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sector reopen

“The sport and physical activity workforce and volunteers are going to play a vital role in keeping the nation fi t and healthy as we emerge from this crisis,” she said.

sector. ReActivate will take the form of a free, online training platform and has been commissioned by CIMSPA and funded by Sport England.

anyone working or volunteering in the sport and physical activity sector in England.

A major training initiative have been created by Sport England and CIMSPA to help the sport and physical activity sector reopen.

CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) have been supported by a £250,000 investment of National Lottery money from Sport England in workforce and volunteer training.

The ReActivate course will enable workers and volunteers to return with confidence.

After the shut down due to restrictions imposed as a result of coronavirus (Covid-19), the reopening of indoor gyms and leisure facilities is anticipated in the coming weeks – and CIMSPA chief executive officer Tara Dillon wants the workforce to be as prepared as possible.

“With our recent Return to Work survey indicating that 40% have some degree of apprehension about returning, it is vital that we give them the support they need to return with confi dence and create a safe environment for the public.

“The resources we are providing with support from Sport England and our delivery partners are designed to give all stakeholders the ability to reopen with confidence.”

A recent CIMSPA survey indicating that up to 6% of the physical activity workforce are planning to leave the

ICL Scholarship provides educational opportunity for BIGGA members

With the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition and Continue to Learn due to go ahead next January, members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association are being invited to apply for an incredible education scholarship, supported by ICL.

With plans well underway to host Continue to Learn in Harrogate next January, five BIGGA members from across the UK will be selected to become ICL Continue to Learn 2021 scholars.

The successful applicants will receive three nights’ hotel accommodation and 15 hours of training and personal development at the Continue to Learn education programme, supported by BIGGA Partner and specialty fertiliser company ICL.

In the event that ongoing restrictions prevent the hosting of the event, Continue to Learn will become a virtual learning experience and the scholars will receive an equivalent award, including personal development opportunities amounting to the same monetary value. Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, ICL’s Ed

It will be delivered by a consortium of partners, each with extensive experience in online training and the physical activity sector and led by Future Active Workforce CIC.

Its content will cover topics such as risk management, social distancing, cleaning and use of equipment and coronavirusspecific procedures, as well as health and wellness support for all staff still on furlough.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a CIMSPA ‘Covid-Safe’ training certificate. ReActivate will go live in the coming days and will be free to use for 12 months, for

Sport England chief executive, Tim Hollingsworth, is keen to see help get to those who most need it.

“Sport and physical activity play a crucial role in our health and wellbeing and we recognise the vital role of those who work in the leisure sector, as well as the countless volunteers and sports coaches who keep our communities active,” he said.

“It is absolutely vital to give everyone who needs it access to the resources and training they need to confi dently return to their roles, and this is why we have invested in this major training initiative.”

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Aspen fuel fi lls the tanks and the pockets

Nick Rose - owner of Redwood Tree Services Ltd - says making the switch to Aspen Alkylate Fuel has filled more than just his tanks.

The efficiency and cleaner performance of his 2 and 4-stroke equipment has led to huge financial savings through significant improvements in performance and reduction in costly repairs.

Aspen Alkylate Petrol is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents, making it 99% cleaner than regular petrol when comparing the level of hazardous hydrocarbons. With these ingredients removed, the odour and infamous ‘blue haze’ produced is minimal, reducing the impact the machinery makes on both the operator and the environment.

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TriCure AD delivers award-winning coverage and consistency Toro and Reesink combine to offer industry-first finance deals

Toro and its UK distributor Reesink Turfcare have announced two new industryfirst cashflow friendly finance schemes specifically designed to support customers in 2020-2021 and beyond.

The two companies have combined to offer a ‘buy now pay later’ at zero percent interest finance option and also a lease hire option, both of which include welcome lengthy payment holidays.

Alastair Rowell, national accounts manager – grounds for Reesink Turfcare, says: “These two finance deals react to the current times. Together with Toro, we wanted to show support to our customers. We understand that cashflow is, and perhaps will be for some time, uncertain, yet machines are still needed now to maintain courses to the best possible standards. Now, more than ever, the focus has to be on retaining and increasing memberships.”

These two industry-leading options both offer a six-month payment holiday, one requiring a single payment and the other offering reduced payments to reflect industry leading residual values.

The ‘buy now pay later’ option is a familiar product but is an embellished deal in response to the COVID-19 landscape.

Customers can order any time between July and December 2020 with the deal at zero percent interest, with a single payment required 7 May 2021.

The second option is a lease hire option with a six month pause period followed by either 60 monthly payments or five annual payments, according to each individual customer’s cashflow requirements.

Award-winning greenkeeper Matt Aplin, of Goring & Streatley Golf Club, believes it is no coincidence that since they’ve been applying TriCure AD from Headland Amenity on the fairways, and more recently course wide, the club is achieving guaranteed consistency in presentation and turf quality like never before.

Headland Technical Manager Iain Richardson recommended the wetting agent TriCure AD, applied at 5L/ha.

Having previously applied competitor products at much

higher rates to little effect, the club were absolutely astounded when, after just two applications of TriCure AD, the fairways had returned to full coverage.

Following the exemplary results achieved on the fairways over both the 2018 & 2019 seasons, this year Matt applied TriCure AD course wide. “We put down the first application in the second week of May on our fairways, approaches and tees, and at half rate on the greens which is helping to deliver the firm, fast greens the members crave,” he explained.

Three subsequent TriCure AD applications will be made monthly, tank mixed with Headland’s Elevate Fe liquid iron

complex, when not too hot, to further enhance presentation.

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Firm saves weeks of labour using the Campey Rake O Rotor

Ray Britland Contracting has saved weeks of time by using the Campey Rake O Rotor to quickly and easily clear large areas of stones and other debris.

The company work on a number of Environment Agency, and Forestry Commission projects and a common process in these jobs is clearing large areas, which in the past could take weeks to do.

But with the Rake O Rotor, the ground can be cleared and ready within one day, making it the

perfect choice for company CEO, Ray Britland.

“We have used the Rake O Rotor for stone raking on large areas like roundabouts, flood banks and road projects, and especially on Environment Agency projects, they absolutely love it,” he said. “We’ve also used it for some reclamation work around offices, and it can produce a finish that is good enough for lawn areas but on a large scale.”

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The secret to lawn success

The Billy Goat range of Plugr aerators enables grounds professionals, landscapers and contractors to be able to tackle large areas of lawn quickly and easily. Plugr aerators offer the perfect solution to promoting growth.

They can improve drainage and encourage new growth by making holes throughout the turf that breaks up compacted soil and allows air, water and nutrients to circulate through the roots. This results in healthier, stronger roots, grass and turf.

The Plugr aerator range has two series of machines. The 18 series and the 25 Series.

Within the 18 Series sits the PL1802V and the PL1801H.

Both have an 18” working width so are ideal for smaller grounds. They have four tines that place cores 2.75” deep and aerate 22,000 square feet per hour. They have an easy-folding handle that allows for compact use, transportation and storage, aided by the fact that they weigh only 109kg so are easy to steer without lifting. There are two engine options available and both are self-propelled.

For those seeking a more productive, cost-efficient way of aerating larger areas, the 25 Series is required. It offers the best combination of productivity, comfort and results, whilst boasting intuitive controls, and variable speed fingertip hydrodrive innovation.

Similar to the 18 Series, the 25 Series also has two engine options. The PL2501SPV is powered by a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 203cc engine, and the PL2501SPH has 196cc Honda engine.

The Billy Goat range of Plugrs is available nationwide through Henton and Chattell’s dealer network.

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Otterbine diffuses the situation this summer

This year more than any other year, water management specialist Otterbine is advising greenkeepers to be pre-emptive to the challenges hot weather can throw at lakes and ponds.

Warm water, plentiful sunlight and an excess of nutrients is a combination that, without a proper water management system in place, can leave lakes and ponds with problems such as algae, aquatic weeds and odours.

Simon Powell, Otterbine business development manager

at distributor Reesink Turfcare, explains why it’s vital to implement preventative measures now, he says: “Oxygen depletion or stress situations occur for different reasons, but many lake management issues are related to both the light and heat generated by the summer sun.

“By increasing oxygen levels and circulating oxygen rich water throughout a lake, water quality can remain high, inhibiting algae, aquatic weeds and unpleasant odours. The most natural water quality management solution is

to introduce aeration into a pond or lake to eliminate stagnant water. That’s where Otterbine’s aeration systems can help.”

With Otterbine’s aerating fountains, industrial aerators and diffused air systems and their proven high oxygen transfer rates, you can easily increase the dissolved oxygen levels in your lake or pond, preventing or curing stagnant water, algae build up and bad smells for clean, clear, healthy water.

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More kits, more value BLEC Multi-Seeder for ‘no disruption’ overseeding

Toro’s MVP (maintenance value performance) kits are widely known as one of the most effective solutions to minimising downtime.

And for 2020 there’s a new pack available through UK distributor Reesink Turfcare offering more value and more time working, not waiting.

MVP kits were designed with specific maintenance and repairs in mind and extending the range of handy kits is the new Blade pack for the Groundsmaster 1200. It joins, among others, Groundsmaster Deck Kits,

All packs have one thing in common, they help save time and money. They help you track maintenance and bring peace of mind that you have the parts you need to keep your equipment on the job. So, instead of spending valuable time sourcing individual parts as issues arise, grounds teams can purchase all the parts they need for a particular maintenance or rebuild job in one convenient box that comes with the added benefit of saving up to 20 percent in repair expenses.

Each pack come with instructions giving advice on when to perform specific maintenance tasks depending on the model and the number of hours of use, helping to prevent running machines into the ground and incurring unnecessary costs to repair them.

Added to this, if used to perform regular maintenance, MVP kits keep cost of ownership low and allow for more accurate forecasting when setting budget aside for parts and servicing.

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As play returns to Crail Golfing Society, a new BLEC MultiSeeder 1600 is going to be key to delivering overseeding without disruption.

Golf Course Manager Bob Meikle says the size and weight of the BLEC dimple seeder makes it the ideal solution for optimum site-wide seed delivery.

“The Multi-Seeder being a dimple seeder was one of the biggest selling points” he explains. “It is critical that whatever we do now maintenancewise, that we don’t cause any breaks in play and the Multi-Seeder is fantastic at leaving very little disruption in its wake. We can pass over a green, then follow over with a turf iron and you wouldn’t know anything has been done.”

With the Multi-Seeder offering a 1.6m working width and nonPTO drive, Bob can quickly and accurately overseed areas both large and small – meaning some fairway overseeding, along with further work on the greens and tees is scheduled for the autumn.

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Groundsmaster Blade and Belt Kits and Groundsmaster Caster Wheel Kits.

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Verti-Top sets the standard for synthetic surface maintenance

When it comes to looking after a synthetic surface, maintenance does not need to be complex or costly, but it does need to be consistent and effective.

Infill is imperative in supporting the fibres of the surface, ensuring they stand vertically to achieve the desired playing characteristics. However, footfall during play will naturally compact the infill and flatten the fibres – reducing drainage ability and leaving the most vulnerable part of the fibre exposed to loading and UV.

The consequence of ineffective - or simply not enoughmaintenance will undoubtedly lead to premature wear and reduce the expected life of the carpet.

Regular brushing will help to move infill around the surface and stand fibres upright. It should be conducted in conjunction with surface cleaning – a little and often approach is considered the most effective.

Providing the best of both worlds, the Redexim Verti-Top from Charterhouse Turf Machinery utilises a powered rotary brush to sweep the carpet, lift the pile and extract the top 1-15mm of infill, along with any foreign material. The infill is then passed over a sieve to separate any detritus before the cleaned infill is dropped and brushed back into the surface, leaving a clean, level and aesthetically pleasing finish.

“A regular maintenance plan incorporating de-compaction brushing and cleaning will give grounds managers a surface that they can be proud of –one that looks great and, more importantly, is safe and playable throughout the year” confirms Jonathan Woolfall, Operations Manager at Premier Pitches.

“Charterhouse have a great reputation for providing excellent tools for synthetic managers and on the back of this, we purchased a Verti-Top 1200 in the summer of 2018.”

“We’ve used the Verti-Top in a range of environments, with particularly high demand from local schools and sportsgrounds.

“It’s very simple to set up and easy to use, and it is exceptional at extracting dust and contaminants from the infill which helps to prevent those problems with dirt and compaction deeper down in the pile.

“Its ability to carry out multiple processes in a single pass makes it a convenient and effective part of ensuring the long-term life of an artificial pitch.”

The Verti-Top is available in either a 120cm or 180cm working width, with both models featuring powerful vacuum extraction, adjustable decompaction tines as standard and interchangeable sieves for use on surfaces with different infill types.

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The SISIS Osca – perfect for synthetic surface maintenance

Synthetic sports surfaces require a good maintenance programme in place from the very beginning. Failure to maintain the surface could lead to issues such as compaction, loss of porosity, inconsistent playing characteristics, damaged fibres and contamination of the infill.

One machine that is being used by many groundstaff is the SISIS Osca tractor mounted powered oscillating brush, which is ideally suited to either a sand or rubber crumb surface.

A pair of oscillating brushes allows periodic aggressive brushing to be undertaken to agitate the upper infill level helping reduce compaction, encourage the fibres to stand upright and reduce the risk of contamination and surface water.

It can also be used for regular light brushing, helping to stand the fibres up, move the infill around, creating a level surface and minimise the threat of moss and algae.

It uses fewer passes than a conventional drag brush, and has the option of adding a further 1.8m wide brush to the system which helps to enhance the final finish.

Once Warwick School had decided to invest in a new synthetic pitch, Grounds Manager Duncan Toon felt that the SISIS Osca was the only machine that could maintain the new surface effectively and truly justify the major investment decision:

“With the investment which has been made into the synthetic surface, I felt that we needed to have the best equipment to maintain it, and for me, the Osca was essential.

“It is clear to see that the decompaction this machine achieves is simply on a different level. Since we have been using it the pitch has significantly improved. Another user full of praise is Andy Jackson, grounds manager at Stoke City FC, who has reported ‘phenomenal’ results since incorporating the SISIS Osca into his synthetic surface maintenance programme.

“Getting the right equipment for all the different textured pitches we have here is big task, and it’s key to how we go about our business,” says Andy. “I wanted a machine that was going to be effective and quick but to get a machine to do those two things I felt would be a hard task.

“The Oscillating brushes are the best feature because they get rid of any compaction problems and provide a fantastic finish.

“Players at all levels, from seven year olds up to the first team, play on these pitches, so for me it is just important to have the synthetic surfaces as well presented as the natural pitches.

“The results have been phenomenal and personally I think the Osca ticks all the boxes in getting synthetic turf to a level where it needs to be.”

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GKB Rotobrush for artificial enhancement

Campey provides essential synthetic turf maintenance solution

Campey Turf Care Systems’ latest innovation, the Campey Uni-Scratch, is the ideal solution for those looking for a professional and effective maintenance of natural and synthetic grass surface.

The Campey Uni-Scratch can be used for organic matter removal on natural grass hybrid carpet pitches when carrying out annual renovations.

Regularly maintaining synthetic pitches is vital because it prevents infill compaction. When a synthetic surface is regularly

used the infill can become lodged and cause uneven hard and soft areas that eventually leads to drainage issues and flattening of the artificial fibres.

To prevent this, the Uni-Scratch has been developed to provide essential maintenance by decompacting and redistributing the infill. The machine can also be used to evenly distribute the infill in synthetic carpets during installation.

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Huxley Golf winter tees proving a real return on investment

World leading golf surface experts, Huxley Golf, has completed a major installation of 27 all-weather tees at Poult Wood, one of the finest pay and play golf courses in the South of England.

With this installation the facility will stay open for the enjoyment of resident and visiting golfers throughout the coming winter months.

The GKB Rotobrush comes into its own as your synthetic sport pitches get used, dirt becomes apparent.

From moss and algae to general wear and tear, this ultimately can affect the technical characteristics and authentic appearance of the turf. The GKB Rotobrush restores this by tackling persistent contamination.

The GKB Rotobrush enables you to brush deeper and more effectively where needed. Thanks to the rotating brush disc that is provided with extra rigid bristles, your artificial pitch maintenance can be taken to the next level.

When the functioning of normal brushing and cleaning stops, the GKB Rotobrush continues.

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Set in picturesque woodland near Tonbridge in Kent, Poult Wood offers a choice of two interesting and challenging courses for regular and casual golfers.

It is run by the Tonbridge & Malling Leisure Trust, a not-forprofit organisation responsible for the delivery of sport and leisure facilities for Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.

As such, the course must be affordable, high quality and accessible to all members of the community.

Huxley Golf used its Premier Tee Turf 2 across both the 9- and 18hole courses. Each tee measures 12ft x 12ft (3.66m x 3.66m).

Poult Wood Head Greenkeeper, Stuart Crowley, said: “It’s safe to say that the Huxley Golf winter tees have been a real return on investment.

“We first installed all-weather tees with Huxley Golf twenty years ago and we’ve never looked back. With virtually no maintenance requirement, the use of these winter tees not only delights our customers, but it also frees my team up to ensure that the remainder of the course remains playable in increasingly challenging seasonal conditions. We renewed the tees after ten years in 2010 and we’ve just done so again, such is their considerable contribution to our well-regarded course.”

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Perfect play requires Perfect maintenance

KAR UK announces new irrigation rotor for synthetic surfaces

KAR UK has announced the launch of the new Hunter ST1700V Turf Rotor which offers unrivalled high-performance irrigation for synthetic surfaces.

The ST range of Hunter irrigation products, which are expertly designed to cool and clean synthetic turf sports surfaces, have long been a market leader.

Simple to specify, contractorfriendly to install, and easy to service and maintain for the enduser, the Hunter ST System is the first and only cost-effective, fully integrated solution designed to exceed the unique and specific needs of the synthetic turf irrigation market.

Now, KAR UK - distributor of Hunter Industries irrigation equipment, has revealed that the renowned ST portfolio has been further strengthened with the addition of the new ST-1700V Synthetic Turf Rotor.

Simplicity is the key to the ST-1700V as it integrates Valvein-Head (VIH) capabilities and a Total-Top-Service (TTS) design to simplify installation and maintenance.

The ST-1700V rotor is now available exclusively in the UK and Ireland from KAR UK.

Amenity Forum conference switches to online

Following full consideration of the external circumstances, the Forum has decided to switch delivery of its annual conference being held on October 15 2020 to a fully online format using specialist professional conferencing facilities.

The theme will be Planning for the Future. The event has an impressive range of specialist speakers and the programme will include an address will be included from a senior government representative.

This is a particularly important time for the sector not just because of the challenges

arising from the pandemic but also given the on-going review of the National Action Plan relating to weed, pest and disease management.

There is also a review of pesticide policy being undertaken. This is a great opportunity to hear and debate current issues and get up to the minute information on the reviews. There will also be focus on innovation and new methods and approaches emerging from research and technological development.

PSP’s new stem injector offers effective solution VALE

The Professional Sprayers People (PSP) introduces its unique Stem Injector for delivering liquid herbicides and pesticides directly into the stems of non-native, invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed.

VALE Engineering (York) Ltd – the leading UK manufacturers of professional weed control, turf care and winter maintenance equipment – has launched an entirely new website (www. valeuk.com) combining all the company’s brands for the very first time.

includes: • VALE ENGINEERING –from weed spraying ATVs via chemical stores to salt spreaders & snow ploughs, including cycleway de-icers

the first UK-manufactured salt spreader designed to be forklift-tine mountable

• POZI-FEED – auger system allows the spread of all types of salt and grit – brown or white, wet or dry

• RIVERLYNX - Rotary Atomiser and CDA weed control equipment for professionals

• STARGREEN – amenity sprayers and turf care top dressers for groundsmen

The Stem Injector is a simple accessory can be used with any of PSP’s backpack and handheld sprayers, increasing the versatility and multi-functionality of the equipment. There are three sizes of Stem Injector, enabling control and stability whatever the stem thickness.

The Stem Injector attaches quickly and easily to the sprayer trigger. It can also be attached to PSP’s unique Dosing Valve which enables precise doses of between 2-25ml. The Dosing Valve is particularly useful for application of pure chemicals such as those used against Japanese knotweed. The product can be used with any Guarany backpack or compression sprayer.

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LockStar label update granted in Ireland

ICL customers in Ireland can look forward to more effective and flexible weed control after LockStar, a residual herbicide, was granted a label update. The label update in Ireland follows shortly after being given the same stamp of approval in the UK.

Customers can now apply LockStar all-year round instead of the previous limited window of between February and June. This will provide contractors and grounds managers with the opportunity to adapt their

approach and give them greater control over weed growth.

Previously, LockStar could only be used on natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation. However, the new label update grants the use of the product on amenity vegetation (around). This will allow for the herbicide to be applied in a wider range of situations and be used in more areas such as around the base of shrubs, trees, plants and other amenity areas.

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ECHO cuts a competitive edge Cobra’s multi-tool provides the answer

The new Cobra MTX230C 4-in-1 Multi-Tool is the latest addition to the range and is built with a high specification 23cc S-Series engine.

This low emission power unit has a high power to weight ratio, making the toughest gardening tasks easier and less tiring. This tool has been expertly designed in the UK to cater specifically for the changing conditions of British landscaping and its four quality attachments include a riobust and efficient brushcutter.

Thanks to the Tri-blade on the Multi-Tool brush cutter, gardeners can experience faster, cleaner and

more effective cutting. The heavyduty metal blade makes clearing larger areas of brambles, shrubs and saplings a simple task. The result is a cleaner cutting system

which stops clogging, enabling more efficient use of energy and easier handling.

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An efficient alternative to chemical weed controls?

Lancashire based firm Multevo have been helping customers safely kill weeds with just hot water since 2015.

Multevo provide a range of hot water weed control machines manufactured by Waterkracht, that tackle weeds (including invasive species) effectively, using absolutely no chemicals or foam additives.

The treatment works by delivering low pressure hot water at an optimum 98°C temperature,

destroying the cellular structure of the plant and roots, in around 1-3 treatments per year.

This safe method of weed control is significantly less £/m² in comparison to all other alternatives and can be used all year round, increasing productivity. Every unit can also be used for chewing gum removal and sanitation by simply switching the lances.

Churchill College at Cambridge University recently made the move to hot water weed control: “We have

always avoided using chemicals in some locations, children’s play areas for example. We can now use the hot water weed control system there because we know it’s safe. An area that would have taken us a month to hand weed now takes a week. This has meant that these areas are being treated more often, creating a better standard of ground maintenance.”

Contact Multevo to organize your own free of charge demonstration.

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ECHO is expanding its X Series range with best-in-class products and newly revised pricing for the 2020 season.

This follows a year of exceptional growth in the commercial outdoor power tool sector.

“The X-Series is ECHO’s representation of best-inclass professional products and the company has found commercial users are attracted by the performance and quality of the machines, together with the industry-leading warranty support.” Says Matt Wilson, ECHO UK Sales Manager.

As part of the expansion, ECHO is also revising prices on its key commercial products, widening the access of commercial product to a larger market. The combination offers great

potential for the professional user and contributes to ECHO’s growing competitive edge. Consider ECHO’s reputation for commercial product that is built to the highest possible standards in Japan and tested in the harshest environments. That sits well with the promise of balanced, ergonomic design for manoeuvrability and precision.

All of this is reflected in many of the commercial products which are even more competitive under the new pricing structure. In the brushcutter range, take for example the SRM-420TESU. With its 41.5cc engine, it’s ideal for contractors looking for a machine with plenty of power. ECHO hedgecutters have enjoyed a long, durable and economic reputation. This can be seen to further advantage in the HCR-165ES and HCR-185S low

vibration models with rotational handles and the HCA-265ES-HD and HCA-2620ES-HD long reach articulating hedge cutters.

ECHO commercial chainsaws speak for themselves amongst professional users and the CS-501SX, CS-370ES and industry-leading CS-2511TES are competitively priced. The same applies to the professional 50V battery range of tools, the PAS-2620ES multi-tool, the extension pole and hedgecutter attachments.

The products mentioned, indeed the whole ECHO range, all carry an industry-leading 5-year domestic or 2-year professional warranty which adds further to weighing up ECHO with what’s in the market.

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EndoSan - for silver service sanitization

With the relaxing of lockdown and the return of recreational activity and sport participation, Rigby Taylor has introduced EndoSan, the most advanced ionic silver based chemistry in a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), for sanitizing a wide range of surfaces.

EndoSan provides control of Coronavirus as well as bacteria, fungi and algae when applied to a wide range of surfaces as a non-hazardous spray. EndoSan’s positive environmental credentials provide a first-choice surface sanitizer for grounds managers, greenkeepers and contractors.

Supplied in two formulations, the ready-to-use EndoSan 3 formulation is available in 500ml Trigger packs and 5 litre drums and for larger applications, EndoSan 50 is a dilutable concentrate packed in 10 litres. Larger sizes up to 1000 litres are available on request.

Areas of use include, turf and artificial playing surfaces, ‘touchpoints’ in changing rooms, gyms, playgrounds and on equipment, golf course ‘furniture’, trolley’s

and buggies, seating, railings, gates, flags, nets and much more.

EndoSan has no odour or colour, is 100% chlorine and alcohol free and non-corrosive.

Applied through a pressure sprayer, or for small areas from a ready-to- use Trigger pack, the product simply degrades into harmless, naturally occurring water and oxygen substances following application and is one of the safest forms of disinfection.

Application can be made through a pressure sprayer such as one selected from the Rigby Taylor Evolution knapsack range with two back pack model (one electric) with tank capacities of 15 litres and a lightweight 7 litre option.

EndoSan is a ‘safe biocide’ and has been approved for continuous addition to drinking water.

In addition to the number of environmental benefits, the manufacturing process also complies with ISO 14001 and environmental standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.

Contributing to the bigger picture

Agrovista Amenity has been helping UK grounds managers to address new protocols and take steps to a safe return to sport through the use of a multipurpose disinfectant product.

The team has been advising the use of Huwa-San TR50 and TR-3 for safe and effective multi-use viricidal mode of action. Based on stabilised hydrogen peroxide, the product quickly inactivates Coronavirus and is safe on all surfaces with no rinse application.

Huwa-San also has efficacy against bacteria, mould, spores, fungi and mycobacteria and is biodegradable, breaking down to oxygen and water.

Head of Commercial for Agrovista Amenity, Dan Hughes said: “Providing our customers with the correct advice and support couldn’t have been more important, given recent times.

“Grounds managers want to ensure that new working protocols are in line with Government guidance, and that the risk to their staff, players, officials and the public can be minimised.

“Huwa-San is an effective solution for the current climate. It’s flexibility also means that it can be used across the board – in irrigation tanks, on hard surfaces such as machinery, and for handcontact surfaces such as steering wheels, tools and equipment.”

The hydrogen peroxide solution found in Huwa-San TR-50 has increased stability thanks to the application of unique ionic silver stabilisation technology. This means that the product is powerful yet non-residual. It is also noncorrosive and biodegradable, as well as approved by the Health and Safety Executive, as a constant dose biocide for the control of legionella.

At 3% active H2O2, Huwa-San conforms to a number of EN standards for disinfection including; Virucide EN14476 and Bactericide: EN1276, EN13697, EN1656, EN13727, EN14561, EN14349, EN16437, EN13626. A systematic review published in the Journal of

Hospital Infection demonstrated that a (H2O2) concentration of 0.5% achieved a Log4 (99.99%) inactivation of human coronavirus HCoV-229E within one minute.

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Foamstream is a one-stop-shop that can do it all

after treatment? Does this impact on labour costs as a result e.g. will the work have to be carried out at night to avoid high footfall?

The third and final point often looked at is the return on investment and whether or not the solution can be used to carry out multiple tasks in order to gain the most from the capital investment.

assist with as many green and urban space management tasks as possible. Whether looking for a solution to control unwanted vegetation without the use of herbicides or for general street cleaning activities including gum removal, cleaning of street furniture, power washing and sanitisation, Foamstream is a onestop-shop that can do it all.

Municipalities and green space contractors around the globe are always on the look out for the best solutions available to them to carry out their urban and green space management tasks in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

There are a few key factors which regularly come up in the list of tick box criteria when considering solutions available.

The first is labour with questions around downtime and whether the solution can be used in variable weather conditions. Another consideration when working in the public sector is around product safety and whether or not there are measures which need to be put in place in order to protect the public whilst using solutions – for instance, does the area need to be cordoned off before, during and

Foamstream is a solution that offers green space contractors, municipalities and organisation owners all of the above. Foamstream was originally developed as a herbicide-free weed control solution. However since its launch in 2011, Weedingtech has continued to develop the solution, which delivers hot water insulated by a biodegradable foam, to provide those who invest in the capital equipment a solution which can

Simple to use, cost-effective and safe for operators, the public and the environment, Foamstream is the go to solution around the globe for those looking to find a safe, and environmentally friendly solution to their green and urban space management tasks. To find out more information – get in touch today at www.weedingtech.com, info@weedingtech.com or call 0203 909 0050.

Rigby Taylor

Weeding Tech

Multevo launch new multipurpose street sweeper

The Multihog CV is a superior multi-purpose sweeper designed to outlast and outperform similar sized compact sweepers whilst offering added comfort, operational efficiency and unmatched versatility.

The Multihog CV Sweeper enters the market with the highest possible EUnited PM10 and PM2.5 rating available, showcasing its superior suction performance.

The articulated all-terrain hydrostatic machine’s full spring and damper suspension and

independent multi-disk braking systems provides a smooth ride in a superbly comfortable working environment.

With a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 or 4 tonnes, the unit has an impressive 1.5 cubic meter hopper capacity with 200 litres of fresh circulation water. The heavy duty cooling system, with twin radiators, hydraulically reversible fans and variable speed control, maximises cooling over long durations.

The CV has the capability to be used for a wide range of tasks, including grass cutting and high

pressure washing and scrubbing, weed brushing, snow ploughing, gritting, de-icing and cleaning street furniture. Importantly, the sweeper itself can also be utilised for disinfecting public areas.

Multevo are touring the UK to undertake social distanced demonstrations which also compliments a special hirepurchase offer allowing you to own the machine from just £299.99* per week with a free 2-year warranty (*subject to terms and conditions).

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Super quietly for Wiedenmann sweepers and collectors

Quiet machines make for a healthier and happier working environment. German engineers designing Wiedenmann’s range of sweepers, blowers and collectors always prioritise keeping noise to a minimum.

Take Wiedenmann’s Super 500 and Super 600, the 4-in-1 sweeper collectors for example. Billed as the archetypal multi taskers, these machines can be used for sweeping, leaf collecting, verticutting, scarifying or flail mowing depending on attachments employed.

In any of their modes they produce a high airflow which ensures collected material is well compacted. For the Super 500, its high-performance vacuum packs the 2500 litre hopper every time. With the Super 600 it packs a 4000 litre hopper, both models producing a professional clean finish. Crucially, the airflow of the exhaust is driven downwards minimising noise and dust, important if working in noise sensitive areas such as schools,

hospitals or residential areas. The multi rib belt drive system also reduces any maintenance work.

Wiedenmann UK has two blowers, the Mega Twister and its smaller sister, the Whisper Twister, both with a patented ‘whisper’ turbine. Again engineers have identified the path of the air flow as vital. An innovatively side-routed

airflow system operates with spent air discharged through a low level air vent, allowing the ground to absorb almost all of their noise.

The Mega Twister has a versatile 230° swivel action, 390m³ per minute airflow and is easily adjusted in all directions. Leaves and debris can be blown continuously in one direction with

no requirement to leave the cab, back up or turn the unit round. The blow out nozzle can be set vertically, so that the air stream can be adjusted to the prevailing conditions guiding leaves and debris accurately and quickly. The Whisper Twister turns 180° and has 200m³ per minute airflow.

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PSP introduces backpack power nebuliser

PSP has introduced Guarany’s Backpack Power Nebuliser to its fogging and misting equipment range.

This 11-litre motorised backpack mister is a powerful ally in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus as it can spray a fine fog of disinfectant. It is endorsed by a large range of official bodies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), and is manufactured by Guarany which has decades experience in working with the WHO to combat pests and diseases across the world.

The Backpack Power Nebuliser is powered by a petrol Kawasaki motor and produces a plume of fog which has a horizontal spray reach of up to 18 metres and a vertical reach of up to 12 metres, making it ideal for large scale operations

and for treating hard-to-reach areas. It can be fitted with a variety of metering tips and nozzles which allow for liquid flow rates of between 200ml up 2.5 litres per minute.

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