Discover the Latest Advancements from Foley Company

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Discover the Latest Advancements from Foley Company: Foley Company is gearing up for an exciting showcase at BTME 2026, promising to turn heads with its innovative product line-up for the golf and sports turf industry. Visitors will have the opportunity to discuss the range of SALSCO advanced Gas and Electric Greens Rollers, now part of the Foley portfolio available in the UK.

BTME 2026 attendees are invited to visit Foley’s stand to experience the first-hand, a range of cylinder and bedknife grinders designed to suit every club and budget. We will be delighted to demonstrate how Foley is redefining turf maintenance with practical, time-saving innovations.

Discover the Latest Advancements from Foley Company

Discover the Latest Advancements from Foley Company

There is also the chance to see the revolutionary 642 Quick Spin Reel floor Grinder which offers a fast and user-friendly option for touch-up spin grinding between scheduled relief sessions. The advantage of the 642 is the unique roll-on roll-off floor action making it especially effective for sharpening extra wide and heavy mowers commonly used on sports fields and pitches. Please visit Stand 528 and we will be delighted to talk you through our latest products.

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Hewitt Tree Surgery Invests in FSI B21

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Hewitt Tree Surgery Invests in FSI B21: When Joe Hewitt launched Hewitt Tree Surgery in Cornwall in June 2024, he knew exactly what equipment he needed to compete in the domestic market.

After nearly five years working his way from apprentice to fully qualified climber, including stints in Australia and New Zealand, he’d learned that reliable equipment makes all the difference. The FSI B21 stump grinder was the natural choice to complete his fleet, expanding the range of services he can offer to domestic customers across the county.

Hewitt Tree Surgery Invests in FSI B21

Hewitt Tree Surgery Invests in FSI B21

Growing from the Ground Up

“After I completed my apprenticeship, I started subcontracting, climbing for a lot of other tree surgeons throughout Cornwall” Joe explains. “I then spent some time working in Australia and New Zealand before coming back and setting up on my own.” Since launching, Joe has welcomed a new team member and a growing customer base to his books.

“We’ve invested in everything we need to service the domestic market – van, hand tools and woodchipper – and this year decided to get our own stump grinder. We found we were hiring one fairly frequently, but this was reliant on availability and sometimes involved a lot of running around to collect a machine, only to find it wasn’t in the best of working condition.”

The Right Fit for the Job

Cornwall’s coastal landscape brings plenty of challenges, from narrow gardens to steep steps, which made the lightweight FSI B21 the perfect choice.

“It’s light and compact enough to lift and manoeuvre around properties and steps, but powerful enough to handle most of the stumps we see in a residential garden. We’d previously hired the slightly larger FSI B22 so I knew first off to expect fantastic build quality and reliability. In addition, the FSI B21 is equipped with some useful features such as the hill-hold brake assist which is great for loading on trucks and working on slopes. It’s fitted right in with how and where we work” comments Joe.

FSI: Backed with Confidence

Joe’s decision to buy FSI was also backed by reputation and experience. He adds, “A lot of arb community groups praise FSI and from my own experience I’ve got only positive things to say.” This positivity extends too, to the relationship he’s established with FSI and his local dealer partner, Elmstar Machinery. “Jason at Elmstar has been brilliant. He was joined by FSI’s Lee Hatton on the install in September 2025 who, together, gave me all the information and tips I needed to get the very best out of my machine.”

He concludes, “The FSI B21 has been an affordable, versatile addition to the fleet, helping us expand our services as we continue to grow the business in new ways.”

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DSV Seeds: Exclusive Cultivars for Top-Level Sports Turf

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DSV Seeds: Exclusive Cultivars for Top-Level Sports Turf:  DSV Seeds will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 on stand 213, with a spotlight on its flagship turf mix, PRO Pitch. Renowned for delivering top performance on winter sports pitches, PRO Pitch contains the highest-ranking perennial ryegrass cultivar, offering exceptional wear tolerance, rapid recovery, and fast establishment.

A key highlight for 2026 is the inclusion of the Flanell cultivar – exclusively available in PRO Pitch through EuroGrass next year. Flanell is notable not only for its performance but also for its strong genetic colour, producing a dark green sward that’s highly sought after in high-end sporting facilities and televised events. “We believe we can offer something genetically darker, delivering both performance and a more camera-friendly appearance,” says Sam Horner from DSV Seeds.

DSV Seeds: Exclusive Cultivars for Top-Level Sports Turf

DSV Seeds: Exclusive Cultivars for Top-Level Sports Turf

DSV will also showcase Eurogala, a fine perennial ryegrass cultivar that performs across both sports turf and high-quality lawns and greens. Ranked highly in the lawns and greens table, Eurogala will feature in DSV’s rye greens mix and PRO Summer Sport mix, making it a versatile choice for golf, cricket, and tennis applications where performance and visual quality are equally important.

Alongside PRO Pitch and Eurogala, visitors can also expect to find out more about DSV’s other EuroGrass mixtures including:

PRO Links Fairway – a 100% fescue mix designed for links fairway use, offering extreme drought resistance and low input requirements, and containing the new ‘Mentor’ hard fescue cultivar.

PRO Summer Sport – ideal for cricket squares, tennis courts, and golf tees

PRO Multi Sport – a versatile, drought-tolerant option for schools and shared-use pitches

The DSV team will be on hand throughout the three-day show to provide expert advice and guidance to turf managers, grounds teams, and sports facility operators, ensuring visitors can explore the latest innovations in high-performance turf solutions.

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STIHL’s most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine

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STIHL’s most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine: STIHL has unveiled its most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine to date. The TSA 500, with 16”/350mm cutting wheel, is the latest addition to STIHL’s AP System range. It offers a power output of 4.2kW and provides an equivalent cutting performance to the petrol-powered TS 500i, with 3.9kW mechanical performance. 

To deliver this performance, it requires two AP 500 S batteries, powering a 72-volt system. Featuring an adjustable magnesium guard, the tool is ideal for construction, landscaping, and rescue service professionals.

STIHL's most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine

STIHL’s most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine

Built for optimised handling for tougher cutting tasks, the TSA 500 provides smooth operation and low vibration, allowing for precise guidance of the tool. With its 350mm cutting disc, the machine allows for accurate and ergonomic cutting of a range of materials, including stone, structural steel, metal and composite materials, to depths of 125mm.

The new machine boasts an electronic control panel and a simple control system. The TSA 500’s STIHL Power Boost technology ensures optimal performance and consistent cutting power throughout its runtime, comparable to that of petrol alternatives. The tool also provides consistent power for 20-40 minutes, depending on the material being cut, when used with two AP 500 S batteries. Being battery operated, the TSA 500 is particularly suited to indoor cutting tasks or situations where the simplicity of a battery machine excels.

In addition, its run-out break, with recuperation function, feeds the energy generated during braking, back into its batteries, for maximum efficiency and productivity. This also means the cutting wheel comes to a stop in less than 4 seconds after use.

What’s more, for optimum tool performance and longevity, the TSA 500’s newly developed magnetic filter protects the machine from the particles generated during metal cutting operation.

For ease of use, users can select one of three power modes according to task via its digital controls, with a modern display, which also provides information on the tool’s battery charge level. With its built-in connected function, the tool can also integrate seamlessly into the STIHL Connected digital fleet management system, which delivers up-to-date information on usage and maintenance status, reducing downtime.

Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the TSA 500 is IPX 4-rated, making it safe to use in wet conditions.

For more information on the STIHL TSA 500, visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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MM Seed to Showcase Leading Golf Mixtures at BTME

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MM Seed to Showcase Leading Golf Mixtures at BTME: MM Seed will be returning to BTME from 20-22 January, welcoming visitors to Stand 124 to explore some of the industry’s most trusted grass seed mixtures for golf courses. Throughout the event, their knowledgeable team will be available to offer tailored advice on renovation, overseeding and choosing the right mixture for every course environment.

Fairway Focus: MM22, MM50 & MM13

Among the products on show will be MM22, a dependable option for divotting, repairing and renovating tees, fairways and outfield areas that take on significant wear. Its rapid establishment, strong recovery and impressive sward density make it ideal for clubs that need a mixture they can rely on throughout the season.

MM Seed to Showcase Leading Golf Mixtures at BTME

MM Seed to Showcase Leading Golf Mixtures at BTME

Visitors will also be able to learn more about the hugely popular MM50, a fast-establishing ryegrass blend that delivers consistent year-round performance. Known for its resilience and fine leaf characteristics, MM50 produces a dense, clean-cut sward that stands up well to close mowing and heavy traffic, while also offering high levels of disease resistance.

For those managing lower-input sites, MM13 provides a traditional, high-quality option for overseeding and renovating tees, fairways and roughs. With excellent drought tolerance, strong recovery and good disease resistance, MM13 is well suited for areas where reliability and ease of management are essential. Its ability to maintain colour and performance through winter further adds to its appeal.

Greens Mixtures: MM8 & MM9

For greens, MM Seed will be showcasing MM8, a 100% fine fescue blend ideal for links and heathland-style environments. Featuring top-rated cultivars such as Sybille, MM8 delivers a fine, dense sward with exceptional drought tolerance, low nutrient requirements and enhanced disease resistance. It supports sustainable maintenance practices and is particularly effective for spring and summer overseeding.

Also highlighted will be MM9, a premium browntop bent mixture designed for summer overseeding, autumn renovation and new green constructions. Renowned for producing a fine, dense and smooth putting surface, MM9 offers excellent year-round colour, strong disease resistance and impressive tolerance to close mowing, making it a trusted choice for high-performance greens.

Visit MM Seed at Stand 124

Whether you’re planning a renovation programme or seeking guidance on improving turf quality across your course, the MM Seed team will be on hand throughout BTME to discuss the best solutions for your course.

For further information, please contact MM Sports Seed on 01386 791102 or visit the company’s website www.mm-seeds.co.uk.

You can also follow the company on X: @MM_Seed.

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