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MM Seed at BTME

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MM Seed at BTME: As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management.

Visit Stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range, designed to enhance every area of your golf course with high-quality, high-performing grass seed mixtures that support environmental goals.

MM Seed at BTME

MM Seed at BTME

Key MM Products to Explore at BTME:

NEW MM21 – A low-input mix for tees and fairways, blending Fescue and Ryegrass for a dense, fine surface with impressive wear tolerance and recovery. MM21 minimises inputs while maintaining vibrant summer and winter colour, aligning performance with sustainability.

MM13 – Featuring improved hard fescue, this mixture is perfect for overseeding or renovating tees, fairways, and roughs. With excellent drought resistance and low maintenance requirements, MM13 supports sustainable course management practices while delivering outstanding results.

MM50 – A reliable choice for high-wear areas like tees, fairways, and driving ranges. This fast-establishing, disease-resistant mix is not only ideal for overseeding and divot repair but also helps minimise disruption by establishing quickly and enduring all year round. MM50 continues to the lead the way in being one of the top overseeding mixtures in the greenkeeping industry.

Sustainability in Focus

MM Seed’s commitment to sustainability shines through its carefully developed mixtures. Products like MM12 and MM13 offer drought tolerance and reduced input requirements, making them ideal for fairways and roughs in light of changing climate conditions. For courses prioritising environmental stewardship, the MM Coastal Fescue mixture provides disease resistance and thrives in low-nutrient soils, reducing the need for fertilisers and water.

For links and heathland courses, where preserving natural habitats is essential, MM Seed offers specialised solutions that balance playability with ecological harmony. Sustainability doesn’t mean compromising on quality—MM Seed proves you can have both.

Discover More at BTME

From tees to greens and everywhere in between, MM Seed offers tailored solutions to elevate your course while reducing its environmental footprint. Don’t compromise—choose seed from the MM Golf range for purity, vigour, and the sustainability your course deserves.

Visit stand 126 to explore these mixtures in detail, ask questions, and find out how MM Seed can help your course stand out while staying green.

For further information, please contact MM Sports Seed on 01386 791102 or visit the company’s website www.mm-seeds.co.uk.

You can also follow the company on Twitter: @MM_Seed.

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Ventrac – more than a mower

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Ventrac – more than a mower: Price Turfcare, the UK and Ireland distributor of the Ventrac multi-implement, all-terrain compact tractor, returns to BTME with the Ventrac 4520 compact tractor unit and a selection of attachments.

Since its launch in 2017, this combination of highly manoeuvrable compact tractor and multiple attachments has quickly established a recognised place in UK turfcare industry. There are now 450 tractor units and in excess of 1,200 attachments being used across the UK turf sector.

Ventrac - more than a mower

Ventrac – more than a mower

With the capability to work on 30-degree slopes combined with incredibly low ground pressure and over 30 attachments, it’s the most versatile equipment combination for the busy course manager. This is a machine that can mow in multiple formats, blow leaves, move snow, reinvigorate pathways, aerate, cut turf, dig trenches, grind stumps and prepare seedbeds … everything a golf course of any size, can utilise all-year round.

Allan Patterson, the Director of Golf Courses and Estates at Trump Turnberry says,

“Our Ventracs have alleviated a lot of issues associated with working on steep banks. It can climb 30-degree slopes safely and with ease, cutting the number of hours the team previously spent strimming and frees them up for other tasks. I like the fact that it’s a multi-tool, which means it can undertake several tasks and can be out on the courses or around the estate, virtually every day. It’s an extremely versatile piece of equipment.”

To understand why Allan and the rest of the industry have embraced the Ventrac product, come along and visit stand 122 in Hall 1.

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Dennis to Showcase Game-Changing Technology at BTME

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Dennis to Showcase Game-Changing Technology at BTME: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be at BTME 2025 in Harrogate this January, exhibiting their innovative range of turf maintenance machinery.

Visit Stand 252 to see the latest advancements designed to deliver exceptional results for golf courses, bowling greens, cricket pitches, and more.

Dennis to Showcase Game-Changing Technology at BTME

Dennis to Showcase Game-Changing Technology at BTME

ES-22 Ultra

The ES-22 Ultra sets the standard for precision mowing. This 22” battery-powered mower, available with an 11-bladed cutting cylinder, ensures a superior, ultra-fine finish for bowling greens, golf greens, tees, and cricket pitches.

Key features include:

  • Tungsten-tipped groomer reel for enhanced surface preparation.
  • Ultra-quiet operation and low hand-arm vibration for all-day use.
  • Rapid 2-3 hour battery recharge with a 1.5kWh capacity, allowing up to 10km of cutting on a single charge.
  • Operator-friendly controls, variable speeds, and easy pull-back for precise alignment.
  • This eco-friendly mower offers significant fuel cost savings and minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking quality and efficiency.

Gang Mowers

Dennis Gang Mowers are an ideal solution for maintaining sports turf, fairways, outfields, and amenity spaces. With options for single, 3, or 5 cutting cylinder units, these gang mowers are versatile and robust.

Key benefits include:

  • Precision cutting cylinders available in 4, 6, or 9 blades.
  • Designed for smooth operation across undulating terrains.
  • Easy dismantling for storage and transportation.
  • Whether tackling large sporting areas, ornamental areas or semi-rough spaces, Dennis Gang Mowers deliver a sharp, reliable cut in both wet and dry conditions.

ES-26

The ES-26 offers exceptional balance, control, and a wider 26” cutting capacity. It’s perfect for fine turf maintenance on greens and tees.

Features include:

  • An advanced LCD keypad screen displaying speed, clip rate, service checks, and battery information.
  • Ultra-fast 2-3 hour battery recharge for seamless operation.
  • Operator-friendly design for smooth starts, precise runs, and quick alignment.
  • The ES-26 continues the E-Series’ commitment to blending performance with sustainability.

Expert Advice at Stand 252

Dennis Mowers’ experienced team will be on hand to provide tailored advice and answer any questions. Whether you’re looking for guidance on maintaining pristine playing surfaces or interested in learning how their technology can enhance your operations, the Dennis team has you covered.

For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact Dennis 01332 824 777 or visit www.dennisuk.com

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Dennis on Twitter and Instagram @DennisMowers and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK. You can also view the latest Dennis videos by visiting www.youtube.com/DennisMowers

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JCB Christmas toy appeal breaks record

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JCB Christmas toy appeal breaks record: JCB’s third annual Christmas Toy Appeal has delivered a record haul of gifts for distribution to children in Staffordshire and Wrexham.

Kind-hearted employees have donated more than 1,700 presents across all of JCB’s UK plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Wrexham – making it the biggest ever total since the first JCB Christmas Toy Appeal in 2022. The Hubb Foundation now has the mammoth task of wrapping the bulk of the gifts before the charity distributes them to families in Stoke-on-Trent with the help of the NSPCC. In Wrexham, toys donated by employees at JCB Transmissions will be handed to the Salvation Army for local distribution.

JCB Christmas toy appeal breaks record

JCB Christmas toy appeal breaks record

Today Lady Bamford thanked everyone for their contribution to the appeal. She said: “I’d like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to donate a gift to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal. It really will make such a huge difference to every single child who has a present to open this Christmas.”

As the final gifts were delivered to the World HQ yesterday, Lord Bamford was joined by Rupert Chilman, aged five and his sister Alice, two, to officially hand over the presents to the Hubb Foundation and the NSPCC.

NSPCC Strategic Services Manager Rachael Holdcroft said:  “The reality for many children and families is that Christmas isn’t actually a magical time. The donation of these gifts by the JCB  workforce brings a little bit of light into what is otherwise quite a dark time for them and it will make the world of difference.”

Adam Yates, Chief Operating Officer at the Stoke-on-Trent based Hubb Foundation said: “The sheer volume of gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal is an amazing achievement by JCB employees. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated a gift this year.”

The GMB union in Staffordshire donated £1,000 to enable the purchase of toys for the Appeal and in Wrexham the GMB donated a further £650 so gifts could be bought.

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T H WHITE Groundcare Expands Portfolio

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T H WHITE Groundcare Expands Portfolio: Momentum continues to build at T H WHITE Groundcare as the company announces the addition of Toro, a global leader in commercial grounds care equipment, to its product portfolio.

Effective January 2025, T H WHITE Groundcare has been awarded the franchise to sell Toro grounds equipment from Reesink UK, the brand’s UK distributor.

T H WHITE Groundcare Expands Portfolio

T H WHITE Groundcare Expands Portfolio

The partnership will see T H WHITE Groundcare offer ten models from Toro’s renowned range of cylinder, rotary, and flail mowers to customers across Hampshire, Dorset, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and the borough of Birmingham. Complementing sales of the ‘Grounds’ range of equipment, T H WHITE will provide comprehensive service and parts support for the full Toro product range including ‘Golf’ products within these counties.

Toro is globally recognized for its innovative and reliable lawn care, golf, and landscape maintenance equipment. This partnership aligns with T H WHITE Groundcare’s long-standing mission to support local authorities, sports and recreation venues, private estates, and contractors with top-tier machinery, parts, and aftercare services.

A Strengthened Partnership

Alastair Rowell, Managing Director of Reesink UK, welcomed the collaboration; “This partnership is an excellent addition to our UK dealer network. T H WHITE Groundcare brings great expertise, a proactive approach, and a strong commitment to service excellence. We are delighted to work with such a focused team of ground care specialists.”

T H WHITE’s Divisional Director Adrian Lovegrove shared his enthusiasm for the new partnership; “We are extremely pleased to be working with Toro, a highly respected and desired brand in the industry. This collaboration allows us to further enhance our offering, ensuring we can provide the right machine for every bespoke application. Our excellent staff and carefully selected partners are the cornerstone of our success, and this partnership strengthens our ability to meet the needs of our clients.”

T H WHITE Groundcare’s commitment to delivering exceptional performance and customer service continues to drive its success, and the addition of Toro to its lineup represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey to provide industry-leading ground care solutions.

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