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Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

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Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

At SALTEX 2025, in a “first” for Ventrac, and possibly for SALTEX since it moved indoors to the NEC, Price Turfcare, Ventrac’s UK & Ireland distributor, demonstrated indoors, live, the capabilities of the Ventrac traction unit and its numerous attachments. Utilising a specifically designed truck which can deploy 30 degree ramps and obstacles to best show the Ventrac’s slope stability and climbing ability, the demonstration stole the show!

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

Ventrac live demonstrations at SALTEX ‘26

SALTEX 2026 offers the opportunity for a repeat performance. Price Turfcare will have both a static stand and demonstration area which will enable visitors to see Ventrac execute tasks other traction units and mowers are unable to achieve. One of the key characteristics of Ventrac is it’s ability to safely climb, descend and traverse 30 degree slopes whilst using one or more of the 30 plus attachments available. The articulated steering, low centre of gravity, weight transfer and low ground pressure are all contributing factors to this unique capability.

Managing Director, Rupert Price says, “When compared to a single task turfcare machine of similar size, the Ventrac presents an economically compelling and viable solution to many professional turf maintenance activities, especially mowing.” This assertion is validated by the hundreds of customers who are now using Ventrac’s in the UK and Ireland. They have replaced more conventional machines with Ventrac’s to get specific tasks completed whilst meeting their ever more financially challenging targets.

One example of a customer comment is Steve Lloyd, Course Manager at Worcestershire Golf Club.  In a recent interview Steve said “We bought the Ventrac to try and do more than one thing with the power unit. A machine dedicated to one task is becoming more and more difficult to justify to the club”

To see how Ventrac could transform your turf maintenance activities, come and see us at SALTEX or contact Price Turfcare for a demonstration to evaluate some of the 32 attachments available.

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BinMaster Sensors acquires leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

BinMaster Sensors acquires leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

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BinMaster Sensors acquires leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC (BST™) has entered into an agreement to purchase assets of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc., a company that specializes in providing highly accurate, rugged environmental monitoring equipment: the HydraProbe®, POGO®, and TurfPro™ brands, weather stations, and advanced agrotechnology platforms used for data-driven hydrological and horticultural management.

BinMaster Sensors acquires leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

BinMaster Sensors acquires leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

The acquisition will integrate new product offerings from Stevens Water into the existing BST portfolio, including integrated systems to measure, monitor, and analyze water, soil, weather, and environmental conditions critical to scientific, industrial, and horticultural operations. The products will also enhance the company’s current selection of remote water measurement transmitters under the Senix® brand.

A leader in hydrological and environmental monitoring since 1911, Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. brings more than a century of innovation to water resource management, soil and weather monitoring, and environmental data acquisition. Its comprehensive portfolio includes liquid level and water quality sensors, advanced soil moisture and electrical-conductivity instrumentation, weather stations, staff gages, telemetry systems, and data acquisition and management solutions.

Austin Benes, Senior Vice President of Sales, will collaborate closely with the Stevens Water team to align and integrate industry-leading sensors, systems, and strategies into the BST enterprise.

“Our collective goal is to bring critical operational measurements together and make that data easier to access and act upon—from inventory levels of stored materials to water, weather, soil moisture, and turf conditions,” said Benes. “By combining proven sensing technologies with connected data platforms, clients will gain critical information to enhance efficiencies across agriculture, water resources, turf management, and industrial applications.”

Stevens Water—and its HydraProbe, POGO®, TurfPro™, and weather station product lines—join the BST family of brands: BinMaster® level controls instrumentation, Senix ultrasonics for liquid and distance measurement, BinTrac® bin weighing systems, and MicroZone™ automated heat controls for the swine industry. The enhanced portfolio will serve a variety of markets throughout the industrial, manufacturing, utilities, turf management, and agricultural industries.

“BST leadership is excited to integrate and grow Stevens Water into our family of brands, products, and services,” said Scott Hudson, CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies. “Stevens’ MEASUREMENTS TO MIND® philosophy—‘what the sensors MEASURE, the MIND sees’—resonates with BST’s existing mission to deliver industry-tailored systems for each user’s bulk inventory and environmental monitoring needs.”

To stay updated with the latest news from BST, visit BinMaster.com.

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Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

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Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

SALTEX 2026 is set to be the launch platform for a brand-new advanced liquid fertiliser range from Origin Amenity, when the industry’s leading total solutions provider returns to the NEC this November. Available in four formulations, Nutri-Max has been developed to maximise nutrient efficiency, uptake and turf performance – with all the details on this, and more, available to visitors on stand D090.

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Origin Amenity to unveil new liquid nutrition range at SALTEX

Combining two leading technologies – Nutrisphere® nitrogen efficiency and In-Flux – Nutri-Max helps retain more nitrogen in the target area by reducing losses through volatilisation, leaching and denitrification, while improving spray coverage and foliar absorption to minimise leaf run-off. By making more nutrients available through both the rootzone and leaf, Nutri-Max provides a highly efficient approach to liquid nutrition.

With specialist formulations for spring and summer, periods of active growth and cooler conditions, alongside Nutri-Max 26-0-0 for promoting recovery, Nutri-Max promises to deliver consistent colour, controlled growth and improved turf quality while maximising the value of every application.

Besides nutrition, the OAS technical team will also be putting a spotlight on line marking – with markers from the TinyMobileRobots range taking centre stage once again. Proudly offering one of the most comprehensive line marker and paint ranges in the UK, including advanced autonomous GPS line markers, Origin can offer the right product and expert local support to ensure that all sports surfaces from grassroots to elite can benefit from clear, consistent, high-quality results.

Visitors will also have the chance to dive deeper into the TinyMobileRobots range with an exclusive trip to the TMR factory in Aarhus, Denmark, up for grabs in a fun obstacle course challenge taking place in the SALTEX Arcade across the two days.

For sports turf professionals looking for more than simply a product supplier, a stop by stand D090 is a must. Bringing together a comprehensive portfolio of trusted products, innovative technologies and specialist technical expertise, the Origin team can offer practical, joined-up solutions across nutrition, grass seed, plant protection, irrigation, digital tools and more to suit all surfaces and all budgets.

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Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

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Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

No trip to SALTEX would be complete without a stop at the Kubota stand, with E060 this year offering visitors a comprehensive showcase of compact tractors and innovative mowing solutions to suit all situations. The stand will once again be shared with Baroness, bringing together two complimentary Japanese manufacturers to deliver one impressive line-up of equipment critical to successful sports turf maintenance.

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

Kubota to showcase versatile mowing at SALTEX

At the heart of Kubota’s SALTEX offering will be the FC Series of out-front centre collect mowers. Designed to provide professional operators with a highly versatile cut and collection solution, the FC range combines excellent productivity and manoeuvrability with a wide range of optional attachments and implements – allowing the machines to be configured for a variety of applications beyond mowing and helping to maximise machine utilisation throughout the year.

Kubota will also highlight their expanded zero-turn range, offering even greater choice for facilities that demand the very best in productive rotary mowing. With petrol, diesel and battery-powered options available, Kubota’s zero-turn machines are ideal for amenity applications thanks to their ability to negotiate obstacles and confined areas while maintaining high mowing speeds and a precision finish.

Completing the display will be an impressive selection of industry-leading compact tractors to suit all applications and all budgets. The entry-level EK1-261 will once again demonstrate Kubota quality in a package ideal for grassroots sports facilities, while machines from the popular L-Series promise to reaffirm why the brand remains a dependable workhorse for everything from routine maintenance to more demanding, specialist tasks.

Visitors are invited to discover more in conversation with the Kubota team, supported by the Kubota dealer network, who will be on hand at the NEC throughout the two-day event.

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Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

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Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

With time being an evermore precious commodity to grounds managers, GKB will be putting the focus firmly on efficiency with their product line-up at SALTEX 2026. Launched earlier in the year, and already proving its efficiency credentials with operators across the country, the Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (HS) promises to be a particular highlight of stand B120.

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

Efficiency takes centre stage for GKB at SALTEX

The most recent addition to GKB’s aeration portfolio, the Deep Tine Aerator HS combines high productivity with the robust build quality for which GKB is renowned. Available in 1.2m, 1.6m and 2.0m working widths and with a 3kph working speed, the machine promises superior output without compromising aeration depth or quality – bringing compaction relief of up to 250mm to sports pitches, cricket outfields and racecourses along with smaller areas such as greens and tees.

Exclusive to GKB, the HS model is equipped with a two-speed gearbox, enabling the operator to quickly and easily switch between fast, shallow aeration of the top layer or slower, deeper compaction relief when conditions demand. Further efficiency is brought by the unique tine block mounting system, featuring three 12mm tines or two 18mm tines on one block, significantly reducing the time and complexity of switching between sets.

Visitors looking for high-quality solutions to synthetic surface maintenance will also be catered for on stand A080, with GKB’s popular Deep Clean on show. Launched at SALTEX 2025, the latest iteration of the Deep Clean offers efficient removal of dirt, dust, contaminants and other unwanted particles from all types of artificial turf. Three model widths are available from 1.2m to 1.8m, all providing quick setup and easy operation to keep pitches clean, safe and in optimal play condition.

UK Operations Manager Tom Shinkins will be joined on stand by GKB’s new UK & Ireland Sales Manager Dougie Archibald, both on hand to answer all of your maintenance and machinery questions. So, this November, be sure to stop by, say hello and find out more about the full range of equipment for all types of surface and discover solutions for all turfcare operations throughout the maintenance calendar.

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