Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux

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Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux: Three electric Dennis ES-34R rotary mowers have made life a little easier for the groundstaff at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC according to Anthony Parker, Deputy Head of Grounds.

Battery-powered equipment was always the long-term goal for Molineux Stadium, home to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, but a change in circumstances gave the club an opportunity to invest in it sooner than planned.

Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux

Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux

“The Covid season really affected our work after a game,” said Anthony. “All television interviews took place on the pitch so we couldn’t get on straight after a game to start cleaning up. However, the Premier League allowed an exception if electric machinery was used due to it being quieter. We wanted to go down the greener route anyway, so this just helped us make the decision a bit earlier than planned.

“It was important to do our due diligence and look at all the different electric mowers on the market,” continued Anthony. “We trialled several mowers and gathered all the feedback from different members of groundstaff. In the end we just felt more comfortable using the Dennis ES-34R’s. The Dennis mowers we have had in the past have always been very good, robust, trustworthy machines. We have always had good back-up from the company and there is just peace of mind there.”

The ES-34R is a 34″ battery powered twin blade rotary mower using the latest lithium-ion battery technology. It is ideal for fine turf mowing and cleaning up operations in stadia and training facilities. Utilising the contra rotating hardened steel blades and low chute ensures maximum collection performance.

While allowing ground staff to achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance and desired playing surface, the E-Series range will also help meet sustainability and environmental initiatives, minimise carbon footprint, emissions, running costs, HAV’s and noise without any range anxiety.

The groundstaff at Molineux had previously used the Dennis petrol rotary mowers – the PRO 34R’s, and these were transferred to the training ground when Anthony purchased three Dennis ES-34R’s. According to Anthony, the ES-34R’s are just as good, if not better, than their petrol counterparts.

“I really like the speed and blade settings on the mower because you can slow it down or speed it up depending on the task. With the blades being on the maximum setting it allows you to suck up more debris and gives you more suction power. On the fast setting you could fly over the whole pitch in 40 minutes to an hour – so it is a big-time saver as well.

Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux

Dennis ES-34R’s magnificent at Molineux

Alternatively, if you slow the speed down you can go over areas such as the goal mouths, which have a lot of debris, more carefully– ensuring you pick it all up.”

The Dennis ES-34R is also fitted with a weatherproof colour LCD programmable display and keypad which operates the machine and will feed back information to the operator including ground speed, battery charge level, instructions and much more. This can easily be updated and customised to suit individual customer requirements.

“Everything is made simple by the LCD screen which allows you to change settings with just the touch of a button,” continued Anthony. “We also don’t have to worry about the transportation of fuels and we are storing less fuel on site, so it is all a big plus.

“It has very quick charging, and we don’t have any range anxiety at all. In fact, we can do a full pitch and still have 70% battery left which is very impressive.

“We also find that the ES-34R’s put in a nice bold stripe and there have been quite a lot of times this year leading up to a matchday where we would rotary up and down with them to get that prominent stripe and then we would use the cylinder mowers to cut width ways. Presentation wise we would have no issue cutting with them on a matchday.

“The ES-34R is a well-balanced, user-friendly mower which we could all use for hours on end,” concluded Anthony.

A video of the ES34R’s in action at Wolverhampton Wanderers can be viewed by visiting https://youtu.be/4YNzKykxRnQ

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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PSH hosts visit from Canycom

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PSH hosts visit from Canycom: While most of the nation recovered from this weekend’s Coronation celebrations on Monday, PSD Groundscare were also celebrating a very special event – a visit from world-class Japanese manufacturer Canycom to their premises in Lancashire.  

Canycom President Mr Kaneyuki and Director of International Sales Mr Mori were met by PSD Managing Director Chris Gibson, Director Hilary Gibson, Sales Director Stuart Mercer and many of the team, in their first visit to the UK since launching a partnership with PSD last October.

PSH hosts visit from Canycom

PSH hosts visit from Canycom

After an official UK launch at Saltex, the extensive range of ride on brushcutters has been promoted at dealer events across the UK and to customers with national advertising, with the range showcasing again at this year’s event. Since the initial launch both companies have been focused on working closely together to ensure they have machines and after-sales back-up to support the UK dealer network and are both pleased with the progress made so far.

Despite it being a public holiday in the UK, when approached by Canycom about the trip, Managing Director Chris Gibson took the necessary steps to make it happen, saying,

“It was an absolute privilege to welcome both Mr Kaneyuki and Mr Mori to our offices. When we visited them in Japan last October their whole team made us feel incredibly welcome and we were delighted to be able to provide them with the same courtesy.

The visit was a real success as it allowed us the opportunity to update CANYCOM on the UK business and our further plans for a long-term partnership. We were also delighted to receive confirmation of an additional shipment of machines for the 2023 season that will allow us to both support the existing dealers and continue to grow our dealer network”.

Canycom President Mr Kaneyuki commented,

“We would like to thank Chris and his team for making our trip possible and such a warm welcome. We made our visit to gain a better understanding of the UK market and we return to Japan confident that with PSD we can work together as one team to ensure a successful long-term partnership.  We are two nations but we believe we can be a good family”.

PSD has a long-standing track record of expertise in brush cutting solutions and the Canycom range of ride-on brushcutters are perfectly set up for working in UK conditions and both companies are looking forward to what the future holds.

Founded in 1955, Canycom is renowned for the quality and excellence associated with Japanese manufacture. The company has progressed from a specialist in farm tools into a wide range of product categories̶, from agriculture and forestry to brush mowing and construction̶, supplying machinery to many different countries across the world.

PSD Groundscare is the exclusive UK distributor of niche specialist landscaping equipment, with an extensive range of products from market-leading names and innovative manufacturers including Eliet, Grin, Koppl and Stella.

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INFINIApp loaded with new features

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INFINIApp loaded with new features: Not content with just being the world’s only professional mower with Bluetooth connectivity, INFINICUT® have recently launched the latest version of their INFINIApp – designed to deliver unparalleled consistency in cut.

Available for Android and iOS devices, among the new features is programmable automatic turn slow-down, reducing the mower to a percentage of walking speed for a more comfortable end of line turn.

INFINIApp loaded with new features

INFINIApp loaded with new features

The novel approach INFINICUT® have used to wirelessly programme their award-winning range of cylinder and rotary mowers offers several benefits. First and foremost, the app’s main purpose is consistency in cut. An example is that the same desired clip rate can be set on several different mowers and maintained across all machines regardless of the operators preferred walk speed.

Helping with consistency and efficiency, and eliminating the risk of human error, fleet management is another neat feature. Wirelessly connect the whole fleet of mowers to the INFINIApp and simply select one of your pre-loaded set-ups to apply those identical clip-rate, acceleration and re-gen brake settings to every machine.

Together with various UI and function enhancements, the latest version of the INFINIApp has introduced a new automatic turn slow-down feature which has proven extremely popular with everyone who has tested it. At the end of line turn, a sensor automatically detects that the mower is lifted and slows the unit down to a pre-chosen percentage. Each individual operator can choose a slow-down rate that they are comfortable with and, when dropped back to the mow position, the regular mowing speed is engaged.

Not only does the INFINIApp offer new-found precision and simplicity to set-up, programming the mower via a smart device also reduces the componentry required on the mower itself. The INFINIApp eliminates the need for TFT screens, excess buttons or switches that are exposed to the elements, and therefore susceptible to failure due to moisture, wear & tear or accidental damage.

Various levels of access are available and can be tailored dependent on what mower parameters owner’s permit operators to be able to alter. Security is also assured via two-step authentication, meaning only those granted access are able to unlock the app.

The new version of the INFINIApp can be downloaded now from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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GMA’s Awards to be hosted at Headingly

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GMA’s Awards to be hosted at Headingly: The Grounds Management Association have today announced that its annual Industry Awards will return on Wednesday 29th November 2023, with this year’s event being hosted at Headingly Stadium in Leeds for the first time in its12-year history. 

The GMA awards ceremony celebrates excellence within the groundscare industry, recognising the outstanding performance of volunteers and professionals working across the sector.

GMA’s Awards to be hosted at Headingly

GMA’s Awards to be hosted at Headingly

Having previously taken place in Birmingham’s NEC in tandem with the delivery of SALTEX, Europe’s largest tradeshow, this year’s ceremony will operate as a standalone event and be hosted at Headingly Stadium in Leeds.

Geoff Webb, CEO of Grounds Management Association said:

‘We are thrilled to announce the return of our Industry Awards this November, especially given that the event will be hosted at Headingly Stadium for the first time.’

‘The GMA Industry Awards is the highlight of our year as we bring the industry together to shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of volunteers and professionals. The decision to move away from SALTEX and host a standalone event was made following industry feedback and allows for the focus of the evening to be celebrating and raising awareness of the skills and hard work grounds workers deliver all year round. With Headingly Stadium home to all-season sports, this felt a natural fit for the event this year and we look forward to welcoming the sector to such an impressive venue this November.’

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Grounds Management Association Sales Manager Jill Rodham at jrodham@thegma.org.uk or on 07754552405.

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World’s first Line IQ from EGO

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World’s first Line IQ from EGO: EGO has revolutionised its range of cordless grass trimmers once more, with the introduction of world-first Line IQ™ Technology to its newest model.

Removing the hassle and complexity of feeding the line, the tool automatically feeds the correct amount of line to provide a 40cm cutting diameter. By sensing when the cutting swathe is reduced, Line IQ™ feeds out line to ensure maximum cutting efficiency, without users having to manually bump and feed the line. The innovative system is aided by EGO’s PowerloadTM technology which enables users to replace the line by simply threading it through the head eyelets and pushing a button.

World's first Line IQ from EGO

World’s first Line IQ from EGO

Adding to the tool’s useability, adjustable handles and a telescopic shaft allow it to be suited perfectly to the user by easily adapting to their height. Designed to tackle all trimming tasks around the garden with ease, two pre-set speeds make the grass trimmer suitable for everyday work and those tougher jobs.

Alongside the latest technical developments and innovations, the brand-new grass trimmer is powered by EGO’s 56V Arc Lithium battery technology. Delivering industry-leading levels of reliable cordless power, EGO’s batteries can be used interchangeably across all EGO products for even greater convenience.

EGO Power+ products come with extended domestic warranties up to five years when registered within 30 days of purchase.

The ST1610E-T kit, including tool, a 4.0Ah battery and a standard charger, retails at £429. Standalone tool is available for £279.

Discover the full range at www.egopowerplus.co.uk

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