Operating across a diverse mix of natural and synthetic surfaces, Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance has built its reputation on delivering effective, practical solutions for sports turf and grounds maintenance. From schools and grassroots football to
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Etesia UK, the industry leader in high-performance grass cutting and green space maintenance equipment, is proud to announce the launch of Pre-Loved by Etesia, a dedicated online marketplace hosted directly on the official Etesia UK website.
This new
ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Smith as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland North.
Peter brings more than 15 years’ experience working across some of the UK’s most respected golf venues, with a strong track record in deliver
GroundsFest Academy kicked off its 2026 programme in style with a fully booked Integrated Weed Management (IWM) event, bringing together contractors, local authorities, educators and suppliers for a free day of learning, discussion and hands-on demon
Replay Group has appointed Matt Bartle as its new Group Head of Commercial Strategy, a newly created role designed to support the business’s continued growth, diversification and long-term strategic direction.
The appointment comes at a significant ti
KAR UK has announced the appointment of Oliver Paton as Area Sales & Accounts Manager for Southern England and South Wales, further strengthening its regional support and customer-facing expertise.
Oliver joins the team with over eight years’ experien
MM Seed enters 2026 with a refined and strengthened range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.
With carefully selected cultivar updates and the continued inclusion of HEAD
ICL and Syngenta have launched their Ultimate Offers for 2026, delivering cost-effective turf management packages that combine Primo Maxx II, Syngenta’s established plant growth regulator, with practical turf nutrition options from ICL.
For 2026, sele
Etesia UK has announced three new appointments as the company continues to invest in its people, dealer network and customer support.
Steven Massey has joined as Business Development Manager, Jim Maynard has taken on the role of Technical and After Sa
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Turf-Tidy 5000. The Turf-Tidy 5000 is meant for cutting and collecting over large areas.
Big capacity means big results. It holds up to 5,000 litres and features a dust-suppression-cover, a seat-control
ICL has launched Greenmaster Liquid Advance, a new liquid fertiliser range developed to support turf performance during periods of stress.
Building on the long-established success of the Greenmaster Liquid range, Greenmaster Liquid Advance represents
The quality of the playing surfaces at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is the result of passion, precision – and the right seed. Course Manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving outstanding results using DSV’s PRO Summer Sport and PRO Rye Fairway mixtures
With over two decades of experience in groundsmanship, Jay Berkhauer, Head Groundsperson at Sidcup Sports Club, has seen his fair share of challenging pitches. But since introducing the Redexim Verti-Drain® 7212, Jay says things are looking brighter
Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.
Ben brings a varied career background and a refreshed enthusiasm for the amenity sector.
Passion
2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.
As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with reliable, ef
Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2026, taking place from 20–22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the opportunity to explore a standout selection of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance, longevity
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
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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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