A fleet of ten Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers has saved the Swansea City FC groundstaff a huge amount of time and made their working day more manageable according to Head Groundsman, Evan Davies.
After working at the club for nearly a decade, Evan was
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Action Lawn and Leisure has been appointed as a new Etesia dealer in Stirlingshire and surrounding areas.
Action Lawn and Leisure was founded in 1998 by Bob Bruce. It is a family run business which prides itself on offering a personal service with goo
From fertilisers to furniture, advice to analysis – Truro Golf Club claims that Agrovista Amenity is one of its most trusted suppliers.
Located in the Cornish countryside, this 18-hole, par 67 parkland course stretches a total of 5,372 yards. It is a
The Course Manager at Fairhaven Golf Club claims that the advanced technology behind ICL’s H2Pro TriSmart wetting agent, has worked wonders on the dry, sand dominated course.
For nineteen years Joe Barnes has been progressing through the greenkeeping
KAR UK has been announced as Kasco’s European Distributor of the year for the second consecutive year.
KAR UK – the leading wholesaler of irrigation equipment in the UK, provide a wide range of irrigation products to the horticultural, agricultural, l
The recent Agrovista Amenity Academy Roadshow, held at the stunning East Sussex National Golf Club, saw over 70 attendees soak up a memorable day of knowledge, networking, and wellbeing.
Greenkeepers and groundspersons ranging from course managers to
Makita UK is celebrating 50 years of trading in the UK. With over 100 years of heritage and since entering the UK market in 1972, Makita UK has been at the forefront of innovation and delivered a wide range of high-quality, durable tools that tradesp
It has been announced that Tom Challinor will succeed Peter McDonald in the role of Export Manager for Agrovista, combining this with his current position within the Amenity sector.
Tom has been working for the company for over a decade and started as
When it comes to maintenance or repair, choosing genuine parts is the only way to guarantee the performance and life of your mower, explains Robert Todd, European Service Manager for Trimax Mowing Systems.
At a glance, genuine parts and pirate parts m
Pellenc, the world’s leading expert in battery-powered tools for maintaining landscapes, has announced the latest product in its vast range – the Airion BackPack blower.
Light, odourless, noise-free, with no starting problems and enough power to enabl
After several months of hard work, head scratching, bespoke coding and testing, testing, testing, our new online service for landscapers and professional gardeners is finally live on the website.
If you are one of the many people who struggle to find
John Spraggs, Course Manager at the Royal Wellington Golf Club in New Zealand, has reported excellent results from using a range of SISIS equipment to maintain the historic course.
Royal Wellington Golf Club is regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest
Following the successful launch of the ET Lander electric utility vehicle from Etesia UK in 2021, the company has announced the launch of the next phase of production including becoming fully N1 homologation compliant.
Customers first got the chance t
The unrivalled battery power of the new Dennis ES-860 cylinder mower is impressing at Trent Bridge, home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
For many years, turf professionals have been choosing Dennis for their superb cut quality and reliability,
After trying various mowers, Ludlow Castle Croquet Club has finally found the one it was looking for in the Dennis FT610 interchangeable cassette mower.
Beyond the tennis courts and bowling green, there is a large area of lawn known as the North Field
The English Football League (EFL) has named the 2021/22 Grounds Teams of the Season, and 8 out of the 10 clubs use Mansfield Sand products on their pitches.
Up and down the country, groundstaff have again worked tirelessly this campaign to maintain pi
A new Hunter Irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK, has given Lincoln City FC Head Groundsman Craig Housley a certain peace of mind.
Craig, who has been at Lincoln City since September 2020, revealed how his previous irrigation system caused many slee
Agrovista Amenity has announced the appointment of two new apprentices – Sophie Allen and William Gray.
Sophie joins the company as a Trainee Business Support Administrator and will be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. As a ke
ICL and Syngenta have launched Turf Rewards for 2022 which now features separate schemes for the UK and Ireland.
Turf Rewards provides the opportunity for customers to earn points from purchases that can then be exchanged against a fantastic selection
ICL has appointed Liam Rowlands as a Technical Area Sales Manager, covering South West England and South Wales.
Liam arrives with good knowledge of the industry after working as a greenkeeper for a period of twelve years. Upon leaving school he starte
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Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
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HiAn increase in prices for established customers can be a tricky part of our services. There's always a chance we can lose good business. How do folks respond to objections to an increase?
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