Campey’s 40th Anniversary and two new products at BTME

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Campey’s 40th Anniversary and two new products at BTME: Campey Turf Care Systems proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of pioneering advancements and dedicated service in the sports turf industry.

Founded in 1986 by Richard Campey, the company, based near Macclesfield in Cheshire, has grown from a local family business into a global force, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and best practice in turf care solutions.

Campey's 40th Anniversary and two new products at BTME

Campey’s 40th Anniversary and two new products at BTME

To commemorate its 40th anniversary the Company has created a dedicated website: www.campey40.com and will be holding various celebratory events throughout 2026, including a special 40th Anniversary Open Day on Thursday, July 9, 2026. So please save the date and come and join in the fun and festivities – more information will be provided in the New Year.

As well as a selection of Campey’s own products, renowned brands such as, Imants, Air2G2, Dakota, Vredo, Koro, BellonMit, and Tines Direct will be on display. We are pleased to announce the addition of two new products to the Campey range.

The first is the VGR TopChanger – the renowned TopChanger uses high pressure water to inject holes into the soil opening the possibility of injecting soil-improving products, fertilisers, and sand directly into the ground.

The second product is the TCT Fairway Trencher – The Trenchit, is a high quality robust machine, already established by contractors worldwide for reliability, and strength of build. It is purpose-built for golf course drainage, irrigation, and services installation. This PTO-chain trencher has a soil clean-up system that efficiently deposits soil onto a trailer, reducing clean-up time. The machine can easily be converted into a conventional trencher by removing the conveyor, and its 3-point linkage allows quick attachment and detachment for use with other implements.

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Redexim Showcases Spring Renovation Essentials at BTME

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Redexim Showcases Spring Renovation Essentials at BTME: 2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones. As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with reliable, efficient renovation equipment – and BTME 2026 offers the perfect opportunity to explore the tools that can help.

On stand 532, Redexim will showcase a range of machines designed to tackle the key tasks of spring: aeration, overseeding, de-compaction, and debris removal. Whether you’re working on golf courses, sports pitches, estates or smaller green spaces, visitors can get hands-on with proven solutions that support healthier, stronger turf going into the new season.

Redexim Showcases Spring Renovation Essentials at BTME

Redexim Showcases Spring Renovation Essentials at BTME

Turf Tidy 1100

The Turf-Tidy 1100 is a compact, versatile solution for keeping turf clean and healthy. Combining mowing, scarifying, and sweeping in a single tractor-mounted machine, it reduces the need for multiple passes and multiple pieces of equipment.

Highly manoeuvrable, it’s ideal for sites where access is tight, while the clamshell hopper makes collecting and emptying debris simple and efficient during busy renovation periods.

Overseeder 3D 1575

Freshly redesigned, the Overseeder 3D 1575 now features a new seed delivery system with single-point adjustment, improving ease of use and accuracy.

Tough cutting discs slice clean grooves into the soil, placing seed at the optimal depth before the rear roller closes the groove for excellent soil-to-seed contact.

  • Excellent germination rates
  • Adjustable seed aperture for various seed types
  • Digital meter for precision

A durable, reliable choice for surfaces in need of recovery after last summer’s heat stress.

Verti-Drain® 2519

Aeration remains one of the most effective ways to relieve compaction and improve water movement through the profile. The Verti-Drain 2519 delivers high-speed performance with a maximum working depth of 10” / 250 mm, making it ideal for venues where productivity and agility matter.

  • Fast, efficient operation
  • Suitable across a wide range of turf types
  • Compatible with hollow or solid tines

Speed-Seed Walk-Behind

Perfect for smaller turf areas or hard-to-reach spots, the Speed-Seed WB brings Redexim overseeding technology to a pedestrian format. The self-propelled unit uses a spiked roller to create holes before dropping seed, and a rear brush ensures thorough distribution and a tidy finish.

  • Ideal for compact or awkward areas
  • Easy to transport
  • Reliable sowing and finish

Easy-Core

The Easy-Core is a pedestrian punch-action aerator built for quick, manoeuvrable coring in restricted spaces. The unit rapidly removes cores for effective de-compaction, with optional solid tines available for different soil conditions. Folding handles make transport straightforward.

  • Excellent in confined areas
  • Fast ground coverage
  • Highly manoeuvrable

Verti-Quake®

For deeper, consistent de-compaction with minimal surface disruption, the Verti-Quake uses powered offset blades to create a wave action through the soil profile. This lateral movement breaks up compaction from the surface to full working depth – even in poorer or heavily compacted soils.

  • Suitable for various soil types
  • Fast, effective aeration
  • Minimal impact on the playing surface

With spring renovations fast approaching, BTME provides an ideal chance to explore the machines that can help you restore turf health after a challenging year. The Redexim team will be on hand to talk through the full line-up and discuss which solutions best suit your site’s needs.

For more information, visit https://www.redexim.com/uk/

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Grasstec UK & Ireland Announce Partnership with ISEKI

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Grasstec UK & Ireland Announce Partnership with ISEKI: Grasstec UK & Ireland with PTx Trimble is proud to announce that we are now officially Authorised Partners of ISEKI UK & Ireland. This exciting collaboration brings together two trusted brands in the agricultural and turf machinery sector, strengthening our ability to deliver innovative solutions to dealers and customers across the region.

Alex Thorneycroft-Taylor – Territory Manager, speaking on behalf of Grasstec UK & Ireland, stated:

Grasstec UK & Ireland Announce Partnership with ISEKI

Grasstec UK & Ireland Announce Partnership with ISEKI

“This partnership aligns the two brands, working alongside the dealer and customer base to offer the full range of PTx Trimble Guidance and Auto-Steer solutions across the range of ISEKI machines. By combining ISEKI’s renowned machinery with PTx Trimble’s advanced technology, we are setting a new standard for precision and efficiency in the industry.”

The partnership will officially launch at LAMMA on 14th–15th January 2026 and BTME on 20th–22nd January 2026, where visitors can experience firsthand the integration of ISEKI’s premium machinery with PTx Trimble’s cutting-edge guidance and auto-steer systems.

For more information about the partnership and the solutions available, please visit Grasstec Group – Iseki UK & Ireland

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 in Harrogate, showcasing a selection of professional turf maintenance machinery designed to support the demands of modern golf course management.

Located on Stand 252, the Dennis team will present equipment trusted by golf course professionals for delivering consistent presentation, playability and long-term turf quality across greens, tees, surrounds and wider playing areas.

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

Drawing on more than a century of engineering expertise and shaped by feedback from turf professionals, Dennis machines combine long-standing design principles with modern electric technology with exceptional battery-life.

Product Highlights

ES-22 Ultra

The ES-22 Ultra is a premium battery-powered mower developed for the precise demands of golf course maintenance. Designed for greens, tees and fine turf areas, it delivers a smooth, ultra-fine finish where consistency and presentation are critical. Features include a tungsten-tipped groomer reel for improved surface preparation, ultra-quiet operation, low hand-arm vibration and rapid recharge capability, making it well suited to intensive daily use.

ES-510

The ES-510 offers flexibility for golf maintenance teams through its interchangeable cassette system, allowing multiple operations from a single power unit. Ideal for greens surrounds, approaches, tees and fine turf renovation work, it enables efficient switching between mowing, verticutting and brushing. Quiet operation and reduced running costs make it a practical electric alternative to petrol machines.

Gang Mowers

Dennis Gang Mowers provide an efficient solution for wide-area mowing on golf courses, including fairways, practice areas and larger turf expanses. Available in single, three or five-unit configurations, they are designed to deliver an even cut and consistent presentation, with robust construction for reliable performance over undulating ground.

Expert Support at Stand 252

The Dennis team will be available throughout BTME 2026 to offer practical advice and discuss turfcare solutions tailored to individual course requirements.

For further information or to arrange a demonstration, contact Dennis on 01332 824 777 or visit www.dennisuk.com.

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Hayling Golf Club Practice Area Survives Rare Tidal Event

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Hayling Golf Club Practice Area Survives Rare Tidal Event: Just two weeks after the installation of a high walled, revetted practice bunker by synthetic bunker experts EcoBunker, renowned south coast links course Hayling Golf Club suffered an unprecedented tidal event that put their investment at immediate risk.

“Water resources are very limited on Hayling Island and we don’t have any irrigation on the practice ground,” explained Graeme Roberts, course manager at Hayling Golf Club. “That made EcoBunker the obvious choice for our practice bunker as it would maintain its visual appeal and playability with very limited maintenance.”

Hayling Golf Club Practice Area Survives Rare Tidal Event

Hayling Golf Club Practice Area Survives Rare Tidal Event

However, in early December, just two weeks after the practice bunker was completed, Hayling experienced spring tides and off-shore winds that led to the highest sea levels seen in many years. The unprecedented tides pushed 20 to 30 tonnes of shingle against, and through, the boundary fence, creating a slipway for sea water to run straight into the practice area.

“Over two consecutive nights the teeing and bunker practice area was completely underwater. Sediment was spread across the whole area and our new practice bunker filled up with sea water. By the time the tide had receded on the second morning, we had significant damage across the area from the sea water, including damage to the new turf that had been laid around the bunker,” continued Graeme.

“Remarkably, despite such a significant event, the only evidence that sea water had been in the bunker was the silt deposited on the liner and a sediment line where the water had reached. With a quick brush of the face and a clean of the liner, the bunker was as good as the day it went in.”

EcoBunker CEO and inventor of synthetic bunker technology, Richard Allen commented, “We have lots of evidence from our Floridian customers that EcoBunkers have stood the test of hurricanes, storms and weather events. But I’m not sure we’ve ever heard of a bunker being completely under water for two nights! This was a huge challenge for Graeme and his team, so I’m delighted that our EcoBunker technology withstood the test and was one less thing for Graeme and his team to worry about.”

Less than two weeks after the tidal event, with a quick refresh of their EcoBunker and a significant clear up of the practice area, Graeme and his team are making great progress towards providing members and visitors with the practice experience that they have invested in.

For more information on EcoBunker please visit www.ecobunker.co.uk

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