Briggs & Stratton appoints New Business Development Manager for Electrification

Briggs & Stratton appoints New Business Development Manager for Electrification

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Briggs & Stratton appoints New Business Development Manager for Electrification

Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s leading providers of power solutions has announced the appointment of Jamie Bailey as the company’s New Business Development Manager for Electrification, leading Briggs & Stratton’s electrification strategy across EMEA.

Briggs & Stratton appoints New Business Development Manager for Electrification

Briggs & Stratton appoints New Business Development Manager for Electrification

Jamie steps into the role following five years of successful development within Briggs & Stratton, having progressed from Service Technician within the UK market to Regional Technical Service Leader for Central Europe, later expanding his responsibilities to include Southern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

In his new position, Jamie will lead efforts to support and accelerate Briggs & Stratton and Vanguard Battery Systems’ electrification initiatives across the EMEA region. He will help identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and support the continued growth of the company’s evolving power solutions portfolio as it progresses its transition towards electrification and new technologies.

Over the course of his career at Briggs & Stratton, Jamie has built strong relationships across the business and developed extensive technical knowledge of a wide range of products and applications. Through his close work with OEMs, distributors, and dealers throughout the region, he has also gained valuable commercial insight and a strong understanding of customer needs across multiple markets.

Philipp Deubel, Senior Director of Sales at Briggs & Stratton EMEA, added: “Jamie brings a rare combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong customer relationships to this role. He understands both our products and our markets extremely well, which will enable him to play an important role in supercharging our growth and electrification ambitions across EMEA.”

Commenting on his appointment, Jamie Bailey said: “I’m really excited to begin this next chapter with Briggs & Stratton. Electrification is a fast-moving and important area for our industry, and I’m looking forward to working closely with our customers, partners and teams across EMEA.”

The appointment reflects Briggs & Stratton’s commitment to advancing electrification and innovative power solutions across EMEA. Leveraging his extensive experience, Jamie will support the company’s efforts to deliver customer-focused technologies and drive long-term growth across the region.

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Ben Hodson joins Replay Maintenance

Ben Hodson joins Replay Maintenance

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Ben Hodson joins Replay Maintenance

Replay Maintenance has continued to expand its natural turf operations with the appointment of experienced turf professional Ben Hodson as Business Development Support.

Ben Hodson joins Replay Maintenance

Ben Hodson joins Replay Maintenance

Ben joins the company with almost a decade of experience in the sports turf industry and will play a key role in supporting the growth of Replay Maintenance’s natural turf division, working alongside Head of Natural Turf, Ben Sadler.

Ben’s role will involve helping to develop new business opportunities, supporting customers through funding applications, and delivering machinery maintenance services designed to improve the quality and playability of grassroots sports pitches.

Speaking about his decision to join Replay Maintenance, Ben said that the company’s ambition and vision for the future were major factors in his move.

“What attracted me was the ambition behind the company and the opportunity to work for a business that is building something exciting in the natural turf sector,” he said. “It’s a new challenge for me and one that I’m really looking forward to.”

Ben’s passion for the industry stems from seeing the positive impact that quality sports surfaces can have on local communities.

“What I enjoy most is seeing the difference you can make to community pitches,” he said. “They’re football pitches, but they’re also public spaces. You’re helping communities and giving younger generations the opportunity to play on better-quality surfaces.”

Before joining Replay Maintenance in April, Ben built an impressive career across several sectors of the industry. After leaving the Army, he spent four years working at a top 100 UK golf course before moving to Leicester City Football Club, where he worked at the club’s training ground.

He later transitioned into a role with Leicester City’s Sports Turf Academy, helping grassroots football clubs secure funding and improve their playing facilities – experience that aligns closely with his current position at Replay Maintenance.

Among his proudest achievements is being part of the Leicester City grounds team that won Grounds Team of the Year on two consecutive occasions.

Looking ahead, Ben is focused on helping establish Replay Maintenance as a recognised name within the natural turf sector.

“My goal over the next 12 months is to bring as many clients on board as possible and help raise awareness of Replay’s natural turf services,” he said. “The company is already well known in the artificial turf market, and I want to help build that same reputation on the natural turf side while continuing to deliver high-quality maintenance work.”

Reflecting on his arrival at Replay Maintenance, Ben believes the timing couldn’t be better.

“It’s exciting,” he said. “I’m joining during the early stages of the company’s growth in natural turf and have the opportunity to help build something. Being able to contribute to that journey and see the progress we make is something I’m really looking forward to.”

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Replay Group appoints James Kimmings

Replay Group appoints James Kimmings

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Replay Group appoints James Kimmings

Replay Group has appointed James Kimmings as its new Digital and Online Analyst, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growing its digital presence and supporting its continued expansion.

Replay Group appoints James Kimmings

Replay Group appoints James Kimmings

James joins Replay after almost four years at Pitchcare, where he gained extensive experience across journalism, social media management, videography, content creation, magazine production, video editing and digital communications.

At Replay, James will be responsible for growing the company’s digital footprint through website development, search engine optimisation (SEO), content creation and social media, while supporting the sales team with digital marketing activity designed to increase leads and raise the company’s profile across the sports turf, landscaping and grounds maintenance sectors.

James studied Sports Business Management at Northumbria University before completing a Master’s degree in Media and Journalism at Newcastle University. During his studies he gained valuable experience with a local newspaper and radio station before beginning his career at Pitchcare in 2022.

He was attracted by the opportunity to take on a new challenge in a role created specifically to support Replay’s future growth.

“What really appealed to me was the opportunity to build something from the ground up,” he explained. “Replay has ambitious plans for its digital presence, and this role gives me the chance to help shape that journey from the very beginning.

“It’s exciting because there’s so much potential. I can bring together everything I’ve learned over the last four years and apply it in a way that’s focused on growing the business and creating new opportunities.”

One of James’ biggest motivations is seeing measurable growth from his work.

“I’m looking forward to establishing some baseline figures and then watching the website traffic, enquiries and digital engagement grow over time. That’s something that’s really exciting because it’s a much more commercially focused role, where you can clearly see the impact of the work you’re doing.”

Having spent his entire professional career in the turf industry, James is also pleased to remain part of a sector he has come to know well.

“The people make this industry what it is,” he said. “I’ve had the privilege of interviewing countless greenkeepers, grounds staff and industry professionals over the last few years, and they’re passionate people who don’t always receive the recognition they deserve.

“I’m grateful to have stayed within the industry because it’s a fantastic community. Replay may have maintenance at the heart of its business, but it’s still very much part of the wider grounds sector. I’m excited about the challenge ahead, looking forward to working with the team and helping Replay continue to grow its digital presence.”

Replay Group welcomes James to the team and looks forward to the expertise, creativity and enthusiasm he brings as the company continues to strengthen its digital offering.

For more information, visit www.replaymaintenance.co.uk

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Carr Golf Maintenance appoints Aindriu Jackson

Carr Golf Maintenance appoints Aindriu Jackson

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Carr Golf Maintenance appoints Aindriu Jackson

Carr Golf Maintenance has appointed Aindriu Jackson as Director of Agronomy & Sustainability, recognising his significant contribution and reinforcing the company’s commitment to agronomic excellence, environmental stewardship and continuous improvement to its golf course portfolio.

Carr Golf Maintenance appoints Aindriu Jackson

Carr Golf Maintenance appoints Aindriu Jackson

In his new role, Jackson will direct agronomic strategy, sustainability practices, course maintenance operations and client communications for Carr Golf Maintenance at 27 venues across Ireland and the UK, including five Burhill Group Limited venues in England.

During his nine-year tenure as Regional Superintendent, Jackson played a key role in helping clubs improve golf course performance and presentation through structured, data-driven agronomic planning. Most recently, he oversaw course preparations at Seapoint Golf Links for the prestigious Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship. A greenkeeping professional with 30 years’ experience, Jackson is also a registered pesticide and fertiliser advisor, holds crop protection certifications from BASIS (British) and IASIS (Irish), and earned a diploma in Integrated Pest Management from University College Dublin (UCD).

“Aindriu’s promotion reflects not only the results he has consistently delivered for our clients but also his commitment to continuous learning and professional development,” said Ed Pettit, Managing Director of Carr Golf Maintenance. “His expertise and leadership will ensure we continue to improve golf course standards while fostering biodiversity and adhering to sustainability best practices”

Jackson’s appointment comes as golf clubs face rising consumer expectations, operational costs and regulatory obligations.

“Greenkeepers today face a very different set of challenges than they did when I started in the industry,” said Jackson. “The products available to us have changed significantly, which means we must be more proactive, more strategic and more informed in how we manage turf health and course performance.

“My role is to help clubs deliver outstanding playing conditions while protecting and enhancing the environment around them. That means using data to make better decisions, identifying opportunities to improve biodiversity and ensuring that every agronomic programme is tailored to the specific needs of the site.”

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ISEKI UK & Ireland Announces Two Key Management Appointments

ISEKI UK & Ireland Announces Two Key Management Appointments

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ISEKI UK & Ireland Announces Two Key Management Appointments

ISEKI UK & Ireland has announced two new management appointments as part of its continued commitment to supporting its dealer network and strengthening its market presence.

ISEKI UK & Ireland Announces Two Key Management Appointments

ISEKI UK & Ireland Announces Two Key Management Appointments

The company has confirmed the promotion of Andrew MacKenzie to the position of Sales & Marketing Manager with immediate effect.

In his new role, Andrew will take responsibility for the company’s marketing activities, including social media, print advertising and wider brand promotion, while continuing to support and manage the dealer network across Scotland, Iceland, and Northern England.

ISEKI UK & Ireland has also welcomed Matt Barr to the team as Regional Sales Manager for the island of Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Based in Northern Ireland, Matt brings extensive industry experience, having begun his career in golf course maintenance before moving into sales with an ISEKI and Raymo dealer. Most recently, he worked with a Toro turf equipment dealer.

With a strong background in groundcare machinery, technical support and sales, Matt will work closely with dealers and customers across Ireland and the Isle of Man, helping to drive growth, strengthen relationships and provide enhanced support throughout the territory.

Commenting on the appointments, ISEKI UK & Ireland said both moves reflect the company’s ongoing investment in its people and dealer network as it continues to develop and grow across the region.

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