Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

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Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day: Campey Turf Care Systems is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation in 2026, marking the milestone with a special Open Day on Thursday 9th July.

Since its inception in 1986, Campey has evolved from a small family business into an internationally respected leading provider of professional turf care equipment and expertise, trusted by sports venues, contractors, and grounds professionals in the UK and around the world.

Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

Established by Richard Campey, the company’s foundation is built on offering practical, inventive solutions tailored to the real needs of turf professionals. This commitment to innovation remains at the core of Campey’s approach as it continues to design equipment that meets the evolving demands of modern sports surfaces.

Reflecting on the company’s journey, Richard commented, “When we launched in 1986, I started off in the northwest of England carrying out contracting work, over time customers started asking me if they could buy the machines.  The initial machine that I brought to market was the Greenline Coremaster, Colin Gregory sold 2 to me but I only wanted 1 and that’s how we started off in sales.

Four decades on, our drive for innovation and partnership with the industry is as strong as ever. The Open Day will be a fantastic occasion to share this milestone with everyone who has contributed along the way, and our way of saying thank you with the people who have helped make it possible.”

The 40th Anniversary Open Day will highlight both the company’s heritage and its continued commitment to developing machinery and practices that support the future of sports turf management.

Visitors can register to attend the event online at: www.campey40.com

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Event Details: Thursday, 9th July 2026 Location: Campey Bosley, The Crossroads, Buxton Road, Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0PS, UK

To register your attendance and find out more, visit our website dedicated to the 40th Anniversary www.campey40.com

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Top Tips On Groundskeeping From Manchester Rugby Club

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Top Tips On Groundskeeping From Manchester Rugby Club: The team at STIGA have always known their robot mowers were a cut above the rest, but now they’re absolutely scrumming their way to glory on rugby pitches too.

When star signings Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns joined the grounds squad at Manchester Rugby Club, it wasn’t just a transfer… it was a turf-formation!

Tim Holmes of Manchester Rugby Club shared:

“Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns joined the Manchester Rugby Club Grounds team back in October 2024, having signed from STIGA. As part of the partnership, STIGA provided full training on how to get the most from the mowers, and they made an immediate impact. Their work ethic has been incredible! They operate day and night, seven days a week, and we saw an instant improvement in the quality of the pitches.”

Top Tips On Groundskeeping From Manchester Rugby Club

Top Tips On Groundskeeping From Manchester Rugby Club

Naturally, STIGA had to get the inside scoop from the brilliant volunteers who care for the club’s four full-size rugby pitches. Here’s what they had to say…

How often do the robots mow each area?

Chutney and Mow are pretty much out every day from Mid-March to late November. They cut a pitch each in just under 3 days so each pitch is cut twice a week.

Roughly how much staff time have the robots saved each week?

Before the mowers, our team would just about have the time to cut the pitches once a week, but this meant there were also cuttings to clear after, especially in the summer. Cutting each pitch would take approx 90 mins, and clearing the cuttings another 90-120mins. So approx 7.5 hours a week, that is now retained to do other pitch maintenance work, such as slitting and verti-draining

Has this reduced overtime or weekend work?

To be honest, it’s all overtime, but none of it paid, as we have a wonderful team of very hardworking volunteers managing the grounds, but it has greatly reduced the pressure on the team each week

Have you noticed improvements in turf density or overall health?

Yes, very much so. The constant cutting keeps the grass shorter and stronger

How does the cut quality compare to traditional mowers?

The constant cutting means the grass doesn’t get long at all, and it’s kept at the perfect level

Does frequent, light cutting improve presentation?

Very much so. It keeps everything trim and neat. The biggest difference is when the ground is wet or soft, and we couldn’t use the tractor to cut the pitches. The mowers being so light allows for constant cutting without any damage to the surface

Have players noticed a difference in surface quality?

Yes, when the grass used to get longer, it was commented on and more difficult to play and train on.

Has match-day presentation improved?

The constant cutting often means we don’t have to roll or cut before a match day, meaning the pitch is always in peak condition

In true rugby fashion, Mow Marler and Cutney Lawns even marked their arrival at the club with matching tattoos. Rumour has it the STIGA team think they’ve earned a few more for their tireless service, maybe a championship badge next?

You can read more about STIGA’s autonomous robot mowers and other STIGA products here: www.stiga.com/uk/

To read more about the STIGA partnership with England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) here: www.stiga.com/uk/stiga-x-rfu

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Battery power becomes number one equipment choice

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Battery power becomes number one equipment choice: After five years of educating domestic and professional users on the environmental, health and performance benefits of battery-powered outdoor power equipment, EGO has now concluded its Challenge 2025 campaign with the release of a new whitepaper.  

Summarising years of research and awareness activity from EGO, the whitepaper also includes research from industry trade body, the European Garden Machinery Federation (EGMF). The data shows that between 2019 and 2024, the percentage of petrol-powered equipment in use across Europe fell from 36% to 24%. In sharp contrast, electric cordless equipment almost doubled in use, rising from 28% to 48%.

Battery power becomes number one equipment choice

Battery power becomes number one equipment choice

This is mirrored exactly in sales of new equipment, with electric cordless rising from 33% to 58%, and petrol falling from 40% to 26%.

Drawing on five years of campaign insights, field data, and market research, the whitepaper also explores results from emissions, noise and vibration testing from independent testing specialists, and evaluates whether EGO’s vision to establish battery power as the principal power source for outdoor power equipment, was reached.

Vince Brauns, Group Product Director, for EGO, said: “Our latest whitepaper shows clearly that our Challenge 2025 vision for battery power had a clear and significant impact on the industry. When we began the campaign, battery power was seen as a compromise. Users who had used petrol for decades; could not believe that this new technology could give them the power, performance or runtime that they were accustomed to, and all without the strong fumes, loud noise or high vibrations. With misconceptions at their highest, we decided that it was time to show users the impact that using petrol tools was having on themselves and the environment around them.”

Challenge 2025 was launched in 2020 with one goal in mind: to educate and empower change in domestic and professional outdoor power equipment users to make battery the principal power source and leave petrol in the past. The hope was that by educating users about the advantages of using battery-powered outdoor power equipment, EGO could dispel misconceptions, reduce emissions and noise pollution, and increase user comfort and safety.

All these things were achievable with the technology available in 2020; however, a lack of awareness about the harmful nature of petrol, combined with uninformed perceptions of battery power, meant that mindset was a barrier to change. But now, as technology continues to advance, and with calls from industry bodies such as the Climate Change Committee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is clear the market is shifting in favour of cleaner, quieter and safer equipment.

Vince Brauns continues: “The campaign has enabled us to advocate for battery power in both the UK and European markets and has ultimately helped to reposition battery-powered tools from a niche alternative to a staple choice. While there is still a minority who will choose petrol-power over battery-power, due to the data-backed information we have shared over the past five years, the conversation has fundamentally changed.”

Working with specialist partners, this powerful and thought-provoking campaign commissioned market research to understand the attitudes and perceptions of over 1,200 outdoor power equipment users, evaluated the performance of petrol and battery-powered tools against noise, vibration and emissions, made Freedom of Information requests to understand the use of petrol tools by local authorities in Clean Air Zones and generated extensive press and social media coverage to heighten awareness.

While Challenge 2025 was successful in bringing battery power to the forefront of the industry, as the principal power source for outdoor power equipment, this is only the beginning of securing a cleaner future for generations to come.

The whitepaper, The Final Report: Battery-power, now charging ahead, is available to download at: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/about-ego/environmental-ethos/challenge-2025-final-report

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AriensCo strengthens British dealer network

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AriensCo strengthens British dealer network: AriensCo has entered into a partnership with Henton & Chattell to expand its spare parts supply in the United Kingdom. This will increase the availability of original spare parts for Ariens, AS-Motor, Countax and Westwood nationwide.

Henton & Chattell is now an official UK distributor for spare parts for the four brands. The Nottingham-based company has many years of industry experience, established logistics structures and a strong reputation for specialist dealer support.

AriensCo strengthens British dealer network

AriensCo strengthens British dealer network

Dealers in the United Kingdom will benefit from two supply channels in future: spare parts can still be ordered via the AriensCo Exchange portal or purchased directly from Henton & Chattell. Local warehousing shortens delivery times and increases machine availability during the season.

In the highly service-oriented lawn and turf market, any downtime has a direct impact on sales and service quality. Rapid availability of original parts ensures uptime and strengthens the position of specialist retailers vis-à-vis professional and private customers.

Sam Lewis, General Manager of AriensCo UK, explains: “This partnership strengthens our operational support for our dealers in the United Kingdom. Shorter delivery times and higher parts availability help our partners keep machines in operation without unnecessary downtime.”

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EGO’s new range of upgraded mowers

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EGO’s new range of upgraded mowers: EGO has enhanced its portfolio of cordless lawnmowers for 2026, with exciting new upgrades to four of its existing models. Providing homeowners with the power and performance to make this year’s lawncare a breeze, two of the EGO push mowers; and two of its self-propelled models now offer professional-grade mowing with optimal comfort for gardeners.

The LM1710E push mower and LM1710E-SP self-propelled mower provide a 42cm cutting width, perfect for smaller lawns, while the LM1910E push mower and LM1910E-SP self-propelled models feature a 47cm deck, making them the go-to for medium and larger lawns. Designed to suit lawns of all sizes, these new mowers are essential for those looking to enhance their gardening experience whilst maximising time efficiency.

EGO's new range of upgraded mowers

EGO’s new range of upgraded mowers

All four mowers use EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium™ portable batteries, allowing homeowners to achieve the same power and performance as petrol tools without the fumes, noise and hassle of petrol. These four models represent the next generation of EGO’s residential lawnmower line-up with added functionality and ergonomics.

Joerg Bauerle, Product Manager at EGO, commented, “We understand that cutting the lawn can be a laborious task and not always easy, especially when tackling larger gardens. This new range of mowers is designed to provide ease and high-performance mowing to homeowners with self-propelled mowers taking the risk of physical strain away from customers, they also provide a consistent cut quality, improving the overall health of a lawn. It’s a no-brainer for those wanting to achieve professional-looking results with minimal effort.”

For seamless usability, the mowers feature a redesigned wheel system for smoother movement across all types of terrain, and each boasts an interactive LED dashboard that displays battery life and blade speed, while a fault indicator adds extra peace of mind. Equipped with LED headlights, these mowers also provide improved visibility for shaded areas or evening mowing.

Equipped with a 55-litre grass box, all four models offer a 4-in1 functionality, mulching, bagging, rear discharge and side discharge so gardeners can pick the best method for them depending on the lawn and season. Whether users are looking for a clean, collected finish or wish to return nutrients to the soil, these mowers can be adapted to suit a variety of lawn health needs or preferences.

With their adjustable blade speed, interactive display, superior ergonomics and collection capability, all backed by EGO’s proven battery technology, the upgraded models are more than just lawn mowers. They are a convenient, cleaner and more efficient way to care for your garden. These mowers are built for performance and designed for comfort.

This lawn mower range starts at £529 RRP, for more information visit: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/

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