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Visitors to Stand 550 at BTME 2026 will be welcomed by KAR UK, joined by the expert team from Hunter Irrigation.

The showcase will be built around innovation, efficiency, and practical support for today’s greenkeepers and course managers.

With an abun

GroundsFest and the GroundsFest Academy will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 for the very first time, marking an important milestone for the fast-growing event and its year-round education programme.

Visitors can find the GroundsFest team on stand 233, whe

MM Seed will be returning to BTME from 20-22 January, welcoming visitors to Stand 124 to explore some of the industry’s most trusted grass seed mixtures for golf courses.

Throughout the event, their knowledgeable team will be available to offer tailor

Agrovista Amenity will return to BTME 2026 with a line-up that reflects its continued commitment to practical, science-led turf solutions.

Visitors to Stand 126 will be able to explore two of the industry’s most talked-about technologies – Attraxor® a

Laser Sharp Results with Redexim: When James Camfield, Managing Director of Golf Course Management Services Limited, saw a gap in the market for specialist tee levelling, he turned to Redexim.

The result? Flawlessly levelled playing surfaces that are

Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.

Aimee brings strong

Contemporary strength with classic character 

Jacksons Fencing has introduced a striking new addition to its courtyard and driveway gate collection,the Whitstable gate. Designed for homeowners who value both security and visual appeal, Whitstable of

Avant Tecno recently brought Technical Engineers from all of its UK dealerships together for a unique opportunity at the company’s global headquarters in Ylöjärvi, Finland.

Over three intensive days, the group received exclusive training directly from

Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task, but for Steven Thomas, Head Groundsman at Hibernian Football Club, having the right machinery is making all the difference.

One of the latest additions to his maintenanc

Avant Tecno’s subsidiary Avant Power started manufacturing batteries for their electric loaders in 2024.

They have produced over 500 battery packs that enable a full day of work with a single charge for the Avant e-series loaders. Quickly gaining popu

Bedford School’s cricket facilities have undergone a significant transformation following the installation of a fully automated Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK and installed by JK Irrigation.

The upgrade has not only boosted efficiency bu

Agrovista Amenity has introduced two new innovations to support grounds teams with accurate, efficient pitch marking.

The Max-Line line-marking paint range and the exclusive PaintMaster Pro RLM01 robotic line marker. Together, they provide a simple, r

ICL has appointed Jack Hetherington as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland, bringing over 20 years’ experience in sports turf management, developing high-quality playing surfaces, and implementing effective turf programmes.

He began his career i

GroundsFest has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the groundscare and landscaping industry, having won the Industry Impact Award at the EN Indy Awards.

The Industry Impact Award celebrates an exhibition or trade show that has demonst

Agrovista Amenity has announced the appointment of Paul Matthew as its newest Amenity Specialist, bringing with him decades of hands-on experience across golf, sports turf, and stadium management.

Paul’s role will primarily focus on stadia and sports

When the Women’s Rugby World Cup came to town, the pitches at Towcestrians Sports Club needed to perform at the highest level.

Head Groundsman Tommy Waldock turned to a product he knew he could trust – MM Tetrasport – and the results spoke for themsel

The latest free GroundsFest Academy event once again proved a huge success, this time focusing on Irrigation Maintenance in partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS).

Held at the impressive Throws Farm Research and Technology Centre in Great Dun

The new Avant e727 is an excellent machine for various lifting and transfer work in construction, farming, landscaping and more.

It features our new Autoshift system which is designed to optimize the energy efficiency of the driveline. Together, Autos

Bedford School has taken delivery of the revolutionary RM21 Combo Mower, marking a new chapter in sports surface maintenance at the prestigious independent school.

The RM21 Combo Mower is now available in the UK and Ireland through an exclusive partne

Woolley Park Golf Club in Wakefield has long been a family-run facility built on pride, passion, and constant improvement – and Course Manager John Rowbottom believes one piece of machinery has raised their maintenance standards more than most: the R