Campey keep EU imports on-time

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Campey keep EU imports on-time: Despite the widely reported disruption at ports due to Brexit, Campey Turf Care Systems has maintained their EU import times.

As recently as 26th January machines were collected from Imants in The Netherlands one day and delivered to Campey headquarters the next. This has primarily been due to the work behind the scenes at Campey, with a significant emphasis on maintaining delivery times as part of the high level of customer service expected from the company and customers.

Campey keep EU imports on-time

Campey keep EU imports on-time

Suffering no disruption to date has been down to preparing for the changes as well as keeping on top of COVID-19 protocols, as Campey Director, Lee Morgado, explains.

“We knew with Brexit there would be rule changes and that could have an impact on imports at customs, so we’ve put a lot of work into making sure there are no delays.

“Obviously the circumstances away from Brexit with the pandemic have put a greater strain on the GB-EU border, but that is where we’ve really seen the preparation pay off because we haven’t suffered any unnecessary delays and have been able to stick to our delivery schedules.

“A majority of it has been paperwork based and being proactive as situations change. Doing this means we are now in a place where our customers don’t see a difference. For them, when they order an Imants machine or Air2G2, they still get it when they expect to, which was always our main priority.”

Campey has worked hard throughout the pandemic to ensure that customers at all levels of sport can continue maintaining their turf, whether this is through new Coronavirus protocols or guaranteed delivery times.

Customers who have any queries regarding imports or delivery times are encouraged to contact Campey directly by phone, email or using the contact form an www.campeyturfcare.com.

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Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

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Free Sportsman 570 upgrade: Polaris UK & Ireland has announced a new retail promotion for customers looking to buy a new Sportsman 570 – for every purchase of a Sportsman 570, customers will receive a free upgrade offer to the Sportsman 570 electric power steering model*

Available to customers who buy a new Sportsman 570 between 1st February and 30th April, the promotion will give customers a free upgrade to a Sportsman 570 with electric power steering (EPS) as standard, making it even easier to go further and do more, for the same price.

Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

Free Sportsman 570 upgrade

The promotion enables customers to save up to £900 excluding VAT with prices for the Sportsman 570 starting at £6,999 excluding VAT, and the EPS model starting at £7,899 excluding VAT**.

The new generation of Sportsman introduced to Polaris’ 2021 line-up features a sleek, modern design with all-new LED lights and work pod, alongside a host of new features like its intuitive true on-demand all-wheel-drive system that kicks in when you need it most. The Sportsman 570 EPS delivers 29.6cm ground clearance, MacPherson Strut front suspension with 20.8cm of travel, independent rear suspension with 24.1cm of travel, plus a towing capacity of 680kg – the highest towing capacity of any ATV on the market.

Overall ride performance has been enhanced thanks to a larger, more powerful 18AH battery, major improvements to the engine braking system (EBS) for safer descents and a more controlled ride, plus a new clutch for smooth engagement at low speeds – especially useful when precision is needed, like when navigating tight trails or backing up to a trailer.

Available in Sage Green, the EU package includes mirrors, a number plate bracket with light, horn and built-in factory-installed integrated indicators.

Free ATVTrac

Since October last year, Polaris Britain has worked with the leading security experts, ATVTrac, to equip all new Sportsman models with the proven tracker as standard, so riders can be confident that their new vehicle is better protected. ATVTrac’s technology and rich feature-set comes from over a decade’s worth of experience with a 94% recovery rate and recovery of over £10m worth of stolen machines to date, with updates and new features added along the way.

Free Easi Training

As well as the free upgrade and free security tracker, the Sportsman 570 comes with free Easi training for one operator. Free Easi training, RRP £180, is run by the European All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute and consists of a comprehensive training course to maximise the safety of Polaris riders.

For more information on this offer, please contact your local dealer.

*This promotion is available for the new 2021 Sportsman 570 Homologation EU, upgraded to the 2021 Sportsman 570 EPS Homologation EU.

**Prices exclude VAT and apply to EU-homologated models.

For further media information on Polaris ORV products, please contact the Polaris ORV Media Office on +44 (0) 1525 270100 or email us at press@polaris-orv.media.

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JCB launches recruitment drive

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JCB launches recruitment drive: JCB is recruiting more than 400 additional UK shop floor employees as the company gears up for a surge in production, the company announced today.

The market for construction equipment has rebounded sharply after the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Spring 2020, which halted production at JCB factories around the world.

JCB launches recruitment drive

JCB launches recruitment drive

Today the company confirmed it was recruiting more than 400 additional agency employees in a variety of jobs including assembly, welding and fork lift truck drivers. In addition, JCB is giving permanent JCB contracts to up to 300 existing agency employees, including welders, fabricators and CNC machinists.

JCB Chief Operating Officer Mark Turner said: “In March 2020 our orders dramatically disappeared overnight when the Covid-19 pandemic took hold and while we were able to protect our shop floor workforce, regrettably many staff positions were impacted. It took more than six months for the business to recover to production levels we last saw in March 2020.

“This year has started strongly and our forecasts predict a continued solid recovery, with strong demand from mainland Europe and North America. This means we are now in a position to recruit many more shop floor colleagues and offer permanent JCB contracts to a large number of existing agency employees. After a tumultuous 12 months, this really is good news.”

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Ventana LLC ready to elevate brands

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Ventana LLC ready to elevate brands: Leading Middle Eastern golf cart and machinery dealer, Ventana LLC, are ready to elevate the E-Z-GO, Jacobsen and Cushman brands after announcing a new partnership with Textron Specialized Vehicles.

The company has already impressed Textron following their work with the Ransomes portfolio, making them the leading candidates to drive these three industry leading brands forward in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Ventana LLC ready to elevate brands

Ventana LLC ready to elevate brands

Ventana LLC is a subsidiary of Tanseeq Investment Group of companies – one of the largest golf and landscape-based groups in the Middle East, with headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The group recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and with the successful construction of three major golf courses, it has established itself as a formidable player in the golf and landscape business. Ventana is the group’s trading arm, offering a wide range of golf and landscape products, including golf carts, turf machinery, irrigation, battery, chemical, and other related products.

Textron International Key Accounts Manager EMEA, LATAM, Andre Andrade, has worked with Ventana LLC on the Ransomes account and is confident they will successfully grow the brands.

“We are extremely proud to have a strong company like Ventana LLC as a distributor to our brands in the UAE and Saudi Arabia,” he began. “E-Z-GO, Cushman, Jacobsen and Ransomes are powerful market leading brands, and they are the right partner to support our efforts.

“The Middle East is an extremely important market for us, and we are making strategic changes that will continue to position ourselves as market leaders in the region. We’ve had an outstanding experience with Ventana LLC working on the Ransomes brand, and I’m excited to see that work extended into E-Z-GO and the turf machinery products.”

Ventana’s success in the Middle East is built on the ability to offer all-encompassing machinery and utility solutions to its customers. For Ventana’s General Manager, Riyad Mustafa, this partnership will allow the company to continue its customer focused approach.

“We are excited to announce our new partnership with the Textron group in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. As an existing distributor of the Ransomes brand, Ventana LLC is delighted with the addition of the E-Z-GO, Jacobsen and Cushman brands to our portfolio. This is a testament to the success of our business and our commitment to a long-term business strategy in the region.”

“Under the wise leadership of our group chairman Mr Ahmad Al Anoohi and group CEO Mr Naser Ahmed, Ventana LLC continues to expand our customer focused business in the region; this partnership enables us to strengthen our ability to offer comprehensive product solutions and customer support to clients.”

For more information on the products please visit www.ventanallc.com

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New Turf Rewards for 2021

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New Turf Rewards for 2021: ICL and Syngenta have expanded the Turf Rewards family to bring you even more budget and time saving rewards for 2021.

Turf Rewards provides the opportunity for customers to earn points from purchases that can then be exchanged against a fantastic selection of agronomic or turf related items and learning opportunities. Over recent years greenkeepers and turf managers have praised the scheme for providing them with an opportunity to improve turf management and business performance – at no added cost.

New Turf Rewards for 2021

New Turf Rewards for 2021

One of the main benefits of the scheme is that it allows users to claim tools and equipment that may be difficult to stretch to when working to a tight budget. Turf Rewards makes these items accessible and affordable.

With an extensive range of items already on offer, a raft of new rewards for 2021 have recently been confirmed. These include:

  • A range of wildflower mixes suitable for links, parkland and heathland areas.
  • Stihl Dynamic Bluetooth ear defenders.
  • Accupro 1000 and Accupro 2000 spreaders.
  • A waste collection and recycling service from Chemastic.
  • TDR150 and TDR350 moisture meters.
  • iMac 21.5-inch desktop computer.
  • SGL BU10 grow light.
  • Plus, much more.

New qualifying products for 2021 include the Gronamic range of organo-mineral fertilizers, the recently launched fungicide Ascernity, Hicure, a new biostimulant from Syngena and FR321 – the new one-box solution for autumn turf disease control.

There are now even further ways to boost your points balance with double points promotions on many commonly used products such as Sierrablen, SierrablenPlus, Vitalnova and Qualibra. The qualifying quantity threshold for Sierrablen and Vitalnova has also been reduced.

Users of the scheme will be pleased to hear that the popular fungicide promotion has also returned – but this time with an even better offering. Simply purchase four fungicide applications in 2021 and earn an additional 10 bonus points.

Give your turf and your pockets a helping hand with Turf Rewards in 2021.

To find out more and to register visit www.turfrewards.com

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie if you are in Ireland.

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