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Draintalent at SALTEX

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Draintalent at SALTEX: The award-winning, sustainable solution to optimal pitch moisture management will be on show this November, as DrainTalent make their return to SALTEX.

With facilities across Europe discovering the many benefits that the unique circular soil monitoring system can bring to pitch quality, play conditions and plant health, the team will be on hand to explain all at the NEC on stand F132.

Draintalent at SALTEX

Draintalent at SALTEX

Innovative and unique in its operation, DrainTalent continuously monitors both the moisture content within the profile and the current weather conditions to optimally balance soil conditions in real-time. The installation of a bi-directional, under-pitch drainage system is linked to the DrainTalent – a compact unit which can be safely stored indoors or outdoors, pitch-side. The fully automatic system will identify when it starts raining and will actively begin extracting superfluous water from the top layer. Alternatively, in periods of dry weather, water can be re-infiltrated through the same system to support healthy growth and recovery.

Together with managing moisture, DrainTalent can also force air into the subsoil and up into the soil profile, creating conditions for stronger root growth and a more stable pitch, able to better withstand wear and tear.

Control of the system is simple, with the option of monitoring and adjusting settings from the digital control panel on the unit itself, or remotely via your smart device. The result is a pitch which is healthier, stronger, denser and less prone to some turf diseases. The strength from the improved root network also mean that it can support longer or more frequent play and will recover better following use. In addition, the healthier plant will require fewer inputs and less maintenance, making it more sustainable and more cost-effective to operate in the longer-term.

DrainTalent has proven revolutionary to a number of elite football venues following installations at top-flight clubs across Europe, including FC Utrecht in The Netherlands. Together with the professional market, the promise of increased play hours and reduction in overall maintenance costs also make DrainTalent a serious consideration for clubs at amateur or community level.

For further information, visit www.draintalent.com or speak to the technical team on stand F132 at SALTEX 2023.

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A perfect pitch with Mansfield Sand

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A perfect pitch with Mansfield Sand: Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (E150) at SALTEX can expect to see a wide range of sand-based products that are vital to the overall health and performance of a sports pitch.

Mansfield Sand has pioneered the development and production of premium silica sand-based products for over 170 years. The company provides a wide range of innovative products for sports, landscaping, and equestrian uses. These include stadium and training ground facilities; championship golf courses and world class show jumping arenas.

A perfect pitch with Mansfield Sand

A perfect pitch with Mansfield Sand

The company’s leading experts will be on hand at SALTEX to explain how some of the following products could make a difference to your sports turf projects.

Reinforced Rootzone

A range of Reinforced Rootzones developed to obtain greater use from natural turf surfaces whilst maintaining the high standards demanded by today’s sports industry and meeting the expectations of ground staff at all levels. Mansfield Sand’s reinforcement technology provides stability and durability to all sand dominated Rootzones allowing the pitch to remain free draining and consistent over the whole surface.

Products include Fibre Reinforced Rootzone – reinforced with polypropylene fibres; Fibrelastic Rootzone – reinforced with polypropylene fibres and flexible Elastane fibres and Fibresand – particularly advantageous when grass cover has been reduced due to heavy usage and wear during the winter period.

Sand Soil Rootzones

Mansfield Sand understands exactly what is needed to achieve the surface that turf managers require week-in-week-out and that is why their rootzones contain only the best quality materials to meet that demand. For renovation or construction, the company’s superior rootzone blend Mansil 40 Silica Sand with a quality screened topsoil, guarantees the perfect start.

Sand Compost Rootzones

A range of premium quality sand organic material blends which are perfect for creating a rootzone where an organic rich material is required within the profile, aiding in the retention of nutrients whilst providing increased drought resistance.

Top Dressing

Produced for the fine turf market, Mansfield Sand’s Soil Top Dressing is a manufactured homogenous product made from their own premium silica sands combined with top quality soils. All passed through a sterilising unit, over a 3mm screen to produce an easy to spread, stone and pebble free dressing. Mansfield Sand can also produce bespoke dressing blends and combine soil amendments into any product.

Mansil Silica Sand Sports Range

Sourced from the company’s Two Oaks Quarry in Mansfield where the Mansil range of Silica Sands is produced. These products are predominantly used in the construction and maintenance of a wide range of sports surfaces – from winter sports pitches, golf courses, bowling greens and all amenity turf areas.

For more information visit www.mansfield-sand.co.uk

You can also follow the company on Twitter – @MansfieldSand and Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldSandSportSurfaces/

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Leading line-up from SISIS at SALTEX

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Leading line-up from SISIS at SALTEX: As one of the longest-standing exhibitors at SALTEX, SISIS is looking forward to attending the 77th edition of the show.

For over 90 years SISIS has been designing and manufacturing a range of professional groundcare equipment which is ideal for the maintenance of sports and amenity turf and artificial playing surfaces.

Leading line-up from SISIS at SALTEX

Leading line-up from SISIS at SALTEX

This year, on stand E70 there will be a great line-up of SISIS products including:

Auto Rotorake Mk.5

The SISIS Auto Rotorake Mk. 5 – a self-propelled lightweight and easy tomanoeuvre scarifier for removal and control of thatch on fine and other quality turf. Its contra-rotating reel has specially designed tipped blades for a clean, consistent cut and maximum thatch removal to reduce the risk of disease, encourage healthier growth and ‘true’ surface.

Quadraplay

The multi-functional SISIS Quadraplay single pass maintenance system is perfect for busy groundspersons as it incorporates a mounted frame for up to four implements such as grooming rakes, spikers, slitters, rollers and brushes. The implements are fitted to the mainframe and can be independently adjusted to achieve the desired effect. Compact, robust, versatile and with the ability to carry out up to four operations simultaneously – the Quadraplay makes life a lot easier for many groundspersons.

1.2m Multitiner

Simple design with low maintenance, the 1.2m Multitiner is a drum type tractor mounted aerator for use on fine turf surfaces and sports fields and is well suited to performing a range of various aeration methods such as solid, chisel and hollow tining. Fast and effective, this aerator has a maximum depth of 100mm and will leave minimal surface disturbance.

TM1000

The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor-mounted scarifier and linear aerator and is unrivalled when it comes to removing and controlling thatch. It includes a collector box and floating unit to follow ground contours and its contra-rotating reel throws debris forward ensuring a clean, consistent groove resulting in an excellent finish. The TM1000 also features interchangeable blades and a quick, simple depth setting without tools.

SISIS’ experienced and knowledgeable members of staff will also be on hand throughout the two days to offer valuable advice about turf maintenance programmes.

For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact SISIS on 01332 824 777 or visit www.sisis.com

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

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Toro UK at SALTEX

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Toro UK at SALTEX: Toro U.K. Limited, the U.K. manufacturer of Hayter® and Toro® lawnmowers and turf equipment are showing the full range of recently launched Revolution battery powered equipment at the Saltex Trade Show.

Not only will the stand-on GrandStand Revolution mower be exhibited but also the Revolution Z Master®. Along with the commercial-grade equipment design, the HyperCell™ battery system has an all-day runtime to drive maximum efficiency. All products are built on the same proven chassis and TURBO FORCE decks as their petrol counterparts, which have a reputation for trust and reliability.

Toro UK at SALTEX

Toro UK at SALTEX

The battery-powered products increase productivity allowing the user to start earlier and finish later. They are an ideal choice for areas where noise is restricted. To complement the portfolio, the line of 60V Revolution commercial-grade handheld tools will also be on display. Products within the handheld range include a leaf blower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer and blower.

The team is looking forward to meeting with existing and new customers to their stand (E065), to not only highlight the Revolution series but also the other exciting new products under both the Toro and Hayter brand that will be at Saltex, demonstrating the investment and commitment Toro continue to make in new technologies.

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Toro greensmower available for immediate delivery

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Toro greensmower available for immediate delivery: Toro’s popular all-electric Greensmaster eFlex 1021, seen in action at The Open 2023, is back in stock and available for immediate delivery.

Toro, a global leader in turf and landscape maintenance equipment, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the eFlex 1021 pedestrian greensmowers. These cutting-edge machines champion sustainable course management and carbon-neutrality in maintenance equipment, without compromising on precision and quality. Groundskeepers take note – the future of fine turf maintenance is here, and it’s electric.

Toro greensmower available for immediate delivery

Toro greensmower available for immediate delivery

A push to make the sustainable choice is being felt across the industry, where reducing the environmental impact of equipment is being carefully balanced with the need for exceptional performance. To make the green choice, you need to go red — the eFlex 1021 treads that line with unmatched precision.

So reliable is its performance and precision, in fact, that the greensmower was in use at the most prestigious event in golfing, The Open. James Bledge, links manager at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, this year’s host of The Open, was effusive in his praise, “When you find a pedestrian greensmower that provides this level of precision and quality, powered by a battery, you don’t look anywhere else.”

Lithium-ion battery technology is harnessed to deliver an unmatched electrical efficiency in the Greensmaster eFlex 1021. It’s capable of incredible longevity with minimal maintenance, and allows operators to mow up to 3,250 m² (35,000 sq. ft.) of turf on a single charge.

Flex suspension and Dual Precision Adjustment (DPA) cutting units– featuring Toro’s EdgeSeries cylinders – combine to deliver a consistent, high quality cut and superior aftercut appearance. When the greener choice performs this well, the solution to sustainable grounds maintenance is an easy one.

Tee up a win-win for your golf course with this all-electric pedestrian mower, and deliver a cutting performance worthy of championship level. Currently in stock and available for delivery, contact Reesink Turfcare to order your Greensmaster eFlex 1021 today.

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