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Martin Lishman’s new Shrouded Boom for Nano-Spray

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Martin Lishman’s new Shrouded Boom for Nano-Spray: Responding to a clear market need for a breakthrough solution in small-scale spraying, leading compact sprayer manufacturer Martin Lishman introduced the Nano-Spray: an ultra-compact, 36-litre, fully electric self-propelled sprayer designed to deliver a high-precision spray application without impacting fine turf.

Since its launch in November 2023, the Nano-Spray quickly gained popularity among sports turf professionals and small contract businesses.

Continuing Martin Lishman’s commitment to customer feedback and product development, the company is now proud to introduce a new shrouded boom option for the Nano-Spray.

In an industry where precision is paramount, concentrating the applied liquid to a specific area and eliminating spray drift are crucial benefits. The shrouded boom not only ensures accurate application but also allows for spraying near sensitive boundaries and in challenging weather conditions, whilst also minimising the risk of exposure to the operator or bystander.

“When a customer approached us with the idea of adding a shrouded boom to the Nano-Spray, we didn’t hesitate to begin the project,” explains Joel Capper, Managing Director of Martin Lishman Ltd. “Instead of just attaching long buckets to the existing boom, our engineering team were able to seamlessly integrate an entirely new lightweight folding boom into the Nano’s frame. True to our modular design philosophy, this ensures that future upgrades will be straightforward and efficient.”

Designed for use in smaller amenity areas and as an invaluable tool for contractors, the Nano-Spray’s new shrouded boom features a unique folding design with quick-release indexing pins. This innovative design allows the boom to fold compactly, making it small enough to fit in small vehicles and through most gateways and passageways.

Despite its small size, it is fully equipped with an array of features typically reserved for larger, professional-grade sprayers. These include a two-section valve block with agitate, independent shut-off nozzle bodies, stainless steel hardware, lithium battery pack and fingertip spray on/off control.

Joel Capper concluded, “At Martin Lishman, we are dedicated to continuous product development and listening to our customers’ needs. The new shrouded boom for the Nano-Spray is a prime example of this commitment. We are excited to see the positive impact this enhancement will have on our customers’ operations.”

For further information on the Nano-Spray, visit www.martinlishman.com.

Sales enquiries can be made directly to sales@martinlishman.com.

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Green-tech share 30th anniversary celebrations

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Green-tech share 30th anniversary celebrations: Green-tech opened its doors for an Open Day on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, to a mix of customers, suppliers, industry colleagues, and company friends.

The invite-only event took place at Rabbit Hill Business Park where Green-tech’s office, production, warehousing, and distribution facility is based.

Green-tech share 30th anniversary celebrations

Green-tech share 30th anniversary celebrations

Visitors were given the opportunity to join a site tour around the offices, the extensive warehouse facilities, and the soil production facilities.

Technical seminars were available to all visitors to watch and took place on a range of topics including urban tree planting, wildflower sowing, SuDS integrated into green roofs and green urbanisation and Woodland Grow, an innovative fungi-based fertiliser.

Several of Green-tech’s key suppliers attended the day showcasing their products and networking with visitors and customers. They were a great asset and the company thanks Anchor Systems, Belchim, Melcourt, Makita, Mobilane, NexGen, Rainbow, Rainbird, Scotbark, Soluform, TreeParker, Tubex, and Woodland Grow, for their support.

In addition to seminars and site tours, entertainment was laid on for everyone to enjoy. This included laser clay shooting, basketball, and Danger Light, a fun test of speed and hand-eye coordination. A BBQ Lunch was provided, and drinks were supplied throughout the day by the Yorkshire Box Bar.

In the evening Green-tech hosted a gala dinner at the Double Tree Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. The fundraising raffle helped Green-tech get closer to its ambitious charity goal. To commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary, the team has pledged to try and raise £30,000 for five great charities. £1000 for each year the company has been trading. The nominated charities are the BALI Chalk Fund, Candlelighters Trust, Perennial Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, Macmillan Cancer Support and Shelter. Green-tech has currently reached almost 80% of its target. If you can help nudge them close to a 100% donate here – https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/30kfor30yrs

Kris Nellist, Managing Director of Green-tech, comments, “We are thrilled to have welcomed so many of our valued customers, suppliers, and industry partners to our Open Day. This event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our facilities, products, and innovations, as well as to celebrate our 30th anniversary with those who have supported us over the years. We are especially proud of the funds raised for our chosen charities and grateful for the continued support of our community. Together, we are making strides towards a greener future, and we look forward to what the next chapter holds for Green-tech.”

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STIGA becomes sponsor of Bayer 04 Leverkusen

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STIGA becomes sponsor of Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Leading garden tool manufacturer STIGA is now the official groundskeeping partner of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The garden care company and the top European football club have signed a one-year contract. The sponsorship will run until the end of June 2025.

STIGA will take care of Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s training pitches, providing superior lawn care by using the innovative STIGA autonomous robots. By optimising all aspects of mowing operations and providing wireless, intelligent and organized lawn care, STIGA will guarantee the best possible pitch conditions for Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s players.

Felix Duden, CEO of TecArena-Plus GmbH: “With STIGA as a new partner in the Sponsors Club, we are extending our commitment to innovative solutions in ground maintenance. Through this partnership, we are backing innovative and environmentally friendly technology in maintaining our playing surfaces with modern grassmowers. We are looking forward to working together.”

“As a forward-thinking company we are always looking for exciting collaborations that benefit both sides – also in sponsorship,” said Marc Gerster, CEO of STIGA Germany and Switzerland. “With their innovative style of play, Bayer 04 Leverkusen under coach Xabi Alonso have made their mark on football in Germany and shown how successful you can be with courage, enthusiasm and passion. These are values we live and breathe at STIGA every day. So we are looking forward to getting up to speed on the pitch together from now.”

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Celebrating ‘Organic September’ With Sustainable Lawn Care

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Celebrating ‘Organic September’ With Sustainable Lawn Care: With Sustainable Lawn Care: ‘Organic September’ is here and the Lawn Association team firmly believes that aligning with nature, rather than battling it, is always the pivotal factor in achieving successful, sensible, and sustainable lawn care!

Sustainable and organic gardening go hand in hand, representing more than just passing trends, they are responsible practices that cultivate plants while preserving our environment. By embracing eco-conscious methods such as composting, natural pest control, and rejecting harmful products like synthetic polymer-coated fertilizers, we can actively reduce our negative impact on the ecosystem. So what should we think about lawn care wise this Organic September?

Celebrating ‘Organic September’ With Sustainable Lawn Care

Celebrating ‘Organic September’ With Sustainable Lawn Care

Keep your eye on thatch!

Are you concerned about excess thatch in your lawn? The solution lies in scarification, and there’s no better time to tackle it than September. Scarifying your lawn will give you better control over thatch levels. Furthermore, as we approach autumn and winter, we should also consider the potential issue of moss. Don’t underestimate its ability to thrive in saturated soils with reduced air space. This leads to slower water movement through the soil, keeping the surface wet for longer periods.

Thatch, a spongy material consisting of clippings, shoots, and organic matter, can exacerbate the problem by creating a moist environment for moss spores to germinate. Regular scarification provides an effective solution, promoting better water drainage and reducing the chances of moss spores taking hold. Additionally, extra aeration will be essential this autumn to maintain a healthy lawn.

Feed your lawn well and naturally, it will thank you for it!

If you are scarifying your lawn this month to control thatch, then a good balanced feed afterwards is a must!  True Grass fertilizer is crafted from recycled food waste, breaking down into essential minerals and vitamins. Packed with humic, fulvic, and amino acids, along with seaweed, mycorrhiza, and an organic wetter, it’s the sustainable, organic solution that provides all the vital elements for luscious grass and healthy soil, making it the savvy choice for conscientious lawn care!

If it keeps growing, keep mowing!

Growth should be starting to slowdown so you can begin to reduce the regularity of mowing, whilst at the same time gradually increasing the cutting height.  You can aim for 2 to 5 cuts in September.  It is most important that you check that your mower blade is sharp…the job will only be as good as the tools you use!

Sustainable lawn care promotes responsible land stewardship, educating us on the importance of long-term harmony between human cultivation and the natural world. Let’s make a positive impact on our environment, one garden at a time.

Our core mission at the Lawn Association is to make accurate lawn care information readily available via our website and through our Free Membership Scheme for gardening enthusiasts.

Go to the @LawnAssociation Facebook page to join the Lawn Enthusiasts Group, and get free association membership via the website, www.lawnassociation.org.uk

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Redexim Revolutionise Hybrid Renovations

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Redexim Revolutionise Hybrid Renovations: Redexim are pleased to announce the launch of the Scarivator – a new tool, ideal for contractors, that promises to revolutionise the maintenance of hybrid sports pitches.

Recognising the increasing popularity of hybrid systems, the Scarivator has been specifically developed to remove unwanted rootzone material, loosen soil and ensure a smooth, level surface without damaging the synthetic fibres.

Redexim Revolutionise Hybrid Renovations

Redexim Revolutionise Hybrid Renovations

Hybrid surfaces naturally become compacted over time, which necessitates effective renovation to maintain performance and longevity. This process now begins with the Scarivator, designed to loosen the uppermost layer of the surface.

Embodying the very best of quality, reliability and Redexim engineering, the Scarivator features two horizontal beams equipped with angled spring tines to work into the surface at adjustable depths of up to 35mm (1.38”). The beams reciprocate each other to agitate and loosen the organic material and soil without the risk of synthetic fibres wrapping around the rotor. The result is an unparalleled renovation solution that ensures costly replacement and repairs can be avoided, and the lifespan of the system is extended.

The Scarivator comes with a 2.13m working width, infinitely adjustable working depth and adjustable tine angle for varying degrees of aggressiveness. Its streamlined specification is the result of many years of rigorous testing in collaboration with hybrid carpet manufacturers and contractors, especially those in the UK, which now sees the Scarivator as the ultimate maintenance choice not just for hybrid surfaces, but natural turf and the decompaction of heavily worn artificial carpets.

In the field, the Scarivator has proven to be a perfect partner to the Redexim Turf Stripper, loosening the upper profile and allowing the Turf Stripper to extract more of the rootzone from deeper down in a single pass. It is also an effective solution for regular in-season raking, etching away at compaction and pan layers and creating a tilth to optimise the results of natural and hybrid renovations.

Visitors to GroundsFest will be among the first to see the Scarivator as it makes its global show debut on the Redexim stand, OSA230, this September. For more information, please contact your local Redexim Regional Partner or visit www.redexim.com

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