OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

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OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is returning to GroundsFest in 2025 to showcase the latest in turf solutions, digital technology and line marking innovation. After two successful years at the event, OAS will be exhibiting both outdoors on stand RB140 and indoors in Hall 2 on stand 20.

Visitors can expect to see OAS’s comprehensive range of products and services, aimed at the fine turf, sports and grounds care sectors. With the largest dedicated team and unrivalled product portfolio, OAS continues to support customers with practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions backed by decades of experience.

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

Outdoor focus – line marking, robotics and digital tools

Outside on stand RB140, OAS will display a wide selection of line marking machinery, from pedestrian spray markers to the latest GPS-guided robotic systems. The popular TinyLineMarker robots will be on show with a technical team to explain how the technology is transforming the speed and accuracy of pitch marking.

The experienced OAS line marking team is the largest in the UK, offering unrivalled technical knowledge and support across every level of sport. Visitors can speak directly with specialists to understand the best equipment and paint options for their specific needs.

On display will be the market-leading IMPACT and Duraline paint ranges. Both are designed to deliver maximum results, and professionals trust these high-performance paints for their strong coverage, vibrancy, and ease of application. Also featured will be the latest in grounds management software. OAS will demonstrate their WeatherStation, TurfKeeper, and MachineKeeper platforms, which help grounds teams make data-led decisions, manage resources efficiently, and improve surface performance all year round. Additionally, the OAS team will be profiling its partnership with Rain Bird irrigation. After one of the driest Spring seasons on record, the bespoke irrigation solutions offered by Rain Bird and OAS will futureproof turf maintenance for years to come. 

Indoor focus – nutrition, protection and seed

Inside Hall 2 on Stand 20, the spotlight turns to turf care inputs. The OAS technical team will showcase their extensive range of plant protection products, fertilisers, and professional grass seed, offering expert guidance on improving turf health, root development, and resilience under stress.

Whether managing high-performance stadium pitches, community-level facilities, or commercial landscape projects, OAS provides tailored agronomic support based on a thorough understanding of turf management and customer priorities.

A competition will be running across both stands throughout the event. All visitors are invited to visit the OAS stand for a chance to win.

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Whether you are exploring new technology, looking to refine your turf care programme, or simply want to see what is new in the sector, the OAS team will be ready to welcome you. With the people, products and expertise to support every level of grounds care, this is a stand worth visiting.

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Come and see the amazing slope capabilities of Ventrac

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Come and see the amazing slope capabilities of Ventrac: At Grounds Fest 2025 Price Turfcare, Ventrac distributor for the UK & Ireland will be demonstrating, live, the amazing 30 degree slope capabilities of the Ventrac 4520 compact tractor. Their specifically designed exhibition vehicle has multiple slopes so you can see for yourself what the Ventrac can do.

According to Price Turfcare’s Rupert Price, since Ventrac’s introduction into the UK, hundreds of customers have adopted it to solve labour intensive vegetation management on steep slopes. Additionally some are rethinking turf area maintenance by replacing mower only machinery with this multi season workhorse. Once adopted, the Ventrac 4520 can then complete other grounds maintenance tasks that would usually necessitate the purchase of hire of specialist machines. Tasks such as gravel and hard surface pathway maintenance, stump grinding, trenching, seeding and materials handling to name but a few.

Come and see the amazing slope capabilities of Ventrac

Come and see the amazing slope capabilities of Ventrac

Price Turfcare encourage you to visit them on stand RB50 to see our live demonstrations

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GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever

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GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever: GroundsFest 2025 is raising the bar yet again – and this year’s FREE cpd-accredited educational programme is set to be bigger, and more varied than ever before.

With FIVE dedicated seminar theatres, a host of expert speakers, and topics that truly reflect the challenges and opportunities in today’s outdoor spaces, GroundsFest is the go-to destination for professional development – whether you’re in turf, landscaping, horticulture, groundscare, or greenkeeping.

GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever

GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever

Here is a snapshot of what to expect from the education programme:

A Must-Attend for Greenkeepers

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) will be delivering a selection of educational seminars, specially designed for greenkeepers or anyone working in golf course management. BIGGA’s seminars have built a reputation for combining practical insight with thought leadership. Expect expert-led discussions, game-changing ideas, and actionable advice to take your course management to the next level.

Pitchcare Theatre

Tackle key sports turf topics including moisture management, plant growth regulators, and the rise of robotics, along with sessions on employment and biodiversity. These seminars will be delivered by a range of leading sports turf experts.

Lantra Theatre

Lanta will be exploring ‘How industry can collaborate in addressing recruitment and retention’. Acting as session chair, Lantra trustee – Professor John Moverley will set the scene, introduce individual members of the panel and then invite them in turn to speak for about 5 minutes each. The panel has been chosen to draw from different sub sectors to share thoughts and experiences around sector recruitment and retention. After the presentations, John will then invite the audience to make comment and ask questions. In this seminar theatre visitors also can discover what’s changing at BASIS, with essential updates on how training and certification are evolving to support the sector.

The Landscape Theatre

From AI in marketing to urban sustainability, mental health in the trades to wildflower meadows, this theatre brings together real-world business strategies and green innovation. With speakers from Glendale, Blakedown, The Green Partnership and more, these sessions are a must for anyone in landscaping or urban greenspace development.

Hort Week Theatre

Join Hort Week’s Rachael Forsyth and leading horticultural experts for a packed agenda. Topics include integrated weed management with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, machinery tips, scam prevention, and a lively Horticulture Question Time. Plus, don’t miss the Innovation Awards in this theatre, sponsored by Cramer and Bosch, celebrating the products shaping our industry.

Bowls Seminar Theatre

Dedicated to improving greens and supporting bowls clubs at all levels, this two-day masterclass will offer insider knowledge from top suppliers and provide greenkeepers with actionable takeaways to improve playability and performance. It will feature insights from DLF, Aquatrols, Agrovista Amenity, Dennis, SISIS and KAR UK. From seed selection and fertiliser to machinery and irrigation, these sessions will cover all the essential elements that contribute to a high-performing green. Whether you’re a club volunteer or a full-time professional, this is your chance to learn from the very best in the business.

From sports turf to local authority, estate management to landscaping – GroundsFest’s education programme is tailored to every corner of the industry and it’s completely free to attend.

Register for your FREE tickets at www.groundsfest.com

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Wildwood Machinery’s first Open Day a success

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Wildwood Machinery’s first Open Day a success: A host of the biggest brands in ground and turfcare were on show at Wildwood Machinery’s first Open Day, at East Horton Golf Club on 3 July, attended by groundcare professionals and buyers from across Southern England.

Wildwood Machinery Managing Director, James Bastian said: “We put on the Open Day to thank our partners, suppliers, staff and customers. It was an opportunity to showcase our growing range of state-of-the-art machinery, and I wanted to do it in an environment where everyone could relax and have a bit of fun, but also try putting the machinery through its paces.”

Wildwood Machinery’s first Open Day a success

Wildwood Machinery’s first Open Day a success

“We’re very lucky that East Horton Golf Club is a core part of our family business and it proved to be the perfect venue. Lots of our guests were also able to enjoy a round of golf as part of the day – a perfect mix of business and pleasure!”

“We can all sit at our desks sending emails and making phone calls”, says James, “but ultimately, we want the end user to get their hands on this equipment and see just how good it is.”

Manufacturers showcasing their wares included: Aspen, DeWalt, ECHO Robotics, Gambetti Amenity & Golf, INFINICUT, ISEKI, Jacobsen, Ransomes, Raymo, RovMo, Stogger and Wessex International.

According to James Bastian, the Wildwood Machinery Open Day was “such a huge success that we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year – but bigger and better!”

“The whole environment had a lovely vibe about it today. We’ve had great support from our manufacturers and our customers have turned out in force. What more could we have asked for?”

The next major event for Wildwood Machinery, marking the company’s rapid growth since launching in 2022, is the opening of a purpose-built new showroom and headquarters on the East Horton site, scheduled for late 2025.

With a growing number of elite sports clubs, local authorities, estates and schools tapping into Wildwood’s unmatched range of manufacturer partnerships and reliable after-sales service, the business has grown steadily throughout 2025, necessitating more showroom and workshop space.

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Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025

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Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025: Green-tech has confirmed it will be exhibiting at GLAS 2025, Ireland’s leading trade event for the horticulture, landscape, and sports turf sectors.

The team will be on Stand F3, showcasing the company’s extensive range of landscaping and tree planting products and inviting visitors to stop for a chat and expert advice.

Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025

Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025

With thousands of landscaping products available, including specialist soils, urban tree planting systems, irrigation, fertilisers, and wildflower seeds, Green-tech supports contractors, landscape architects, and specifiers with reliable solutions for successful soft landscaping projects.

Green-tech’s presence at GLAS 2025 reflects its growing commitment to the Irish market, following the launch of its dedicated depot in Derry in 2023. This investment enables faster delivery times, improved local availability and tailored support for projects across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Richard Gill, Sales Director at Green-tech, commented, “GLAS is always a fantastic event for us. It gives us the opportunity to meet with our Irish customers and showcase some of the innovative solutions we supply across the landscaping sector. With our Irish depot, we are well-positioned to offer improved service levels to customers across the region. We are looking forward to another busy and productive show.”

At last year’s GLAS, Green-tech won the Best New Product Award for their TreeParker urban tree planting system. This modular system is designed to support healthy tree growth in hard landscapes and urban environments. This year, they are hoping to be a strong contender for the Supplier of the Year award. People can vote online at – Supplier of the Year Award – GLAS IRELAND

Visitors to Stand F3 will have the opportunity to view a selection of Green-tech’s most popular and innovative products, meet the team and discuss their upcoming projects in more detail.

Registration for GLAS 2025 is free, via the official GLAS website – Home – GLAS IRELAND

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