Wroxham’s Husqvarna Automower: Based in the Norfolk Broads, semi-professional football club, Wroxham FC, has swapped hours of manual labour for eco-smart autonomous mowing, to help the club maintain its vast Trafford Park pitch. In just three months, the club has noticed a significant increase in turf quality, and credits Husqvarna Automower® for the change.
Following long hours spent maintaining the pitch, the Wroxham FC team, following a recommendation from agricultural construction and
New products from Makita: Leading power tool manufacturer, Makita UK has announced its new October collection, adding further cordless machines to its expanding LXT battery platform. A new 18V garden sprayer, impact wrench and inflator join the line-up of over 275 solutions within the LXT range.
DUS054Z GARDEN SPRAYER
Removing the effort required to pump, this lightweight 18V 5-litre sprayer delivers up to 0.45L/min, allowing for efficient spraying with comfortable paddle control. The telescopic spray wand with
Education experience granted to five BIGGA members: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and Partner ICL have revealed the five recipients of the sixth ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship ahead of the education programme’s return to in-person learning in January 2022.
The successful BIGGA members are:
Kevin Butler, greenkeeper, Saunton Golf Club
Michael Gibbons, greenkeeper, Dunham Forest Golf Club
Abigail Laker, greenkeeper, Frilford Heath Golf Club
Michael Russell, greenkeeper, Preston Golf Club
Jeremy Ward, head greenkeeper, Bradford
Makita continues to provide the power: As part of its new October product releases, leading power tool manufacturer, Makita UK has revealed a number of new 40VMax cordless machines that have been added to its exciting XGT range.
The new high-powered products provide a one-battery solution to handle the most demanding jobs and environments, without sacrificing run time.
40VMAX LS004G XGT MITRE SAW
Driven by a 40VMax brushless motor, this XGT 260mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw provides
SALTEX to celebrate 75 years: 75 years of groundscare equipment will be on display at SALTEX’s 75th anniversary show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on November 3 and 4.
The new show feature, entitled a History of Groundscare Equipment (stand C065), will display vintage and classic groundscare machinery and tools covering 75 years of the profession. With so many machines being showcased, it will certainly offer a nostalgic walk down memory lane for visitors.
