The SISIS team, part of the Howardson Group, is set to bring its cutting-edge turf maintenance machinery to BTME 2025. Located on Stand 252, SISIS will display a range of products designed to enhance turf care across golf courses, sports grounds, and
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Ramsey Golf and Bowls Club in Cambridge, is experiencing remarkable improvements in turf health and playability thanks to the SISIS Maxislit.
Head Greenkeeper Richard Shilling, who has dedicated 35 years to the club, highlights how this aerator is tra
At this year’s SALTEX, SISIS (Stand E082) will present an impressive lineup of turf maintenance equipment, each designed to address specific needs in the care of sports pitches, golf courses, and other fine turf areas.
Here’s a closer look at the stan
GroundsFest 2024 attendees can look forward to seeing SISIS in Outside Area A on stand number OSA170, where a variety of innovative turf maintenance products will be on display.
This year, the focus will be on three key products: the Quadraplay, the V
Stuart Chalmers, Head Groundsman at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, has recently elevated his maintenance procedures with the addition of the SISIS Litamina 1200.
This innovative tractor-mounted sweeper is helping to enhance the upkeep of Scotl
Syn-Pro by SISIS has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA) Conference & Exhibition – which will be held at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, between 22 - 25 January 2024.
The SFMA Conference & Exhibition goes
As one of the longest-standing exhibitors at SALTEX, SISIS is looking forward to attending the 77th edition of the show.
For over 90 years SISIS has been designing and manufacturing a range of professional groundcare equipment which is ideal for the m
Visitors to SALTEX 2023 can expect to see a range of Syn-Pro by SISIS products on stand E070 at the event which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 1 and 2 November.
Syn-Pro by SISIS is a range of synthetic turf maintenance equipment, ideal for san
Chris Jordan, Head Groundsman at Belper Town Football Club in Derbyshire, believes that the SISIS Quadraplay helps him to maintain the pitch after high usage on at the Raygar Stadium.
Chris has been working for Belper Town FC for just over a year and
When the grounds team at Cheltenham Ladies’ College received investment for new equipment, Ross Spry, Head of Grounds and Gardens, decided that SISIS machinery was a good place to start.
Established in 1853, Cheltenham Ladies’ College is an independe
The full range of Syn-Pro by SISIS products will be on display at the first ever GroundsFest, which is taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.
Syn-Pro by SISIS is a range of synthetic turf maintenance equipment, idea
SISIS has announced that, for the first time ever at a trade event, it will be showcasing its entire range of products at GroundsFest, held at Stoneleigh Park on 20 and 21 September.
Since 1932 SISIS has designed and manufactured a wide range of profe
The SISIS Auto Rotorake MK5 is an ‘essential’ piece of equipment according to Duncan Austin, Head Groundsman at Prees Cricket and Recreation Club in Shropshire.
Prees Cricket and Recreation Club is one of Shropshire’s premier sports and community club
A range of SISIS synthetic turf maintenance equipment is helping to keep the ‘Wembley of South Wales’ in excellent condition.
Merthyr Town FC is a non-league team from South Wales. It is a 100% fan owned community club that play in the Southern League
The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 tractor mounted scarifier is the perfect ‘all-rounder’ according to Christian Brain, Grounds Manager at Cheltenham College.
“In a school environment, I need to buy equipment that is versatile and can do different jobs on mul
Rykneld Bowling Club, in Derbyshire, has not only benefited from a new SISIS Auto Rotorake Mk5 but has also seen major improvements to the green after various committee members enhanced their greenkeeping knowledge through the Dennis and SISIS virtua
SISIS will be exhibiting at FSB Cologne, Germany from 26-28 October where the British manufacturer will be showcasing its Syn-Pro range of market leading turf maintenance equipment for synthetic surfaces.
Visitors attending FSB 2021, the international
The versatile SISIS Variseeder 1300 has been key to overseeding without disruption according to Simon Marshall, Head Greenkeeper at Wishaw Golf Club.
Simon has been working at the golf club in the West Midlands for an impressive 26 years. It could, ho
Greenkeeper Mark Piper claims that the SISIS Supaturfman has made a remarkable difference to the green at Maldon Bowling Club in Essex.
Maldon, one of the most respectable bowling clubs in Essex, was founded in 1908.
Historically, the green itself was
After the withdrawal of certain chemicals, Adi Porter, Course Manager at Greetham Valley Golf Club, has found the SISIS Flexibrush to be an ideal solution for dispersing worm casts.
Adi has been working at the East Midlands club for nearly thirty year
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"I was given some by an elderly client,, I think they were Gardena or similar. They cut well, though no possibility of doing "a Felco" and swapping blades or other parts... they were also very bulky and slow. I think the new Stihl ones have corrected…"
"Thanks John I will have a look at Epsom.
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"Hi Neil - have you tried the surrey county council tips at either Epsom or Leatherhead, green waste is charged at £100.00 per ton with a minimum charge of 500kg.
Alternatively Envar have a green waste tip at Lyne near chertsey.
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Alternatively Envar have a green waste tip at Lyne near chertsey.
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"yes totally genuine despite the price. You need the (separately sold and not cheap) cable/belt set up to use it with your AP batteries. As it's not "cordless""
"It looks perfect, eg Stihl is spelled correctly! When I scanned the barcode it was automatically added to 'my equipment' in the Stihl app..."
"Hi mate.
Are these genuine Stihl?"
Are these genuine Stihl?"
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Have used this approach myself with varying degrees of success until I established a regular customer base and no longer had the need to advertise .
First off the positive results contributed to me establishing that customer base I…"
Have used this approach myself with varying degrees of success until I established a regular customer base and no longer had the need to advertise .
First off the positive results contributed to me establishing that customer base I…"
"Bear in mind they are generally a bit heavier and larger than normal secateurs which might defeat the object. I wouldn't be without mine, not so much for thin fresh growth but a god send for thicker/older wood, they replace loppers rather than…"
"thats why I'd be very wary about having a pair!! I can just see me cutting my finger off.
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"Wow that sounds nasty, hope you've recovered. I had heard that about some of them, I would have thought in these days of elf and safety that the blades would only close whilst the trigger is pressed. "
"I have a pair of the Stihl ones and they are excellent you can cut quite thick stuff with ease and it definitely takes the stress out of your hands,the battery life is good as well, just one word of caution and this was down to my stupidity while I…"
"Currently thinking of getting some myself. The Kebtec ones are well reviewed by various gardeners on YouTube, but then so many of them get sent stuff for free it's hard to believe everything they say. I heard the Stiga ones were pretty good too.…"
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