Redexim extend territory for George Browns Ltd

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Redexim extend territory for George Browns Ltd: As part of a wider re-shuffle of their partner network, Redexim UK have announced an expansion of territory for George Browns Ltd. Having already added the IP postcode to their remit of the central and eastern regions in mid-2024, this has now been further consolidated with the incorporation of Essex and North London areas. 

The extension of the George Browns Ltd area into Suffolk, Essex and North London presents a natural progression for the Redexim dealer, and the next stage of a longstanding partnership dating back to the 1980’s. With depots in Buckinghamshire, Essex, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, the knowledgeable team are well placed to exceed the requirements of customers across central and Eastern England and service many of the industry’s leading franchises – including the full natural and artificial machinery portfolio from Redexim.

Redexim extend territory for George Browns Ltd

Redexim extend territory for George Browns Ltd

On the news, Group Groundcare Sales Manager for George Browns Ltd Tim Mason commented, “We are very excited to be given this area expansion. Having enjoyed great success over the years, building trusted relationships with end users in our existing area, this move means we can offer our full core brand line up across all depots. We look forward to getting out and promoting a premier product that’s built to last within the fine turf industry.”

“This move is testament to the ongoing professionalism demonstrated by the George Browns Ltd team, their drive and their determination to deliver sales and industry-leading support” adds Paul Langford, Director of Commercial Operations for Redexim UK. “We are delighted to be working together even more closely in 2025 and are confident that the strength of our partnership and combined experience will be positive for customers and both parties.”

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GXi8 HD for Prestwick GC

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GXi8 HD for Prestwick GC: Prestwick Golf Club, the birthplace of The Open Championship, is one of Scotland’s oldest and most famous courses.

A machinery replacement budget allows Course Manager, Dave Edmondson, an injection of capital, annually, to add and replace machines.

GXi8 HD for Prestwick GC

GXi8 HD for Prestwick GC

“We made provision for the club’s 14-year-old Wiedenmann Terra Spike XF6 to retire in 2023. However, it was still doing such a clean and efficient job that I knew it could easily finish a 15th year of service, so pencilled its replacement for December 2024, instead.

“At a demo mid-summer, it took only a few minutes to choose it would be followed by a GXi8 HD. After watching it take a run across the practice chipping green on 12 mm tines, leaving such little surface disruption, I didn’t need to see anything else. The elderly XF6 was traded in very favourably; a good bit of business, all round.”

Dave joined the South Ayrshire club during 2020, appointed to his post from The Island Golf Club in Donabate, County Dublin, and heads a team of eleven.

“Prestwick is a classic links site; there’s a lot of history here. We are very traditional in our management, low input, very little fertiliser, no pesticides, aiming always for minimum disturbance.

“I plan aeration to go once; usually the last week of January, conditions allowing. We’ll do greens, tees, aprons and sections of the fairways with 12 mm tines.

“I chose the GXi8 on the basis it brings a choice to go again, maybe once or twice across the season, on the greens with smaller 8 mm tines. I don’t want to disrupt golf, and this is the best machine to suit us.”

Stuart Cameron, Area Sales Manager at Fairways GM, Wiedenmann UK’s Scottish dealer and Wiedenmann’s, lead demonstrator, Andy Kerr, installed the machine for the Prestwick team.

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The STIHL GTA 40 battery-powered pruner

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The STIHL GTA 40 battery-powered pruner: Designed for tree care, the GTA 40 is the first professional pruner available in the STIHL AS System of battery-powered tools. Combining low weight and compact design with high cutting performance, the GTA 40 excels at pruning on the ground as well as maintenance and corrective pruning in trees by trained climbing arborists.

Thanks to the low weight, excellent balance and impressive cutting speed, the GTA 40 is a viable alternative to using top handled chainsaws for tree canopy maintenance. In areas of overgrown and dense foliage, the compact and slim design of the GTA 40 is a particular advantage.

The STIHL GTA 40 battery-powered pruner

The STIHL GTA 40 battery-powered pruner

Two AS System batteries provide enough charge for up to 190 cuts when cutting spruce with a diameter of 5×5 cm. Like all STIHL professional battery-powered tools, the batteries and the pruner are IPX4 certified, resulting in reliable use in rain and wet conditions.

Equipped with a 6” STIHL Light 01 guide bar with low-friction sprocket nose and a narrow STIHL 1/4″ Picco saw chain, the GTA 40 ensures fast cutting performance and a smooth cutting result. The partially transparent chain oil tank ensures the operator is always aware of when the tank needs to be refilled.

Like many battery-powered tools, the GTA 40 is so quiet that no hearing protection is required, and to ensure the tool fits comfortably in your hand, the grip points are coated with a durable non-slip soft material. Features such as the lateral chain tensioner and charge level indicator also help to ensure effortless operation.

Suspension eyelets on both sides allow a lanyard to be attached. Alternatively, a holster is available as part of STIHL’s X-Flex Harness System, for even greater ease of use. A heavy-duty storage and transport case is included with all GTA 40 sets, with ample room for the AL 5-2 multi-charger and up to 6 AS 2 batteries.

The GTA 40 pruner can be integrated into the cloud-based STIHL Connected system solution via a Smart Connector attached to the motor housing. This digital fleet management system offers professional users a detailed overview of the operating time of the tool, as well as upcoming maintenance tasks and maintenance history records.

For more information on the GTA 40 and STIHL’s wide range of professional battery tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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Fleet of Kubota RTV’s prove pivotal to operations

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Fleet of Kubota RTV’s prove pivotal to operations: A fleet of nine Kubota RTV’s have been described as ‘pivotal’ to the maintenance operations at Berkshire’s Bearwood Lakes Golf Club. Supplied in 2023 by local dealer Lister Wilder, the fleet are delivering the versatility and scope to cover all course tasks – from the transportation of people, equipment and materials, to being utilised as a ball picker on the driving range!

Regularly ranked in the Top 100 Golf Courses, the venue has undergone major redevelopment over the last eight years under the guidance of course manager Andrew Whittaker. Testament to the improvements made, Bearwood Lakes has been the host to a number of high-profile events over the past few years including the Justin Rose Ladies series, Senior Open Qualifiers and the Regional Open Qualifiers.

Fleet of Kubota RTV’s prove pivotal to operations

Fleet of Kubota RTV’s prove pivotal to operations

“We demonstrated various makes and models when we were looking to upgrade our utility vehicles, and the liking for the Kubota RTV’s was pretty unanimous among the team” Andrew explains. “For the rigours of the golf course both during summer and winter time, along with the additional demands of winter projects which we mostly undertake in-house, the RTV’s give us the versatility and power needed, as well as outstanding off-road capabilities.”

The fleet of nine is comprised of four RTV-X1110’s and five RTV-520’s, in a mixture of ROPS and cabbed specification. “The ability to have a closed cab is something the team really liked and will be popular when the weather turns! The 4-wheel drive and hydraulic tip are other notable features which helps us to maximise operator safety and productivity.”

Together with user-friendly operation, comfort and efficiency, Andrew also notes the back up from the local Kubota dealer, to ensure maintenance operations are kept on track. “We are fortunate to have an excellent workshop manager in Bruce, who cares for all our equipment and maintains this to high standards each day. But we also have Lister Wilder within a 15-minute drive of the club and had the fantastic support of David Gray guiding us through the installation of our Kubota fleet, who made the process seamless for the team.”

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Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025

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Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025: The global market leader in all-terrain spider lifts, Leguan Lifts, has kicked off the new fiscal year with a rocket start, with order intake up nearly 60% compared to the same period last year.

The company’s latest achievements underscore its commitment to market leading innovation, customer-centric product development, and its growing influence across global markets.

Success in new and established markets

Leguan Lifts is making significant inroads in sales growth on key market areas such as North America and Asia where the adoption of spider lifts is on the rise. Customers in these regions are discovering the efficiency of spider lifts as both a superior alternative to traditional methods and a complementary addition to their existing bucket truck fleets.

Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025

Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025

Leguan has also kept securing major contracts with significant key accounts in Norway, Austria, Germany and Benelux countries. This continuing success was made possible with the factory’s committed co-operation between importers, dealers and end-customers alike.

“It is great to see the results of our product strategy that has been improved constantly with the help of our international customers. We have been able to launch multiple market-redefining all-terrain lifts with unmatched speed and ease of use. Automatic functions not only make work more efficient but also eliminate operator errors, making these lifts great equipment for larger fleets.”, Jori Mylläri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Strategic dedication to developing and implementing technological innovations

Leguan’s strategic commitment to invest in developing and implementing user-friendly technological innovations in the spider lift industry has been identified as one of the key drivers in their success.

Recently finalised operating system the Leguan EDX (Efficiency Driven Experience) seamlessly combines safety, speed, user-friendly automation, and intelligent diagnostics into one cohesive framework.

Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025

Leguan Lifts Reports Rocket Start to 2025

The Leguan EDX operating system, which is now fitted in every Leguan All-terrain spider lift models, integrates advanced features that address key aspects of performance, usability and maintenance:

  • Technological Aspect: The EDX is an intelligent, self-learning operating system that enhances efficiency and reliability.
  • Operator Aspect: The system redefines the operator experience with intuitive controls and automation, making it easier and safer to use, with minimal training.
  • After-Sales Aspect: Automated diagnostics and proactive fault detection streamline maintenance and minimise downtime.

Scaling Up to Meet Demand

To keep pace with growing global demand, Leguan Lifts is investing in expansion of production capacity. The company also plans to launch their biggest spider lift to date early 2025.

Leguan Lifts continues to lead the industry with its forward-thinking approach, proving that innovation, customer focus, performance-driven design and investment in professional dealer network are the keys to long-term success in the competitive spider lift market.

For more information, please visit www.avanttecno.com/uk/leguan

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