Dennis and SISIS are celebrating an impressive decade of groundcare seminars this year. In this article, we look at the history and development of the seminars and how they have proved to be so beneficial for so many of the unsung heroes in a wide va
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Etesia UK has announced the appointment of RD Mechanical Services, who will be distributing the full product range throughout various areas in Northern Ireland.
Specialists in manufacturing high quality grass cutting machinery for both the professiona
Volunteers are the lifeblood of grassroots football and you would be hard pressed to find anyone as dedicated to the cause than Ian Pilkington. In fact, he spends most of his free time tending to the pitch at Stourbridge FC’s War Memorial Ground, whi
Inverallan Landscapes has taken one step further in its quest to become fossil fuel free by expanding its Pellenc portfolio with the purchase of two Rasion Easy self-propelled mowers and a set of Airion blowers.
Step by step, Inverallan Landscapes, a
Since using the Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower, the pitch at Notts County FC’s Meadow Lane has never been so clean according to head groundsman Matthew Hallam.
Matthew has been the head groundsman at Notts County FC for just over 18 months. In this relat
ICL has announced that LockStar - a new residual, pre-emergent total herbicide for vegetation management, is now available in Ireland.
LockStar arrives at a time when public green spaces, amenity areas and transportation infrastructure are all coming
ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic - a new range of organo-mineral fertilizers.
The Gronamic range comprises various analyses and particle sizes to suit the demands of all types of fine and coarse turf. The range combines the benefits of mineral
After winning the 2019 SALTEX College Cup, four students from Myerscough College recently enjoyed an unforgettable experience at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium.
The annual SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Toro and Reesink Turfcare, is a student-led sp
ICL and Syngenta have announced their updated Ultimate Offers for 2020.
Ultimate Offers are a range of popular tank-mixes from ICL that contain various combinations of nutrition combined with Syngenta’s plant growth regulator Primo Maxx II.
They provid
These are challenging times for us all. First and foremost, everyone at SALTEX hopes that you, your colleagues, businesses, and your families are keeping safe and well. Recognising the challenges in front of us, we wish to assure you that planning fo
Bigger pack, better value, better turf
ICL has announced that Syngenta’s Primo Maxx II growth regulator and Ryder turf pigment are now available in larger sized packs.
With immediate effect, turf managers now have the option of purchasing Primo Maxx I
T H WHITE has been appointed as an authorised dealer for the full range of professional battery powered tools by Pellenc.
T H WHITE is a leading specialist in the supply of groundcare and arboricultural machinery, and other related equipment, to a wid
“My hope for Agrovista Amenity is that the industry welcomes what it’s trying to be – a science-based company offering real solutions to customers and adding value wherever possible.”
John Marland has been integral in the development of the newly form
Limagrain UK employee powers her way to glory!
Robyn Vaughan, Customer Service Desk Administrator for Limagrain UK, has broken the British record after bench pressing an incredible 100kg (that’s the equivalent of 5 x 20 kg bags of Limagrain’s MM60 gra
The removal of Carbendazim from the groundcare market meant that St Albans School needed an alternative solution to combating worm casts and they found exactly what they were looking for in the SISIS Quadraplay.
Ian Smith, turf consultant for St Alban
Daniel Connor, groundsman at the Arthur Miller Stadium in Leeds, has reported excellent results since a new Hunter Industries irrigation system from KAR UK was installed.
The Arthur Miller Stadium is home to Stanningley Sports & Rugby Club and is used
Pellenc UK has announced the launch of an industry leading four-year commercial warranty for all batteries and three-year warranty for all tools.
Following the successful launch at SALTEX 2009, Pellenc has quickly become the leader in professional bat
A range of Limagrain UK’s Colour Splash flower mixtures have lifted community spirits and made the London Borough of Ealing a brighter place to live in more ways than one.
The London Borough of Ealing is one of the 32 London Boroughs and is the third
Due to popular visitor demand, show organisers have revealed that an increased number of indoor demonstrations will be taking place at SALTEX 2020 in a large dedicated arena on the show floor.
At SALTEX 2019 the Eco Village demonstration area offered
Redesigned from the ground up, the new ICL Turf & Landscape Product Guide includes an up-to-date listing of products and an abundance of useful information for those who manage turf and amenity areas.
The Product Guide consists of sections on key prod
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