On Stand B34 at BTME 2018, Sherriff Amenity will be launching the unique InterMix Tank as well as featuring a wide range of market leading products designed to help greenkeepers and course managers maintain their courses to the highest possible stand
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An independent audit has confirmed that the combined attendance over the two day exhibition totaled an impressive 8,909 – the highest ever since SALTEX moved to the NEC, Birmingham.
After two successful days, the 72nd SALTEX exhibition came to a close
Etesia UK dealers recently visited the company’s HQ and factory in Wissembourg, France to see their state-of-art factory and production line.
More than 15 dealers, made up of new and existing companies, took part in three days of visits and saw the sk
Overall winner to be announced at BTME in January
The overall winner of the Amenity Forum Sprayer Operator of the Year Awards, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta, and supported by BASIS, is set to be announced at BTME 2018, Harrogate.
The awards, in their t
Etesia, the exclusive distributor of Pellenc battery-powered equipment in the UK, has announced the appointment Scamblers who will now be distributing Pellenc’s complete product range in the Cambridgeshire area.
Scamblers was first established in 1974
Adam King, Grounds Manager at Radley College in Abingdon, Oxfordshire has reported excellent results from ICL’s ProTurf and Vitalnova Stressbuster - which he says have helped him improve the health and presentation of the school's vast array of sport
A number of the UK trade press recently visited the factory of Dennis and SISIS in Derby for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the new Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower and an insight into the future vision and continual investment of the companies.
Ma
Visitors to the Limagrain stand (C39) at BTME 2018 can expect a sneak peak of two new innovative cultivars for the golf market and also be in with a chance of winning tickets to a top international sporting event.
Ahead of their spring launch, two new
Stand B54 at BTME 2018 will once again be the place to be. Visitors can expect to learn about innovative new products and find out about exciting new Turf Rewards developments – and of course enjoy a much needed coffee from the ICL barista team.
The I
Dennis and SISIS will once again be exhibiting at BTME 2018 on stand A5 where greenkeepers, course managers and turf managers will be able to view an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment.
With a focus on aeration, scarification and mowing, vi
The very first SALTEX Innovation Award celebrated the best in brand new grounds care technology when the show took place at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 and 2 November 2017.
Making its debut, the Innovation Award attracted a number of high-quality entries
Etesia UK has announced the appointment of Sharrocks, based in Arclid, Cheshire, as their new dealer for the full range of Etesia grounds care equipment, covering the areas of Birmingham, Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Sharrocks is a specialist supplie
Robert Ainscough, Head Greenkeeper at Leigh Golf Club in Warrington Cheshire, is perhaps one of a few greenkeepers who boasted clean, disease free greens during a particularly difficult winter period last year.
This was achieved by adhering to a preve
After embarking on a three-day round journey to attend a Dennis and SISIS bowling green maintenance seminar in Perth, Scotland, Mike Bailey - secretary and treasurer of the Lerwick Outdoor Bowling Club, feels that the club has benefitted in more ways
Etesia UK, the distributor of Pellenc battery-powered tools in the UK and Ireland, has announced a special offer which will see customers save up to 50% of the purchase price of the ULiB1100 battery.
A forerunner when it comes to lithium-ion technolog
Dan Shemesh, Director of Stadium and Training Grounds for the New York Red Bulls has praised the SISIS Osca 3 which maintains the synthetic turf on one of the club’s training fields.
When Dan Shemesh was looking for a machine that would help take his
Hedged In becomes our Chinese artificial hedging manufacturer UK business partner. We hold large artificial hedge panels and green wall stock in our Manchester warehouse. Normally next day delivery to all UK orders and within 5 days to European citie
SALTEX 2017 has been hailed as a huge success
A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX.
The two-day exhibition has quickly grown to become the premier an
SALTEX 2017 is set to play host to the most technologically advanced equipment showcase in grounds management. With this in mind SALTEX event organisers have decided to hold, for the very first time, an Innovation Award – and visitors will get the ch
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Gone are the days of neglected gardens that are only used on sunny days. Gardens are increasingly seen as
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There's no entry point through the artificial grass and we can't see any other entry points. They must be coming up from a low point in the soil adjacent."
There's no entry point through the artificial grass and we can't see any other entry points. They must be coming up from a low point in the soil adjacent."
"No, I was correct. MTD does not apply to Partnerships at present. I said not for the forseeable future, which is true because although it will happen, no timetable has been announced.
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"HSA94T is a great professional grade machine especially for big runs of thick, fine annually clipped conifer and the like. Needs either a battery holster or backpack, and cable to use, of course. I have 24" version, several years old still going…"
"Have seen similar tracks under slabs on a site we have caused by rats . The holes that have been chewed through also are indicitive of rat damage, possibly mice but unlikely as astro turf is very tough and I question whether mice would be able to…"
"Yes but obviously your insurance covers a replacement van while yours is out of action and sorts repairs.
The only time you could hit a bump is if you haven't got the funds to replace yourself before insurance pays out for the tools.
And yes £800 a…"
The only time you could hit a bump is if you haven't got the funds to replace yourself before insurance pays out for the tools.
And yes £800 a…"
"Not quite correct. MTD for General Partnerships has been delayed, but is definitely coming, according to HMRC website and various accounting websites."
"Thankfully, the 'making tax digital' does not apply to 'Partnerships'. At least not for the foreseeable future anyway."
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
"Good grief... are you getting £800 a day?? I'm doing this all wrong!! I'm guessing that £200 would soon go up dramatically though once you've a couple of thefts. Then there's the time/hassle involved getting the van repaired and sourcing…"
"Personally I wouldn't employ someone with .magnetic signs it's got dodgy written all over it you see lots of vans with them on that have shal we say undesirables driving.
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Just insure your van it only adds £200 a year to your insurance quarter of a…"
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"Have a look at Zoho Books. They have a dedicated sole trader MTD section, and although I haven't used their MTD bit yet, their standard sole trader software is very easy to use and very intuitive, and Free if turnover less than £50k.…"
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
Artificial grass issue
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
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Making Tax Digital
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
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Stihl Battery Hedge Cutters for Sale
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
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Magnetic signage for vans
Hi AllWhat are member's experiences of magnetic signage gor vans. I appreciate that the name and nature of the business will be free advertising but the flip side of this is advertising a cache of gardening tools available to plunder. Will this…
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