Aspen Fuel returns to GroundsFest, putting the spotlight on petrol power that protects the professionals working closest to it. Known widely as the pioneers of alkylate petrol, Aspen has been transforming the working environment for landscape and groundcare operatives for over 40 years, changing the way we think about fuel to prioritise clean performance and personal wellbeing.
Traditional petrol from the pump contains harmful substances including benzene, aromatics and sulphur – all of which contribute to air pollution and can pose serious health risks for operatives. Long-term exposure to exhaust emissions can cause respiratory issues, headaches, fatigue and, in some cases, even more serious health consequences. Aspen’s alkylate petrol offers an alternative.
Available in 2 and 4-stroke formulations, Aspen is 99 percent cleaner than regular petrol when it comes to the level of hazardous hydrocarbons. Almost completely odourless in operation, users of petrol-powered equipment are exposed to far fewer toxic emissions, making it a safer and more sustainable choice for maintenance teams working long hours or in enclosed environments.
Visitors to stand H50 at GroundsFest will have the opportunity to learn how Aspen not only prioritises the working conditions for the operator but extends engine life and improves performance. Ethanol-free and purchased pre-mixed with biodegradable two-stroke oil, Aspen 2 provides unbeatable consistency and an optimal mix to protect the performance of chainsaws, hedge trimmers and other petrol-powered tools. Without all of the harmful ingredients, Aspen also does not degrade, extending its shelf life and protecting the engines of machines that spend seasons – or longer – in storage.
Live demonstrations and expert advice will be available on the stand, giving attendees the chance to see and smell the Aspen difference for themselves. Details of trial opportunities can also be discussed, enabling workers and employers to discover the many benefits of switching to Aspen in their own working environments.
Whether you manage a grounds team, run a landscaping business or just care about the safety of your own daily operations, a stop on the Aspen stand is a must for visitors to Stoneleigh Park this 9th and 10th September.
Trilo is looking forward to making its GroundsFest, with a showcase of multifunctional vacuum collectors on stand RB220 at Stoneleigh Park. Renowned as one of the global leaders in the field of leaf clearance, Trilo’s Multipurpose range extends the robust performance and versatility of their units to other green space maintenance tasks including cut and collection and large-area scarification.
The Trilo Multipurpose range is proof-positive that versatility doesn’t have to mean a compromise in performance. Where other collectors spend the months outside of leaf-fall season in the shed, the Trilo range – which spans models from 3m3 to 20m3 – works on, successfully completing tasks around the maintenance calendar for local authorities, golf courses and other green space managers.
Visitors to the outdoor display area at GroundsFest will be able to find the Trilo M4 and, larger, Trilo M10 on display. The M4 with its 4m3 hopper capacity, offers the compact, quick collection of leaves – making light work of one of the autumns most time-consuming tasks. When not collecting leaves, clippings and other debris in the autumn, the Trilo Multipurpose can be equipped with a scarifier shaft for the effective scarification of large areas such as parks or fairways – with all extracted material simultaneously collected in the same pass.
Alternatively, a flail shaft can be fitted for the fast cut and collection of areas such as golf roughs, roadside verges or the annual end-of-season maintenance of wildflower meadows.
The interchangeable heads can be quickly swapped in and out, with minimal tools, resulting in less time spent in the workshop and more out in the field. Further efficiency is also delivered by Trilo’s hydraulic high-tip function, offering the controlled disposal of waste into compost or awaiting containers. For the first time the M4 will also be displayed with a fully-hydraulic work arm, a new feature for 2025, enabling the wanderhose to be operated from the comfort of the cab and meaning all aspects of the machine can be operated by just one person.
Power up your green performance and find out how Trilo is the perfect addition to any maintenance fleet by speaking to a member of the technical team, on hand to answer all of your questions across the two-day show.
World leader in organic and natural-base plant nutrition products, Suståne, will be making its GroundsFest debut at the 2025 event as well. Whether you’re a landscaper, greenkeeper, agronomist or sports turf manager, a stop at stand 44 will be a must to discover more about products from their professional range including Suståne 4-6-4 Granular and Suståne 1-1-1 Soil ReGen®.
Suståne 4-6-4 is a specific, all-purpose, organic turf establishment and soil amendment fertiliser ideal for pre-planting, seeding or turf installation projects. Supplying naturally chelated nutrients, carbon, humus and a diverse range of beneficial microbes, together with slow-release sources of nitrogen, Suståne 4-6-4 is an easy-to-spread homogenous granule that delivers consistent and productive growth. Professional landscapers have turned to Suståne 4-6-4 for use on high maintenance turf and other landscaped environments.
Another product of note is Suståne 1-1-1 Soil ReGen®. Soil ReGen® is a structural conditioner that amends the soil to reduce compaction and increase water, air and nutrient filtration rates. Proven to improve permeability and establishment of seedlings in existing soils, ReGen® also comes into its own during construction and reclamation projects, to supply organic-rich nutrients to disturbed or depleted ground. It is also a useful tool in the armoury of landscapers and grounds professionals if periods of wet weather are on the cards.
Suståne 4-6-4 and Soil ReGen® are two of a wide portfolio of nutritional products designed to suit all green industry applications – thoroughly tested in the field and backed by the most comprehensive research programme of any brand in the marketplace. To find out about how Suståne can support your grow-in’s, renovations or in-season maintenance and recovery, be sure to speak with the technical team, on hand in the indoor exhibition area across the two days.
It’s been an incredibly busy 12 months for the team at the British Agricultural Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) as they work to deliver brand new services and savings for the thousands of BAGMA members across the country. Those looking to find out more about all of the exciting changes can do so by speaking to the team at GroundsFest 2025 in their new location on stand 39.
In a time of adversity, BAGMA aims to continue its work on fighting for better terms and conditions for agricultural, groundcare and garden machinery dealers nationwide. In the last year BAGMA have launched a new Members Forum and online Jobs Hub, as well as providing continued support when it comes to advice and training.
On the subject of training, visitors to GroundsFest will be among the first to learn about the brand-new course titled ‘Safety Essentials for Technicians – Off-Highway Electric Vehicles & Electric Outdoor Power Equipment’. Developed especially for BAGMA, this one-day safety course is designed to highlight hazards, compliance and best practice for those working on or around electrically powered off-road machinery such as electric tractors, UTVs, mowers, and telehandlers.
BAGMA have also been working closely with their varied portfolio of approved Service Providers to develop exclusive offers and savings on a range of services including dealer management software (DMS), finance solutions, utility contracts and more. Among the newest names on the ever-growing list is Novuna Vehicle Solutions, who have partnered with some of the largest vehicle brands to provide BAGMA members with exclusive discounts on Contract Hire cars and vans.
Stand 39 is also the place to learn more about BAGMA’s ‘Paperless Solution’. Working in conjunction with the UK’s paperless experts, Culverdocs, BAGMA are transforming the task of business administration with a new digital platform to streamline the recording of Handover & Installation paperwork and much more. More information on this and the full range of BAGMA’s services can be found by speaking to a member of the team when GroundsFest returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on the 9th and 10th September.
And the world’s largest grass seed breeder, DLF, return to GroundsFest this September, with a renewed focus on resilient, sustainable and high-performance seed solutions for the evolving demands of turf and landscaping professionals. The technical team will be on hand on stand 30 to showcase all of the developments across the Masterline, MM and Johnsons Sports Seed ranges, together with discussing the biodiversity benefits of their Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower collections.
With climatic conditions and maintenance demands placing ever-increasing pressure on turf managers, DLF are pleased to present their strongest ever line-up of grass seed mixtures to support durable, sustainable surfaces without compromising on plant health or visual merit. Central to this offering is DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid ryegrass technology.
Proving itself to be a game-changer for elite sporting venues, 4turf® is also well suited to landscape applications where rapid establishment, visual quality and a hardwearing surface are of paramount performance. With enhanced root development, mixtures that contain DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid ryegrass – such as Johnsons J 4turf 25/50/100 and PM51 Greenscape from the Masterline range – are better equipped to withstand environmental stresses such as drought, cold and wear. Hardier in nature, 4turf® also demonstrates better disease resistance, reducing reliance on chemical applications.
Further environmental benefit is delivered by DLF’s Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower ranges. With more than 25 mixtures available and significantly expanded in-house production for enhanced seed purity, DLF offers both the expertise and capacity to support conservation and biodiversity initiatives in all settings across the UK. Whether the objective is to creative native, habitat-rich meadows, or deliver bold visual impact with non-native annuals, there’s a mixture suited to every environment.
DLF’s experts will be available throughout the event to answer all of your technical questions as well as discuss the comprehensive research and trials programme underway at their industry-leading headquarters in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. Discover the next generation of sustainable, high-performance green spaces with a visit to DLF when GroundsFest returns to Stoneleigh Park on the 9th and 10th September.