Back in 2012 Vanmac bv, manufacturer of the Trilo range of blowers and vacs, invited UK journalists to visit its modern facility in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Five years on, the invitation was extended again and the business model now in place is a true testament to the vision and direction envisaged back in 2012. The…

Vanmac BV, manufacturer of the Trilo brand of blowers and vacs, have announced the appointment of Lister Wilder as new dealers for the south west of England – responsible for Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the Bristol regions. Lister Wilder are a leading UK machinery dealership for the agriculture, construction, groundcare and arboricultural industries.…

Origin’s Amenity Business has announced its acquisition of Linemark UK, the country’s leading innovator and supplier of pitch line-marking paints, machines and accessories. Linemark UK joins Rigby Taylor and Headland in providing technically advanced and innovative solutions to turf management professionals. Linemark UK has been the exclusive supplier of line-marking products to Rigby Taylor for…

Andrew MacMahon, Fertilizer Product Manager at Rigby Taylor, explains that understanding how raw materials work can lead to greenkeepers making the right choice Professional turf managers of today have available a multitude of fertilisers and analysis that can meet every situation. Such a range of options however can make the selection very difficult – there…

Dunstable Downs Golf Club is a James Braid design set in a stunning location on top of the downs with widespread views over the Chilterns. On many of the tees and a number of greens, railway sleepers have been used as steps. Whilst adding to the links feel of some of the holes and blending…

The European Union has announced it will ban a fungicide that is used by a number of golf clubs. All products in the UK that contain iprodione will be withdrawn from the market due to environmental protection concerns raised by the European Food Safety Authority. In terms of golf, Chipco® Green and Interface®, sold by Bayer…

Barenbrug, the grass expert, is bringing an innovative living display to SALTEX this year. Visitors to stand G055 can get up close and personal with a sample of RPR Stadium turf – the revolutionary grass taking the stadia world by storm. Dr David Greenshields from Barenbrug said: “This grass seed blend has been formulated to…

Turf professionals looking for the most innovative and high quality groundcare equipment are being encouraged to go and see Kubota UK’s newest groundcare solutions at this year’s SALTEX. The market leading machinery manufacturer is launching a number of new products on Stand C070, as well as promoting its innovative Kubota Care warranty programme and its…

Dennis and SISIS, two of the most respected names in golf course maintenance equipment, will be showcasing a range of leading products on their joint stand (E070) at SALTEX 2017. Featuring prominently on the stand will be the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 – a tractor mounted vertical action aerator, which recently gained rave reviews from…

Ransomes, the Ipswich-based manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, will be showcasing the brand new TR320 triplex cylinder mower. Ransomes will be exhibiting on stand H090 at SALTEX in November. The Ransomes TR320 is one of the lightest machines on the market, ensuring that surfaces are kept pristine. A combination of narrow transport width (1.64m (64.5”)),…

An amenity grass seed specialist that supplies to golf clubs is to establish its own research station to spearhead a new programme of trials and development work. Germinal says the 11-acre facility will be geared to helping UK greenkeepers get the very best from their golf courses. Grass trials specialist Dr Joanna Matthews, who will…

New to Reesink’s product line and in the spotlight at SALTEX 2017, is a machine that revolutionises clipping clear up and elevates productivity to new levels. With a 41L fuel tank and 810L capacity hopper, plus the ability to change the height of cut without stopping, Reesink Turfcare says productivity is at an all-time high…

Turfdry Drainage Systems, which has just installed a comprehensive new drainage system Shirley Park Golf Club in south London, will be at SALTEX. The 11th and 16th greens at the club were back in play in record time after the IOG ‘Contractor of the Year’ award finalist installed the system in late September 2017. Following…

Trilo will be returning to SALTEX once again on stand G010 with a wide range of blowers, scarifiers and vacuum sweepers. Particular highlights of machinery for grass and waste management will include the Trilo S3 and SU40 vacuum units and the Trilo B7 blower. As well as getting tailored advice from the Trilo staff on…

The co-operation between Headland Amenity and Bayer Cropscience continues at SALTEX 2017. Following the launch of Exteris Stressgard at BTME, visitors to Headland’s new stand, D022, will be able to find out more about Bayer’s Dedicate turf fungicide. This revolutionary product slots in with the Headland range of innovative turf nutrition, health and management products.…