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Muck-truck @ Saltex 2008 Stand Nos: DAA 31,33,35
Saltex -
By Lance Bassett (19 Jul 08 8:00)
The Muck-truck is the market leader in micro pedestrian dumpers, being designed in the UK and manufactured on three continents for worldwide distribution. - Read Article
Desert Turf care wins Ransomes Jacobsen's Distributor award for 2007
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (18 Jul 08 12:00)
Desert Turf Care of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is the Ransomes Jacobsen Distributor of the Year for 2007. Not only did they win the Ipswich-based turf equipment manufacturer’s most prestigious accolade, they were also winners of the International Distributor of the Year award. - Read Article
New Managing Director for DLF Trifolium
Industry News -
By Miranda Harris (18 Jul 08 12:00)
Laurence Scowen takes over as Managing Director for DLF Trifolium Ltd on July 28th 2008 - Read Article
The Reel Deal
Mechanics -
By Laurence Gale MSc (18 Jul 08 12:00) - 2 comments
Fine turf mowers are put through their paces at Donnington Wood Bowling Club in Telford, Shropshire. Today’s Greenkeepers and Groundsmen have a wide selection of fine turf cylinder mowers to choose from. At the last count there were ten manufacturers of pedestrian cylinder mowers for the professional sportsturf industry.
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Wiedenmann UK appoints three new dealers
Industry News -
By Press Release (18 Jul 08 8:00)
Wiedenmann UK, renowned for its fast, deep Terra Spike aerators, announces three new dealers to cover south west England with immediate effect.
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Ormskirk 10K race in honour of cricket club stalwart
Cricket -
By Press Release (17 Jul 08 13:00)
A 10K road race is being organised in honour of Ormskirk Cricket Club's former groundsman.
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Bigbury Golf Club Invest in New E-Z-GO RXV Golf Cars
Golf -
By Peter Driver (17 Jul 08 12:00)
Bigbury Golf Club, situated on the cliff tops near Kingsbridge on the south Devon coast, is one of the first clubs in the UK to purchase the new E-Z-GO RXV golf car, launched earlier this year at BTME in Harrogate. They were purchased from local dealer, PJ Flegg of Ottery St Mary, near Exeter. - Read Article
Edwin Budding Award
Golf -
By Press Release (16 Jul 08 9:00)
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) is announcing it will now be accepting nominations for the Inaugural Edwin Budding Award.
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Growth regulators
Consultancy -
By Karl Danneberger (16 Jul 08 9:00)
In the last 30 years, plant growth regulator (PGR) use has progressed from a marginal or niche application to an integral part of golf course management programmes. In the early 1980s mefluidide (Embark®) was the first plant growth regulator widely used on fine quality turf. Mefluidide was, and still is, primarily used on Poa annua or Poa annua containing fairways for seedhead control in the cool temperate regions. - Read Article
Roadshows highlight weed control know-how
Saltex -
By Press Release (16 Jul 08 9:00) - 2 comments
World-beating weed control technology will be unveiled at the IOG SALTEX exhibition as Britain’s leading contractor in the sector announces its programme of roadshows for late 2008.
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Nurturing the roots of football ... Sweet FA
Football -
By Corinne Hitching (16 Jul 08 8:30) - 1 comment
Investment needed in football pitches is measured in billions of pounds. The FA’s recent commitment to the cause looks sadly wanting, reports Corinne Hitching - Read Article
Floppy feedback and avoiding appraisal agony
Training -
By Frank Newberry (16 Jul 08 8:00)
Just back from his third visit to Denmark where he garnered great reviews for his negotiating skills seminar for greenkeepers called 'Getting Better Deals at Work', Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry considers floppy feedback at work and how 'a little project' can make all the difference to appraisals. - Read Article
Exhibitor Open Day in advance of 2009 TGA Turf Show
Industry News -
By Ellie Tait (15 Jul 08 13:00)
Turf industry companies who are interested in exhibiting at the 2009 TGA Turf Show are invited to visit the Q Lawns site in Norfolk on Wednesday 17th September.
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JCB Groundcare to show off its largest ever range at Saltex
Saltex -
By Press Release (15 Jul 08 12:00)
JCB Groundcare comes to IOG Saltex 2008 with a tailor-made range of specialist equipment for the grounds maintenance sector – boasting class leading models for landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals. The stand will see the two new models – the JCB Groundhog 4x4 utility vehicle and the JCB FM30 out-front mower – both now in full production.
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Somerset Landscapes upgrade Fleet with Ransomes Machines
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (15 Jul 08 11:00)
Dave Wright formed Somerset Landscapes Ltd 15 years ago when he was made redundant from Somerset County Council. Today he employs 30 staff and has a burgeoning fleet of mowing equipment, predominantly from Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich-based manufacturer. - Read Article
The Autoguide Turf Trooper in flames that lick the competition.
Saltex -
By Lance Bassett (14 Jul 08 11:20) - 5 comments
The burning ambition of many a groundsman and gardener is to own an Autoguide Turf Trooper triple mower.
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Ransomes Jacobsen introduce new ISEKI SFH240 out-front rotary mower
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (14 Jul 08 11:00)
Ransomes Jacobsen a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has introduced a new out-front rotary mower, the Iseki SFH240, which comes with a choice of 1.22 metre (48”) or 1.37 metre (54”) rear discharge cutting decks.
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Plumpton College taster days
Training -
By Press Release (14 Jul 08 10:00)
Plumpton College taster course guides for 2008/9 are now available for taster days at Plumpton College and at Ivyland Farm, Netherfield near Battle, East Sussex - Read Article
Post Drainage Blues
Consultancy -
By Steve Gingell (13 Jul 08 8:00)
The recent wet winters have produced problems on many winter sports pitches. Often the first line of approach is to install an intensive pipe drainage scheme. Clubs commonly expect such a system to work immediately, to require limited maintenance and, worse still, are frequently forgotten about. - Read Article
Artificial Intelligence
General News -
By Editor (13 Jul 08 8:00)
Pitchcare were recently invited by Campey Turfcare systems to Brockall, home of Blackburn Rovers training ground to look at the Charterhouse range of sweepers and vacuums. - Read Article
