Jupiter ATI Grinder Returns to GroundsFest

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Jupiter ATI Grinder Returns to GroundsFest: Hunter Grinders, part of the Howardson Group, is returning to GroundsFest 2025 to showcase its flagship machine – the enhanced Jupiter ATI ‘All in One’ Grinder, on stand OSA170 in the Centre Circle.

Renowned for its precision and reliability, the Jupiter ATI is a fully automatic relief and spin grinder designed to restore cutting units to the highest manufacturer standards. It offers a comprehensive range of automated features to improve efficiency, consistency, and safety in every grind.

Jupiter ATI Grinder Returns to GroundsFest

Jupiter ATI Grinder Returns to GroundsFest

Key Highlights:

Fully Automated Performance

Automatic traverse, indexing, and in-feed functions allow the Jupiter ATI to operate independently, giving operators time to manage other tasks in the workshop.

Exceptional Accuracy

Built on a solid cast bed, the grinder uses heavy-duty linear rails to ensure smooth movement and consistent results – accurate to within 0.05 mm.

Operator Safety and Comfort

A liquid coolant system helps control heat and dust, keeping airborne particles to a minimum and ensuring a safer, cleaner grinding environment.

Unmatched Versatility

With a 360-degree electric hoist and the capacity to grind both the top and front faces of bottom blades, the Jupiter ATI is equipped for even the most demanding tasks.

Smart Programming

Fully programmable for both spin and relief grinding, the machine features automatic wheel head docking, cycle countdown, and intuitive controls to simplify complex grinding jobs.

Built to Last

Featuring a cast bed, 240 V power supply, hands-free indexing, twin LED work lights, and full CE and H&S compliance – the Jupiter ATI is robust, reliable, and workshop-ready.

Whether you’re looking to save time, improve precision, or modernise your grinding process, the Jupiter ATI delivers on all fronts.

Visit Hunter Grinders on Stand OSA170 in the Centre Circle.

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SISIS Set to Showcase Full Line-Up at GroundsFest

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SISIS Set to Showcase Full Line-Up at GroundsFest: SISIS, part of the Howardson Group, is gearing up for a major presence at GroundsFest 2025, where it will be exhibiting outdoors on stand OSA170 in the Centre Circle.

With a proud heritage in British manufacturing and a reputation for quality, performance and innovation, SISIS continues to be one of the most respected brands in the turf preparation and maintenance industry. Visitors to the stand can expect to see an impressive selection of equipment covering every aspect of turf care – from aeration and scarification to brushing, seeding and more.

SISIS Set to Showcase Full Line-Up at GroundsFest

SISIS Set to Showcase Full Line-Up at GroundsFest

Renowned for producing robust, reliable machinery, SISIS offers solutions for grounds professionals working in football, rugby, golf, cricket, and municipal spaces. Whether you’re looking to maintain fine turf surfaces or tackle heavier-duty renovation jobs, there’ll be a machine for every requirement.

On display will be key machines from across the SISIS portfolio. For golf and cricket maintenance, visitors can explore machines such as the Veemo HD, a powerful tractor-mounted scarifier ideal for intensive thatch removal, and the Rotorake TM1000, a highly effective scarifier. Other popular tractor mounted tools like the Multitiner and Maxislit will also be showcased – both known for delivering excellent aeration and root zone development.

For sports turf professionals maintaining football and rugby pitches, SISIS will be bringing the Quadraplay 1.8m multiple-purpose maintenance system, Javelin Aer-aid for targeted aeration with air injection, and the Variseeder, designed for accurate seed distribution across large areas.

Those looking for versatile brushing and grooming solutions can check out the Flexibrush and Twinplay system, which will be shown with a variety of attachments including rakes, brushes, and spikers – ideal for tailored turf care throughout the seasons.

Cricket and golf grounds staff will be interested in the Rotorake 600HD heavy-duty scarifier.

A wide range of hand tools and accessories will also be on display including the Trulute, Aerdrain fork, Drag mats and brushes, Combirake, and Bray hand tools – perfect for pitch preparation and fine finishing touches.

With such a comprehensive product line-up on show, GroundsFest is the ideal opportunity for turf professionals to find out more about SISIS equipment and to speak directly with the team. Whether you’re an existing SISIS user looking to expand your tools, or new to the SISIS range and exploring options for your facility, the team will be on hand to offer expert advice tailored to your specific needs.

Visit SISIS on stand OSA170 in the Centre Circle at GroundsFest 2025. 

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Dennis to showcase NEW Stadium-mower

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Dennis to showcase NEW Stadium-mower: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be exhibiting on stand 50 in Hall 1 at this year’s GroundsFest – and visitors are invited to their stand to see the latest development in stadium mowing.

Built on proven design principles and shaped by feedback from turf professionals, their new stadium finishing mower delivers the reliable performance and high-quality finish you’re used to, now available in a lighter, more agile package.

Dennis to showcase NEW Stadium-mower

Dennis to showcase NEW Stadium-mower

With a legacy spanning over a century, Dennis Mowers are used at some of the most iconic venues in world sport, as well as at grass-roots level – across football, rugby, cricket, and golf. Built in the UK and trusted by turf professionals globally, Dennis machines combine exceptional cut quality with outstanding durability.

At GroundsFest 2025, the Dennis team will also be on hand to guide visitors through their existing range of mowers, designed to meet the needs of professional ground staff across all real turf sports surfaces.

For the golf sector, highlights will include the Razor Ultra – a high-performance pedestrian mower delivering a superb cut on fine turf surfaces; the Simplex  – a compact and efficient cylinder mower ideal for tees and surrounds, and the Dennis gang mower, which offers ease of use and operational reliability for wide-area mowing.

In the football and rugby category, visitors can get up close with the popular Premier cylinder mower – known for stadium presentation and match preparation, as well as the versatile G860 mower with interchangeable cassettes. Also on show will be the ES-34R, a quiet and powerful electric rotary mower designed to deliver a consistent, clean finish even in challenging conditions.

This year’s GroundsFest provides the perfect opportunity to see the Dennis E-Series, which feature low-noise, low-vibration and environmentally friendly battery technology, allowing users to save on running costs and improve their user-experience.

For cricket grounds, Dennis will be displaying the battery-powered ES-510, known for its versatile cassette-based system, which allows grounds staff to switch between scarifying, brushing, verticutting, and mowing with ease. The ES-22U, which is ideal for delivering a flawless finish on wickets and the ES-760 for cricket squares and outfields will also be of interest, delivering the benefits of battery-powered mowers and the same performance as their trusted petrol counterparts.

See their latest development for yourself, visit Dennis Mowers on stand 50 in Hall 1.

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DSV UK to Launch Two New Cultivars at GroundsFest

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DSV UK to Launch Two New Cultivars at GroundsFest: Visitors to stand 29 at GroundsFest 2025 can expect an exciting showcase from DSV UK, as the company prepares to launch two brand-new perennial ryegrass cultivars: Flanell and Eurogala.

These two high-performance varieties will be exclusively available in EuroGrass mixtures from 2026, and attendees will have the opportunity to view samples and learn about their standout characteristics during the show.

DSV UK to Launch Two New Cultivars at GroundsFest

DSV UK to Launch Two New Cultivars at GroundsFest

Flanell and Eurogala have already gained attention thanks to their impressive performance in the 2025 BSPB Turfgrass Seed Booklet, with Flanell ranking #2 in the prestigious S1 sports table – just behind Euromagic, another top DSV variety. Eurogala, meanwhile, sits just outside the top ten but stands out for its versatility across multiple turf categories, making it a promising all-rounder.

Sam Horner of DSV UK highlighted the significance of these rankings:

“We’ve been at the top of the table before, but to come straight in at number one and number two – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment. It speaks volumes about the quality of our breeding programme and the strength of the DSV portfolio.”

Strong genetic colour is one of the defining features of the new cultivars, with Flanell particularly noted for its dark summer greenness – a sought-after trait for stadiums and televised sports. As Sam explains, “We believe we can offer something genetically darker, delivering both performance and a more camera-friendly appearance.”

DSV will also spotlight its growing EuroGrass range, which continues to earn the trust of turf managers seeking proven performance and reliability. The EuroGrass mixtures have been carefully developed for a wide range of applications, including:

EG PRO Rye Fairway – resilient turf for golf fairways and roughs

PRO Summer Sport – ideal for cricket squares, tennis courts, and golf tees

PRO Pitch – top-tier solution for winter sports pitches with excellent wear tolerance

PRO Multi Sport – versatile and drought-tolerant for schools and shared-use pitches

And if that wasn’t enough, the ever-popular ‘Spin to Win’ machine will be back on the DSV stand – offering visitors the chance to win a variety of prizes throughout the show.

Please visit www.dsv-uk.co.uk/products/amenity for more information and follow on social media @EuroGrassUKSeed.

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DLF return to GroundsFest with futureproofed solutions

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DLF return to GroundsFest with futureproofed solutions: The world’s largest grass seed breeder, DLF, return to GroundsFest this September, with a renewed focus on resilient, sustainable and high-performance seed solutions for the evolving demands of turf and landscaping professionals.

The technical team will be on hand on stand 30 to showcase all of the developments across the Masterline, MM and Johnsons Sports Seed ranges, together with discussing the biodiversity benefits of their Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower collections.

DLF return to GroundsFest with futureproofed solutions

DLF return to GroundsFest with futureproofed solutions

With climatic conditions and maintenance demands placing ever-increasing pressure on turf managers, DLF are pleased to present their strongest ever line-up of grass seed mixtures to support durable, sustainable surfaces without compromising on plant health or visual merit. Central to this offering is DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid ryegrass technology.

Proving itself to be a game-changer for elite sporting venues, 4turf® is also well suited to landscape applications where rapid establishment, visual quality and a hardwearing surface are of paramount performance. With enhanced root development, mixtures that contain DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid ryegrass – such as Johnsons J 4turf 25/50/100 and PM51 Greenscape from the Masterline range – are better equipped to withstand environmental stresses such as drought, cold and wear. Hardier in nature, 4turf® also demonstrates better disease resistance, reducing reliance on chemical applications.

Further environmental benefit is delivered by DLF’s Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower ranges. With more than 25 mixtures available and significantly expanded in-house production for enhanced seed purity, DLF offers both the expertise and capacity to support conservation and biodiversity initiatives in all settings across the UK. Whether the objective is to creative native, habitat-rich meadows, or deliver bold visual impact with non-native annuals, there’s a mixture suited to every environment.

DLF’s experts will be available throughout the event to answer all of your technical questions as well as discuss the comprehensive research and trials programme underway at their industry-leading headquarters in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. Discover the next generation of sustainable, high-performance green spaces with a visit to DLF when GroundsFest returns to Stoneleigh Park on the 9th and 10th September.

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