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Iseki Tractors ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ at Olympia Horse Show

Ransomes Jacobsen, the European distributors of Iseki tractors and mowers, recently loaned several Iseki tractors to the Olympia Horse show for the second year running. The show was held at The Grand Hall in Hammersmith, London. The tractors on loan included the new TLE3400 with loader attachment, a TH4335, a TG6370 IQ, and both the […]

Parting thoughts from David Withers

Following his recent departure from the position of President of Jacobsen, David Withers offers some final thoughts. I think you probably know my history that I joined Jacobsen in the UK in 1992 as a Regional Sales manager, and then had a variety of increasingly senior roles within the organization became Managing Director of Ransomes […]

GROUNDSMAN ON A MISSION

In a Turf Matters exclusive, Leicester City FC grounds manager John Ledwidge, speaks openly about his iconic pitch designs, raising the profile of the industry and hits back against the criticism. In one of the greatest sporting stories of all time, Leicester City were crowned champions of the 2015/16 Premier League title. However it was […]

THE SWISS ARMY KNIVES OF STADIUMS

We look at the development of the all-purpose, multi-use stadium, and how they have become part of the fabric of modern day society. The vast majority of stadiums in this country were built for football clubs to enable spectators to watch the country’s most popular game. The football calendar wasn’t quite so crowded in days […]

HOW TROON TOOK ON THE WEATHER

Following a spate of adverse weather conditions, Royal Troon is gearing up to host the world’s greatest golfing tournament… Wouldn’t we all love to have a superpower? What would be yours? Time travel? Invisibility? Superhuman strength? Ability to fly? For me, it would be the ability to get inside the head of all referees in […]