£3,000,000 Investment Announced By Fleet Line Markers Limited

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£3,000,000 Investment Announced By Fleet Line Markers Limited: Industry leading line marking manufacturer, Fleet Line Markers, has announced a new £3 million investment scheme to significantly expand its paint chemistry and software departments. 

£3,000,000 Investment Announced By Fleet Line Markers Limited

With the scheme to commence in December 2017, this latest development will enable the line marking pioneer to advance its innovations in both line marking paint and machines – having manufactured and released four new machines over the past six months alone, including the new Kombi range and GNSS guided line marker, MAQA.

Fleet have also have released a new range of cheaper paints that will compete with lesser competitor brands.

Fleet already employs 5 software engineers and is excited to greet yet another member in August 2017; new Java expert that will complement the skills of the specialist team.

Managing Director of Fleet Line Markers, Iain McGuffie, confirmed: “I am extremely excited about our significant investment into both Paint Chemistry and Software Development, and the amazing industry advantage that it will give to all Fleet customers.”

“All of our product innovations are built on our excellent understanding of customer requirements – from high quality, but cost effective paint, to line marking machines that eliminate both the time and costs associated with initial marking. This new investment scheme will enable us to work harder on these innovations, bringing more firsts to the market that boast the potential to be life changing.”

Founded in 1953 by Peter McGuffie, Fleet Line Markers is the established market leader within the line marking sector, being the first UK manufacturer to bring key developments to the market – namely laser guided and GNSS guided line marking machines.

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‘Heartbreak’ For Leeds Cricket Club As Thieves Wreck Artificial Wicket

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‘Heartbreak’ For Leeds Cricket Club As Thieves Wreck Artificial Wicket: A leeds cricket club faces paying out thousands of pounds to repair damage after thieves cut up and stole part of an artificial wicket.

‘Heartbreak’ For Leeds Cricket Club As Thieves Wreck Artificial Wicket

Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club volunteer Carol Thompson, 71, was “mortified” after discovering a 12ft section of the wicket in the middle of the square at the club’s Gipsy Lane ground in Beeston had been stolen this week.

Mrs Thompson is child welfare officer at the club and her husband Howard, 70, is a coach and a groundsman.

She said the theft is devastating blow for the club, which runs three senior teams and five junior teams and is raising funds to build a new pavilion.

Mrs Thompson said: “I’m absolutely mortified – it is just so heartbreaking.

“We are volunteers at the club We have hundreds of kids form south Leeds. We are keeping these kids of the street and they are training two or three nights a week.

“It has been cut out straight across the middle, as if they wanted that exact measurement. I can’t imagine what they are going to do with it.”

“I have been told a new artificial wicket would cost up to £3,500.

“The pavilion we are using is literally falling apart. We have been trying to get sufficient funds and sponsorship to build a new clubhouse. To take £3,000 out of what little we have got means less money to put towards a new clubhouse.”

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman, said: “On Tuesday 25 July, between 11.30am and 5pm, suspects gained entry to the ground off Gipsy Lane in Leeds and removed pieces of artificial turf and then left the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference 13170341806.”

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Reesink Turfcare Launches Range Of Tractor Attachments

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Reesink Turfcare Launches Range Of Tractor Attachments In Time For The Game Fair 2017: Reesink Turfcare is bringing to market a range of rear mounted tractor attachments for use with its TYM tractors. 

Reesink Turfcare Launches Range Of Tractor Attachments

Debuting at the Game Fair in Hertfordshire on 28 to 30 July 2017, the attachments available are finishing mowers, flail mowers, wide area mowers and rotary tillers to increase the range of products Reesink Turfcare can offer its customers.

TYM sales manager Steven Haynes says the attachments, which are manufactured by Italian-based manufacturer SICMA, were chosen to give customers even more value from their tractor investment.

“Reesink is careful in selecting items to pair up with existing products, but with over half a century of experience producing mechanical solutions for the agricultural industry we are happy to partner with SICMA to bring a reliable range of quality attachments to our customers. These attachments offer something for everyone whether they have a 25 or 60hp tractor, increasing the versatility and productivity of the machine.”

Tractors are of course designed as implement carriers. Making use of this capability rather than bringing in additional machines for mowing, tilling and shredding saves space in the shed and is much more economical.

Available in the range are two types of rotary tillers, the BH to suit a 15-30hp tractor and the RC to suit a 30-55hp tractor. Both are great for typical soil conditions thanks to the six curved blades per flange which are mounted in a spiral line.

Similarly to the tillers, there are two types of flail mowers available to suit both 15-30hp (TA) and 30-55hp (TE) tractors so whether you’re dealing with estate gardens or highway verges, there is a flail to help you cut through the debris.

When it comes to mowing there are two options depending on the needs of the customer. The FA series finishing mower is available with cutting widths from 1.2m to 1.8m and for those looking for something more productive we have the highly versatile three deck WGM wide area mower which has an overall cutting width of 3.6m.

Steve continues: “Just like the TYM sub 50hp range of tractors, these attachments are perfectly suited for rural countryside applications, which makes their launch at The Game Fair relevant and very timely.

“We knew it was the perfect opportunity to launch the attachments at the Fair, in fact so keen were we to make sure show visitors could see these items, they’re not yet branded in TYM red, they’re still in the manufacturer’s orange! We very much look forward to welcoming visitors on stand this weekend to showcase this brand new range.”

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