Polaris’ 0% finance offer

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Polaris’ 0% finance offer: Polaris Off Road Vehicles is excited to announce an exclusive three-year 0% finance offer* for customers in the United Kingdom.

Running in conjunction with Rural Finance Limited, one of the largest agricultural finance and rural community finance brokerages in the UK, this offer is available on selected Sportsman and RANGER model purchases** from 1st October 2022 until 31st December 2022.

Polaris' 0% finance offer

Polaris’ 0% finance offer

Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager at Polaris Britain said: “We’ve got a great line-up of utility vehicles and our goal is to make sure that customers can get their hands on these as easily as possible, when they need them the most. Interest-free finance options are a fantastic way to spread the cost of a vehicle and for this offer, we’ve also included up to £1,000* of accessories so you can customise your vehicle from the get-go, ready for any task that comes your way.”

The 0% finance offer is available on all Sportsman 570 models, all Ranger 1000 3-seat models (excluding crew models), and all Ranger XP 1000 3-seat models (excluding crew models).

Sportsman 570

The latest Sportsman 570 platform launched for 2021 gave the bestselling ATV a whole new look and all-new features, all while featuring that same legendary ride and handling, unrivalled versatility and reliable performance that the Sportsman is renowned for. The Sportsman 570 is available with or without electronic power steering (EPS) and is also offered in a premium SP trim with upgraded 14-inch alloy wheels, painted bodywork and dual A-arm suspension on the front. Polaris also presents an additional four special edition models; Hunter Edition, Black Edition, Agri Pro Edition or Öhlins Edition, all with unique features for work or play.

Ranger 1000

Experience the ultimate combination of price and performance with the new Ranger 1000, featuring smoother low-speed drivability and increased agility to create a perfect balance of big-work capability and all-day comfort. Engineered for work with its ProStar 1000 single-overhead-cam engine for more torque at lower RPMs, along with the Pro-PVTi clutch system for smooth drivability at low speeds. The Ranger 1000 is designed for comfort with special attention to cab comfort, storage and accessory integration, and built to last with redesigned components and features to ensure enhanced durability, protection and ease of maintenance.

Ranger XP 1000

Top of the range and built to be the most capable and comfortable Ranger ever, the Ranger XP 1000 3-seat model has the premium edge with striking LED headlights, alloy wheels and best-in-class features and specifications – including 1134kg towing capacity, 454kg cargo bed capacity, 33cm ground clearance and 27.9cm suspension travel on the front and rear. Available on certain models, the three-position engine switch on the dash allows users to switch between work, standard and performance settings to suit their ride.

Purchasing these models with the 0% finance offer is simple with the scheme available over three years with 6 + 30 monthly payments up to a maximum of 80% of the manufacturer’s recommended retail price. Customers can also include up to £1,000 (excluding VAT) of genuine Polaris accessories to make their vehicle bespoke.

Please visit a Polaris dealer for further details on Polaris’ range of off-road vehicles and current offers.

*Available for customers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (excluding the Republic of Ireland). The finance offer is subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

**All vehicles and accessories are subject to availability. Offer applies to the following models: Sportsman 570, 570 EPS, 570 EPS Agri Pro, 570 EPS Black Edition, 570 EPS Hunter Edition, 570 EPS SP, 570 EPS SP Öhlins SE and Ranger 1000 EPS, 1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE, XP1000 EPS, XP1000 EPS Hunter Edition, XP1000 EPS ABS, XP1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE.

For further media information on Polaris ORV products, please contact the Polaris ORV Media Office at press@polaris-orv.media.

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Continue to Learn Scholarship participants

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Continue to Learn Scholarship participants: The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and Premium Partner ICL have revealed the five participants of the seventh ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship. 

The five BIGGA members, drawn from golf clubs across the United Kingdom, have been invited to attend the Continue to Learn education programme, considered the largest learning experience for those in sports turf management outside the United States. Continue to Learn is held each January and coincides with the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), hosted by BIGGA at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire.

Continue to Learn Scholarship participants

Continue to Learn Scholarship participants

The ICL Continue to Learn Scholars for 2023 are:

  • Patrick Brown, assistant greenkeeper, Wentworth Club
  • Jarno Ruscoe, greenkeeper, Ingestre Park Golf Club
  • Allan Spalding, assistant greenkeeper, Lundin Golf Club
  • Michael Sparke, deputy course manager, Kings Hill Golf Club
  • Nicholas Thorley, deputy head greenkeeper, Saunton Golf Club

To earn an ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship, BIGGA members must demonstrate a commitment to developing their own professional abilities by engaging with BIGGA’s Continuing Professional Development scheme. Whether through in-person learning, reading the association’s magazine, Greenkeeper International, or by accessing resources on the association’s website, BIGGA members have access to thousands of learning opportunities, all aimed at helping improve their professional abilities.

The ICL Continue to Learn Scholars will receive three nights’ hotel accommodation and a comprehensive education package offering an array of personal development opportunities.

BIGGA Chief Operating Officer Sami Strutt said: “BIGGA appreciates that budgets are tight at the moment and that’s why we are providing more opportunities than ever before to access the learning we provide for our members in new and more cost-effective ways. That includes the latest Continue to Learn timetable, to be published early in October and featuring more free education opportunities than ever before.

“Thanks to ICL, five BIGGA members will also enjoy the countless hours of personal and professional development that come with attending BTME and Continue to Learn. Our sincere thanks are extended to ICL for their continued support of BIGGA and its members, particularly through the tough economic climate we are all currently navigating.”

Continue to Learn at BTME 2023 will take place in various venues including the Harrogate Convention Centre from 22 to 25 January 2023. For further information about BTME and Continue to Learn, visit www.btme.org.uk

Through the Turf Rewards loyalty scheme from ICL and Syngenta, BIGGA members are able to claim Continue to Learn education vouchers. Points are gained by purchasing products for use on the golf course. For further information visit www.turfrewards.com

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Improve your Pitch with Mansfield Sand

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Improve your Pitch with Mansfield Sand: Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (C110) at SALTEX can expect to see a wide range of sand-based products that are vital to the overall health and performance of a sports pitch.

Mansfield Sand has pioneered the development and production of premium silica sand-based products for over 170 years. The company provides a wide range of innovative products for sports, landscaping, and equestrian uses. These include stadium and training ground facilities; championship golf courses and world class show jumping arenas.

Improve your Pitch with Mansfield Sand

Improve your Pitch with Mansfield Sand

The company’s leading experts will be on hand at SALTEX to explain how some of the following products could make a difference to your sports turf projects.

Reinforced Rootzone

A range of Reinforced Rootzones developed to obtain greater use from natural turf surfaces whilst maintaining the high standards demanded by today’s sports industry and meeting the expectations of ground staff at all levels. Mansfield Sand’s reinforcement technology provides stability and durability to all sand dominated Rootzones allowing the pitch to remain free draining and consistent over the whole surface.

Products include Fibre Reinforced Rootzone – reinforced with polypropylene fibres; Fibrelastic Rootzone – reinforced with polypropylene fibres and flexible Elastane fibres and Fibresand – particularly advantageous when grass cover has been reduced due to heavy usage and wear during the winter period.

Sand Soil Rootzones

Mansfield Sand understands exactly what is needed to achieve the surface that turf managers require week-in-week-out and that is why their rootzones contain only the best quality materials to meet that demand. For renovation or construction, the company’s superior rootzone blend Mansil 40 Silica Sand with a quality screened topsoil, guarantees the perfect start.

Sand Compost Rootzones

A range of premium quality sand organic material blends which are perfect for creating a rootzone where an organic rich material is required within the profile, aiding in the retention of nutrients whilst providing increased drought resistance.

Top Dressing

Produced for the fine turf market, Mansfield Sand’s Soil Top Dressing is a manufactured homogenous product made from their own premium silica sands combined with top quality soils. All passed through a sterilising unit, over a 3mm screen to produce an easy to spread, stone and pebble free dressing. Mansfield Sand can also produce bespoke dressing blends and combine soil amendments into any product.

Mansil Silica Sand Sports Range

Sourced from the company’s Two Oaks Quarry in Mansfield where the Mansil range of Silica Sands is produced. These products are predominantly used in the construction and maintenance of a wide range of sports surfaces – from winter sports pitches, golf courses, bowling greens and all amenity turf areas.

For more information visit www.mansfield-sand.co.uk

You can also follow the company on Twitter – @MansfieldSand and Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldSandSportSurfaces/

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New Pellenc products at SALTEX

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New Pellenc products at SALTEX: Pellenc UK has announced that it will be launching two new products at SALTEX 2022.

Over recent years, Pellenc has gained market recognition by offering a unique range of ‘zero emission’ battery-powered tools, thanks to the development of Lithium-ion ultra-high-performance batteries.

New Pellenc products at SALTEX

New Pellenc products at SALTEX

The extensive Pellenc product range features an impressive portfolio – from chainsaws, pole saws and hedge cutters to grass strimmers, brushcutters, blowers and mowers.

Visitors to the Pellenc stand (E072) will get the opportunity to see a wide range of the market leading equipment as well as see two new products.

C35 / C45 pruning shears

Powerful, safe, light and reliable, to meet all pruning needs, Pellenc will be launching two new models of professional shears at SALTEX – the C35 and C45. The new pruning shears are equipped with the innovative Active Security anti-cut system, patented by Pellenc, which is based on the principle of the natural bioimpedance of the body: the blade stops immediately in case of contact with the hand.

The new models also feature a new cutting head that offers a pruning capacity of 35mm (model C35) or 45mm (model C45). They are powered by the ULiB 150, 150P or 250 battery, guaranteeing a day of minimum autonomy.

Further features include:

  • Four user operating modes
  • Blade shaft with integrated greasing nipple
  • Intelligent control for efficient and precise pruning
  • Servicing interval increased to 400 hours for more cost-effective maintenance
  • 20% longer battery life for the 150 and 150P batteries
  • Waterproof batteries for all-weather work

Cultivion Alpha

The Pellenc range of equipment with onboard Alpha battery has been extended with the arrival of the new Cultivion Alpha.

The Cultivion soil cultivator is a high-performance alternative to chemical products.

Powerful, fast, and precise, it increases your productivity when working. Totally versatile, it can be used for hoeing, soil aeration, or weeding, and is suitable for all types of soil, both on the surface and below. Its lightness and manoeuvrability make your work easier. The new Alpha model comes with the following benefits:

  • 3 operating modes: precision, all purpose, intense
  • Up to 885 strokes/min
  • 4 blades for each application
  • 9 tilt angles
  • Compatible with Alpha and ULiB batteries
  • Stability and comfort
  • Elastic carrying strap
  • Waterproof batteries for all-weather work

Pellenc offers an industry leading four-year commercial warranty for all batteries and a three-year warranty for all tools.

Pellenc is distributed exclusively in the UK by Etesia UK.

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.pellencuk.com

You can also follow Pellenc on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @PellencUK for much more news, reviews and insightful views

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