Origin wins at Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards

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Origin wins at Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) proudly announces its success at the prestigious Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2024, held on 15th October during the FutureScape event.

OAS won the Sustainable Product (Soft Landscaping) of the Year award for its innovative Carbon4Grass range of grass seed, a product designed to help tackle the dual challenges of environmental sustainability and high-performance landscaping.

Origin wins at Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards

Origin wins at Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards

The Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards celebrate excellence across the landscape industry, recognising companies and products that lead the way in sustainability, biodiversity enhancement, and environmental innovation. This year’s ceremony brought together key stakeholders, professionals, and sustainability advocates from across the sector, making it a landmark event for the industry.

Carbon4Grass from OAS was highlighted for its significant contribution to environmental sustainability. This is a pioneering range of grass seed mixtures where each specification is specially formulated to lock carbon from the atmosphere into the soil while providing high-quality surfaces, making it an invaluable tool for those aiming to meet their carbon reduction and sustainability goals. The innovative blend of grass species promotes soil health, supports strong ecosystems, and helps reduce overall carbon footprints in both urban and rural landscapes. Carbon4Grass is tailored for use across all landscape and amenity environments, making it versatile and impactful in enhancing green spaces.

The FutureScape event, where the awards were announced, is one of the most important trade shows in the UK landscaping calendar, attracting over 200 exhibitors and thousands of visitors. The awards recognise the crucial role that sustainable products and practices offer in today’s environmentally conscious world​.

“It’s a privilege to receive this award for our Carbon4Grass range. Sustainability is a key focus at Origin Amenity Solutions, and this recognition shows that our efforts are making a tangible impact. We’re committed to developing products that enhance the health and performance of landscapes and contribute to the environment in meaningful ways. This award is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to driving positive change in the sports, amenity, and fine turf sector.”

The Carbon4Grass range was praised for its innovation in addressing the environmental challenges of modern landscaping. It provides long-term solutions to issues such as soil degradation, water retention, and carbon capture. Its sustainability-driven design supports the preservation and restoration of ecosystems, reinforcing OAS’s reputation as a leader in environmentally focused products and programmes.

The Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards continue to highlight trailblazers in the industry, spotlighting those committed to shaping a greener, more sustainable future. OAS’s achievement highlights and recognises it as a supplier committed to sustainability innovation.

For more details about the Carbon4Grass range and Origin Amenity Solutions, visit www.originamenity/com

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J & R appointed Powerland dealers

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J & R appointed Powerland dealers: BOSS ORV is pleased to announce the appointment of J & R Agricultural Engineering Ltd. as Powerland dealers. Based in the Looe area of South East Cornwall, J & R were appointed in April 2024 as dealers for the BOSS distributed Corvus Off-Road Vehicles.

The dealer has over thirty years in the industry as a tractor and machinery sales and repair business, latterly incorporating ATV and UTV sales and service. They will now add the Powerland Tachyon all-electric ATV to their line-up.

J & R appointed Powerland dealers

J & R appointed Powerland dealers

“It is a natural extension for Jonathan Philp and the J&R team to sell Powerland,” says Neil Everett, BOSS ORV’s National Sales Manager. “They will provide coverage across Cornwall and South Devon for this exciting new electric ATV.”

The Tachyon is claimed to be one of the fastest ATVs in the world. It offers all the benefits of conventional off-road utility vehicles while ensuring no damage to the environment. The manufacturer says they have the aim of inspiring more companies to fundamentally change the way they operate for a more sustainable future. The Tachyon is a fully electric (Li-ion) road-legal ATV with tractor homologation. Direct drive hub motors help the vehicle achieve up to 50hp and 210Nm of torque at each wheel. Features include a vehicle diagnostic app, 12v lighter socket, 5v USB socket and 4×4/4×2 driving modes.

“We’re very pleased to be appointed as Powerland dealers,” says J&R’s Jonathan Philp. “The Tachyon allows us to offer our customers a real environmentally friendly alternative to fuel-powered ATVs.”

For more information on Powerland you can call 01785 561046 E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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Kubota (UK) announce two strategic appointments

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Kubota (UK) announce two strategic appointments: Kubota (UK) are delighted to announce two strategic appointments – bolstering knowledge and strength both internally and across the dealer network.

John Davis has taken up the position of agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the south and south west of England, while Matt Wilson joins the marketing team as groundcare product and key account manager for the UK and Ireland.

Kubota (UK) announce two strategic appointments

Kubota (UK) announce two strategic appointments

Passionate about farming and machinery, John has worked in the industry since leaving school, where he enrolled in an apprenticeship scheme with former dealer Tincknells, some 30 years ago. He joins Kubota following eight years with a specialist manufacturer and brings with him considerable experience gained during his most recent role working with self-propelled crop spraying equipment.

“I’m looking forward to being challenged with continual dealer development and brand-building, to introduce Kubota to a much wider audience in the agricultural and groundcare sectors,” said John. “Kubota is a company that is growing and we’re seeing increased interest from the industry for Kubota tractors, loaders, telehandlers and groundcare machinery. It’s a great time to be involved with such a well-respected, global manufacturer.”

Meanwhile, Matt Wilson joins the Kubota (UK) marketing team with more than 20 years of industry knowledge having gained dealership, distribution and manufacturing experience with a variety of businesses involved in the amenity, golf and turf sectors. Matt’s desire for market and product information will be instrumental in his role to further develop the groundcare portfolio, together with working alongside Kubota’s European groundcare product management team.

Matt explains, “I have always wanted to work for a top-tier manufacturer, and joining Kubota is certainly a highlight of my career to-date. Ethically, Kubota’s core disciplines, family values and its honourable nature are values that are close to my heart.”

“There is strong demand for Kubota’s groundcare products, in particular the products from the recent acquisition of Gianni Ferrari.” He adds, “Who wouldn’t want to work for such a well-respected brand, with equipment that sets the industry standard for build quality and reliability?!”

Commenting on the recent appointments, Kubota’s agricultural and groundcare sales manager Tim Yates said: “John’s knowledge provides us with a great opportunity to continue supporting dealers and build on the growth already achieved in the agricultural and groundcare markets. It’s great to have both him and Matt on the team; whose in-depth industry knowledge gives us a strong foundation on which to continue supporting the groundcare sector with market-leading products.”

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Toro’s most popular machines now available

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Toro’s most popular machines now available: Reesink Turfcare, UK distributor of Toro fine turf machinery, is letting customers know that the vast majority – 95 percent – of its popular Toro models are now in stock and available for immediate delivery, with that figure set to reach 100 percent very soon.

Jon Cole, Divisional Business Manager, Reesink Turfcare, says: “We want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding through this post-pandemic period of lingering supply issues and the extended lead times the industry has endured. We appreciate and very much share the frustration this may have caused and value their loyalty to the brand which saw them prepared to wait.

Toro’s most popular machines now available

Toro’s most popular machines now available

“The good news is the wait is over and lead times on machines are tumbling. While extended lead times remain on a very small number of products, through careful planning we are in a position where we can mitigate the effect of these lead times on our customers. We have been working tirelessly through our extensive back orders and are now in a position where we have very nearly caught up. This has left us in the fortunate position of having 95 percent of our most popular machines back in stock and ready for dispatch.”

Examples of some of the most popular machines now available include but are not limited to the Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3420 hybrid and all-electric eTriflex 3370 greensmowers, the lightweight Reelmaster 3575-D fairway mower and the ever-popular Reelmaster 3100-D Sidewinder. There are also entire ranges of equipment now in stock including all pedestrian greensmowers, all Groundsmaster models – from the 3500 all the way up to the Groundsmaster 4700, and the full Toro Workman range.

Jon concludes: “We are just waiting on a few remaining lines to have a complete line up meaning the wait is well and truly over. With the extended lead times there has been a huge amount of business booked for 2025, which again we are extremely thankful for. With this in mind and to continue with the good news, we are able to offer a range of finance options to suit the customers budget and buying cycle, giving customers the tools to either bring their deliveries forward or take advantage of the available stock to get the machines and fleet deals they want quickly.”

More machines mean that demo fleets across the country are expanding and there is now a wide range of machines available for customers to access and test onsite prior to purchase. Customers can contact their local Reesink representative or dealer to find out more, arrange an onsite demonstrations and place orders.

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Committee for Golf Club Salaries publishes 2025 salary recommendations

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Committee for Golf Club Salaries publishes 2025 salary recommendations: Following extensive research, the Committee for Golf Club Salaries (CGCS) has recommended a 5% increase in the salaries of golf club staff for 2025.

The full CGCS statement can be found on the BIGGA website.

Committee for Golf Club Salaries publishes 2025 salary recommendations

Committee for Golf Club Salaries publishes 2025 salary recommendations

The increases will be added to the salary calculators provided on the CGCS website and take into account the National Living Wage increase, which is set at 5.8% in 2025. The recommendations also take into account the prevailing economic environment and the importance of golf facility staff to the overall industry.

The CGCS salary calculators also consider geographic regions, facility size, core responsibilities, club rating, qualifications and experience, ensuring recommendations can be tailored to individual members of staff.

Research is also taking place to enable the creation of calculators for addition golf facility roles including assistant manager and equipment manager or chief mechanic.

The CGCS is comprised of representatives of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and the Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) alongside independent golf club experts.

As in previous years, the CGCS states that these recommendations are intended to ensure golf facility staff are suitably paid and valued by their employer in today’s turbulent economic environment. The CGCS has no power to compel golf facilities to adopt these recommendations, but with the securing of new and competent staff becoming ever more difficult, the committee asks venues to seriously consider adopting the recommendations.

Alongside salaries, golf clubs are also urged to ensure that suitable attention and resource is given towards the growing concern that is mental health and wellbeing, as well as providing adequate opportunities for career pathway support, training and development. If any employer or golf club committee member would like to learn more about what BIGGA or the GCMA can provide in these areas, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Contact details are on the various associations’ websites.

Head to the CGCS website for more information and to explore the salary calculators, guidelines and principles of good pay.

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