MTD has announced the appointment of Tony Whelan as the new director of sales and marketing for its Specialty Turf Products division. This new role will see Tony grow the specialty turf segment of the business, working on both the
Kubota UK, leading groundcare machinery specialist, has launched its latest high performance L1361 Compact Utility Tractor, which provides unrivaled versatility, productivity and efficiency. For those looking to complete a wide range of maintenance tasks with ease, the 36.6 HP machine
New to the Bailoy range is the GTI EC irrigation control software in Pro and Lite versions. These GTI EC controllers retain many features of the GTI PC stablemate while being more economical and simple to use, making them perfect
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has unveiled the volunteers who have been selected to join the ‘Support Team’ for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The greenkeepers will be on hand to assist director of golf courses
Andrew Symons Ltd has been appointed as a new Ransomes Jacobsen dealer, representing the Ransomes, Jacobsen, E-Z-GO, Cushman, Turfco and Smithco brands. Andrew Symons will cover a territory that includes Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Andrew Symons is a major agricultural,
Ransomes Jacobsen has announced several changes to sales territories in the north of England and Wales to streamline and strengthen its UK dealer network. Following a review of regional coverage, three existing dealers: F.R. Sharrock, Rickerby and Burdens Group will
Thanks to help from Headland Amenity, the 17 hectares of grounds for rugby, tennis and cricket at Kings Bruton School have come through the winter of 2017 disease-free and stronger than ever before. For a relatively small school, it punches
A Hertfordshire golf club, having had 14 years of success with an existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike XF, has replaced it with a newer version. Craig Betts, course manager of Aldwickbury Park GC, Harpenden, said he had no hesitation in making
The unique ‘Florida style’ Bransford Golf Course at Worcester’s Bank House Hotel provides a challenge, not only to players of all abilities, but also to the greens team. For his nutritional programme, golf course manager Graham Wallace turns to Headland
An internationally-renowned golf course’s commitment to its community and natural environment has earned it a coveted global sustainability accolade. Royal Dornoch Golf Club has been awarded the GEO Certified® ecolabel, an international symbol of ‘great golf environments’. This recognises clubs
Sergio Pedroza, fields and grounds manager at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Seattle, recently purchased three SISIS SSS1000 tractor mounted rotary brush sweepers and has reported significant improvements on both the indoor synthetic surface and outdoor natural surfaces since
Early indications for the 73rd edition of SALTEX (Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trade Exhibition) are positive after show organisers reported another record-breaking loyalty period, stand upgrades and an influx of debut exhibitors. For the third successive year, SALTEX has seen
Versatility and adaptability are the needs for R J Jochimsen Contractors – and, in the area of aeration, a Verti-Drain and a pair of Verti-Quakes from Charterhouse Turf Machinery fit the bill. Formed in 1986, managing director Rob Jochimsen undertakes
Grass expert, Barenbrug UK, has launched a grass seed that manages its own moisture content, greatly increasing germination and establishment rates – especially in tough, dry environments. The patented technology in Barenbrug Yellow Jacket Water Manager, is the result of
Carnoustie Golf Links has been named Environmental Golf Course of the Year 2018 at the Golf Environmental Awards, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and The R&A, and sponsored by Ransomes Jacobson, Aquatrols, Syngenta, Tillers Turf and Wiedenmann. The
With the introduction of a pre-mixed version of Capillary Concrete™ in the latter part of 2017, this popular bunker liner has just got even better! Delivered to site in ready-mix trucks, the special polymer containing Capillary Concrete™ is ready to
Overseeding with high-performance bentgrasses such as UK bred cultivars AberRegal and AberRoyal improves the visual appearance of hardworking golf greens, outcompetes undesirable species such as annual meadow grass and can improve resistance to disease. To maximise the benefits that these
Managing director at GripClad, Barry Eagle, said: “If you want to keep up with the latest slip resistant technology then you might want to discover ‘GripClad’s GRP Anti-Slip Safety Treads’ which are self-installed by over 600 golf clubs in the
Following the success of its Germin-8 liquid seed treatment, Rigby Taylor – the company at the forefront of supplying innovative products for the successful management and maintenance of turf surfaces – has now announced the Germin-8T advanced formulation. The ‘T’
Jacobsen, a Textron Specialized Vehicles brand, is launching new models of its GA Aerator Series. The GA450 and GA580 aerators will join the GA600 to create an extensive line of tractor mounted aerators, with each model having a specific width
The final part of a series of major improvements to Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Championship Course has got underway. Work is ongoing at the 7th hole and will continue in three phases over the next four winters, with the new
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