Automated Managed Services at SALTEX 2017

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Automated Managed Services at SALTEX 2017: Cut your operational costs in half with Automated Managed Services (AMS) by introducing robot technology into your turf care regime.

The robot mower BigMow, distributed by AMS has been revolutionizing grass maintenance at 600+ fields/outfields across Europe.

Automated Managed Services at SALTEX 2017

A single BigMow robot mower can cut 2.5 hectares 3 to 5 times a week. It’s manicure style mulching, returns the grass to soil as nutrients leaving no waste, storage or disposal. Resulting in stronger grass thanks to better root growth, along with a reduced need for chemical fertilisers or weed killers. BigMow is totally safe, 100% ecological and only requires 10 minutes of cleaning a week.

Empower your business, save time, money and labour resources. With AMS robots you can have perfect grass at a lower cost. Find out how you can benefit from automated robots, comes see us at Saltex show stand A030 or call 01462 676 222 for more information.

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FLEXBLADE Core Collector System from Groundsman Industries

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FLEXBLADE Core Collector System from Groundsman Industries: The original groundsman FLEXBLADE aeration soil collectors now available to fit all types of aerators and turf vehicles.

Save Time and Money when you fit a Groundsman FLEXBLADE Collector Attachment to your aerator to CORE and COLLECT in one pass. View the video on www.groundsmanindustries.com or on YouTube.
The original groundsman FLEXBLADE aeration soil collectors now available to fit all types of aerators and turf vehicles.

Attaches to any Aerator pedestrian or tractor mounted with swath widths from 60cm (24”) up to 210cm (83”)

The FLEXBLADE Core Collector System, the most efficient method of collecting cores soaking wet or powder dry. More than half are caught before they touch the ground, the remainder are scooped cleanly from the surface by the FLEXBLADE that follows undulations with precision for the cleanest possible collection.

Available for Compact Tractors & Turf Vehicles for Follow-up Collection of Cores and Linear Aeration Soil.

Contact Groundsman Industries to discuss your requirements: Groundsman Industries Ltd., Co Antrim, N. Ireland.
Tel: +44 (0)28 2766 7049 or Email: info@groundsmanindustries.com

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Find Out Whats In Store For Smith Construction At SALTEX

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Find Out Whats In Store For Smith Construction At SALTEX: Smith Construction are delighted to announce they will be returning to exhibit at Saltex again this year. The show will take place at the Birmingham NEC on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd November. 

Smith Construction will be showcasing a number of artificial turf products from a variety of high quality manufacturers. Being an independent installer, Smith Construction can offer various surfaces to their clients, many of which are accredited by sports governing bodies, including FIH, FIFA, World Rugby and ITF.

Find Out Whats In Store For Smith Construction At SALTEX

Smith Construction are also Certified Field Builder’s for The International Hockey Federation (FIH), meaning they specialise in building hockey fields and provides a full service to their clients. This certification from hockey’s governing body, FIH, places Smith Construction in a unique and elite category. As well as being an FIH Field Builder, Smith Construction are also on a National Framework set up by FIFA, The FA, The Football Foundation, Sport England and England Hockey set up to help increase the standard of artificial grass pitch construction.

With an outstanding reputation within the industry for sports engineering design, Smith Construction (Heckington) Ltd also specialise in ground stabilisation, sustainable drainage systems and retaining structures, providing clients with assurance from the start of a project to its completion. All works are completed in-house, by skilled and experienced people. Finished facilities are expertly cared for by Smith Maintenance to maximise their life-cycle.

Do you have a project in the pipeline in which you’d like to discuss further? Unsure which surface best meets your requirements? Visit out stand K185 on Wednesday or Thursday and speak with the friendly and experienced team from Smith Construction.

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STIHL at SALTEX 2017

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STIHL at SALTEX 2017: STIHL will be attending SALTEX this year with some impressive new tools to talk about, including the expanded Pro Cordless range. 

The introduction of a new AR 1000 Lithium-Ion backpack battery will be welcome news to those who need to use STIHL’s cordless products for an extended period of time – the new battery weighs in at only 5.5kg and has a slim ergonomic design making it more comfortable over longer periods of use.

STIHL at SALTEX 2017

The AR 1000 also comes with a detachable rain cover, a harness with a waist and chest strap and a USB port to allow users to charge devices such as mobile phones. These features all come as standard with the Recommended Retail Price of £630 including VAT.

When used in conjunction with the AL 500 charger, the AR 1000 backpack battery can be charged in as little as two hours to minimise downtime. The AR 1000 combines perfectly with the other new tools in STIHL’s Lithium-Ion PRO Cordless product range to offer contractors the durability and longevity needed to handle the toughest jobs.

STIHL will also be featuring some of these new cordless tools at SALTEX, including the FSA 130 and 130 R brush cutters, which are the cutting edge of cordless trimmer technology. These powerful but lightweight brushcutters are specifically designed for working on large areas of thick grass at length. The FSA 130 is a master at clearing large patches of grass and scrub quickly and efficiently thanks to the bike handle, whilst the FSA 130 R features a loop handle which makes it perfect for use in tight spaces.

Like the new PRO Cordless hedge trimmers, the HSA 94 R and 94 T, the FSA 130 range has been designed from the ground up to be as effective as our professional petrol tools. They are capable of tackling much longer or thicker grass at full power than their PRO Cordless predecessors and can run for up to 380 minutes using the new AR 1000 battery. They also feature the latest version of STIHL’s power select system to quickly adjust the blade speed with the flick of a trigger, so you don’t waste battery power when you don’t need to.

The latest PRO Cordless blower, the BGA 100, will also be on display. Perfect for use in noise sensitive areas, the hand held blower is extremely light and quiet, and comes with three power stages plus a boost mode, for tackling the most difficult tasks.

All of these tools and more will be on display on the STIHL Stand at SALTEX with STIHL experts on hand to answer questions about the new technology. Find out more information at www.stihl.co.uk.

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Pitch Invading Squirrel Goes Nuts At Etihad Stadium

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Pitch Invading Squirrel Goes Nuts At Etihad Stadium: Fans enjoyed a spot of pre-match entertainment earlier this week – courtesy of a furry pitch invader. 

Shortly before kick-off, groundsmen spotted a grey squirrel by the corner flag at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

Pitch Invading Squirrel Goes Nuts At Etihad Stadium

To the cheers of fans, they attempted to shoo it away with their forks. They then spent eight minutes chasing the animal around the pitch as it weaved its way past all their challenges.

Eventually one man grabbed hold of it – only to let it slip through his fingers again when it nipped his hand. He yelped out in pain as the squirrel leapt back on to the turf and headed down the wing.

Staff eventually used rakes and shovels to shepherd it away from the pitch before the cup game against Wolves.

Exhausted, the plucky rodent was eventually scooped up by one of the groundsmen wearing thick gloves who carried it away to safety.

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