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Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership

November 6, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership: The British and International Golf Greenkeeping Association (BIGGA), Lantra and Land-Based Assessment Ltd (LBAL) have commenced a strategic partnership designed to boost skills development across the greenkeeping sector through high quality apprenticeships and robust assessment. The collaboration prioritises clear progression routes via the BIGGA Formal Education Pathway and […]

Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust

November 6, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust: Trimax Mowing Systems is set to unveil its latest innovation, OptiAdjust, at Saltex 2025 — a system designed to redefine mowing efficiency, safety, and precision. Developed as an evolution of the ever-popular Pegasus S5, the Trimax OptiAdjust system allows operators to change mowing heights between 10–80 mm […]

Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership

November 6, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust

November 6, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership

November 6, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership: The British and International Golf Greenkeeping Association (BIGGA), Lantra and Land-Based Assessment Ltd (LBAL) have commenced a strategic partnership designed to boost skills development across the greenkeeping sector through high quality apprenticeships and robust assessment. The collaboration prioritises clear progression routes via the BIGGA Formal Education Pathway and sector wide Apprenticeship awareness.

The partnership commits to shared evidence and continuous improvement for greenkeeping apprenticeships, with Lantra working closely with BIGGA to support the apprenticeship routes at Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5.

Lantra and BIGGA forge new strategic partnership

Lantra will be at BIGGA’s annual flagship event, BTME in January 2026, joining GTC Approved Training Providers at a collaborative exhibition in the GTC Education Hub. Furthermore, to mark the strategic partnership, BIGGA have been announced as a sponsor of the Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards, which is set to take place later this month at the National Conference Centre, in Solihull.

Commenting on the partnership, Jo-Anne Bryan, Head of Apprenticeships and Standards at Lantra said: “We are really pleased to be partnering with BIGGA on championing apprenticeships within golf greenkeeping.

Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for new entrants starting out as a Golf Greenkeeper, to then progress to an Advanced Sports Turf Technician, at Level 3, and for those wanting to excel to a Golf Course Manager at Level 5. These apprenticeships provide a great career pathway within the industry.

Rob Phillips, Learning and Development Manager – Technical, at BIGGA also commented “This partnership marks an important step forward in uniting our efforts to deliver exceptional education and career development for greenkeepers. By aligning the BIGGA Formal Education Pathway, industry recognized apprenticeship standards, and Lantra’s ongoing commitment to robust assessment, we are creating a clear and credible route for progression that strengthens the future of the profession.”

Together, BIGGA, Lantra, and LBAL will deliver a coordinated programme of promotion and on the ground engagement to strengthen apprenticeship outcomes and professional standards in greenkeeping.

BTME 2026 will take place from 20 to 22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, when exhibitors can look forward to an optimised event experience supported by FFAIR’s award-winning technology.

For more information about BIGGA and its various activities including how to become a member, visit www.bigga.org.uk

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Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust

November 6, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust: Trimax Mowing Systems is set to unveil its latest innovation, OptiAdjust, at Saltex 2025 — a system designed to redefine mowing efficiency, safety, and precision. Developed as an evolution of the ever-popular Pegasus S5, the Trimax OptiAdjust system allows operators to change mowing heights between 10–80 mm without leaving the cab.

Using the intuitive Trimax Connect app, available for both Android and iOS devices, operators can make instant height adjustments from inside the tractor. The result is less downtime, greater accuracy, and improved presentation across every pass — whether maintaining sports fields, large estates, or municipal spaces.

Smarter Mowing at Your Fingertips: Trimax Launches OptiAdjust

“OptiAdjust takes everything operators love about the Pegasus S5 and makes it even smarter,” says Rikki Bown, Business Development Manager at Trimax.
“The ability to change cutting heights in seconds — from the seat of the tractor — is a real step forward in mower efficiency and ease of use.”

Precision and Productivity Combined

OptiAdjust brings measurable benefits across key areas of turf management:

Increased Productivity: Operators no longer need to stop and manually adjust the mower. This reduces downtime and allows for efficient coverage of large areas.
Enhanced Safety: Adjustments from within the cab reduce direct contact with the mower, minimising operator risk.
Quality Control: Automated height control ensures a precise, consistent cut for a cleaner, high-quality finish, eliminating the need for rework.
Smarter Mowing Management: With OptiAdjust, changing heights takes seconds rather than minutes, allowing operators to easily adapt to grass growth and presentation requirements for consistent results year-round.

Built on Proven Trimax Engineering

By combining the latest technology with Trimax’s renowned build quality and engineering, OptiAdjust represents a natural evolution in mower performance. The system not only enhances mowing efficiency but also supports turf health — making smaller, more frequent height changes during high-growth periods helps maintain turf quality and reduce disease risk.

OptiAdjust has been designed to integrate seamlessly with the Pegasus S5 platform, trusted by grounds professionals worldwide for its reliability and performance.

See It Live at Saltex 2025

Visitors to Saltex 2025 can see OptiAdjust in action on the Trimax stand H082, where the system will be demonstrated alongside the company’s trusted range of commercial rotary and flail mowers.

OptiAdjust is available as an optional feature on new Pegasus S5 models.

For more information, or to watch the system in action, visit:
https://trimaxmowers.co.uk/trimax-optiadjust/

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