Richard Gill joins the BALI Board

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Richard Gill joins the BALI Board: Richard Gill of Green-tech, the UKs largest supplier to the landscape industry, has been voted on to the British Association of Landscape Industries board of Directors at the Associations’ National Annual General Meeting held on 15th September 2022.

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is the UK’s largest and most active network of landscaping professionals, with over 900 accredited members.

Richard Gill joins the BALI Board

Richard Gill joins the BALI Board

Richard is the Sales Director of Green-tech, an Accredited Supplier of the Association and award-winning supplier to the industry with a product range of over 10,000 product lines covering tree planting, urban landscaping, soils, and wildflower seed.  He has a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the landscaping industry.

BALI’s Chief Executive Wayne Grills comments: “I, the Board and the team at Landscape House look forward to working with Richard as a board member. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of the industry, which will be vital as we move forward with the Associations new strategy.”

As a Board Member Richard will use his individual skills to support the Association and its members, including contributing to the successful delivery of the new strategy.

Richard joined Green-tech in 2003 and progressed through the organisation to head up the 30 strong sales team in 2017. He has been instrumental in steering Green-tech to become the UKs leading landscape supplier. Richard is well known within the industry for his relentless commitment to raising the profile of landscaping, driving up standards and supporting innovative solutions that address environmental challenges.

Richard’s experience will be essential in his new role as an Association Board Member.  He adds, “I am incredibly proud to have been elected to the Board. It really is an honour. I’m passionate about our industry and I am delighted that my skills and experience will be useful for the future of the association.”

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Team Sprayers take Demount Pro to SALTEX

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Team Sprayers take Demount Pro to SALTEX: British sprayer manufacturer Team Sprayers will be at SALTEX on the 2nd and 3rd of November on stand CO95 with their range of pedestrian, mounted and self propelled sprayers, including their best-selling Demount Pro Sprayer, which is designed to provide optimum manoeuvrability and precision application.

The Demount Pro was re-designed a few years ago to be shorter and more compact, making it easier to spray difficult areas and is available with manual, electric folding or covered boom systems, all with break back pivot points to protect the booms from accidental damage from unseen obstacles. It also features a flattened tank (in sizes 400l to 800l); offering total vision across the back of the machine.

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro to SALTEX

Team Sprayers take Demount Pro to SALTEX

The Demount Pro is available with either the standard ‘ARAG Bravo 180S Auto-rate Control System’ or the Bravo 400S GPS system with GPS area mapping and individual nozzle control which eliminates overlapping and treating only the specified areas according to the mapping.  Both systems accurately calculate the remaining distance and area that can be sprayed with the current tank content and crucially, automatically adjusts the amount of applied product according to the forward speed of the utility vehicle, therefore optimising efficiencies, saving time and reducing chemical costs. Team’s Managing Director Danny Hubbard said: “We have seen a rise in demand for the Demount Pro with the ARAG Bravo Auto-rate Control Systems; as greenkeepers prioritise precision application due to the results placement accuracy brings. It is available in a wide choice of specifications and can be built to fit a range of utility vehicles including: the Jacobsen Truckster XD, Cushman Truck, Toro Workman and John Deer ProGator, making it a highly versatile sprayer”.

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AriensCo unveils AS-Motor at SALTEX

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AriensCo unveils AS-Motor at SALTEX: AriensCo, an industry leader in outdoor power equipment, will be exhibiting its Ariens range of professional petrol and electric zero-turns alongside AS-Motor’s speciality products at Saltex in Birmingham’s NEC, from 2nd – 3rd November.

This is the first UK trade show bringing Ariens and its range of industry leading zero-turns and AS-Motor’s specialised high grass, slopes and mulching mowers together since AriensCo became the UK distributor of AS-Motor earlier this year.

AriensCo unveils AS-Motor at SALTEX

AriensCo unveils AS-Motor at SALTEX

On display will be Ariens’ APEX and ZENITH. The Ariens’ APEX has established itself as an industry leading zero-turn with uncompromising performance, power and precision, available in 48” and 52” decks with side and rear discharge configuration. ZENITH is Ariens’ fully commercial zero-turn with enhanced operator features. It comes with 60” or a newly developed 52” deck and has rear and side discharge capability. All Ariens petrol powered zero-turn mowers for the UK and Europe are manufactured at its Oxfordshire factory.

Excitingly, Ariens’ battery powered ZENITH E zero-turn will also be on show. ZENITH E retains all the same top-class features as the ZENITH but with no emissions and low noise. The ZENITH E range has increased with the addition of 48” and 52” side and rear discharge decks alongside the original 60”.

Additionally, Ariens will be presenting its new commercial stand-on mower, the ARROW. This low-profile machine offers professionals both speed and accuracy, giving them the ability to mow large areas of grass and manoeuvre easily around flower beds, trees and other obstacles. ARROW comes with both 32” and 36” decks and will soon be available to purchase.

Following the recent acquisition of AS-Motor, AriensCo is excited to be exhibiting its range of high- grass and mulching products. On display will be the SHERPA and YAK commercial ride-on mowers. These machines combine strength, performance and comfort to tackle even the toughest meadows, slopes and high grass areas.

Furthermore, AS-Motor’s range of petrol and battery powered walk-behind mulching mowers will be on display as well as its specialist battery powered WeedHex tool.

Brad Stiles, Vice President of Sales, EMEAA, said, “AriensCo is one of the fastest growing outdoor power equipment suppliers in Europe and we can’t wait to show Saltex the benefits of joining us on this incredible journey. Our exceptional line-up of Ariens petrol and battery powered zero-turns, speciality AS-Motor products and outstanding customer service sets us apart from others in the industry. There’s never been a better time to grow with us.”

Visit AriensCo at stand E090 and speak to one of our sales representatives for further information on the Ariens and AS-Motor product ranges. Alternatively visit ariens.eu or as-motor.uk for more information.

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ISEKI is part of the team at Bloxham

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ISEKI is part of the team at Bloxham: An ISEKI compact tractor is proving to be an ‘extra member of staff’ for the grounds team at Bloxham School according to Head Groundsman Paul White.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Oxfordshire village of Bloxham, Bloxham School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.

ISEKI is part of the team at Bloxham

ISEKI is part of the team at Bloxham

On a single-site campus the school boasts state-of-the-art facilities for academic work, technology, arts, and sport – which is where Paul comes in. Bloxham has a superb sporting programme offering a wide range of sports and Paul and his grounds team work hard to prepare these surfaces to the highest standard.

To achieve this, Paul is somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to grounds maintenance equipment.

“As soon as machinery becomes outdated and not fit for purpose it absolutely needs replacing,” he said. “Specifically, we wanted a tractor to cover all the implements we have in our workforce, and to be able to use them safely and correctly on different surfaces.

“The reason we bought into ISEKI was because we have used their machines regularly in the past and they have always been reliable.”

After a demonstration arranged by ISEKI dealer Turney Groundcare & Garden Machinery, Paul decided to purchase the ISEKI TG6495 – a 47 hp compact tractor with the innovative IQ dual-clutch 24-speed transmission.

Other benefits of the TG6495 include:

  • 1580 kg lift capacity at the ball ends and 1400 kg lift capacity @24″ behind
  • Category 2 cab with air-conditioning, heating, and a good view
  • Front loader joystick, up-stop PTO, linkage up in reverse and draft control all supplied as standard
  • Equipped with an electro-hydraulic power take-off shaft that saves the attachment and the engine while providing operator comfort

“We all been really impressed with the tractor,” said Paul. “The lifting of the PTO has been a massive benefit and the automatic clutch shut off is good for when we are turning on the sports fields.

“The weight and the size of it is much better on our fields for compaction. It has good traction for the wheels, the all-round visibility of the tractor is very much improved compared to our last tractor, and general use is a lot easier for the operator.

“It has performed exceptionally well in all weather conditions. Through the winter it has been fantastic with our vertidrainer and in summer it has helped with a number of different implements.

“Also, the IQ transmission makes it easier for our operators to use and change gear when there are implements on the back.

“We like to think of this tractor as an extra member of staff – it does everything we ask of it.”

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GreenBest proud to be back at SALTEX

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GreenBest proud to be back at SALTEX: We’ll be back at SALTEX to exhibit our wide and unique range of Velvit fertilisers, wetting agents and biostimulants. You’ll also be able to find out more about our Bespoke fertiliser services, our SmartLawn range, new products we have released this year and what’s to come for 2023. 

The Velvit range has had some new additions this year. In late spring we launched a brand-new granular wetting agent – SATUGRAN which is now available to purchase through one of our many distributors and has given some very positive results throughout the UKs summer drought.

GreenBest proud to be back at SALTEX

GreenBest proud to be back at SALTEX

Due to the high demand of our Onyx range, we have expanded our range of organic fertilisers and biostimulants. ‘Onyx 13-1-2 + 30% amino acids’ is a quality homogeneous organic fertiliser with highly effective biostimulant properties. We have now successfully registered and certified this through OF&G as an approved input for organic use.

Onyx offers a vital food source for soil biology, increasing the resistance to stress, disease and drought. In part this is done by increasing root depth and surface area along with stimulating biology in the rhizosphere, giving the plant increased access to nutrients and water.

Here at GreenBest, we see the development of organic inputs as crucial to the progress of our industry and reduced reliance on synthetic fertilisers. Our goal over the coming years is to further expand our organic and biostiumlant range and move to more sustainable sources.

The show will be attended by our Sales and Product Development team. We look forward to meeting new and existing distributors and discussing all things turf related. Ask a member of the team for guidance on how to find or become a Velvit distributor.

Visit the GreenBest team on stand C100 to enquire about our Bespoke fertiliser services and discuss the Velvit, SmartLawn and Florifeed ranges. You can also pick up a FREE trial pack of SATUGRAN and Purity Soil Conditioner.

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