of Learning Materials, for use with all sports turf students on the various greenkeeping courses.

The GTC is supported by England Golf, Scottish Golf, Wales Golf, The PGA and BIGGA.

Summer turf stress increases chance of Anthracnose

As grass plants have experienced extreme droughts this summer greenkeepers are reminded to act now before disease onset this autumn.

Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, explains that stressed turf is more likely to be affected by diseases such as Anthracnose, foliar blight and Anthracnose basal rot.

“Grass swards are struggling to recover following this summer’s extreme weather conditions,

making them more susceptible to disease. If weather conditions are cool and damp going forward you’ll be more likely to see disease outbreaks,” he says.

“Anthracnose is known as a low nitrogen disease so it’s essential to monitor plant nutrition regularly to keep your grass plant in the best condition. You can do this by looking at grass clippings when mowing greens or taking soil or tissue samples and applying correct nutrients if required.

“However, if conducive weather conditions prevail, I’d advise greenkeepers to treat turf preventatively to stop disease from establishing, using a dual action fungicide such as Dedicate (tebuconazole and trifloxystrobin).

“As well as helping to reduce the impact of scarring, treating turf preventatively will minimise the effect of Anthracnose, in turn

leaving you with a healthier grass plant that’s able to withstand other disease stresses like Microdochium Patch,” says Colin.

Following the loss of iprodione, Colin recommends that greenkeepers use an integrated approach to combat disease. This should include both cultural and biological controls as well as fungicides if required.

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Wildflower urban biodiversity project makes the grade

A focus on urban biodiversity is at the forefront of an ecologically friendly landscaping project that has recently been completed at Brunel House in Bristol.

Formally offices and now a new Unite Students property, Brunel House in Bristol will house 246 students who will enjoy a landscape that offers an urban habitat for insects, bats, swifts and other wildlife. Key to the central landscaping design of this new development is the incorporation of a wildflower meadow, supplied by Wildflower Turf Ltd at the request of construction specialists the RG Group.

Following the RG Group’s winning submission at the 2017 CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards, award sponsors Wildflower Turf Ltd were contacted by Sustainability Consultant Colorado Goldwyn with a view of utilising the RG Group’s prize to enhance the Brunel House project.

As well as donating 200m² of Wildflower Turf Landscape Turf, the Hampshire-based wildflower experts also assisted the project with specialist consultancy, recommended and

supplied additional turf to meet the project’s requirements, and provided Accredited Partner training to the project team.

Colorado Goldwyn of EQ Consultancy said: “The combination of Wildfl ower Turf Landscape Turf and Species Rich Lawn Turf has pulled the landscaping scheme together beautifully and allowed for a fl ow of biodiversity throughout the differing levels of the landscape design.”

The wildfl ower-led landscaping initiativehasfocussedonassisting rare invertebrates such as the rare Carrot Mining Bee and Small Blue Butterfl y. Additionally, and in collaboration with the RSPB, a number of other recommended ecological initiatives were also defi ned and adopted as part of the landscaping design.

As well as providing an aesthetically pleasing landscape for the incoming student population, local wildlife habitats have been protected, with the project on track to receive an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating.

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Use cultural and biological controls to

prepare for the disease season ahead

Monitor the weather to identify favourable disease conditions, and plan applications ahead of these periods

Indicator greens help identify disease for early curative applications

Top tips for managing Anthracnose basal rot:

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Gear up for changeable weather with Snickers Workwear

It’s

when the weather starts to get worse in the autumn. That’s why Snickers Workwear continues to improve its working clothes with brand

new weatherproof stretch Trousers and Jackets.

With great fit and superb value for money – they’ll be first choice for outside work that demands maximum comfort, mobility and protection.

The new and extended range of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jackets include waterproof and Hi-Vis garments for both men and women to keep the wearer warm, dry and visible.

Rain, drizzle, hail or snow –whatever the weather, Snickers Workwear can deliver a jacket to suit what you’re doing on site.

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R-VAN fully adjustable rotary nozzles set new performance standards

For highly efficient irrigation of both large and smaller areas in residential and commercial applications, Rain Bird now offers a full range of R-VAN rotary adjustable, full circle and strip nozzles.

Coupled with fast installation and simple maintenance – no tools required - R-VAN nozzles set new standards in performance, with just nine models required for full 45 to 360 degree coverage and ranges from 2.4 to 7.3 metres. This compares to up to fifteen if alternative brands of nozzles were to be specified, keeping investment costs lower from the outset.

All R-VAN nozzles can be quickly hand adjusted for arc

and radius. Simply by pushing down and turning the nozzle cap, the arc can be increased by up to 270 degrees and by turning the radius adjustment dial clockwise, the throw distance is increased without needing to use a separate adjustment tool. With these two actions, areas of any shape can be effectively irrigated.

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Four finance schemes with ten ways to buy Toro

Reesink Turfcare’s four Toro finance schemes offering ten ways to pay launched last year and were so successful they’re back again.

The reason for this success is, says Reesink national sales manager Jeff Anguige, because they allow customers to turn one new Toro machine into a fleet for the same year’s budget: “Instead of buying one machine with your annual machinery replacement budget you put it towards a fleet. It’s the cost-effective way to get the latest and best quality machinery you need, now. Plus, you get more of what you need for less.”

All four schemes, which comprises Toro Triple Finance each with three payment options and an interest-free payment with Buy Now Pay Later, have

flexibility at their core, to provide a best scenario for everyone.

Toro Triple Finance is a firm favourite for Reesink Turfcare customers, offering three options, each with several payment plans to suit individual budgets and circumstances. All three options have payment spread over five years, but there are three ways to spread the payment within that timeframe. Choose from monthly or annually, with oneor five-months upfront payment; with a 15 percent payment of the final balance in the final month; or with a six month pause before payment starts with payments condensed into the remaining months or years left for the term.

Buy Now Pay Later is interest free for orders before the end November. For all machinery bought between now and then,

payment is required in full on 7 May 2019.

Jeff continues: “The everincreasing importance of the role of finance in the acquisition of turf machinery is reflected strongly in these finance schemes offering customers plenty of options on how to fill or top-up their shed with the latest

Toro machinery. We believe these finance options makes purchasing Toro equipment easy and affordable for every budget.”

All deals are available now until 30 November 2018 to customers in the UK only and subject to acceptance.

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Green-tech supply landscaping materials for distillery visitor centre

The Macallan distillery in Craigellachie, one of the world’s most prestigious malt whisky brands has recently opened the doors of its new £140million distillery and visitor experience to the public. The new distillery and visitor experience is set into the landscape of the 370acre Easter Elchies estate that has been distilling one of the world’s leading single malts since 1824.

As the preferred site for the new distillery was designated by the local planners as an area of Great Landscape Value, the distillery had to be sensitive to its environment, while still allowing Macallan to increase its production to meet the demand of increased sales forecasts.

The Macallan distillery is operated by Edrington, a privately-owned international

spirits company based in Scotland. They had taken the decision to close down its old distillery and create a new one less than 500 metres away, with precise copies of the existing pot stills.

The new complex was designed by architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. They were supported by Landscape Architect, Gillespies, with the landscaping contract being awarded to Highland Landscape Design, who provide landscapedesign and maintenance services across Scotland.

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The distillery, near Craigellachie in Moray, has been camouflaged under a vast 14,000 sq. metre wildflower turf green roof, which has been designed to blend in with the surrounding rolling hillside and installed by Sky Garden and Topek Ltd. A proportion of the surrounding land has been planted with 45,000 trees. There were also 330 large standalone trees planted.

Highland Landscape Design is a long-standing client of Greentech and won the prestigious

planting and maintenance contract. They turned to us for the materials needed for the huge planting project, which included over 45,000 60cm and 120cm Tubex Tree Shelters, 45,000 timber stakes and more than 100 rolls of natural hessian tree ties.

Green-tech is the largest distributor of Tubex tree shelters and guards and protects in excess of 10 million young plants and trees every year from browsing animals.

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A slow release iron that provides a steady greening and hardening effect over a four month period.

Times have changed. So have tools. And our new commercial range is all the proof you need. Take the EGO Power+ blower. It’s powered by the most technologically advanced, petrol-matching, Lithium-ion battery system out there. It’s built tough to withstand all-day use in any weather. Its impressive airflow beats every other handheld blower on the market, and while it packs all the power of petrol, it’s significantly quieter, vibrates less and gives off zero fumes. So don’t stick to what you know. Switch to the power of EGO.

Fisco’s new MarkRight’ - the time-saving tape for right-handed craftsmen

If you’re fed up with reading tapes upside down, get to grips with Fisco’s new ‘Mark-Right’ Tape.

It’s designed for right-handed craftsmen and women with a blade that reads from right to left.

So measuring and and marking gets a whole lot easier and more accurate because you wont have to read the tape measure upside down and use your left hand to hold the tape in position whilst marking.

Available in 5m lengths, the blade is graduated in mm and

inches, is accurate to EC Class II and housed in a tough ABS case with a positive action slide lock brake, belt clip and zeroing end hook.

Ipswich Golf Club signs new deal with Ransomes Jacobsen

Ipswich Golf Club has signed a fourth five-year exclusive supplier agreement with turf equipment manufacturer, Ransomes Jacobsen.

Local dealer, Bartram mowers, supply the machinery at Ipswich Golf Club.

Ipswich Golf Club have smade a few purchases including a Jacobsen LF570 fairway mower, a Turfco WideSpin 1550 topdresser and a Turfco Torrent 2 blower.

Ipswich Golf Club’s Course Manager Graham Brumpton Brumpton said: “We had

New Falcon and Apollo From Solid Gear

With a focus on comfort and S3 safety, Solid Gear’s Falcon (pictured) and Apollo boots are probably the most robust boots you can get for the winter months.

With durable uppers these heavyduty boots will keep your feet dry and insulated so you can work comfortably in the roughest conditions on site. What’s more, the new oil- and slip resistant

Vibram soles deliver outstanding grip on snow and ice – even at low temperatures.

The Apollo has a premium fullgrain impregnated leather upper while the Falcon is a mix of full grain leather and a Cordura Rip Stop fabric. Both boots deliver better water repellency and breathability than many other boots, while their fiberglass toecaps feature multilayer technology for a roomier toe box, while the new thinner and stronger composite plates add extra flexibility.

There’s over 30 boots and shoes in the Solid Gear Safety Footwear range, all of which integrate modern designs and sporty looks with best in class materials for comfort, protection and durability.

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demonstrations of different fairway mowers, but the Jacobsen LF570 came out on top. It was a unanimous decision amongst all nine of my staff, that the Jacobsen mower had a far superior quality of cut, and they found the machine the easiest and most comfortable to operate.

“At Ipswich Golf Club we are part of the Natural England Higher Level Stewardship Scheme. The aim of this is to bring the course back to heathland vegetation, as there is a huge decline in heathland areas and golf courses in the U.K. We are now seven years into the scheme, and the results are superb. We work closely with STRI, and

Traffic resistant pointing for stone sett driveways

This is another prestige stone driveway securely jointed by pointing the 100mm rumbled magma granite setts, with GftK’s ‘state-of-the-art’ wet-slurry applied, self-compacting and non-staining, vdw 850 jointing mortar from NCC Streetscape.

This unique material is rapidly becoming the UK’s market leader in natural stone sett paving jointing, as it is in Germany today.

On this project it was selected by the natural stone specialists, PDG Groundworks, because it provides extremely strong and durable joint installations subject to frequent vehicular traffic, making it especially suitable for driveways and highways applications. The vdw 850 jointing mortar is capable of accommodating frequent and heavy vehicle traffic loads and in service also prevents

weed growth or boring insect infestations, plus it is resistant to de-icing salts, freeze thaw action, pressurejet-cleaning,andevento mechanical street sweepers.

GftK’s vdw 850 jointing mortar alsohasadditionaladvantagesfor both contractors and owners in its application, because it can be applied in the cold and during wet weather, even in the pouring rain.

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we are proud of our reputation for environmental sustainability.

“Our relationship with Ransomes Jacobsen is enhanced by our shared values of sustainability.”

Skarper offers a high-quality compact solution

Skarper supply professional compact wood chippers which provide an effective solution where access is a problem.

No more trips to the dump, no more trailer loads of branches to sort out and no more expensive hire bills, with a Skarper on board all that extra cash goes straight into your pocket

Take your Skarper down narrow alleys through garden gates and

right to the job, hook it up behind a utility vehicle and tow it across the golf course or estate.

Turn that big pile of branches into a small pile of chips, nice and easy.

The Skarper range is available in the UK from Upson Mowers.

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Ipswich Golf Club will host the EnglishWomen’sOpenAmateur Stroke Play Championship in August 2019.

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Anglo-Portuguese alliance bears fruit for one young greenkeeper

Portuguese national, Henrique Ferreira, has spent just five months at The London Golf Club.

During a break from his studies, at agronomy college in his home country, he has been assisting Golf Courses & Estate Manager, Lee Sayers.

Headland Amenity work closely with his employers, Belas Golf Club, as well as The London Golf Club and were very happy to see this young greenkeeper gain valuable course preparation experience in the UK.

Henrique, a greenkeeper at his home course of Belas GC, came to London in April and his experience of using Headland Amenity products helped him fit right in.

“Lee and the team included me in all of the daily tasks” he explains “from raking bunkers through to cutting all areas. I have also been involved with feeding, working with Headland Multigreen slow release fertiliser.”

“The biggest difference I have found between greenkeeping here and at home is the aeration programme - how frequently it is conducted and how it makes such a big difference to the quality of the course. All in all I have learnt a great deal and have to thank the whole greenkeeping and landscaping team at The London Club, for such a great experience.”

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Think SMART and protect your turf

Disease control, its prevention and eradication has always been a key aspect of turf management and for many years powerful fungicide options have been readily available that allowed greenkeepers and groundsman to exert a high level of control.

For many, these products were highly effective, even at times being used as a ‘get out of jail’ free card - but things have changed.

With the removal of key active ingredients, turf disease management will have to focus on prevention rather than cure. Strategies will have to be introduced that involve early identification, local knowledge of the conditions that are conducive to their development

and historical records that could identify where an outbreak may occur. This proactive approach will allow for a preventative fungicide to be applied prior to damage occurring

The majority of turf diseases, once they are visible to the naked

eye, have already caused damage to turf tissue. If fungicides are applied at this stage, they can only limit further spread of the disease; therefore the adoption of a preventative programme is critical to success. Rigby Taylor has produced a free, interactive Fungicide Programme Wall

Calendar with replaceable ‘stickers’, supported by a 12page brochure containing 11 different fungicide programme packages with five different modes of action.

MM keeps standards high at Cheltenham College

Christian Brain, head of grounds at Cheltenham College, believes that Limagrain UK’s range of MM grass seed mixtures have helped him to maintain the high standard of pitches expected by the prestigious school.

Christian relies on both Limagrain’s MM50 and MM60 grass seed mixtures which he uses on the winter pitches, outfields and cricket squares.

“We overseed our winter pitches with MM60 and this is done twice a year,” he says. “Once in August so we are ready for rugby and then we apply again in the spring. We overseed with MM60 after

we’ve scarified the smaller cricket squares during the renovation period – purely because it is a stronger mix and can withstand winter sport.”

Both MM50 and MM60 are boosted by the inclusion of Headstart GOLD. Developed using the latest scientific findings and field experience, Headstart GOLD is a natural revolutionary grass seed treatment that ensures rapid germination and is perfect for enhancing performance on grass seed coatings for sports fields, golf courses, lawns and amenity turf.

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Ariens and a winning dealer meeting

Ariens Company gathered all their dealers for Countax, Westwood, Ariens and ECHO a Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire on the 12th September for their annual dealer meeting.

The theme of the meeting was ‘Shifting Gears’ and the day was led by Darren Spencer, Vice President for EMEA and Asia, beginning with talks on the new products available early in 2019.

These included the Ariens Zenith, the largest zero turn in the portfolio, aimed at the commercial market. The new Countax C40 and Westwood T40 garden tractors were also launched along with an interchangeable cassette system attachment which allows customers to scarify and sweep their garden and grounds.

The new range of ECHO Lithium Ion 58V outdoor power tools was also on display for dealers to try including chainsaws, brushcutters, hedgetrimmers and an innovative walk behind 21” lawn mower.

The new product introductions are in keeping with Ariens Company’s policy of ‘continuous improvement’

Renovations are plain sailing for Sportsfields

Sportsfields Ltd has added a new Koro FIELDTOPMAKER with Terraplane Rotor to their fleet as they continue to adopt the industry’s most innovative technology.

To match the needs of the company’s client list of professional and amateur clubs, schools, colleges, local authorities and specifying architects Geoff once again turned to Campey Turf Care Systems and the new Koro FTM.

Using the Terraplane Rotor is the most efficient to subtract poa from the surface with the carbide tipped blades ensuring all organic build-up is removed, leaving a clean and level surface.

The new angled cross conveyor has been introduced to move

material evenly with perfect belt tracking with front and rear roller blades contributing to the cleanest pass available on the market.

The weight and balance have been analysed resulting in a lighter, steadier machine with the redistribution of weight using a removable 100kgs meaning a

much smaller tractor can be used to run the Koro FTM. This is because the centre of gravity has been shifted towards the tractor making it easier to lift. Even when the weight is removed the machine still has improved balance against previous models.

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Hugely successful APF Exhibition for Jensen and Machinery Imports

The Machinery Imports team held a large demonstration stand at APF Show 2018, with Jensen woodchippers leading the charge complemented by the array of groundcare machinery available from brands Ferris, Wright and Spider.

With over 800m2 of stand space, the team were able to showcase a large range of machines including the ever-popular Jensen A530 and A530L towed woodchippers, with sub-750kg towing weights and 6-inch chipping capacity.

Representing the range of PTO chippers were the A530XL

and A540 models, with the A540 model boasting a 190mm capacity and 18m3/h output for powerful chipping with only a 40hp requirement.

For off-road, sloping or unstable terrain, Jensen presented the A540 Spider, a tracked woodchipper offering superb stability with independently controlled hydraulic tracks both vertically and horizontally, making it the most versatile machine of its type in the market.

Jensen are the only manufacturer of woodchippers in the industry to offer the option of a turntable chassis for all their woodchippers between 8” and 12” capacity, and to highlight this at the APF visitors to the stand could see an A540 turntable road-towable chipper. The 270° turning ability offers the perfect solution for anybody working alongside highways and paths where safety is paramount and space is limited, enabling the users to

Dennis combination gets results at St Albans

Ian Smith, turf consultant for St Albans School, Woollam Trust Playing Fields, has reported excellent results from using the combination of a Dennis G860 cassette system and a Dennis Razor fine turf mower on the cricket pitches.

The Woollham Trust Playing Fields are the largest development of their kind ever undertaken in a single phase in Europe.

The school’s outstanding facilities include a huge pavilion, 22 winter pitches for rugby and football, an all-weather hockey pitch and 8 cricket squares. Not only is the magnificent 73 acre site shared with the Old Albanians Club but

it is also the training base for Saracens Rugby Club.

In preparing the cricket pitches, Ian first of all uses the Dennis G860 which is the ideal machine for someone looking to complete a number of tasks with just one power unit. Featuring an interchangeable cassette system, users have the option of fitting different types of cassettes including scarifiers, verticutters, brushes, spikers, and slitters.

Superbly balanced and ideal for cricket pitches and other fine turf surfaces, the Razor features a 560mm (22in), 11 blade cutting cylinder for a perfect finish. An ultra-short wheelbase ensures easy

turn the woodchipper to face an alternative, safe direction.

As well as static displays of the models on offer, the Jensen team were able to practically demonstrate the power and versatility of the range including the huge A231 model, the second largest disc chipper in the Jensen line-up and the largest feed roller aperture available of any brand in the market. With a 310 x 240mm aperture, 30m 2 /h chipping capacity and 75hp engine the A231 is truly one of the most powerful and robust chippers on offer today.

Complementing the Jensen line up at the APF Exhibition were a range of Ferris, Wright and Spider mowers, including the Wright Stander I and Sport I models – the original zero-turn stander mowers in the industry, and Spider Mini, ILD01 and ILD02 remotecontrolled, robotic slope mowers.

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manoeuvrability and excellent performance, even on undulating surfaces. The Dennis Razor encompasses the simple ‘no tools required’ click height adjusters for quick and easy operation.

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The Rosemount Course, venue of Greg Normans first European tour victory was designed by James Braid with influences from Dr. Alistair McKenziethe renowned architect of the Augusta National course. It has played host to a number of prestigious professional and amateur tournaments and provides a challenging test for golfers of all abilities.

This heathland course is set through mature pines, silver birch and heather and has many

admirers across the world. One of Rosemount’s greatest attributes is its immaculate greens which are frequently praised by members and guests alike.

For the past three years Brian has been applying a tankmixture consisting of Vitalnova Stressbuster and Primo Maxx to the greens – which was a combination recommended to him by Jamie Lees, ICL’s Technical Area Sales Manager in Scotland.

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Brian Scott, Course Manager at the Rosemount course at Blairgowrie Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland, believes that the success of his greens is largely thanks to a tank-mix combination of ICL’s Vitalnova Stressbuster and Syngenta’s Primo Maxx II growth regulator.

ACO unveils latest addition to StormBrixx system

ACO has announced a new addition to its popular StormBrixx stormwater attenuation and infiltration range that broadens the scope of installation applications. Designed for surface water infiltration and storage, the versatility of the StormBrixx system means it can be used across all construction environments as a standalone solution, or as part of an integrated sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) scheme.

The latest addition – ACO StormBrixx SD (Standard Duty) range – represents a general-purpose extension to the high-capacity patented plastic geocellular system, comprising of a 914mm high injectionmoulded stackable crate design suitable for use in a wide range of construction applications.

While the StormBrixx HD (Heavy Duty) offers the ideal solution for Local Authority projects due to the option for integrated man access units, which facilitates the rigorous maintenance requirements mandated by SuDS approval boards and water companies; the new SD is the ideal cost-effective storage and infiltration solution for nongovernment funded work.

StormBrixx SD has a depth to invert of 4.5m and is available with integrated access plates to allow easy maintenance. The range is perfect for a variety of

private sector integrated drainage systems with less restrictive specifications, including schools, housebuilding projects, supermarkets and carparks. The SD system offers a high void ratio of 97% – one of the highest available on the market –which can limit the volume of excavation required to achieve a specified storage capacity. This helps to reduce both installation time and cost.

The SD range incorporates many of the benefits of the original HD StormBrixx attenuation system which drove the product to become one of the most popular on the market. Given the system’s stackable structure, up to 347m3 can be loaded onto a single HGV – significantly reducing both the number of vehicles required, and consequentially, the carbon emissions for each project. Manufactured from fully recyclable polypropylene, the brick bonded and cross bonding structure ensures it is one of the strongest systems available.

Additional accessories available include inspection point and pipe connectors and for added ease of maintenance, the system can be configured to minimise silt accumulation. The SD range also benefits from a low flow and drain down facility, to ensure the system can be properly maintained throughout its life.

Reduce costly manual labour practices around water courses

Management around water courses and water treatment plants can be arduous.

Knowing how to sensitively manage vegetation growth in these areas, in which delicate ecosystems exist, might seem challenging.

Ensuring whatever method is used does not contaminate the water is a priority. These parameters often mean that methods used to control unwanted vegetation tend to be time intensive manual methods such as hand weeding, which can be costly and inefficient.

Foamstream is a safe and cost-effective hot-foam ecosolution which is being used

by contractors and utility companies around the UK, Europe and North America to help treat moss and algae around treatment plants, including on the filter beds themselves as

Polypipe enhances highways offering with introduction of Ridgichute

Polypipe has launched Ridgichute - a new gully chute designed for use in highway applications.

With the UK expected to experience heavier rainfall, it is essential that stormwater doesn’t collect on either new or existing road networks, as this can cause traffic congestion and road blockages.

Ridgichute allows captured water and sediment from highrisk carriageways to pass straight through into a Ridgidrain drainage system, preventing surface flooding.

The sumpless design reduces the risk to roadside workers needing to undertake gully maintenance by preventing blockages caused by silt accumulation. Captured water, silt

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and sediment is carried down

Ridgichute gully chutes are manufactured from lightweight polypropylene. They are designed to fit seamlessly with Highways Authority Product Approval Scheme

(HAPAS)-approved Ridgidrain, the UK’s most popular surface water drainage piping system for use on highways projects.

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Effective drainage is ‘paramount’ to pitch perfect performance

With the UK’s leading sporting associations continuing to invest heavily in 3G astroturf sports pitches, Aggregate Industries is reminding contractors that effective drainage has never been more important to the successful design and management of these all-weather surfaces.

Traditionally, 3G surfaces consist of three layers; the top pile of artificial grass blades is supported by an infill rubber crumb and a thin layer of sand.

According to Aggregate Industries, essential to a superior drainage system is the use of silica sand infills such as ProPitch Elite, an innovative solution made from larger rounded particles in order to provide superior void space, making it ideal for synthetic

sportspitchesexposedtoextreme weather conditions.

Reducing the risk of fl ooding, independent tests have proven ProPitch Elite to have the best drainage rates available to the UK market, draining a record 116% better than the most popular competitor sand.

This means it is particularly suited to not only 3G surfaces, but also tennis courts, hockey pitches and bowling greens, which require shorter pile carpets where the sands layer is crucial in offering stability to the carpet fi bres as well as draining fast enough to guarantee there is no standing water during a game.

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Council looks to Rigby Taylor’s instant play drainage to solve pitch problems

A revolutionary vertical drainage system is set to assist with reducing Wandsworth Council’s perennial misery of cancelled football games due to waterlogged playing surfaces on its Wandsworth Common pitches.

The non-obtrusive Groundwater Dynamics’ system – based on the use of vertical plastic pipes (EGRP) which draw in excess water horizontally – is being trialled on three of most troublesome of the council’s seven winter pitches and, depending on their success, the system could be extended across more of the 96 winter pitches that are under the borough’s care.

The system – which is suitable for all soil types and is in use on a number of sports surfaces, including at Edgbaston Cricket Club – was installed on the Wandsworth Common pitches by drilling a series of bore holes in a grid pattern across the playing surfaces. Central rows of 3 m deep holes (of 89 mm diameter) are flanked by 1.5 m deep holes of 62 mm diameter, at 1.5 m spacings. The sequence was repeated at every 5 m along the length of each pitch. There

are also adjacent bores to depths of 6 m and 12 m. Each borehole accommodates an Energypassive Ground water Recharge Pump (EGRP) pipe, the top of which sits 300 mm below the surface. The hole is then simply ‘plugged’ and top-dressed.

The innovative five-chamber EGRP design with its mild vacuum draws in water horizontally (to the deeper, 89 mm diameter EGRP pipe) and this then drains away into the lower unsaturated strata/water table.

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New E2 Pro Elicitor from Sherriff Amenity

Sherriff Amenity has announced the launch of E2 Pro Elicitor - a new unique soluble plant biostimulant which contains Harpin aβ.

E2 Pro from Sherriff Amenity is a brand of turf care products which is viewed as being synonymous with quality, and the ever-expanding portfolio features a range of both high performing water soluble and liquid fertilisers. There are currently five different analyses within the water soluble range

and eight in the liquid portfolio, ensuring that there is a solution to suit a wide range of nutrient requirements throughout the year.

Elicitor is the latest product to be welcomed to the E2 Pro family and by all accounts it appears that turf managers

will be more than pleased with addition. This unique soluble biostimulant contains an elicitor that stimulates gene expression in plants, delivering improved abiotic stress tolerance and better plant growth.

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The power of deep aeration on video

The concept of one metre deep aeration, to relieve compaction and improve drainage, really needs to be seen in action to appreciate the long-term benefits.

A long and very hot summer with little rain will, without doubt, lead to compaction and drainage problems on the sports pitch, the golf course and bowling green and inevitably in amenity areas and gardens.

Terrain Aeration have produced a new video that shows precisely how to alleviate the problem, using the proven Terralift system that has been in operation for over twenty-five years.

As soon as the heavy rains come areas of turf compaction and panning become selfevident with large stretches of standing water.

Once treated, the area will benefi t for many years to come as has been demonstrated by Terrain Aeration over the years for thousands of sports venues, golf courses, parks and amenity areas.

The deep penetration process is used to great effect around trees, especially where the ground has become very compacted due to foottraffi c.

The Terralift system has treated such notable areas as the Royal Parks, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and many National Trust properties. But it is equally benefi cialinrelievingcompaction and creating drainage on formal lawns and even small gardens as well as sports pitches and golf greens.

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Marley Eternit Antislip decking creates striking community boardwalk

Marley Eternit Antislip decking has been specified on a pioneering project to build a brand new community in Leicester.

The European redwood decking has been used to create a stunning timber boardwalk, providing a scenic pedestrian link and acting as a focal point for the entrance of the New Lubbesthorpe development.

Situated between Leicester Forest East and Enderby, New Lubbesthorpe is an ambitious project to develop a complete community, including 4,250 high quality new homes, two primary schools, a secondary school, as well as retail and business space.

Marley Eternit’s Antislip Plus decking, with a smooth profile, was chosen to create the boardwalk, giving pedestrians the opportunity to walk over, or around the lake, adding a park-

like aesthetic to the entrance of the site. The curved boardwalk also features wooden benches, so residents can stop and take in their surroundings.

Marley Eternit Antislip decking boards are specifically designed to provide a durable and effective external anti-slip surface to minimise any risk of slipping –even in adverse weather conditions. They use a unique formula of resin-based aggregate inserts, which are injected into the deck board grooves.

Over 3,000 metres of the Antislip Plus decking was installed on the New Lubbesthorpe boardwalk. The boards were also treated with MicroPro, a preservative system which incorporates micronized copper co-biocides to improve durability and provide a natural timber look.

Public spaces can be green, clean and safe for all

By 2050, the UN predicts the global population will be over two thirds urban.

The quality of life in our urban areas is, as a result, increasingly becoming a key focus. Accountability lies with organisations responsible for maintaining urban areas to

ensure they are clean and healthy environments for all to enjoy.

With issues such as depression and anxiety on the rise in urban spaces, there is a proven need for inner-city green spaces and the direct impact they have on improving our health. It’s a key factor to determine whether a

town or city is a healthy place to be, enjoyable to live in and somewhere where we want to raise our next generations.

Maintaining and improving the quality of life in and around our urban areas is being made simple for organisations using the Foamstream system.

Not only does Weedingtech offer an integrated solution for vegetation control, they have also developed the cleaning and sanitisation side of their offering to allow organisations to spread their costs over multiple company departments.

Traditional street furniture cleaning and maintenance is made easy with their world-renowned, organic, hot foam system.

With a simple, quick-releaselance-change function, Weedingtech makes servicing our urban and green spaces an easy task for any organisation.

By using their patented Foamstream system to deliver environmentally friendly, plantbased foam to insulate the heat delivered by the hot water, you need just one machine for a multitude of jobs.

Roundwood of Mayfield’s decking range continues to expand with the addition of Cumaru, a rot resistant hardwood with outstanding durability.

Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak or Tonka Bean, is native to Central and northern south America. It is one of the toughest timbers available on the market and is proven to excel in any temperature, making it perfect for outdoor use.

Thanks to the tropical climate it is found in, not only does its range of benefits include it being rich in harbouring oils and rot resistant, it is also insect proof too.

The wood’s golden-brown tan displays all the beauty and finesse of an interior hardwood while representing great value for those seeking good value, hard wearing decking that is durable in all weathers.

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Charcon delivers impact in city centre redevelopment

Charcon Hard Landscaping, a division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed a significant delivery of over 4,500m 2 of paving to the construction phase of Broadway Plaza in Birmingham.

More than 3,500m 2 of Appalachian flag paving, a uniquely formulated granite aggregate, was supplied by Charcon to provide a top-quality paving solution that is suitable for high volume pedestrian areas. Supplied in Leemoor and Charcoal hues, the result was stylish hard landscaping with

a strong visual appeal. 1000m2 of Charcon EcoPave Textured paving was also supplied, visually complementing the Applachian paving, as well as contributing impressive durability with 50% recycled or reclaimed materials.

To enhance the safety of the plaza, more than seven tonnes of Charcon Ultrapave were supplied.

The reinforced paving prevents trip hazards whilst offering the appearance of natural granite, ideal for urban pavements. To complete the package, Charcon

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supplied up over 1100 units of bespoke paving in order to meet the specifi c design and safety requirements for the project.

Broadway Plaza is a multimillion pound scheme combining restaurants, bars, cinema, shops and residential apartments.

The refurbishment works will provide a refreshed and improved environment for visitors to the city.

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Composite Prime cements distribution partnership with Taylor Maxwell

Composite Prime’s market share has soared following a tie-up with a new high-profi le distributor.

The historic Hitchin Market Square paving in Hertfordshire was successfully refurbished and repointed with GftK’s vdw 850 Paving Joint Mortar 9 years ago and is still going strong and ready for another busy Christmas.

The work was all carried out and completed just in time for the Christmas Celebrations just under 9 years ago in November 2009.

All previous pointing materials were failing in just a year or two of the demanding environment, with multiple heavy duty loadings and exposure, plus frequent mechanical street cleaning etc. However, following the Engineers

extensive research and trials to fi nd the best refurbishment paving groutingsystemonthemarket,this time the project was completed on time and on budget, because work could continue and be completed using GftK’s vdw 850.

Even despite the wet weather and low temperatures throughout that would have made any cement or single-pack pointing mortar useless and doomed to failure in these joints. Now after 9 Years, the historic market is looking good and will continue to do so for a good few more years yet.

Taylor Maxwell has teamed up as distributors of Composite Prime’s HD Deck Dual and HD Deck XS, supplying timber and builders’ merchants with stock nationwide, leading to an increase in new business.

Of the two decking ranges that are now distributed by Taylor Maxwell, HD Deck Dual is the undoubted rising star. It utilises

the True Grain colour system to create the look and feel of traditional timber, without the need for annual maintenance and treating.

Unique dual-sided boards allow decks to be laid with contrasting colours, a supply chain consideration that has added appeal to both stockists and a growing number of end-users. Composite Prime’s extra-strong decking, the HD Deck XS, is also in growing demand.

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Give your garden the edge

on sustainability

Become is taking the sustainability message to the great outdoors by launching a garden edging that is made from 100% recycled household plastic.

Eco Edge is the latest addition to the become portfolio to meet soaring demand for all-things sustainable from consumers, businesses and public-sector organisations.

The products made from 100% recycled household plastic include Straight Eco Edge and Rolled Eco Edge. Straight Eco Edge is the perfect alternative to hardwood and is available in long, straight pieces for linear borders. Rolled Eco Edge comes

on a roll for bends and slopes. The natural look of both makes them ideal for gardens and public spaces or more naturalistic landscapes.

Laying Eco Edge could not be easier thanks to an Eco Edge Stake. The small profi le ensures the edging is highly stable and is secured by gently working into the ground with a rubber hammer before the Eco Edge sections are screwed on to them.

become is the UK’s foremost expert in creating products from 100% recycled plastic.

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Show Preview

SALTEX 2018 is almost here and all roads once again lead to the NEC

When the 73rd annual SALTEX exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November, visitors can not only look forward to a comprehensive product display spread over three large halls, but they will also gain a great deal of expert information through the free-to-attend extensive

education programme of CPDaccredited seminars and benefit from knowledge-gaining opportunities through other unique show features.

The exhibition is the longeststanding event of its kind in the world, having been held almost every year since 1938. Over the years, the event has brought the

industry together to network, learn and view the latest innovations and each year show organisers listen intently to show feedback to ensure that the event continues to grow and meet the industry’s expectations.

This year, over 300 exhibitors and some 9,000 visitors are expected to be in attendance

and there is plenty on offer for those working in or involved in landscape design and management.

The show floor will be bursting with everything a visitor needs to increase their efficiency and improve operations so if you are a landscape architect/ designer, contractor, gardener, forester or horticulturalist, then this is your show.

Inventions and innovation New for 2018, SALTEX visitors can expect to experience the very latest groundscare ingenuity in a new area on the show floor which is purely dedicated to innovation and new concepts in grounds management (see more information inside our special preview supplement).

The CPD-accredited seminars are free to attend and registration is now open for all sessions that are due to take place in four purpose-built seminar theatres on the SALTEX show floor.

Feedback gathered from last year’s seminar delegates has helped organisers to create an even better line up of speakers and learning opportunities to suit the needs of all SALTEX visitors at this year’s event (full details inside).

Visitors can also get free advice at the Job Clinic. Located on the IOG Hub, industry expert Frank Newberry will be hosting 15-minute one-to-one sessions covering CV writing to interview techniques. To book an appointment with Frank, visitors are advised to go to the IOG information desk on the IOG Hub as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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is growth Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing education programme, offers attendees a fantastic chance to learn, from seminars and panel debates and network with industry peers.

There will be a number of expert speakers from the UK and abroad focusing on issues that affect the industry including: John Moverley (Amenity Forum), Ruth Mann, (STRI), Dr Colin Fleming (Agri-Food and Biosciences), James HewetsonBrown (Wildflower Turf) and Mark Rowe (Royal Parks).

Improve your soil biology With prolonged heat and drought conditions challenging turf managers this year, SALTEX attendees will no doubt welcome the chance to have their soil profile assessed.

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.

Visitors who may have any soil profiles that are causing problems or concerns are welcome to bring in their own samples to discover how it could be improved.

The future is bright In addition to the wide range of innovative products on display within the indoor environment, visitors to SALTEX will have the chance to see many of these in action through the Outdoor Demonstrations which will be taking place on a grass area directly outside the SALTEX halls 6,7 and 8.

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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.

SALTEX 2018 is free to attend. To register your attendance and beat the queues visit www.iogsaltex.com

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Makita UK teams up with BALI again

Makita UK will be returning to the BALI Zone at Saltex this year which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, 31 October – 1 November 2018. Makita will be on stand K190d, Hall 6.

The BALI Zone features and promotes leading BALI registered affiliate and contractor members. Also confirmed for this year are Boningale Nurseries, Green-tech, British Sugar TOPSOIL, EverEdge and YMCA Training.

The Makita UK stand will showcase the ever-growing garden machinery range suitable for professional landscaping contractors, groundsmen and forestry workers.

“We are really looking forward to returning to the BALI Zone at this year’s Saltex and to be teaming up with other leading names in the landscaping industry,” says Mark Earles, Business Development Manager,

Makita UK. “There will be a focus on our expanding cordless range but visitors will be able to learn about the entire collection including our petrol and electric models.”

The 18V battery platform makes it economically viable for the tool owner as there is the option to purchase the ‘body only’ version for those who already own batteries for their other Makita power tools. This battery platform has set an industry benchmark but still continues to expand with innovations such as

the twin-18V technology which can power a 36V motor.

Using battery powered grounds care machines means that exhaust emissions are zero –petrol engine exhaust fumes are eliminated and the risk of ground contamination from spilt petrol and oil is removed altogether.

Many Makita grounds-care machines offer a considerable reduction in vibration and can be used all day without harm to the operator.

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Reesink Turfcare to launch two new Toro machines

Bringing you Toro’s first superduty utility vehicle, the Outcross 9060, and the brand’s new 12ft pull-behind rotary mower is distributor Reesink Turfcare on stand H010 at SALTEX 2018.

Both machines are designed to ensure groundsmen can do a lot more, with less.

Powered by a 59.8-horsepower Yanmar liquid-cooled diesel engine, the Outcross can tow up to 16,000lbs and has an optional cargo bed that can hold 4,500lbs of materials. It simplifies operation, optimises power and brings the option of dozens of attachments to perform hundreds of tasks.

Following hot on the Outcross’s heels for making the groundsman’s life easier is the Groundsmaster 1200 pull-behind rotary mower. What’s interesting about this new machine is that it is, says Toro, a pull-behind more than worthy of being called a Groundsmaster such are its capabilities.

rollers which leave a wellgroomed after-cut appearance. The height of cut can be adjusted from 0.5 to four inches, and its wing decks folded up to create a narrow 86-inch transportation width making it easy to get from site to site. Plus, the transport wheels feature a torsion axle and integrated torsion spring which means it can do its job smoothly and comfortably for the operator.

Timberwolf has new woodchippers on display

Visit the Timberwolf stand to meet the compact and powerful TW 160PH Petrol road tow wood chipper and the tough ‘go anywhere’ TW

230VTR variable tracked wood chipper.

The TW 160PH is a compact, strong and fast 6-inch wood chipper. It’s the perfect machine if you’re just starting out as a landscaper; it’s lightweight, easy-to-manoeuvre and simple to service but can still take on the toughest of jobs.

The TW 160PH is just one of the large range of low emission petrol powered wood chippers available from Timberwolf.

The TW 230VTR is bigger, stronger and faster than any other machine in its class,

and its versatility means it’s a contractor’s dream.

The two-speed tracking, combined with the ability to vary the width of the tracks from 0 81m to 1.3m, enables this wood chipper to get straight to work in even the most remote locations.

Add to this the outstanding TW 230 performance and this wood chipper is ruthlessly effi cient at getting the job done.

Meet the Timberwolf range at SALTEX on stand G070.

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Productivity is high with a 12ft wide cutting width thanks to three decks which flow with the contours of the terrain for example and dual full width

In addition, there will be a full line-up from Reesink and all its brands. From the grounds machinery range will be the LTF3000 triple flail mower and its innovative cylinder attachment option, and the large volume direct collect ProLine H800, which launched at last year’s show.

Representing Toro’s irrigation range will be the Lynx Central

Control system and Infi nity 55 sprinklers with Smart Access, TS90 and T7 sprinklers with TurfCup, a feature for hidden infi eld irrigation and seamlesslooking turf, and the Flex 55 sprinklers.

For those managing ponds and lakes, needing to optimise oxygen levels to keep water healthy, there will be Otterbine’s best-selling Fractional fi ve-inone aerator which delivers the highest performance rate of any fractional aerator on the market.

Reesink will again have two stands with H080 being entirely dedicated to TYM’s range of compact tractors and accessories.

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Increase in dealers for Solis tractors

dealerships nationally. Solis is an increasingly popular and professional brand

manufactured in India and sold globally. The Solis range starts at 20HP and goes up 90 and are ideal for mowing, tilling and general maintenance of private and public gardens, parklands, sportsgrounds, golf courses, small farms, paddocks and more. To learn more about us please visit us at the exhibition, stand C131

Solis Tractors UK Ltd, started out as a partnership with one dealer and now has over 23

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Kioti to embark on next stage of development

SALTEX marks another exciting step for the development of the Kioti range of products with plenty of new models on show.

First up is the new CS2220 mechanical transmission 21 horse power micro tractor. Powered by a 3 cylinder diesel engine with the highest cubic capacity for tractors of its class it will be a tractor with real grunt.

The chassis is based upon the already well known hydrostatic CS2610. The driver has a surprisingly comfortable and spacious working platform The well laid out controls and power steering ensure easy operation.

For the transmission we have 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The ergonomic metal bonnet gives the tractor a smart modern look.

Also new is the DK6010CH, with a 3-cylinder tier 3B 60HP engine

giving a quiet and economical great performance. The spacious cabin with air-conditioning will assist the operator to have a productive day’s work.

A CK3310H hydrostatic 33 hp tractor will also be shown. And Kioti UK expects visitors to the stand to be impressed with their first opportunity to see the luxury cabin that is an option for the K9 2400 Mechron.

The K9 2400 was introduced to the UK only just over the last few months. The cabin is well finished with great visability and low noise and vibration levels. It comes standard with heater. The heater unit is positioned tidily under the front bonnet.

These machines and many more can be seen on Kioti UK’s stand A190.

Ransomes to showcase full range of turf solutions

Ransomes, the Ipswich-based manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, will be showcasing its full range of turfcare equipment on stand H090 at the NEC in Birmingham during SALTEX.

The equipment on display includes the newly launched Ransomes HM600 and Ransomes TR320, the successful Ransomes MP series and a selection of Cushman utility vehicles and Turfco, Smithco and Ryan products.

The Ransomes HM600 was launched at SALTEX in 2017.

Created on the foundations of the Ransomes MP wide area mower platform, the HM600 builds upon this, providing users with the ability to run three heavy duty flail mowers with mulching technology from Müthing. With all mowers engaged, the 3.2m width of cut delivers exceptional productivity. The fingertip control of individual units makes trimming around obstacles easy and brings new levels of versatility to flail mowing. Units fold up securely to transport easily between work areas and access confined sites.

From a clean, fine, rolled finish across sports pitches to routine cuts, the HM600 leaves an even spread of mulched clippings. It also tackles the irregular cuts, bringing the lesser maintained areas back under control. The HM600 can visit one work site

with the versatility to do it all, the productivity to do it fast and the flail technology for superior presentation.

The Ransomes TR320 was also launched at SALTEX in 2017. It is one of the lightest machines on the market in its category, ensuring minimal compaction to turf, keeping surfaces in pristine condition. A combination of narrow transport width (1.64m (64.5”)), a 1.83m (72”) width of cut, superior slope capabilities and manoeuvrability, allows operators to safely negotiate the tightest of spaces and most challenging terrain. Designed and manufactured at Ransomes Jacobsen’s European headquarters in Ipswich, the TR320 is primarily targeted at the sportsturf and landscaping market, providing a quality maintenance solution for sports

pitches, estates, and light municipal applications.

The MP Series, first launched in 2014, includes the MP493, MP653 and MP653XC. These highly productive wide area rotary mowers are ideal for cutting overgrown areas and sports fields, whilst also giving you the ability to negotiate tight spaces.

Also in the MP Series is the MP495 and MP655: two robust and productive wide area cylinder mowers that leave a pristine finish every time. These mowers are popular choices for maintaining large fields, football and cricket pitches and travelling on roads when required.

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Benefits of BAGMA membership on show

The British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) supports thousands of independent agricultural, garden and groundcare machinery dealers across the UK providing support and services to industry.

BAGMA, which will be on stand G203, is a specialist division of The British Independent Retailers Association (bira).

BAGMA’s heritage goes back to its 1917 inception as the National Association of Agricultural Engineers and Implement Dealers, becoming BAGMA in 1972. BAGMA represents the interests of its members and industry as a whole by campaigning to improve the trading conditions for dealers within the UK by working together with other industry partners and various government departments.

The Land-based Engineering Sector has over 3000 dealers with in excess of 25.000 staff in an industry sector that is worth over £4 billion a year.

One of the main roles of BAGMA over the many years has been to ensure that new people are drawn into the land based industry sector and that they have access to training and apprentice programs to ensure that they are fully trained to meet the developing technology that our industry uses, enjoys and benefits from.

To this end BAGMA works with industry and the education system to ensure that there is always new talent coming into industry and that the existing talent has a clear career pathway to follow.

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Get more done with a ProLine H800

Direct collect mowing from Toro

Collect more by stopping less. Perfect for large jobs on tight deadlines.

With its large 41 litre fuel tank and massive 810 litre collector, the Toro ProLine H800 stops less so that you can mow more – you don’t even need to stop when adjusting the height of cut! And with the High-Lift system, it can empty clippings directly into a truck bed. Perfect for when time is tight. reesinkturfcare.co.uk

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Agronomic to perk up customers

Customers visiting Agronomics on Stand F100 can enjoy a “Perk Up” energy drink to give them a boost whilst visiting the show. “Perk Up” energy drink will revive visitors and is based on the clever Floratine foliar product “Perk Up” which is designed to perk up your sports turf.

When your turf grass plant has to run a marathon “Perk Up” creates the solution reducing plant stress and disease. David Snowden, Managing Director has once

Technically brilliant grass seed covers all bases

Barenbrug UK, the grass expert, is showcasing two of its most innovative ranges at SALTEX 2018.

Between them, the Essentials range and the Sports range offer a grass seed to cover every possible turf, environment and budget contingency. Visitors to stand GO55 are encouraged to bring their turf questions and challenges for a free assessment and advice from a grass expert.

Dr David Greenshields from Barenbrug said: “Our Sports range offers unprecedented performance traits for stadium environments. Featuring our industry-recognised RPR technology, no other grass seed offers the same self-repairing ability to counteract extreme wear.”

Visitors will learn how some of the best-known stadiums

rely on RPR Stadium, the topperforming 100% perennial ryegrass. And, how Barenbrug Yellow Jacket Water Manager can solve challenges on even the trickiest links courses.

The Essential range offers the same level of quality you’d expect from 100 years grass seed expertise, but with cultivars and mixesdesignedforlarge-scaleor lower budget projects.

It is ideal for commercial landscapers, councils and sporting venues experiencing funding cuts.

If you’re thinking about a change, or are concerned about any issue, visit stand GO55 to speak to a dedicated grass expert.

more being invited to present a seminar on “Grass & Rootzone Management on Hybrid Pitches” on Wednesday 31 October at 10.40am. Scott MacCallum of Turf Matters will be conducting the interview in which David will share his knowledge and experience and there will be the opportunity for a Q & A opening the floor to all.

Agronomic’s will also be bringing to Saltex a cost effective new product, Green Screen. Green

Screen is a pigment dye that protects the plant from harmful UV rays just like a sun screen. Green Screen gives colour to the sports turf which increases photosynthesisandreducesdisease pressure.GreenScreencanbetank mixed with all foliar products.

Call on to Stand F100 to learn moreanddiscussyourindividual Turf Action Plan (TAP)

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Campey Turf Care Systems returns to the NEC

New Innovation Hub at SALTEX

New for 2018, SALTEX visitors can expect to see and experience the very latest groundscare ingenuity in a new area on the show floor which is purely dedicated to innovation and new concepts in grounds management.

SALTEX plays host to the most technologically-advanced equipment showcase with hundreds of exhibitors pushing the boundaries with new products and services. Within this fastpaced and evolving industry, manufacturers are more forwardthinking than ever before to ensure their products match their client’s needs and with over 8,000 SALTEX visitors, these new technologies are certainly under the spotlight.

According to the SALTEX 2017 visitor survey, an incredible 97 per cent claimed that their main reason for attending the exhibition was to see the latest innovations. Taking this feedback on-board, SALTEX event organisers have decided to host, for the very first time, a dedicated Innovation Hub.

Visitors can expect to watch interviews with industry experts and those at the forefront of new groundscare innovations and listen to research and trial work findings. Furthermore, a number

of key speakers will take to the stage to discuss and explore current groundscare trends such as cordless/environmentally friendly equipment, robotics, GPScontrolmachinery,pesticide alternatives, pitch lighting (including watering systems and oxygen) and pitch monitoring systems.

In this exciting new feature, delegates will be able to engage in conversation regarding key topics or seek advice while using the opportunity to network with the industry’s most innovative business leaders and exporters – making the Innovation Hub a must visit area for all attendees.

The Innovation Hub will also play host to the SALTEX 2018 Innovation Award ceremony. Entries to the second ever SALTEX Innovation Award are now open and visitors can again expect to see the latest and very best in new grounds care technology.

Making its debut at last year’s show, the Innovation Award attracted a number of highquality entries from across the globe spanning a wide variety of products, services and equipment.

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Throughout the year Campey products have made an impact at major sporting events, including the use of the Air 2G2 GT Air Inject in the build-up to the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Paris.

Innovation and application have both continued to evolve, with the Koro FIELD TOPMAKER now being used with great success to renovate cricket squares as well as further use in golf.

A selection of Campey machinery will be on display at Stand G100 along with the Campey product specialists, who will be on hand to answer any questions and advise on the best machinery for your situation.

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Care

Campey Turf Care Systems will be back at the NEC with their range of industry-leading machines.

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These sports have been able to adopt the machine due to the introduction of a smaller and lighter Koro FTM that was specifically designed with finer turf in mind, offering the industry as a whole the cleanest renovation possible.

Trilo offers multiuse equipment for all turf maintenance professionals

Trilo will be showcasing their range of products for grass and debris management for sports fields and green spaces.

Visitors to stand G010 will be able to see the multi-purpose Trilo S3, while staff will also be on hand to discuss machinery from their portfolio of collectors, blowers and scarifiers.

Working at a convenient 1.5 metres wide, the Trilo S3 vacuum sweeper is perfect for clearing grounds and fields. Its modest dimensions and large suction capacity enable efficient working in small areas and even in wet conditions. It weighs in at only 1200kg meaning it can be used with compact tractors of 35HP.

The machine is also available with a gully brush, twisted flail or verti-cutting shaft, which can be interchanged simply and quickly -in as little as one hour - making it incredibly user-friendly and versatile in its operations. This, combined with the design of the unit fits the requirements of councils, contractors and Groundsmen alike, working in an economically challenging environment.

For smaller areas, the SU range of vacuums have been developed to allow rapid vacuuming of leaves, litter, grass and wood chippings etc, in a compact, easily-transportable unit Mounted on a towable chassis, they’re equipped with a 4m or 5m wander hose (model dependant) for convenient, yet powerful, cleaning in accessrestricted spaces.

Also available are a selection of blowers, designed with large capacities to ensure a far-reaching air-flow in a given direction. The Trilo B7 is a compact, low-weight blower with an optional reverse exhaust nozzle which can be operated from the drivers seat. By setting the nozzle downwards, the B7 is capable of cleaning both sides of a path simultaneously.

A range of sizes and capacities are available up to the BL960, one of the most powerful blowers available on the market, ideal for useinlargeparks,openspacesor on the golf course.

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Aquatic Solutions to arrive at NEC

Seed and feed focus for Germinal

Germinal will be showcasing its new, all-in-one sports pitch renovation package at this year’s show.

Containing three key elements –Germinal’s A20 Premier Ryesport seed mixture, an appropriate selection of fertiliser products and free sward management advice from one of Germinal’s FACTS (Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme) qualified technical experts – A20 Seed & Feed gives groundscare professionals everything they need to renovate sports pitches and to create a playable surface in time for the new season.

The seed element of the A20 Seed & Feed package provides a combination of four topperforming species of perennial ryegrasses: 10% Eugenius, 45% Calico, 20% Eurosport and 25% Eurocordus. Together, these cultivars create a dense sward

with excellent fineness of leaf, a good cleanness of cut, robust levels of disease resistance and fantastic post-winter recovery. The standard seed mixture can also be customised, allowing groundsmen to create a bespoke mixture to meet their specific needs.

For the fertiliser component of the A20 Seed & Feed package, a soil or sand based nutrient programme can be selected. A third option, for park pitches and local community pitches, is also available. All three nutrient programmes are F.A.C.T.S. approved and have been designed to enable the new sward to achieve the best possible results in terms of seedling establishment and sward development. Each package contains a selection of phased release fertilisers and advanced soil conditioners which provide the necessary nutrients and trace elements required during the renovated pitch’s growing-in phase

“The pitch renovation season is one of the busiest and most stressful periods in any groundsman’s calendar,” explains Richard Brown, Germinal Amenity Sales Manager. “Waiting for the renovated pitch to be ready in time for the new playing season can cause even the most experienced and laid-back groundsman sleepless nights. With that in mind, we have created an all-in-one seed, fertiliser and nutrient advice package to help ease the pressure.

“All too often we speak to groundsmen who simply don’t have the time or resources, or in some cases the correct technical knowledge, to develop their own over-seeding and fertiliser programme. By following the simple advice laid out in our new A20 Seed & Feed package, these groundsmen can be confident that they are using the correct rate of the most suitable grass seeds and fertilisers at the optimum time,

and that every penny invested will give their pitch the very best chance of going into the new season in prime condition.”

Aquatic Solutions UK have the largest fleet of Truxor amphibious machines in the Country, along with the most up to date machinery and the most experienced Truxor operators.

The fleet of Truxor amphibious machines enable us to undertake a variety of work in the water from aquatic weed and vegetation control to dredging and desilting. We also cover bank repairs, silt

removal solutions, algae control, aquatic planting, aeration, ongoing maintenance plans and refurbishment.

Aquatic Solutions UK work with both domestic and commercial customers throughout the UK. They can be found on Stand C191.

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DLF focus on ‘prevention rather than reaction’ for winter overseeding

Following a year of extreme weather conditions, a stop by the DLF stand, J100 at SALTEX, will be a must for Turf Managers preparing for autumn and winter overseeding operations. DLF Seeds market leading amenity and sport turf mixtures, from both the Johnson’s Sport Seeds and Masterline portfolios, will ensure turf professionals achieve great results every time.

When it comes to winter overseeding, the aim should be preventative, rather than reactionary.

Ideal for a pre-winter programme, Johnsons J 4Turf has been rated top in European turf trials for disease resistance. DLF’s 4Turf tetraploid ryegrass cultivars are of particular interest to groundsman looking for mixtures

that are hard wearing, germinate quickly and offer extreme winter hardiness.

4Turf tetraploids develop a stronger and deeper rooting system which also improves the efficiency in which nutrients, including Nitrogen, are utilised. Along with a number of other Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures, J 4Turf is available with DLF’s ProNitro® nitrogen seed coating, for significantly stronger and faster establishment.

If winter conditions are particularly extreme and cause loss of the turf surface, it is critical to re-seed quickly to prevent further damage. Johnsons J Rescue 100 is designed especially for winter overseeding. It incorporates

next-generation turf type annual ryegrass Quickston, which delivers fast low-temperature establishment, down to 3 degrees. Quickston has a significantly finer leaf and darker colour than traditional annual ryegrass cultivars, having been bred to blend more effectively with traditional diploid ryegrasses.

DLF’s Technical Product Managers will be on hand to discuss other products from the Johnsons Sports Seed and Masterline ranges, both of which utilise DLF cultivars and breeding technology. They are also once again proud to be sponsoring the IOG Groundsman of the Year award at the annual IOG industry award ceremony.

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Leading the way in product innovation

Visitors to the ICL stand (K030) at SALTEX 2018 will get the chance to discover a wide range of solutions.

At this year’s show, there will be a particular focus on Ecoplug Max, a patented product for tree stump control, which will no doubt draw the attention of attendees.

Ecoplug Max is a patented tree stump control application method which delivers glyphosate directly into the tree stump, killing its root system and preventing re-growth. Each plug contains 300mg of granular glyphosate which are simply placed into holes drilled into the stump using the Ecoplug drill bit. The plugs are then hammered in forcing out the sides of the plug, releasing the glyphosate into the phloem.

Ecoplug Max supports requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) to minimise

use of pesticides. With the glyphosate encapsulated inside the unit, it never gets in direct contact with anything else but the plant, minimizing the risk of the operator coming into contact with chemical or chemical spillage. It also eliminates the risk of damage to surrounding trees and vegetation. Quite simply, it stays where it belongs –inside the plant.

Visitors to the stand will also benefit from learning more about the popular Turf Rewards programme which offers all ICL customers the chance to earn points from purchases and convert them into a range of valuable agronomic or educational items. The programme is perfect for golf, sports and amenity turf managers with an extensive range of items on offer such as workplace tools, clothing and work wear, and educational vouchers. Not only does it benefit the turf manager

but it is of advantage to the team, the turf, and the organisation they work for by maximising budgets with every purchase.

As well as showcasing their everevolving product ranges, the ICL technical team will be on hand at SALTEX to talk all things turf and landscape. The stand will also feature a coffee barista, so

whether you are seeking advice on combatingdiseases, generally looking to improve your turf or landscape areas or have any other questions about your maintenance programmes then ensure that a visit to stand K030 is on your agenda.

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New demonstration GURU joins Charterhouse

A stop by the Charterhouse Turf Machinery (CTM) stand at Saltex is a great port of call to see a vast array of equipment for the care of both natural and artificial surfaces.

For 2018, Stand K070 will be no exception with machinery from the Redexim and Graden portfolios on show, as well a new face to offer help and advice.

As part of the ongoing development of the CTM business, and the resultant additional product lines now represented, Rhys Evans has joined in the role of Sales Demonstrator. Rhys will be responsible for a fleet of demonstration machinery from the Redexim, Graden and BLEC stables and will be available on stand K070 to offer support and advice to customers old and new.

On stand, Charterhouse will be highlighting the 1575 Overseeder from the comprehensive range of Redexim seeders. The 1575 safely delivers the seed into

grooves up to 30mm deep and thanks to individually mounted coulters, this Overseeder takes undulating ground easily in its stride. The 1575 model features a working width of 1.5m and has a 225ltr hopper capacity from which the amount of seed delivered can be easily and accurately controlled. Other models in the Overseeder range, working at 1.2m and 2.0m, are also available.

From the Graden range comes the GBS 1200, a 1.2m straight reeled verticutter ideal for fl at areas such as sports pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts etc. This model can be mounted onto a 20hp+ tractor and can scarify to depths of up to 45mm. The temperedsteelblades,inoptional widths of 1mm or 3mm, feature 8 tungsten tips and are fi tted in reverse rotation to slice cleanly through the turf while the deep scalloped design prevents the blades from becoming clogged.

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Revolutionary technology on show from John Deere

Available in Europe from 2019 exclusively on John Deere’s ZTrak 900 Series commercial zero-turn rotary mowers, the new Michelin X Tweel Turf airless radial tyre means customers may never need to buy rear tyres for their zero-turn mowers again.

Unlike traditional pneumatic tyres, the Michelin X Tweel Turf virtually eliminates tyre downtime and is nearly maintenance free.

A new Z994R model equipped with X Tweel Turf tyres makes its UK & Ireland show debut on the John Deere stand (E080) at SALTEX 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham in November, alongside the company’s latest compact tractor and lawn tractor developments.

Offering a combination of operator comfort, productivity and a high-quality finish, the Z994R is designed to cater for customers looking for a more compact solution to working in restricted spaces. It features a powerful 25hp (18.4kW) diesel

engine together with a heavyduty frame and a belt-driven deck for optimum power efficiency. High output is further achieved by the 137cm (54in) 7-Iron PRO side-discharge rotary mower deck.

Options include the exciting new Michelin X Tweel Turf tyre, which avoids downtime from punctures when compared to traditional pneumatic tyres. It has the same dimensions and bolt pattern as a standard tyre, but features automotive rubber technology that allows the tread to last up to three times longer. The Tweel also reduces ground compaction and increases ride quality, which is enhanced by the mower’s new ComfortGlide seat.

Using pioneering technology first introduced by John Deere on its agricultural tractors and other self-propelled equipment in 2001, a top of the range 4066R compact tractor can also be seen for the first time equipped with a StarFire satellite receiver and AutoTrac Universal automatic

steering system. This is now being made available on the company’scompacttractorrange to help operators achieve higher levels of accuracy and input cost savings when working with implements such as amenity turf sprayers and spreaders.

An enhanced range of highcapacity commercial mower decks has also been announced for the popular John Deere X940 Series diesel lawn tractors. These are designed to increase performanceandfurtherimprove operator convenience.

The robust construction of these decks, which are stamped from a single steel plate, ensures that theyarebuilttolastandservethe needs of demanding commercial operators. Available with cutting widths of 137 or 152cm (54 or 60in), the decks are uniquely designed to handle high volumes of material.

Upgrades have been made to the drive-over ramps for even easier connection of the mower deck to the tractor. In addition, the X940 Series now comes as standard with a new deluxe seat featuring adjustable back support, with an air ride suspension seat available as an option. Both seats are now fi tted with armrests.

The existing MulchControl feature, which allows simple changes between grass discharge and mulching, has also been enhanced by the addition of an optional hydraulic actuator known as One-Touch This increases the speed of changing between modes for increased uptime and ease of operation.

All these new products will be available at John Deere dealershipsintheUKandIreland from spring 2019.

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Be pitch perfect with SCH (Supplies) Ltd

Artificial pitch care specialists SCH (Supplies) Ltd are delighted with the opportunity to sponsor the SALTEX 2018 Best Managed Artificial Surface award. As manufacturers of both real and artificial pitch care machinery, the choice of award was an easy one to make.

The SCH surface care range will leave your surfaces in award winning condition at very affordable prices.

The Artificial Surface Grooming Rake is designed to carry out routine maintenance on artificial playing surfaces with a sand base. The two rows of spring tines tease through the playing surface to remove surface compaction and aid drainage, and the trailing brush will level and groom the play area.

A single pass allows for the two operations to be carried out simultaneously, which enable groundsmen to prepare and

maintain the pitch to a high standard in very little time.

The Triangular Brush is a small, basic machine which gives artificial and natural grass areas that vital ‘scratch’ in between major services.

SCH products have simple designs for low maintenance. The robust welded steel frames and their dedicated spare parts team will help ensure the life of the machine year after year.

SCH(Supplies)Ltdmanufacture a wide range of both artifi cial surface and natural grass care systems, consisting of many different widths and attachments. With over 250 products on their website, and a selectionofhandheldandtowed rakes, brushes and drag mats in their brochure, pitches of all sizes and budgets can achieve award winning results.

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Demon pressure washers on display

Demon International are the leading UK manufacturers of high pressure cleaning equipment.

Their revolutionary range of pressure washers will be on display including the Hurricane Combi Flat Surface cleaner.

This award winning innovation combining the rotowash floor cleaner with a pressure washer, allowing the user to wash flat surfaces using a high pressure cleaner and then quickly converting to a pressure washer for cleaning buildings, street furniture and vehicles with the addition of a lance.

The Combi is fast and efficient and is the ideal solution for cleaning walkways, paths, car

parks, public areas, stadiums and more.

Also on display is the LPG Green cleaning pressure washers. With current emission laws being

tightened and the increasing cost of fuel, the LPG engine offers a creditable alternative.

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Bayer previews new IVM herbicide at SALTEX

to this year’s SALTEX event will have the chance to preview a new pre-emergence total herbicide that has been submitted to HSE-CRD for formal approval and is expected to be ready for the 2019 season.

Lewis Blois, Bayer national account manager, explains that ‘Project BES012’ will provide amenity contractors with broad spectrum weed control across a wide range of surfaces from open soil and gravel surfaces to fence lines and railway ballast, as part of a targeted treatment programme.

“The herbicide’s dual active formulation contains diflufenican and a new active ingredient for the UK, iodosulfuron-methylsodium,” he says.

“Used alone, it provides preemergence control, giving a residual barrier to prevent weeds from germinating and establishing. Alternatively, after the two-leaf post emergence stage, it can be mixed with glyphosate to enhance performance.

“This means the product can be used flexibly across different environments providing control

against hard to manage weeds for up to four months.

“Using ‘Project BES012’ as part of an integrated vegetation management (IVM) programme canalsohelpamenitycontractors to minimise weed resistance. The combined active ingredients give a dual mode of action to reduce the chance of resistance occurring.

“Trials have shown that this product provides good control for even the hardest to tackle weeds, so I would encourage contractors to come and visit our stand at SALTEX to hear fi rsthand how it can be incorporated into programmes,” says Lewis.

Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, will present a session at the event on 1 November at 1:20pm, on the changing face of vegetation management. Colin will discuss innovations within the sector and how legislation affects the development of new products.

For further information visit the Turf Solutions Team on stand G030 at SALTEX.

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Pellenc to launch new range of tools

Pellenc, which is distributed in the UK and Ireland exclusively by Etesia UK, has chosen SALTEX 2018 to launch a new range of battery-powered hand tools on stand E055.

Full details are being kept under wraps until the show opens on 31st October at the NEC Birmingham, but visitors will be excited to hear of three new products to join the portfolio.

A forerunner when it comes to lithium-ion technology and high efficiency ‘brushless’ motors, Pellenc has established itself as the number one choice in the ‘zero emission’ professional power tools market for the

maintenance of urban and greenspaces. The combination of these two technologies makes it possible to eliminate direct emission of greenhouse gases and significantly reduce noise and vibration. It meets the users’ requirements for comfort and sustainability while offering excellent cost efficiency.

Other products on the stand will include the Airion 2 new generation hand-held blower and the Rasion Smart and Rasion Basic pedestrian rotary mowers, the Helion hedgecutter, Selion chainsaws and polesaws and the Prunion and Vinion pruning shears will also be available to view.

Price Turfcare returns with Ventrac and Ryan products

The company’s experienced and knowledgeable staff will also be on hand to offer valuable advice, along with finance options, and all visitors to the stand will be able to get their hands on the new product brochures. 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 is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Etesia UK.

Complete pitch management in VR

The complete SGL pitch management system will be on display in VR environment. In just a few seconds you will find yourself standing on the pitch of the majestic Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. See with your own eyes how the grass is monitored, analysed and maintained with the help of the SGL system.

The VR environment enables you to view the system right down to the smallest detail. And whenever you are ready, you can travel back to stand G223 just as fast as you went, where you can have a chat with one of SGL’s consultants.

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Turfcare, the UK and Ireland distributor of the Ventrac multiimplement compact tractor and Ryan turf maintenance equipment, is returning to SALTEX on stand B124. With the business celebrating its second anniversary in January 2019, it has been an exciting time for Managing Director Rupert Price.

“We have come a long way in a short space of time,” he said. “It’s been a roller coaster ride establishing a network of dealers and doing demonstration tours across the UK, but it has worked.

“Also, the addition of the Ryan franchise last year has broadened our product portfolio, enabling us to offer customers a comprehensive range of turfcare equipment.

“What is particularly pleasing is that some of our early Ventrac customers are coming back to add further attachments or in some cases, buying another machine.”

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Two BLEC seeders set to impress

It has been a very busy year for BLEC, appointing dealers, streamlining manufacture and product ranges. Continuing at full steam into the autumn, BLEC will be returning to SALTEX on stand M080, with two popular seeders on show.

BLEC’s Cultipack Seeder is a well proven, accurate seeding

system that eliminates the issue of tyre marks sustained with tractor-mounted seeders. This highly manoeuvrable pedestrian unit features front notched rollers which crush lumps and make pockets for the seed to be delivered into, which the rear set of rollers then buries into the top 12mm of soil. Its low ground pressure makes the

Cultipack particularly effective on sensitive ground.

For those that prefer a tractormounted seeder, ideal for use on both fine turf and amenity areas, the BLEC Multiseeder will be another highlight. Offering accurate distribution for all seed types and simple, efficient adjustment, the Multiseeder is available in a range of working widths from 1.2m to 2.1m.

The floating twin spike rollers follow contours, saturating the surface with up to 1890 holes per square metre, helping to achieve accurate distribution and high germination, all with minimal surface disruption.

The team will also be on hand to answer any questions and discuss future developments, which will see the BLEC range of specialist landscaping and turfcare equipment continue to impress.

Wiedenmann’s artificial kit lines up alongside natural grass favourites

Wiedenmann UK’s line up for Saltex has arguably its widest range of machines for professional grounds care maintenance. For those whose focus is synthetic pitches, both their entry level cleaner/ collector, the Terra Clean 100 and the top of the range, extra thorough Terra Clean 160, will be on show.

Land driven, the Terra Clean 100 can be towed behind utility vehicles from 12 hp without the need for a PTO. As no hydraulics or electrics are required it is favoured by organisations with a small number of pitches to maintain.

Using world first technology, the Terra Clean 160 is a sweeper, cleaner and collector. It combines

both a sieved separation system with a dust cyclone extraction system to filter and remove miniscule deposits. Moving to natural grass, Wiedenmann UK’s most popular trio of machines -the Terra Spike GXi8 HD deep aerator, the Terra Rake 1.7 m and Super 500 will all feature for up close inspection. The GXi8 HD is both efficient and

fast and tines to 250 mm; the Terra Rake features four rows of aggressive spring tines which rip out thatch moving at speeds of 15 km/ph while the Super 500 is a multi-tasking genius sweeper, collector,scarifi er of choice.

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Twelve BASIS CPD points available

BASIS members will be able to collect up to 12 CPD points at this year’s two-day SALTEX event.

Six points will be available each day, two of which will be

awarded for general attendance, and a further four will be on offer for participating in the ‘Learning Live’ sessions.

Stephen Jacob, BASIS CEO, recommends joining the free

educational sessions, to hear more about the latest industry updates and innovations.

“As part of the ‘Learning Live’ programme, I’ll be speaking in the Amenity Forum Question Time, at 2pm on day one. This will give delegates an opportunity to quiz the panel on current issues regarding pest and disease control,” he explains.

“The session will be led by Professor John Moverley, chair of the Amenity Forum, and other panel members will include Ruth Mann from the STRI and Will Kay from Languard.”

Lawn Care Legends LIVE comes to SALTEX

Lawn Care Legends, a Facebook group which was created in July 2016, is a thriving online community with over 3,000 worldwide active members. It is primarily a group for all landscapers and gardeners to showcase their work and knowledge and ultimately support one another. The majority of group members are based in

the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia and Canada and the group sees, on average, 40-60 individual member posts and approximately 4,500 engagements every day from likes to comments.

“The kind of topics of conversation can be anything from recommendations on products, machines or brands, what people prefer to use - the pros and cons, or it could be to do with marketing your business or pricing a job. It is open to professionals and aspiring professionals and the group encourages the positive aspect of

sharing

LawnCareLegendsLIVEwilltake place on the fi rst day of SALTEX 2018 and John, who is hosting the event alongside other popular Landscaping ‘YouTubers’ Curtis Jones and Jason Groom, revealed hisambitionsfortheevent.

Lawn Care Legends LIVE will take place on 31 October at 2:00pm in concourse suites 22 and23bytheSALTEXentrance.

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BASIS

A fantastic networking opportunity for landscapers and gardeners will be available at SALTEX 2018 - which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November.

information,” said group founder John Ryan.

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One stop forestry shop

Jas P Wilson are sole UK distributors for a range of professional arboriculture, forestry and ground care machines.

The company will have a selection of TP Wood Chippers on display, showcasing some

of the highlights from their comprehensive range. See the machine quality first-hand, discuss the part-exchange of existing equipment and learn about our competitive finance options on our stand.

Jas P Wilson

Etesia to launch two new Attila brushcutter models

Etesia UK has announced that two new Attila pedestrian brushcutter models will be launched on stand C050 at SALTEX 2018.

With built-in rugged reliability as standard, the new Etesia AK60 and AH75 pedestrian brushcutters have been designed to work in the

toughest of conditions. These powerful workhorses effectively deal with clearing vegetation from a wide variety of sites –long grass, weeds, bracken and brambles on woodland paths or orchards. Ease of operation and manoeuvrability ensure total efficiency and high output.

Both models will be fitted with a T3 transmission with differential lock and front wheel locking system with a simple height of cut adjustment from the new handle bar design.

The AK60 model is fitted with a Kawasaki FJ180 OHV engine with a 60cm cutting width, while the AH75 is fitted with a Honda GXV 390 engine with a

75cm cutting width. Both new modelsalsofeatureanewhandle bar system with central cable protection allowing movement into offset and storage positions.

The two new models join the Attila AK51 Kawasaki 51cm cutting width model already in the range.

Also available to view at the 2018 show will be a range of Etesia pedestrian and ride-on mowers.

New product brochures ahead of the 2019 season will also be available.

Etesia

Boosting your EGO

Since its launch, EGO has truly established itself as a pioneer of outdoor power technology. With its 56V Arc Lithium battery, EGO has been going from strength to strength – making huge waves in the industry.

The ground-breaking brand will be exhibiting at leading turf management event, SALTEX in Birmingham, from 31st October to 1st November, aiming to show grounds care volunteers and professionals how you can get the power of petrol, minus the petrol.

EGO will be giving SALTEX visitors the opportunity to have a chance to look at exciting and revolutionary products, neverseen-before in the EU market. It will also allow people to view products and accessories that are included in the commercial range, such as battery backpacks.

Steve Roskell, Marketing Director EMEA at EGO, is looking forward to the event: “This will be our 4th time at SALTEX and we’re making sure this year will be the best yet.

Our new products launching in 2019 will debut exclusively at the exhibition, so make sure you come down and visit our stand!

“It will also give visitors the chance to ask any question they may have about our extensive offering and how cordless outdoor power tools can shape their lives, and their businesses.”

EGO will be on stand J062 at SALTEX from 31st October to 1st November.

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EGO

Rigby Taylor offers an interactive experience

Rigby Taylor will be announcing a number of exciting new product launches at SALTEX - to be viewed both on the stand and in the outside demonstration area.

These include:

• T he TinyMobile - a next generation, fully autonomous pitch line marking GPS robot that’s faster, lighter, more flexible and more economical than anything available;

• The Armaline GPS multiple pitch marking machine that is operated from a multipurpose utility vehicle;

• A range of Carbon4Grass environmentally responsible grass seeds.

Visitors will also be able to discuss Rigby Taylor’s leading range of turf fertilisers, turf fungicide tank

mixes and water management products…and more!

A cup of freshly made coffee will be available to all visitors to the stand and company personnel will be on hand to offer information and advice, and provide on-stand presentations through the use of touch-screen TV monitors.

For the first time, too, Rigby Taylor is linking with the industry charity Perennial as sponsor of a football simulator where prizes will be awarded on each day of the show in a penalty shoot-out competition.

Rigby Taylor will also feature at the IOG Industry Awards evening as sponsor of the Young Groundsman of the Year Award.

Sherriff Amenity to demonstrate ‘precise’ turf management

Visitors to the Sherriff Amenity stand (E060) at SALTEX 2018 will get the chance to find out how they could significantly improve their turf through a range of unique products and some new dedicated apps.

Sherriff Amenity, the UK’s leading turf and amenity suppliers, have announced the launch of two new apps, which are set to increase efficiency and improve operations for sports turf managers.

PrecisionPro is a dedicated app for sports turf to measure any area, guide you in calibrating your spreader for any granular product and also help you apply fertilisers as accurate as ever. The slogan for the app is Measure. Calibrate. Apply – and in just three simple steps accuracy and precision is guaranteed.

PrecisionPro allows turf managers to have an accurate measured area by simply opening the app and walking the perimeter of the green. Calibrating spreaders has always been a difficult task but with the Calibrate feature in the PrecisionPro app, users are guided through each step of the process. Furthermore, its advanced GPS functionality informs you when to start and stop the calibration process.

Also being showcased on the stand is Sherriff Amenity’s all new ParryMeter football app – which is the world’s first dedicated measurement device to accurately measure the ball roll performance of football pitches using a real football. The ParryMeter football app records thousands of measurements per run ensuring absolute accuracy of readings.

Additional data can also be entered into the app and all measurements are saved and easily shared however the user wishes to.

Sherriff Amenity will be joined on the stand by Carbon Gold – the world’s leading biochar company. Sherriff Amenity are the exclusive UK distributors of Carbon Gold’s Enriched Biochar Turf Improver and visitors will be able to discover more about Biochar, which is a highly porous, high carbon form of charcoal used to improve soil nutrition,growingconditionsand turf health.

One lucky visitor to the stand will also walk away with a free Accupro spreader as well as a Lenova tablet, which comes preloaded with the PrecisonPro app.

Sherriff Amenity

Visitors will notice a new major player in the market of line marking paints – Selectline -which has been selling line marking paints in North West Europe successfully for many years and now the UK will be one of their new focus countries.

Selectline is both a developer and a manufacturer of paints, which provides them a great opportunity to develop innovative products and to ensure a fast delivery time.

The line marking company is present with factories in four countries: The Netherlands, France, Canada and China.

Before, the company has sold their products mainly by private labels but is now entering the market under their own name ‘Selectline’.

The range of products consists of high-quality concentrates and ready-to-use paints. In addition, Selectline offers marketing packages to their distributors to launch the products the best way possible.

Visit the Selectline booth (B112) at the NEC. Selectline

Rigby Taylor

Innovations from PSD Groundscare

PSD Groundscare will feature some exciting new innovative machinery at Stand G120, showcasing will be the world’s first tracked remote control green waste shredder from TS Industrie.

The well renowned Green series Puma 35D has been further improved in handling and ease of use with the new model Puma 35D R-TK.

For use in difficult terrain, the machine is fitted with adjustable crawler tracks and lateral stabiliser, and is capable of travelling to areas not accessible

by trailed chippers or shredders.

Also on show will be the innovative NEW Turfaway Turf Cutter from award winning BelgiummanufacturerEliet.The Turfaway 600’s unique concept allows you to quickly loosen a thin turf layer with precision.

The unique construction of this 60cm wide sod cutter on tracks ensures a stable machine with optimum soil grip, which ensures maximum comfort for the operator.

Groundscare

Groundsman all prepared for event

Groundsman Industries have lined up three products from their range that are more than worthy of special attention at SALTEX.

The Northern Ireland manufacturer has a worldwide reputation for durable, high performance equipment and the latest machines affirm this.

The Groundsman Turf MultiCutters are renowned for their smooth, effortless cutting ability, ease of use and operating comfort. Features and benefits which become obvious within the first few feet of operation.

The two-wheel drive model, the TMC26, is simple to operate and portable, making it ideal for landscapers, contractors and hire outlets, with the cut quality to work in fine sports turf as well. There’s a range of interchangeable sod cutting blades available from 30cm (12”) to 60cm (24”) wide that are adjustable down to 7cm (3”) deep. These are complemented with blades for mole draining, de-compacting, trenching and cable and pipe insertion, down to 15cm (6”) depth. The precision cutting of the rear blade fourwheel drive model, the TMC46, makes it the choice of golf clubs and turf farms.

Groundsman offer a range of pedestrian and tractor mounting

turf aerators ranging from 45cm (18”) to 180cm (6ft) working widths. Take the 345HD model and you have a compact, professional pedestrian machine that can access most garden gates and aerate all types of grass including gardens, parklands and fine lawns as well as sports greens.

For larger areas the tractor mounting models are available for tractors from 18hp. Rugged, durable and low maintenance, this range has a proven record for reliability, performance and versatility. There is a crank driven elliptical plunge action mechanism that drives the tines into the most compacted

surfaces, down to 15cm (6”) deep, with very little surface disruption.

Quick change hollow core, solid and slitting tines are available together with tine heads for thatch removal or surface preparation for overseeding.

Also on display, the Groundsman Flexblade Core Collector attaches to any aerator, pedestrian or tractor mounted with swath width from 60cm (24”) up to 210cm (83”) to enable you to core and collect in one pass. It’s also available for compact tractors and turf vehicles for follow-up collection of cores and linear aeration soil. The patented Flexblade core collector system

was developed by Groundsman Industries and is the most effi cient method of collecting cores, wet or dry, with minimum disruption.

AttachedtoanaeratortheFlexblade catches more than half the cores before they touch the ground. The remainderarescoopedcleanlyfrom the surface by the Flexblade that follows undulations like shovels, forthecleanestpossiblecollection.

The holes remain open for top dressing. Trampling and surface disruption are minimised and the greens are quicker back in play. Visit Groundsman Industries on Stand No. K078

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

PSD

Groundsman Industries

Dennis shows cutting edge technology

A visit to the Dennis stand on E070 at IOG SALTEX 2018 will show how the company’s range of world class turf maintenance equipment enables turf professionals to benefit from cutting edge technology.

Taking centre stage on the Dennis Mowers stand will be the new PRO 34R rotary mower. Following the launch of the prototype model at last year’s show; the professional rotary mower has been refined and developed with feedback from groundsmen over the past 18 months.

The PRO 34R is a 34” (860mm) rotary mower designed to help groundsmen achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance and desired playing surface.

The mower is ideal for sports pitches and lawns producing the enviable ‘Dennis Stripes’ while a powerful vacuum flow collects debris quickly and efficiently.

The angle of the cutting deck and twin blades can be easily adjusted using a single ‘click adjuster’ ensuring the mower is suitable for changing conditions and meeting groundsmen’s requirements.

Unique features of the Dennis PRO 34R Rotary Mower include:

• 5 forward and 1 reverse selection for speed of operation

• 90 litre capacity grass box

• Fully adjustable angle of deck for changing conditions

• 2 section cast aluminium rear roller Easy to use height of cut gauge

• Single point height of cut a djustment for ease of operation

• Op tional front wheel or smooth/weile roller options

• Front brush for standing grasses upright

• Adjustable handlebars for operator comfort

Also on view will be the G860, G34D and the Premier professional cylinder mowers along with the the FT510, Razor Ultra, and S500 Plus seeder, which creates ideal seed germination pockets whilst reducing seed wastage.

The FT510 professional mower is unrivalled as a mower and turf maintenance machine on all areas of fine turf. A cutting width of 510mm (20”) and a range of 11 interchangeable cassettes mean that one machine can be used for several different jobs from scarifying, verticutting, brushing and cutting.

The Razor Ultra 560 has been developed to specifically meet the demands of cricket pitches as well as golf greens & tees and bowling greens. The machine has a 560mm (22”) cutting width and

incorporates many key features including an 11 bladed cutting cylinder, ultra short wheelbase for undulating surfaces, tungsten tipped groomer, compact handle designforextramanoeuvrability, click height adjusters and stub free transport wheels for easy transport from site to site.

The G860 has eleven quick changeover cassette options giving ultimate flexibility and a single power unit for many day-to-day maintenance tasks. This versatility coupled with low ground pressure, at just 166kgs, and manoeuvrability makes the G860 the choice for many top sporting venues around the world including the recent FIFA World Cup Finals in Russia.

Designed and built following the same concept as the Dennis G860, the G34D is a dedicated cylindermowerthatincorporates a large-diameter eight bladed cutting cylinder to cater for a wide range of uses to leave a precise cut.

Fitted with either a powerful Honda Petrol or Kubota diesel engine, the Premier is available in 30” and 36” cutting widths.

A 3 section rear roller and steering brakes make it easy to manoeuvre giving an excellent stripe pattern and rolling characteristics. Complete with a large diameter front roller with adjustable scraper, for precise heightofcutcontrol,themachine is easy to adjust on both sides with the use of a single spanner.

InadditiontotherangeofDennis products on show, the combined displaywithSISISwillalsoshow a range of natural and synthetic turf maintenance machinery.

Dennis

Case IH to exhibit for the first time

Leading manufacturer, Case IH, will be exhibiting for the first time.

The brand, which has been producing machinery for more than 175 years, produces a range of tractors from 55hp to 628hp, with the 55hp to 150hp models perfectly suited to many applications in amenity use.

All these models share the Case IH tradition of safety and operator comfort and can be specified with a range of implements including loaders, as well as tyres to match the demands of every application.

Case IH tractors have proven reliability and are supported by a network of 81 dealers across the UK and Ireland, providing a guarantee of personal and professional after-sales support.

Case IH can be found on stand D032 and will be exhibiting a Case IH Farmall 75C, fitted with a loader.

Case IH

Hybrid pitch focus for County Turf

County Turf holds the UK and European Licence for HERO Hybrid Grass and ECLIPSE

Stabilised Turf of which are in situ at many high profile stadiums across the world.

The company enjoys a longstanding reputation for supplying premium quality sports turf by investing in the latest machinery and turf technology to remain at the forefront of the turf growing industry.

County Turf’s team of experts will be on hand to discuss the range of hybrid products as well on stand F132.

County Turf

Husqvarna to showcase commercial mower and battery

Husqvarna, the world’s leading producer of forest, park and garden equipment will be in attendance once again, showcasing some of the company’s most innovative products.

Located at the Husqvarna stand H040 in Hall 8, this year will draw focus on both battery power and commercial Automower.

New products on show this year at the Husqvarna stand include a

new hand held battery range and petrol models. Husqvarna Fleet Services 2.0 brings the latest in managing small or large fleets of equipment to your desktop

computer, tablet or mobile device – keeping information all in one place.

Husqvarna

Market leading MM seed on display

Limagrain UK, one of the world’s largest seed companies will be showcasing its impressive range of grass seed mixtures, including the market leading MM60 and MM50 on their stand (G041) at SALTEX 2018.

MM is one of the most respected brands in the UK sportsturf and amenity industries and is relied upon at top sports grounds throughout the UK and beyond. With a proven track record of

producing the best possible swards, the MM range of grass seed offers an unrivalled performance and appearance.

All mixtures in the MM range, are treated with Limagrain’s HEADSTART GOLD – a revolutionary grass seed treatmentthatensuresrapid,even germination.

Limagrain

Sign up for Learning LIVE 2018 educational sessions

SALTEX event organisers have revealed exciting details about this year’s all-encompassing education programme – Learning LIVE.

The CPD-accredited seminars are free to attend and registration is now open for all sessions that are due to take place in four purpose-built seminar theatres on the SALTEX show floor in Halls 6, 7 and 8 at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November.

Last year’s Learning LIVE programme was the biggest one yet and featured more than 100 industry experts who took to the stage to address a variety of topical issues and highlight best practice case studies within the turf care industry – and feedback gathered from seminar delegates has helped organisers to create an even better line up of speakers and learning opportunities to suit the needs of all SALTEX visitors at this year’s event.

Day one will feature an interesting panel debate featuring Professor Colin Fleming (AgriFood and Biosciences Institute), Neil Stubley (AELTC), Tony Bell (Middlesbrough FC) and Andy Gray (Southampton FC), who will discuss a chemical-

free alternative to clean up your soil. Adam Witchell (Forest Green Rovers FC) and Roy Rigby (Manchester City FC) will be among those highlighting emerging trends in groundsmanship and a panel of professional groundsmen including Anthony Facey (Colchester Utd FC), Dave Mitchell (Carlisle Utd FC) and Stuart Vause (Castleford Tigers) will be discussing groundsmanship on a budget and sharing valuable money-saving tips.

Elsewhere on day one HR consultant Frank Newberry and Scott Tingley (Watford FC) will be on hand to provide career development tips and reveal how to secure the top jobs, while delegates will get the chance to ask questions to a panel of pest and disease experts in a session run by the Amenity Forum. There will also be plenty of technical advice on offer within Dr Ruth Mann’s (STRI) presentation on how technological advances are helping to improve turf grass quality on playing surfaces.

On day two, Phil Garrod (Advance Grass Solutions) will be sharing new ideas that have had successful outcomes in preparing pristine turf for multi

sports on a single site and Ted Mitchell and Corin Palmer from the RFU will explain how the RFU and Premiership Rugby are raising the standards of groundsmanship. Andy McKay (Sussex CCC), Gary Barwell (Warwickshire CCC) and Chris Wood (ECB) will also explain how to prepare a cricket wicket to world-class standards.

In addition, phosphite for coolseason turf grass management; sports pitch renovations; the benefits of topdressing and

education in the sports turf industry will be addressed by expert speakers including Andy Spetch (British Sugar Topsoil) and Dr Stewart Brown (University Centre Myerscough).

This is just a snapshot of sessions available at this year’s show. Go to www.iogsaltex.com to check out the full programme, register your visit to SALTEX and book into your preferred sessions to avoid the queues.

PERFECT EVERY BLADE.

The Ransomes TR320.

A WALK IN THE PARK.

The TR320 is one of the lightest machines on the market, meaning parks and ornamental areas are kept pristine. The ability to cut and collect ensures a clean finish and keeps clippings away from paths.

The winning combination of narrow transport width, a productive width-of-cut, plus superior slope capabilities and manoeuvrability, allows you to safely navigate the tightest of spaces and most challenging terrain.

To find more information and to book a demonstration, please contact your local dealer.

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Quick and easy artificial grass installation services

Gekko Industries offers innovative bonding solutions which enable the artificial grass industry to improve productivity, safely.

The adhesive solutions meet and overcome the challenges faced by businesses as budgets are squeezed, legislation is tightened, and limited resources are high on the agenda.

Recently added to the range is a complete system for installing artificial grass. Partnering with Henko Adhesives and Tools, a company based in Netherlands, the range is consistent with our mission to improve productivity, safely.

Gekko Industries

Net World Sports makes its debut

Award-winning, sports and ground equipment retailer, Net World Sports, will be exhibiting at SALTEX for the very first time.

Throughout the two-day event, the Sunday Times Fast Track company will be showcasing a range of own-

brand products, including their innovative Alu110 Football Goals, Wembley Line Marking Machines and Removable Ball Stop Net Systems. You can fi nd Net World Sports at exhibitor stand C107.

Net World Sports

The purrfect roller mower

The new Wessex CRX-320 golf course and sports turf roller mower is an exceptional mowing experience. Full width rollers front and rear and 3.2m wide, it’s

nothing short of a precision cut and outstanding stripe.

Keeping the rollers as close as possible maximises ground

Crystal Green eco-friendly fertiliser takes centre stage for Headland Amenity

Crystal Green will feature heavily on the Headland Amenity stand at SALTEX 2018.

A source of slow-release phosphorus, nitrogen and magnesium recovered from nutrient-rich UK waste water, Crystal Green makes for an ecofriendly fertiliser that enhances nutrient efficiency - perfect for easily-leachable, sand-dominated rootzones.

Most phosphorus fertilisers are highly water soluble and rapidly react in the soil becoming unavailable for plant uptake.

As turfgrass grows it produces organic acids, such as citrates, to help roots absorb nutrients.

The nutrients in Crystal Green® are citrate-soluble, releasing slowly in response to organic acid production, gradually supplying the soil solution to meet plant demand. This process minimises excess phosphorus in the soil, lowering the risk of leaching and runoff while providing the turf a season-long supply of phosphorus according to the plant’s requirements.

Crystal Green ® granules are uncoated, 99.9% pure, dust-free,

and maintain their slow-release capabilities even if cracked or broken.

Whilst the original Crystal Green ® 5-28-10 formulation is suitable to aid establishment and to maintain Phosphorus availability in free draining soils, it is also a perfect slow-release partner in fertiliser blends. It features in Headland’s Xtend 1010-10+2MgO slow-release renovation/recovery fertiliser, which also includes a composted organic base, seaweed meal and humic acid.

The finished product works as a pre-seeder and establishment fertiliser with both slowrelease N and P, perfect for use on winter sports pitches, cricket outfields and racecourse turf, as well as golf tees, fairways and surrounds.

The Headland team will also be on hand to discuss their full range of innovative turf nutrition, health and management products in their new stand location, H050.

Headland Amenity

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contour following, with excellent floating capabilities to closely hug the undulations.

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

All you need is a 35hp tractor and only one spool valve, which makes it economical to operate with the simplest machinery. Simple too is the belt tension for quick and easy maintenance and the cutting height adjustment,

between 10mm and 100mm, is equallystraightforward.Minimal andeasyaccessgreasepointsand shrouded PTO’s equate to long service intervals.

Consider all the options and it’s easy to see why the CRX-320 is the optimum preference for the golf course. You use your tractor and therefore potentially halve the price compared to a selfpropelled machine. The wide cut widthisamassivetimesaverand you don’t have to worry about tyre marks.

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S P E C I A L I S T L A N D S C A P I N G A N D T U R F C A R E E Q U I P M E N T

Versatility of Major Swift roller mower enhances green city status

Cardiff has more green spaces per person than any other UK city, making it one of the most liveable European cities.

With some 1600 acres of grass to maintain in the Welsh capital, Area Manager of Cardiff Council Parks Services Will Power looks for a mower with versatility.

“We’ve got to keep costs down so we look for a mower that’s going to achieve all.” Witnessing the Major Swift Roller Mower handle a variety of conditions convinced him to look no further.

The wide-area mowers feature a 60mm blade overlap and custom-designed gearbox that work together with high blade tip speeds of 75m/s for a professional striped finish every time.

The gear-driven roller mower delivers a fine finish on long and short grass – allowing managers to save money. “The Major Swift has a direct drive with gearboxes on each blade which copes with short grass and a lot longer grass as well. We are able to do that with one mower instead of buying a whole fleet, reducing our purchasing costs,” says Will.

Produced using Strenx™ 700 MC high-strength steel and

polished with a galvanised body, the Swifts are available in 3-point linkage and trailed configurations from 1.9m to 5.4m working widths. The winged model features a 1.9m transportwidthallowingforeasy access with wing lock for safe road transportation.

“Major mowers are excellent cost-wise because of the simplicity and ease to work,” continued Will. “Cheap to run, cheap to maintain, but have that build and quality that will give you the fi nish that you require. We started off with a 12000 Major mower and now have four Major mowers.”

Major Equipment will debut the latest edition of its Swift Roller Mowers at Saltex 2018 in Birmingham.

Special guest Tim Stiles, former Head Gardener at Sherborne Castle and Estates, will be at the Major stand (Stand J112) to meet and discuss the challenges managing an estate garden. Call into to chat with Tim Stiles and see the new Major Series 2 Swifts along with the Cyclone and Contoura mowers.

Major Equipment

STIHL showcases new pro mowers

This year, STIHL will be showcasing its collection of new professional mowers.

The full range of STIHL’s new professional lawn mowers will be on stand, including the RM 756 GS and RM 756 YS, as well as the RM 4 RTP mulching mower and RM 655 RS rear roller mower.

All created for professional use on larger areas, each mower within the collection is built for maximum durability and comfort for prolonged use.

Visitors to the stand will also be able to see STIHL’s comprehensive range of high-performance and robust Lithium-Ion PRO Cordless tools, including the powerful

HSA 94 hedge trimmers, ideal for maintenance teams working in urban areas such as schools, hospitals and housing estates.

The FSA 130 brushcutters, available in both loop handle (R)and bike handle versions, are lightweight and specifically designed for working on large areas of thick grass at length. Also on show are the impressive BGA 100 blower and the hugely versatile KMA 130 R kombi engine, which can be used with all of the existing Kombi attachments.

STIHL’s personal protective equipment will also be on display, including the latest additions to the range. The new ADVANCE Vent and X-Vent helmet sets are slimline, durable

and feature an easy to adjust headband ratchet, perfect for use with chainsaws, clearing saws and for hedge trimming at height. Meanwhile the BT ear defenders with Bluetooth connection give professionals the option of either a clear or mesh visor, providing full flexibility depending on the job at hand and personal preference.

Simon Hewitt, Head of Marketing at STIHL GB, said:

“We can’t wait to exhibit our new collection of professional mowers this year at SALTEX, asitprovidesuswiththeperfect opportunity to demonstrate how the range can really benefit contractors. With such a wide range of products available on stand, we are looking forward to seeing new and existing customers at the show.”

STIHL

Get your cogs turning on

stand A070

Fleet Line Markers Ltd will be launching a whole new innovation in line marking.

Fleet is extremely excited to showcase the Cog Drum and the Cog Line Markers, a whole new approach in line marking.

Environmentally friendly, eliminating paint wastage and spillage. Saving money and making line marking a joy rather than a chore.

We will also be demonstrating the Kombi Klamp Docking Station and the Flozle Nozzle CleaningSystem,whichareboth fresh from winning the Paris Innovation Awards last month.

The latest MAQA release will also be on show, this is the only UK manufactured and designed satellite guided line marker availableintheUK.Fleetcreated the laser guided line marker, BeamRider (the most accurate line marker available anywhere in the world), of which the latest model will be exhibited on the Fleet stand.

In the 90’s Fleet designed and manufactured the fi rst ride-on line marker on a utility vehicle. Come and see how this has now progressed into an electric ride-on dedicated line marker.

Fleet Line Markers

SALTEX 2018 visitor registration now open

Event organisers have announced that visitor registration for SALTEX 2018 is now officially open.

SALTEX 2018, Europe’s largest annual event for groundscare professionals, takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 31 October and 1 November and visitors can now register their attendance for free via the newlydesigned website.

The new website has been built to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing both visitors and exhibitors to access all the information they need in preparation for SALTEX 2018.

The site is compatible with many browsers and all mobile devices meaning that visitors and exhibitors alike will have easy access to the site and stay informed with the latest show news and exhibitor event previews. With over 230 exhibitors signed up to date, visitors to the website will see an extensive exhibitor list complete with individual profiles – each containing relevant information on products, services and show offers.

Visitors will also be able to find out more about new and exciting show attractions as well as popular features such as Learning LIVE – SALTEX’s free and all-encompassing education programme; Outdoor

demonstrations – which take place directly outside the SALTEX halls 6, 7 and 8; the SALTEX College Cup – a national student-led sports-turf challenge; Pathology & Soil Science LIVE – allowing visitors to look in detail at the symptoms of some common turfgrass fungal disease problems; Ask the Expert – a team of 10 IOG regional pitch advisors providing free pitch care advice; the Job Clinic – a chance to receive specific career advice and find out all the latest job opportunities from industry expert Frank Newberry, and the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) 10th annual Industry Awards celebration.

SALTEX exhibitors will notice some improvements to the portal, which is an indispensable tool for maximising event presence and making connections with potential customers in advance of the show. All of the exhibitor forms, such as the Health and Safety Declaration and the Risk Assessment Form, have now all been digitalised, meaning that exhibitors can fill out the relevant forms online without having to print them off.

Visitors will receive a confirmation email with their badge to print and take along to the show, to gain free entry.

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YMCA to talk about training

Having supported the training requirements of businesses for almost 40 years, YMCA Training has established itself as the hallmark for quality in the apprenticeship training sector.

Apprenticeships are a cost effective way for businesses to develop their new and existing staff and hire fresh talent, while giving someone a life-changing opportunity.

As a leading national charity, the YMCA has a proven track record of successfully training thousands of apprentices every year who go on to build rewarding and fulfilling careers.

Among the portfolio of qualifications available at

YMCA Training are Level 2 apprenticeships in Horticulture, Golf Green Keeping and Sports Turf Operative. Having recently changed from ‘frameworks’ to ‘standards’, these programmes are now written by employers and academics within the sector which means they’re specifically

designed to meet your needs as an employer.

To find more about how apprenticeships can benefi t your organisation, go to stand K190e.

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EFI technology engines on Walker Mowers

Following the announcement of increasing their SALTEX stand space by 25% , Walker Mowers UK have confirmed the European launch of their new 19hp EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) Kohler powered engine commercial mower will take place at this year’s SALTEX show on stand F030.

The new C19i model powered by an efficient Kohler 19hp EFI engine, is a high production mower ideal for commercial and residential operators. With its compact size and large 247 cu.ft. grass collector Walker claim it is one of the most agile grass-handling machines on sale in the UK and is available with different mower cutting widths.

EFI engines outperform conventional carburetted engines by an average of 25%, that’s pretty good when you translate this saving at the fuel pump. Walker Mowers and Kohler engines have

been working together since the late 1990’s on EFI technology and this technology is now available on six of their models. Improved fuel consumption and a cleaner more efficient way to produce power makes the Walker out front commercial ride on mowers more attractive than ever to own and use.

And if that’s not enough to attract attention on their stand,

working with EFT Finance, Walker Mowers UK can offer, (subjecttostatus),anewWalker Mower for as little as £46 per week – APR 5.8%.

For more information and book a demonstration visit Walker Mowers on Stand F030 at SALTEX Exhibition.

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The first step to solving any turfgrass problem is to identify the issues affecting it.

Next, it’s essential to understand your needs and requirements before giving any advice and support.

Then, and only then, can a structured plan be built to improve plant health and turf quality.

But that’s not the end.

Our support continues with weather information via ‘weathercheck’ - a forecasting package tailored for the turf industry and mapped to your specific location.

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Honda invests in new generation of engines

The “Honda Group” consists of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and its 442 group companies in Japan and beyond.

The main business segments in which the company operates are ‘Motorcycles’, ‘Automobiles’ and ‘Power Products’, but the company is also engaged in other fields such as ‘Aircraft’ and ‘Aircraft Engines’, ‘Robotics’ and ‘Home Energy Management Systems’.

Honda is serving ~31 million (and rising) customers a year, of which ~ 6.2 million (and rising) are ‘Power Products’ customers.

Being a global company offering a variety of products, and serving a variety of customers in the different markets, Honda adopts a broader view when it comes to ‘environmental protection’ which can be summarized as “reducing the environmental footprint” (at best “reducing that footprint to zero”), with “electrification” being just one aspect of sustainable growth the company is aiming for.

By 2050 Honda aims to halve CO2 emissions against ‘2000 levels’. An ‘interim target’ was set that aims for a reduction of 30% of global average CO2 emissions from Honda products by 2020 against ‘2000 levels’.

Honda will be launching the new compact and lightweight GX50 combining excellent emission performance, low fuel consumption, low noise, and low vibration.

The GX50 has an excellent power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 kW/kg that is as good as any common 2-stroke engine but with

the benefits of lower emissions, better fuel consumption, lower noise and vibration.

To emphasize its purpose the GX50 is equipped as standard with a paper air cleaner element and has adopted all the easy service items from the GX25/35 such as single bolt engine cover and easy to open air cleaner cover.

By introducing the New GX50, Honda intends to expand the customer base of M4 engines which will also lead to the expansion of GX25/35 sales.

Honda has decided to offer a complete a new line-up of gasoline engines to power applications that require an engine with verticallyoriented crankshaft (such as lawnmowers).

Statistics show that the market for ‘consumer’ (vertical shaft) gasoline engines is quite vast and notwithstanding the upcoming trend of electrification is still amounting to around 10 million units globally. On the other hand, future emission regulations as well as customer expectations are becoming more stringent. With the new line-up of engines, Honda wants to increase its global market share by meeting both customer expectations and the challenge of complying with future emission regulations.

Although fully re designed, the engines will stay in the “GCV” category in order to maintain continuity, but the name will be GCVx. The “X” stands for “next” generation of verticalshaft Honda engines.

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BALI announces two guest speakers for SALTEX 2018

Along with its popular BALI Zone area, which is now over 80% full, BALI has also been working with organisers to secure two guest speakers as part of the show’s Learning LIVE seminars. Find out who will be taking to the stage on behalf of BALI this year.

The first confirmed speaker is Dr David Greenshields, Amenity Product Manager for BALI Registered Affiliate member Barenbrug UK. He has worked for Barenbrug for ten years in a variety of sales, R&D and management roles.

David particularly enjoys seeing a new cultivar through final trials before coming to market and advising top sports facilities on grass seed usage. David’s background was in academia - he has a PhD. in

Plant Genetics from Edinburgh University and a Master’s degree in Environmental Biology from St Andrews University.

In his spare time he tries in vain to hang onto a decent golf handicap whilst “managing” family life with two young daughters and a border collie.

David will be discussing the topic ‘Breeding sustainable grass varieties’ and will be on stage at 10.40am - 11.10am on 1 November 2018.

The second speaker that BALI is in currently in talks with is Henry Bechelet, Technical Sales Manager for ICL Turf & Landscape. Henry is planning to discuss ‘What’s new in fertiliser technology’. The seminar

will be held on 31 October 2018 in Seminar Theatre 4 at 11.20am - 11.50am. The BALI Zone will feature a range of BALI Registered members including Green-tech, Makita

A proven solution

Air-Seal Products Ltd has been successfully selling their range of high-quality tyre sealants around the world for over eighteen years.

The ranges of sealants are widely used by grounds care maintenance companies, local authorities and various leisure activities. A single treatment can cost less than the full cost

of one tyre repair and lasts the legallifeofthetyre.Thesealant can prevent up to 95% of punctures up to 30mm and stop all rim, bead and other slow air leaks. Operational efficiency is improved by reducing costly downtime for idle machines and labour.

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Sponsor of the IOG Young Groundsman of the Year

Details of SALTEX Innovation Award 2018 released

SALTEX plays host to the most technologically advancedequipment showcase in grounds management.

After making its successful debut last year, the SALTEX Innovation Award is back for 2018 and visitors will get the chance to see every entry at the show.

Here is a snapshot of some of the exciting entries:

Sherriff Amenity – PrecisionPro; a dedicated spots turf app designed to help users measure, calibrate and apply granular products.

Lantra - Integrated Weed Management is the latest training course added to Lantra’s Pest & Weed Management suite of training and qualifications.

Trimax Mowing Systems - the Snake S2; a rotary, roller mower designed for sports turf and golf courses.

Trimax Mowing Systems - the QuikLIFT; a new feature for the PegasusS4 which allows all three decks to be lifted with the blades still engaged.

Trimax Mowing Systemsthe LocTEK; a patent pending stubless roller bearing system for increased retention, bearing life and replacement ease.

controlled tracked green waste shredder.

Net World Sports - FORZA Alu110 Football Goals; are available in eight sizes and can be purchased as both freestanding and socketed.

Reesink Turfcare - Toro Outcross 9060; a super-duty utility vehicle, designed specifically to simplify the groundsman’s day-to-day turf maintenance jobs.

Reesink Turfcare - Toro Groundsmaster 1200; a robust

pull-behind

T H White Machinery Imports -Spider X Line; a new remotecontrolled slope mower which can climb slopes of up to 40 degrees independently.

T H White Machinery Imports -Ferris 400S; a zero-turn mower with a 48 inch cutting width developed for light commercial or large domestic mowing customers.

Allett Mowers - c34 Evolution; a new electric, large area, walkbehind cylinder mower with inter-changeable cartridges.

McConnel – ROBOCUT; an all-terrain remote-control work platform that boosts safety, productivity and efficiency.

Bulldog Tools - Mini Shovels; two brand new shovels (a square mouth version and a round mouth version) that are lightweight and very easy to carry in any transport.

Helping Hand Environmental -Street Boss; a multi-functional sustainable litter collection system which allows the operative to undertake a range of cleansing tasks.

Briggs & Stratton UK - Vanguard 200 engine; a commercial grade air-cooled petrol engine designed

from the ground up which delivers significant performance enhancements.

Evopos – Evopos; a modern dealer management system providing stock control, EPOS, workshop, whole goods control, accounts, CRM, Ebay, Web and e-commerce modules.

Etesia UK - Pellenc ULiB 1200 battery; lightweight and offers increased autonomy of up to 20% – up to five hours of work with the most energy-consuming Pellenc tools in the range.

Hayter/Toro - ProStripe 560; a professional walk-behind rearroller rotary mower, designed primarily for sports playing surfaces, to cut and collect grass, or to remove debris and divots.

EGO - POWERLOAD™ Line Trimmer; a new line trimmer with a fully automatic line reloading system.

Block Blitz - Paving Sand; to keep paving joints clean and deter weeds and moss.

Block Blitz - Big Blitz; a jumbo dust pan and brush which is oversized, light-weight and super strong.

Block Blitz - Block Blitz Shield; new paving treatment which protects new and recently laid paved surfaces.

A panel of expert judges will select the winning product and the winners will be announced on the first day of SALTEX at a ceremony

to be held on the show floor in the all new Innovation Hub.

SALTEX 2018 is free to attend. To register your attendance and beat the queues visit www. iogsaltex.com

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PSD Groundscare - ELIET Turfaway 600; with a 60 cmwide cutter the Turfaway 600 has been designed for major lawn renovation that requires complete reconstruction.

PSD Groundscare – TS Industrie GS/Puma Tracked Remote Controlled Shredder is a remote

rotary mower for sports and groundscare turf maintenance applications.

Students given chance to contest for prestigious College Cup

The SALTEX College Cup returns again in 2018, a studentled sports turf challenge it is an academic test of turf management knowledge for student competitors who are enrolled at a college on a relevant course of study.

Being staged at SALTEX, on 31 October, at the NEC Birmingham, teams of up to four students will embark on a competition consisting of paperbased multiple choice and short answer questions concerning turf management, plus answer questions based on a case study in the form of a presentation.

The competition, sponsored once again by Ransomes, will also include live test samples for the physical identification of threats to turf health.

After winning the SALTEX College Cup for the second year running in 2017, students from CAFRE College in Antrim, Northern Ireland, enjoyed an unforgettable experience of helping with pitch preparations at the 2018 Six Nations Championships at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

Launched at the show in 2016, CAFRE was the first college to have its name engraved on the trophy and as part of the prize, the winning students were part of the Wembley grounds team at the 2017 FA Cup Final.

CAFRE returned to SALTEX 2017 where they saw off competition from four other colleges to reclaim the trophy. As well as receiving a £500 cheque and £50 Amazon vouchers for each student, the CAFRE team was presented with another prize that money can’t buy – preparing

the pitch at the 2018 Six Nations Championships for the Scotland vs England game.

The CAFRE team arrived at BT Murrayfield on the Friday afternoon before Saturday’s match and were soon mowing the pitch –firmly cementing the students’ names on the very small and exclusive list of people to have cut the BT Murrayfield pitch.

After a 7am start on the big day, the CAFRE team were part of the busy yet meticulously planned pitch preparations, and it would not be long before their work would be broadcasted to millions worldwide.

Dan Prest, the IOG’s head of membership services, felt honoured to see such a finely tuned grounds team at work and was quick to thank everyone involved.

“I was amazed by the willingness of the BT Murrayfield grounds team to be here, there and everywhere for the greater good. It really was a case of all hands to the pump but they still gave the CAFRE students the best possible experience.”

All colleges interested in participating in the 2018 SALTEX College Cup should email Dan Prest at dprest@iog. org for more details.

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Expert advice on hand from Blade

Blade Machinery will be exhibiting their range of Bannerman lawn care equipment on stand J182, once again they will be joined by George Bannerman CEO of Bannerman Engineering Ltd to answer enquires related to Bannerman machinery and lawn care in general.

After this year’s long hot summer, lawn renovations are becoming an increasing

part of yearly treatments. Renovations are carried out by, heavy scarification, aerating, over seeding then using a Bannerman mini top dresser to apply a uniform layer of good organic lawn conditioner, ensuring quicker seed germination, ensuring faster growth and a thicker, healthier lawn.

Oregon introduces new PowerCut 70-Series EXL saw chain

Oregon is once again raising the bar with PowerCut 70-Series EXL 3/8” saw chain, an evolution of the current 70-Series LPX.

The new EXL builds on the trusted legacy of LPX and takes performance to a new level.

Whether you are a professional or a homeowner and you want your job done right, look for Oregon.

For more than 70 years, we’ve been making outdoor equipment and parts that stay on the job as long as you do.

a spokesman. “At Oregon, we’ve put our know-how to work designing and manufacturing the tools you need to power through both big and small jobs.

You want to get through your workday as efficiently as possible.

“At Oregon, we’re here to help. We offer a wide range of welldesigned, durable tools and high quality replacement parts. All include a lifetime warranty. We’ve got you covered, every project, every day.”

Oregon

“You need your tools tougher, stronger and lighter,” said

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Steel landscape edging systems from EverEdge

Corten steel angle edging might not be an everyday product, but EverEdge can supply it along with just about any other sized steel edging imaginable.

From our ever popular Classic one -metre range for gardens worldwide, to the 2.5m ProEdge range for driveways and paths and Titan range for heavy duty commercial projects, EverEdge has the answer for all landscape edging requirements.

Steel is used in civil engineering projects for its strength. The edging is UK designed and built with longevity, function and service in mind. EverEdge

is usually, but not always, galvanized and/or powder coated in a range of colours. The company works closely

with architects, designers and contractors to help you build beautiful landscape projects.Visit EverEdge on stand K190M to see

a selection of products and to talk about your projects. Everedge

Grow your business with Boningale

Boningale Nurseries, one of the leading suppliers to the British landscaping industry, will be exhibiting at SALTEX to demonstrate how they successfully supply both traditional nursery and green roof planting stock to contractors and architects.

With more than 50 years’ experience, growing over 2 million plants a year, members of Boningale Nurseries’ team will be at SALTEX, offering their expert product and market knowledge.

As one of the UK’s largest nurseries, the team will also be sharing specialist advice on contract-growing and why more

and more customers are utilising Boningale’s modern growing facilities.

Furthermore,visitorstotheshow can find out about Boningale’s vast Plant Health Regulated Europeansuppliernetwork.With connections at all of Europe’s specialist suppliers, the nursery is able to source a wide range of high specification plants, from pleached trees and hedging to specimens and topiary.

Visit Stand No K190i (located in the BALI Pavilion) and see how you too can benefit from Boningale’s expertise.

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New CubCadet fixed head mower set to revolutionise grounds maintenance

Following on from their hugely successful INFINICUT Floating Head Mower, Cub Cadet are launching a new range of INFINICUT Fixed Head mowers at SALTEX - and visitors to stand H075 will be the first to see them.

Combining with this new range, the company is also introducing a brand-new cassette which promises to transform the all-important post-match ‘clean up’ cut. As the skillset of our

Groundsmen continues to excel, it’s important that they are provided with the appropriate tools to capitalise on all of the other agronomic advances employed within our industry.

The new INFINICUT Fixed Head is specifically designed to do just that.

It continues to enjoy many of the key benefits of the floating head version and is available in 22”, 26”, 30” and 34” cutting widths. Industry

leading cut quality remains at the centre of Cub Cadet’s design philosophy, with the fixed head model employing the same technology that has seen the floating head mower scoop many industry awards.

Being more affordable, the new INFINICUT Fixed Head will help a broader market base to benefit from the numerous advantages of Cub Cadet’s unique cutting-edge technology.

Key attributes such as the Lithium battery power, interchangeable cassette options and quiet operation come as standard.

With much of the design of the INFINICUT motivated by the requirements of industry professionals, the latest cassette innovation from the Cub Cadet TMSystem has also been developed as a result of continued dialogue with Groundsmen. Dissatisfied

with the current methods employed to clean debris from sports turf following matches, the new SMARTTurfClean cassette is a patent-pending design to effectively clean turf surfaces.

By attaching the cassette to the INFINICUT (fixed or floating head versions) not only does it become more cost effective than traditional solutions such as dedicated rotary mowers, but it also performs the task without stressing the plant - a huge benefit when taking into consideration the continued reduction in the availability of chemicals to combat turf disease.

Being quieter, gentler, more affordable and more effective than a rotary, the SMARTTurfClean is aptly named.

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DJ Turfcare set to impress

DJ Turfcare Equipment, one of the UK’s most consistent suppliers of lawn care products, is preparing to wow the turf and grounds care industry this year.

Visitors to the two-day show at the Birmingham NEC (31st Oct– 1st November), will be able to view DJ Turfcare’s brand new RHS endorsed range of chemical-free lawn fertiliser

products, plus view the latest garden machinery aimed at the landscaping trade market.

To find out more about DJ Turfcare’s machinery offering and RHS endorsed range be sure to visit the team– Hall 8, stand M060.

DJ Turfcare

Big number of machines on display from Grillo

Grillo will once again be taking a large stand at the exhibition. Among the many machines on display will be the very much in demand FD900 out-front mower with collection.

In its first season demand has far exceeded expectations and extra production capacity has had to be installed. Powered by a 3-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine with permanent 4wd this latest machine has many interesting features.

The 126cm cutting deck has twin contra rotating blades with fans sitting on top for extra collecting performance. Its 900 ltr hi tip

collector has an internal setting control for dry, damp or wet conditions. Each time the collector is emptied twin scraper blades are activated on the grass chute to alleviate build-up of debris.

adjustment allows increased output for the operator. This and many other machines can be found on stand KO 80.

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Sports turf experts offer one-to-one advice

For all visitors to this year’s SALTEX this is your unique opportunity to gather best-inclass sports turf management advice from IOG regional pitch advisors linked to The FA, the ECB, and the Football Foundation-funded Grounds & Natural Turf Improvement’s Programme’s Ask the Expert advice centre.

The experts on hand include:

Hayter and Toro unveil new products at SALTEX

It’s set to be an exciting SALTEX Show at the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) this year –particularly for Toro, a global leader in garden and landscaping equipment, and Hayter, known for creating Britain’s finest lawn mowers. At the November event, both of these well-known brands will be showcasing new products on stand E065 – including a selection of mowers being revealed publicly for the first time.

Hayter will be showcasing some exciting and highly anticipated

additions to its established collection of mowers. These new machines will be the latest to join a rich heritage of topquality British mowers. They are designed to be hard-wearing and high performance, but also easy to use, so that anyone can create a professional finish to their lawn.

Landscaping equipment leader Toro will also be showcasing a multitude of products, with the newest reveal in the form of the Grandstand stand-on mower with rear discharge.

There are two new Grandstand models available, the 36” (91cm) and 48” (122cm), each with a rear-discharge rotary cutting deck. They are also quick, comfortable and easy to use, offering higher levels of manoeuvrability in small spaces.

• Jason Booth - National manager of the IOG, FA, ECB, RFL and Sport England-funded Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP), Jason was previously head groundsman at Leeds Rhinos at Headlingley Stadium.

• Darren Symonds - Darren has previously worked as a groundsman at the Oxford University Parks and most recently at St Albans School. He is currently undertaking the FdSc Sportsturf Distance Learning Degree with Myerscough College. Regional pitch advisor for the South east region.

• Ian Powell - Formerly a cricket development manager for the Yorkshire Cricket Board, Ian has extensive grounds care knowledge and has provided technical assistance to clubs, grounds staff and pitch advisors for club development. Regional pitch advisor for the North and Yorkshire region.

His most recent role was that of greenkeeper at Hockley Golf Club in Hampshire. Regional pitch advisor for the South west region.

• Ian Mather-Brewster - Ian has been an IOG advisor for the previous four years under the ECB programme. This role saw him improve and support Groundsman Associations across six counties. He was also an ECB county pitch advisor for the Lancashire Cricket Board. Regional pitch advisor for the North west region.

Tom Rowley - Formerly assistant groundsman at Leicester City FC his role involved maintaining the five training pitches as well as the stadium’s Desso pitch. He is accredited to NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management and NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture. He also holds a Diploma in Amenity Horticulture. Regional pitch advisor for East Midlands.

courses. Regional pitch advisor for the Midlands region.

Simon Johnson - Simon brings more than 30 years’ experience to this role and he has achieved NVQ2 and NVQ3 in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management. Most recently Simon was the Cornwall Cricket Pitch Advisor and put together a strategy to improve pitches throughout the Cornwall Cricket Premier League.

• Phill Jeggo - Phil brings more than 30 years’ experience to this role. He entered the industry from school, joining Essex County Cricket Club on a youth training scheme, gaining a city and guilds qualification. Most recently Phil was Head Groundsman at Essex County Cricket Club’s Billericay site.

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• Rob Donnelly - Rob’s experienced in a wide range of professional sports turf. He has prepared pitches for the first International Cricket Test match at the Rose Bowl, for England Under 21 Internationals and training pitches for rugby teams visiting Twickenham.

Kevin Duffill - With h3 and practical groundsmanship experience gained over 10 years with a youth football club, Kevin has worked at the IOG in a variety of roles. He has a BA Hons in Geography and American Studies and has undertaken various turf-specific training

• Julien Morris - Julien brings to the role an extensive skills set and knowledge base after beginning his groundsmanship career as a 15-year-old volunteer at his local cricket club (Attleborough Sports) and, during the subsequent 16 years, also being club chairman, secretary, treasurer and groundsman.

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Style and plenty of substance with the Gator

John Deere’s new HPX 815E Gator utility vehicle launched at the start of 2018 and the latest diesel powered Gator shares its new styling with the XUV 855M model, which replaces the 855D.

The HPX 815E is ruggedly designed for a range of transporting and general materials handling duties in any outdoor environment.

Powered by an 18hp 854cc engine working through a twospeed high-low continuously variable transmission, this twoseater vehicle is available with true on-demand four wheel drive and is capable of travelling at speeds of up to 25mph.

A simple dash-mounted electronic rocker switch controls an auto-locking front differential for extra traction when needed in challenging conditions, or to maintain two-wheel drive for lighter turf operations, for example.

Additional standard features include a 12V DC outlet, allwheel suspension and steering, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, a rear diff lock and

an integrated four post ROPS canopy with door nets.

Based on a heavy duty hydroformed steel frame for increased durability, the HPX 815E provides an increased payload of 635kg and a towing capacity of 590kg, while the updated cargo box has a load capacity of 454kg. Both the sides and the tailgate, which has a pick-up style one-handed latch, can be easily removed to provide a flatbed-style load bay if required. The durable composite construction of this industry leading cargo box makes it dent, rattle and rust-resistant.

Additional changes to this model for 2018 include a new digital dashboard, powerful LED headlights and a restyled front bumper, to improve handling and operation particularly in challenging terrain. Optional attachments for the new HPX 815E Gator utility vehicle include a road homologation kit, rear hitch, front and rear blades, a winch and a heavy-duty front suspension kit.

Polaris proud to support the Horned Beef Company

Polaris Britain has joined forces with pioneering farming scheme, The Horned Beef Company, supplying one of the brand’s innovative Ranger EV 4X4 vehicles to assist the project that has seen support both at local and national level.

Established by Cumbrian husband and wife, David and Bekka Corrie Close, The Horned Beef Company is a unique scheme set-up with the support of their local community in a bid to create a sustainable approach to cattle farming, grazing on land in areas where no crops will grow.

The Polaris Ranger EV, launched as the world’s first true 4X4 electric vehicle fits perfectly with the Horned Beef Company’s aims and ethos.

The advantages of electric power coupled with its off-road abilities make it the ideal vehicle for managing the areas around David and Bekka’s base, moving feed and generally tending the cattle. It’s an ecological blend with the countryside, non-polluting, silent, and requiring the absolute minimum servicing.

Also offering petrol and diesel engines for the RANGER, Polaris

Honda’s Pioneer gets genuine accessories

celebrated rolling the one-millionth RANGER machine off the production line in 2017 and 2018 marks two decades since the utility vehicle was introduced. Forming a

key part of the Polaris product line, the RANGER is used all over the globe for a variety of tasks.

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Accessories for Gators by HME

Following its entry into the UK’s fast-growing side-by-side utility vehicle market with the introduction of the Pioneer 700 earlier this year, Honda (UK) has launched a range of genuine built-for-purpose accessories to make this versatile workhorse even more comfortable, capable and durable.

Already a popular fixture in utility markets including groundskeeping and forestry, the go-anywhere Pioneer is designed to work for extended periods in some of the most demanding conditions, making operator and passenger comfort vital.

In the genuine Honda range, front screen options include

a half-height wind deflector, full glass or two-piece folding polycarbonate windscreen, and canopies offering protection from the elements and overhanging branches.

Cab options start at fabric and hard roofs with optional rear panels, up to a full cab with full heightdoors,enclosedrearpanel, electric wiper and washer, and a heater drawing on heat from the engine’s liquid cooling system. Additional comfort add-ons include fabric extensions for the standard half-doors and the option of full height doors with glass side panels for the front.

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Howard Marshall Engineering Ltd. (HME) is a Nottingham based Engineering Company that has been providing innovative engineering solutions for dealers and operators of Agricultural and Groundcare machinery for over 20 years. They offer an extensive range of accessories for Gator Utility Vehicles including LED lighting kits, beacons, ladder racks, cargo box side extensions, mesh cab guards for golf courses, fully enclosed cargo modules, aluminium canopy and a noise reduction kit which enhances the in-cab comfort for drivers.

All HME products are designed, fabricated and finished in the UK. The premium quality products to suit all budgets are the result of meticulous development using the latest computer aided design and highly efficient manufacturing processes.

The range of Gator accessories adds to the functionality of this popular UTV model across various industry applications as well as adding unique styling. In addition, HME also undertake bespoke projects

and UTV modifications for industry specific requirements that include custom winch systems, extended cargo boxes, medical response modules, colour changes, and van-style utility modules with roller shutter doors and tool racking. HME is also the official importer of Canadianmanufactured Tektite cabs 2030A Pro Gators.

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Kubota helping young people fulfil their potential

Kubota UK has joined forces with PACCAR Scout Camp, a charity funded organisation dedicated to helping young people achieve their physical, intellectual and social potential.

The Japanese manufacturer is working in partnership with PACCAR Scout Camp as part of its on-going initiative to support charities that are focused not only on improving the prosperous life of humans, but also protecting the environment.

Karen Tipping, Kubota UK’s Marketing Manager, said: “We are delighted to support the PACCAR Scout Camp. The work and commitment of its 120 volunteers to give children of all ages the opportunities to experience the great outdoors is fantastic.”

To help the camp’s volunteers get around the 67-acre site, Kubota has donated its rugged and robust RTV-X900 utility vehicle.

Cliffe Brooke, Operations Manager at PACCAR Scout Camp, commented: “The machine will make a huge difference operationally, making life much easier for our volunteers, from ferrying equipment around for activities, to woodland management and general maintenance. It will also allow us to access areas of the 67-acre site that we previously couldn’t.

“The Kubota brand is synonymous with quality and reliability, we’ve had a Kubota compact tractor now for over ten years and it never lets us down. We are really looking forward to putting the RTVX900 through its paces now and seeing what it can do. It will be an integral piece of machinery that will be used every single day so we are delighted to receive Kubota’s support.”

New generation Mechrons take a bow

BTME 2018 brings the first opportunity for UK ground and turf care dealers and end users to view the new generation of Kioti Mechron diesel K9 2400.

The homologated K9 2400 replaces the original 2210. Keeping the work horse characteristics the K9 2400 includes modern styling, a 10% increase of engine horsepower using a Kioti 3 cylinder engine and a 30% increase in braking performance.

The new model incorporates a bed liner and optional cabin half doors. Stop start characteristics are also improved with changes to the design of the CVT clutch.

Operator comfort has been a major consideration throughout

Donky packs in plenty

Lightweight, noiseless, no fumes and big savings on fuel, the environmentally friendly Donky electric wheel barrow from Etesia UK has quickly become a popular choice for those responsible for landscape management.

With a powerful 1700 W engine, electronic advance management and two driving wheels with an agricultural profile, the Donky has an impressive capacity to move in difficult terrain.

Unlike non-electric motorised wheelbarrows, users can enjoy up to two days of work without any harmful pollutants – in turn helping to protect the environment.

Working and moving in complete silence, and not

creating any noise problems for the surrounding area, the Donky electric wheelbarrow can move up to 250 kg or 180 L (400L with the boards) in one trip. With a tank integrated in the tray and a 1” valve, it can carry 85 L of water or liquid and a spray hose can be connected to it.

The Donky is not just comfortable, environmentally friendly and silent, it is also a true tool carrier; with its exclusive MRM tray and accessories, it will help you in a large variety of jobs throughout the year from cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, transportation of liquids and work platforms. It allows the transport of bulky products (boards, cross member, closing fabric and reel), and provides a working surface at a suitable

height. The Donky also features a tray emptying function which is achieved by a central lever, with unlocking and assistance.

This versatile machine can be used in many areas including

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

Kioti UK will also display four tractors from their wide range of high specification well designed Compact tractors. Each model will be equipped with a set of specialist wheels ideal for the majority of standard and speciality turf care applications.

Kioti UK look forward to seeing you on their stand M1 in the main hall.

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Multifunctional vehicles for local authorities and service providers

Internationally successful manufacturer HOLDER presented its vehicle programme of ground care and winter maintenance products for the fi rst time in the UK at SALTEX 2017.

The range of products starts with the small X-series (40 HP), moving up to the middle range C-series (50/65 HP) and then on to the large S-series (100/115/130 HP).

These articulated vehicles, along with their perfectly matched attachments, offer a versatile and all-year-round usage.

In only a few steps, it is possible to switch to winter maintenance, sweeping, mowing or several special applications.

The vehicles are used in municipalities, at airports, for car parks, in industrial companies, and for facility management.

They are characterized by their agility, their driving and operating comfort, as well as their reliability and durability.

The Holder products are already available in numerous countries throughout Europe, Asia and America.

The market presence especially in the UK and Ireland shall now be further developed.

While the presentation of the Holder X series with petrol engine and catalytic convertor is Holder’s response to the urban particulate pollution problems without a costly exhaust gas after-treatment.

building and landscaping sites, breeding farms, transport activities, snow clearing, green space maintenance, vegetable farming and plant nurseries.

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The latest model of the C-series was presented: the new Holder C 70 meets the new European emission standard Stage 3B and has the award winning Holder PowerDrive inside, which provides 40% more traction and 50% more climbing capacity compared to a common four-wheel drive.

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Fiat Fullback range increases

Fiat’s Fullback range of lifestyle pickup trucks has expanded with details of a new 4x4 Cross version. The top-of-the-range model meets the ever-increasing demand for vehicles which are rugged and versatile, but have specific car-class comfort and strong design characterisation. With a striking lifestyle character, the new Fiat Fullback Cross is an extremely functional pickup, providing top performance during working hours as well as getting the most from leisure time.

The new vehicle features exclusive style details, all conveying dynamism and strength, such as the exclusive, aerodynamic textured black sport bar, which gives elegance to its silhouette and underlines itsprofi le.

The traction system stands out in comparison to its competitors: with no fewer than four different drivingmodes,abletogetdrivers to any destination, and making it the most comprehensive in the lifestyle category. The central differential can be locked for a 50/50 front-rear axle split for off-road use. The system also offers the option of low-range gears and, for the most extreme terrains, mechanical locking of the rear differential.

Isuzu Grafter Green proves to be the ‘smart’ choice

Following the successful performance of their first four Isuzu Grafters, Midlands sister companies Smart Cut Ltd and TFN Landscapes have now purchased a further 10 of the latest Isuzu Grafter Green 3.5 tonne rigids.

These are joining the 40-strong combined vehicle fleet on a progressive basis from May to October this year.

Now representing over 35% of the Smart Cut and TFN fleets, the Isuzu N35.125 Grafter Green rigids have become the ‘go to’ marque for commercial vehicles at these Midlands companies, progressively replacing the incumbent Nissan Cabstars. According to Smart Cut and TFN, their aim is to become an exclusively Isuzu fleet by the end of 2019.

All 10 Isuzu N35.125 Grafter Greens being supplied to Smart

Cut and TFN Landscapes during 2018 feature the popular Isuzu Driveaway TGS dropside body configuration.

The new Isuzu Grafter Green rigids are expected to cover a maximum of 40,000 miles in their two year working life within the fleet at Smart Cut and TFN Landscapes and have been supplied by local Isuzu dealer Aquila Truck Centre in Worcester, who have worked closely with them to provide the ideal specification for their various business operations.

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Crafter appeal widens with addition of new models

The appeal of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ all-new multi-award-winning Crafter has widened with a raft of new model derivatives now available to order in Van Centres across the UK.

Panel vans with 4MOTION allwheel drive, rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox are now available, along with open body models in single and double cab variants.

At its launch at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April, frontwheel drive versions with gross vehicle weights up to 3.5 tonne were available with three engines and a manual gearbox. The expansion of the range sees available gross vehicle weights now up to 5.0 tonnes.

The addition of open body models to the range opens the door to conversions via Volkswagen Commercial

Vehicles’ Recognised Converter scheme, meaning customers in the market for a Luton, dropside, tipper or other more unusual adaptation have the perfect base vehicle.

Further derivatives will continue to join the line-up in 2018, including a 122 PS engine which willjointhecurrent102,140and 177 PS powertrain options.

The all-new Crafter now offers maximum flexibility as well as a comprehensive suite of innovative technologies.

As on all Volkswagen vans, the Crafter comes as standard with autonomous emergency braking and automatic post-collision braking systems – a fi rst in the vansector.Crosswindassist(for closed bodies) and a driver alert system are also standard.

Greensleeves goes for growth, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz

This scorching summer may have turned our ‘green and pleasant land’ a golden shade of brown but Greensleeves’ experts are still out and about in their new Mercedes-Benz vans, tending to customers’ lawns and ensuring the best possible results when rain returns.

The fast-growing lawn care specialist has entered a new alliance with Dealer Group Rygor Commercials, which is now offering its franchisees access to premium-quality

Mercedes-Benz Citan and Vito models at highly attractive rates. The fi rst examples are already on the road.

With competitive, flexible funding support from MercedesBenz Financial Services, Rygor Commercials has compiled an exclusive offer that can put a Greensleeves’ lawn care expert behind the wheel of a fueleffi cient Citan or Vito van for an exceptionally low monthly rate.

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Reform launch multi-task Metron at Galabau 2018

Announced at the recent Nuremburg Galabau Exhibition for green urban open spaces equipment, specialist bank tractor manufacturer Reform Werke has launched the Metron P48 RC as the first radio-controlled equipment carrier with real hybrid drive. Simon Richard, UK Sales Agent for the Reform range says: “Metron’s concept is based on a 48hp Kubota petrol engine powering a generator which supplies energy to the battery pack and the electric wheel motors.

“The generator also has a direct drive which drives the mechanical front PTO shaft allowing Metron to operate all attachments mechanically.”

Control is via a powerful, ergonomic radio hand-set with

integrated colour display and a working range up to 400 metres.

The hybrid drive also allows the Metron P48 RC to operate purely electrically. If more power is required, the petrol engine can be switched on quickly and easily.

Permanent all-wheel drive to four same size wheels, low centre of gravity and five different steering modes combine to give optimum slope capability.

A range of attachments such as flail mowers, rotary mowers, snow blowers and ploughs, brooms and much more can be easily mounted and Metron’s compact dimensions and 1,000 kg weight make it is easy to transport and operate in tight conditions.

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A world’s first for green waste shredding

PSD Groundscare, the leading distributor of professional groundscare machinery had a great few days exhibiting at the APF 2018 Exhibition.

Specialists in supplying high quality and high performing equipment for use in woodland and forestry management, PSD showcased a number of exciting new and existing innovative machines from market leading manufacturers AS Motor, Eliet, Koppl and TS Industrie.

TS Industrie, leaders in Green Waste shredding technology are extending their current range of Green Series Shredders. They previewed the future with the first UK demonstration of the PUMA REMOTE CONTROL TRACKED SHREDDER offering more efficiency, in green waste shredding.

The well renowned Green series Puma 35D has been further

improved in handling and ease of use with the new model Puma 35D R-TK. For use in difficult terrain, the machine fitted with adjustable crawler tracks and lateral stabiliser, is capable of travelling to areas not accessible by trailed chippers or shredders.

The inclusion of a remote control allows the operator to manoeuvre the machine safely into its working position without the need to be in a close proximity of the machine. Fitted with a 35 hp / 26.20 kW Kubota V1505 diesel engine and with a feed capability of up to 160 centimetres, the GS Puma 35D offers effective shredding via the patented “Power Mixed Rotor” technology. This technology uses a combination of hammers to first de-fibre green waste and knives to cut wood to reduce the volume of material by a factor of six.

Also there was the 1st UK showing of the Eliet <750kg

Mega Prof (Petrol) green waste shredder that compliments their existing comprehensive range of shredders including the Super Prof on tracks, offering a unique patented Chopping Principle.

Just like an axe, the blades chop the wood according to the direction of the fibres.

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Reesink secures distribution for 1st Products in UK market

Reesink Turfcare has secured the exclusive UK distribution rights for a specialist range of tractor mounted aeration equipment from the American-based company 1st Products.

Better ways to aerate and remove thatch to more efficient seeding, the versatile capsule range of 1st Products tractor attachments, which are available now, complement Reesink Turfcare’s growing range of tractor mounted attachments.

Steven Haynes, sales manager for TYM, which Reesink also distributes and which are a good fit with the 1st Products range, says: “We’re introducing three core product lines back into the UK from 1st Products, having been previously imported by Mumby Machinery.”

First in the range is the AERAVator, a subsurface aerator whose unique osilating vibrating tine system loosens, rather than punches, the soil around and underneath each tine. Allowing

better air and water infiltration and easing soil compaction, the AERA-Vator does the job without leaving cores or plugs behind and means less post-aerification clean up. The AERA-Vator is also able to aerate dry soil to reduce the expense of pre-irrigating; in fact, the harder the soil, the better the AERA-Vator performs.

The AERA-Vator has the additional benefit of being designed with a universal frame system, so extra shafts can be added to expand its capabilities.

Theshafts,availableinconjunction with the AERA-Vator through Reesink Turfcare, are the MultiTine, Multi-Slicer, Multi-Spike andthenon-PTOCoringshaft.

The big brother of the AERAVator, is the AGRI-Vator. A largermachineidealforrelieving soil compaction on bigger areas such as race courses and polo fields, the AGRI-Vator brings the same oscillating hubs as found on the smaller AERA-Vator, but with larger tines to provide more depth and subsoil fracturing.

The biggest advantage of the last item in the range – the VC VertiCutter – is the speed and depth which the machine can work to. Depth adjustments can be made in thefieldwithnotoolsusingasimple detentpinallowingtheheighttobe adjustedin5mmincrements.

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Through-the-season Wiedenmann wins it for Nelson GC

Head greenkeeper Gary McKie at Nelson Golf Club, Lancashire had a very specific reason for choosing a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD in April.

“The main attraction was to be able to aerate during the season knowing it caused little disturbance,” he said.

“You want golfers not to notice. We’ve been out mostly with 8mm tines so far. They’re good to use in season. If you are out on a Monday, by Tuesday people can hardly tell. Crucially you can still get down 10” and the job’s been done.”

Gary took over his post in May 2017 at the Dr Alister MacKenzie designed course which sits on a plateau over Nelson and Burnley, and boasts breath taking panoramic views across both Lancashire and Yorkshire.

At his previous job with Pleasington GC, Gary became familiar with the GXi8 HD, so was well versed in the speed and efficiency it could achieve.

“The machine will be in use regularly, not just on tees and greens but walkways and approaches. We’ve been out three times over the green and once on the tees so far. On a long day we can get around all 18 greens or we can just leave two for the next day, it’s that quick. We’ve been varying the depth and if we want to put a little bit of heave we can, by just making one adjustment.

“Later in the year, probably towards the end of October, we will hollow core a couple of specific areas. Our agronomist has suggested sections on two of the fairways that have a little bit of moss. That’s where the flexibility of the Wiedenmann works well - you can deep tine and hollow tine equally easy.”

End the autumn leaf clearing misery with a Billy Goat

Following the summer heat, autumn seems to have arrived early as trees and shrubs shed their leaves to help conserve vital moisture.

Removing leaves and other debris from paths, borders and lawns is now easily achieved with the powerful range of Billy Goat walk-behind, wheeled vacuums. They pick up virtually everything and the large capacity and easy-to-open collector bags simplifies the task of clearing even large areas.

A wide range of 12 machines is available to meet the demands of all sizes of garden. They are all petrol powered using either Briggs & Stratton or Honda engines. The machines are self or hand-propelled and one offers hydrostatic transmission. Some have on-board chippers that shred the material being collected, making it easier to compost

They are all extremely manoeuvrable and simple to handle and clear even large areas surprisingly quickly.

AllmodelsintheLittleBillyand KV Series Range offer optional hose kits, enabling debris to be easily collected from beneath trees and shrubs and other less accessible places.

SISIS key to cricket maintenance at Merchant Taylors’

Merchant Taylors’ has recently purchased a range of SISIS equipment to help maintain the top class cricket facilities on offer at the prestigious school in Middlesex.

Academic prowess aside, at Merchant Taylors’ School there is a huge emphasis on sport and the success of its sporting teams is testament to this.

Cricket at Merchant Taylors’ is exceptionally strong and just last year the school won the national under 17’s cricket competition - which was an outstanding achievement for a day school.

To date there are currently 17 competitive teams throughout the school who enjoy playing the game across 12 grass cricket squares, indoor and outdoor (all weather) nets, grass nets, and 3 bowling machines.

As a result, the school invested in a range of heavy duty SISIS scarifiers – two self-propelled

Auto Rotorake MK.5’s and a tractor mounted Rotorake TM1000.

The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor mounted heavy duty scarifier and linear aerator and is un-rivalled when it comes to removing and controlling thatch. It includes a collector box and floating unit to follow ground contours and its contra-rotating reel throws debris forward

ensuring a clean, consistent groove resulting in an excellent finish when the time comes to scarify. With interchangeable blades and a quick, simple depth setting without tools, the grounds team has been quick to notice the benefits.

The Auto Rotorake MK.5 is perfectly suited to a range of applications from sports field maintenance to synthetic turf maintenance, lawns and

amenities.Itscontra-rotatingreel has specially designed tipped blades for clean, consistent cut and maximum thatch removal. Furthermore the Auto Rotorake MK.5 features a selection of seven different interchangeable reels which enables the machine to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks.

Kubota pitch perfect for Melksham Town FC

Kubota UK’s market leading B Series is proving to be a key player for Melksham Town FC after the Wiltshire club secured promotion to the highest league the team has ever played in - the Evo-Stik Southern League.

The club recently completed its first full season at its new £7.3m Oakfields facility, one of the best sporting facilities in the South West of England, following a grant from the Premier League and FA Facilities Fund.

Helping to keep the 16 pitches in perfect condition all year round is Kubota’s B3150, supplied by local independent Kubota groundcare machinery dealer Lister Wilder. The Kubota B3150 tractor is part of the Kubota’s popular B50 Series range, which was superceded earlier this year by the machinery manufacturer with the introduction of its premium B2 Series.

The B2 Series builds on from the industry leading B50 Series, with four models ranging from 20-31kw. The B2 Series boasts a wide range of features, including Kubota’s unique Bi-speed turn. This enables operators to achieve a significantly reduced turning radius for increased manoeuvrability in tighter spaces.

Three of the models feature Kubota’s renowned 3-cylinder diesel engine, whilst the 31hp model is powered by Kubota’s powerful 4-cylinder diesel engine.

Local Wiedenmann UK dealer to Nelson GC is Balmers GM with ground care specialist Andrew Meeks, providing after sales service and support from their Burnley depot.

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Future proof decking with non-slip solution from Gripsure

Gripsure has expanded their product range to included decking made from Accoya modified timber.

Founded in 2005, Gripsure have invested in their manufacturing facilities, and developed their range of non-slip decking products, to offer a solution for any application.

Having gained second tier distributer status, Gripsure now offer a contemporary decking board made from Accoya. Featuring two non-slip aggregate infills, Gripsure non-slip decking made with Accoya is suited for future proofing decking applications where longevity and safety are paramount.

Accoya wood is made from sustainably grown pine that is modified by acetylation. This is a permanent modification from the surface of the timber board right through to the core. The modification improves the timbers durability, stability and in-service life. Classified within BS EN 350-2 Class 1 as very durable.

With its 50-year above ground and 25-year in ground/freshwater guarantee, Accoya wood is a natural fit for the Gripsure brand committed to delivering quality products that stand the test of time. The Accoya process ensures consumers get the very best results from their decking.

Gripsure decking made with Accoya wood comes with a 10-year non-slip guarantee. So when it comes to eliminating the risk of accidents, you can rely on Gripsure to out-perform other products - guaranteed.

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High standards maintained at Ladybank

Originally designed by Old Tom Morris, Ladybank Golf Club is a rare thing in Fife, enjoying as it does a reputation as one of the finest inland layouts in Scotland and providing a classic heathland test to lovers of golf away from the sea.

Recently ranked #2 in Great Britain’s Top 100 Courses under £100 by National Club Golfer magazine, Ladybank is established on the Fife Open Championship Qualifying Trail, and has hosted final qualifying on seven occasions since 1978 for the Open Championship played at St Andrews.

It was also a qualifying venue in July for this year’s Senior Open Championship on the Old Course.

Managing secretary Gordon Simpson joined the club over two years ago and carried out a comprehensive assessment of the whole club and course set-up. As a result, the club has made its first

ever John Deere fleet purchase, with equipment supplied by John Deere dealer Double A of Cupar in Fife.

The new machines include a 7500A fairway mower with TechControl display and smaller QA5 cutting units, a 4049R compact tractor, a Pro Gator utility vehicle equipped with an HD200 low-profile amenity turf sprayer and two 220SL walkbehind greens mowers.

“Gordon Simpson admits John Deere would not have been his original number one choice, having never done a deal with the company before in his previous roles. However, he is now happy to state that everything the club experienced over the 20-month process of choosing a new supplier proved that he wanted to partner with John Deere as a brand and Double A as a local business.

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

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

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

For information call 01584 873 131 or visit www.mcconnel.com