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Replay Maintenance has continued to expand its natural turf operations with the appointment of experienced turf professional Ben Hodson as Business Development Support.
Ben joins the company with almost a decade of experience in the sports turf indust
GroundsFest Academy welcomed grounds professionals from across the industry for its latest CPD-accredited event, Preparing Surfaces for Sports, held at Plymouth Football Club’s Home Park Stadium.
Delivered in partnership with leading industry special
Redexim has strengthened its dealer network with the appointment of Jenkins Garden Machinery, bringing the company's renowned range of turf maintenance equipment to customers across South West Wales.Based in Carmarthenshire, Jenkins Garden Machinery
Kress UK has reinforced its commitment to customer service, sustainability, and innovation with a significant investment in a fleet of fully electric Ford E-Transit vans.
The new vehicles have been specially equipped to showcase the latest Kress comme
At Silvermere Golf Course, irrigation plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards expected of its 18-hole championship parkland course. Under the guidance of Course Manager Tim Muir, the Surrey venue has undertaken a major in-house irriga
For over 18 years, Telford's Forestry Contracting has been helping to establish and maintain woodlands across Scotland. Managing and maintaining around 10,000 hectares, the company undertakes everything from tree planting and woodland creation throug
Technology is helping golf courses reduce emissions, lower noise, and give greenkeeping teams more time to focus on course quality and player experience.
The 2026 Portugal Invitational will bring together some of golf’s most respected names and provi
Replay Group has appointed James Kimmings as its new Digital and Online Analyst, reinforcing the company's commitment to growing its digital presence and supporting its continued expansion.
James joins Replay after almost four years at Pitchcare, whe
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can spr
One of the most popular attractions at GroundsFest is set to return with lawn mower racing taking place across both days of the event.
Sponsored by
TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.
TurfTech cont
Abbeycroft has entered a strategic 5-year partnership with Replay Maintenance to deliver a structured, data-led maintenance programme across its network of artificial sports pitches.
The collaboration began with a recent resurfacing at Brandon, funded
Rye Lawn Tennis Club Relies on MM50 for Championship-Quality Courts
Maintaining high-quality natural grass tennis courts is no easy task, particularly when they are expected to withstand weeks of intensive play during a packed summer schedule. At Rye
At Tottenham Hotspur F.C., pitch renovations are about far more than simply preparing surfaces for the new season. Under the guidance of Head of Playing Surfaces and Landscaping Nick Phillips, the club has developed a detailed, holistic approach focu
Kress UK has announced the appointment of David Timms as Commercial Business Manager – South, further strengthening its commitment to supporting customers and driving growth across the golf and sports turf sectors.
David joins Kress with more than 15
Krinkels UK has reinforced its commitment to sustainable grounds maintenance with a major investment in a fleet of Kress commercial battery powered equipment, supporting the upkeep of parks, open spaces across Westminster.
The new fleet, including mow
KAR UK has announced the launch of its brand-new K-Series Hose Reel Trolley – a robust, British-built solution designed to meet the demands of modern turf care and industrial washdown applications.
Handmade in the UK by a local manufacturing partner c
At Centurion Club in St Albans, course manager Andy Garland knows every inch of the golf course because he helped build it from the ground up. Today, as the club continues to host some of the biggest events in professional golf, Andy relies on Eurogr
GroundsFest is delighted to announce an expanded partnership with the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), which will see the organisation again become the exclusive sponsor of The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026.
The strengthened re
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I've recently purchased a used sr2000 spreader and now looking to replace some rusty parts and find a cover, does anyone know of a UK parts stockist?also, I tested it out using some grass seed and despite the holes opening and everything…
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Mitie and Kress have announced a strategic partnership that will see 24 autonomous Kress Voyager ‘mowbots’ deployed across customer sites throughout the UK, representing one of the largest investments of its kind within the facilities management and…
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Its a difficult one without contracts in place.... I think I was lucky - the company that bought the company (clients, van, employee and kit) didnt look after the clients in the way I did.... I know for a fact they had lost most…"
Its a difficult one without contracts in place.... I think I was lucky - the company that bought the company (clients, van, employee and kit) didnt look after the clients in the way I did.... I know for a fact they had lost most…"
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"I use a mountfield roller now as the bigger mowers were killing my back .Last one I got was about £420 from bq ,I keep them for about 18 months to 2 years and then get another new one when on offer and then sell the old one for about £120 "
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Replay Maintenance has continued to expand its natural turf operations with the appointment of experienced turf professional Ben Hodson as Business Development Support.Ben joins the company with almost a decade of experience in the sports turf…
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SR2000 Spreader help & advice
I've recently purchased a used sr2000 spreader and now looking to replace some rusty parts and find a cover, does anyone know of a UK parts stockist?also, I tested it out using some grass seed and despite the holes opening and everything…
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