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DLF expands production

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Elena Cossar

DLF expands production: The UK’s largest grass seed supplier, DLF, have announced the completion of a £3.5m investment programme to increase production efficiency and meet market demand across the domestic, landscape and sports turf sectors. The introduction of new mixing plant technology known as ‘Titan’ to the breeding centre in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, promises to both […]

GMA Hub set to boost the game

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Olivia Dixon

GMA Hub set to boost the game: The GMA Hub (Stand C190) is set to demonstrate all the benefits to be gained from Grounds Management Association products and services. The hosts and organisers of SALTEX have an impressive line-up, all devised to boost the game, skills, career, and surfaces of visitors to their packed show […]

DLF expands production

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Elena Cossar

GMA Hub set to boost the game

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Olivia Dixon

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DLF expands production

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Elena Cossar

DLF expands production: The UK’s largest grass seed supplier, DLF, have announced the completion of a £3.5m investment programme to increase production efficiency and meet market demand across the domestic, landscape and sports turf sectors.

The introduction of new mixing plant technology known as ‘Titan’ to the breeding centre in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, promises to both continue and improve seed quality, increase capacity and play a huge part in supporting the growth of DLF’s UK operations.

DLF expands production

Parent company to many leading sports seed brands including Johnsons Sports Seed, MM and Masterline, alongside leading wild flower ranges Pro Flora and Colour Boost, DLF has undertaken major redevelopment over the last few years to benefit customers and company alike as they continue to set the quality standard for professional grass seed. ‘Titan’ – derived from Greek mythology and symbolising great strength, intellect or importance – is a new mixing plant technology which will more than double the production capability and provide higher in-season capacity and efficiency.

Titan is equipped with 48 seed bins of seven cubic metres, which can hold up to 3 tonnes of seed depending on the species. The pneumatic closed system can input 12 tonnes per hour, and output 6 tonnes per hour from bins to mixers, significantly improving line efficiency through automation. The rotary valves, diverter valves and connecting pipes of ‘Titan’ are all self-cleaning which means that, alongside DLF’s ‘star cleaner’, seed purity is optimised and contamination during the mixing process is eliminated.

The bespoke control software is also fully integrated with DLF’s operating system, bringing new enhancements to ordering and availability and ensuring optimal supply during peak seasons.

Commenting on the investment, DLF Director of Operations UK Martin Swinnerton said, “Titan promises to be a fantastic asset for DLF and in turn our leading sports turf ranges. We have experienced unprecedented demand for product across our portfolio in recent years and with this technology we can output more products to keep up with demand levels and thereby help us to satisfy both new and existing customers by guaranteeing not only a fast but reliable supply chain.”

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GMA Hub set to boost the game

October 27, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Olivia Dixon

GMA Hub set to boost the game: The GMA Hub (Stand C190) is set to demonstrate all the benefits to be gained from Grounds Management Association products and services. The hosts and organisers of SALTEX have an impressive line-up, all devised to boost the game, skills, career, and surfaces of visitors to their packed show area.

There will be no shortage of expertise available on the GMA Hub, with the Technical and Learning team available to discuss training and education options for those who have been in the industry for years, and to those just starting out, giving visitors the chance to boost their skills and career.

GMA Hub set to boost the game

The GMA’s Pitch Advisory Service and sport’s National Governing Bodies will be at the Hub to advise on funding or give visitors a tour of equipment for community sport clubs being displayed in the new Community Sport Zone, located alongside the GMA Hub.

Meanwhile, ready to share their extensive knowledge at the Hub’s dedicated Soil Science area will be soil science experts Dr Kate Entwistle and Alex Vickers, equipped to help tackle common turfgrass problems.

The GMA’s Membership Services team will be at the Hub to talk visitors through the many reasons they should consider joining the leading membership association for the sports, turf, and grounds care sector.

The GMA is also on the hunt for passionate and engaging young people to join its Young Board of Directors and members will be on hand each day from 10.00am until 1.00pm to discuss what is involved with all interested parties.

Hosting the popular GMA Job Clinic, will be careers counsellor Frank Newbury. He will be available to offer expert and current guidance on perfecting your CV, proactive job searching, performing better at job interviews, as well as negotiating pay and perks. And for those on the other side of the interview table, Frank can give valuable insight to on how to select the right candidate for every role.

To take advantage of the wealth of knowledge at the GMA Hub at SALTEX 2023, register now at: https://bit.ly/456l0dA

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DLF expands production

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DLF expands production

DLF expands production: The UK’s largest grass seed supplier, DLF, have announced the completion of a £3.5m investment programme to increase production efficiency and meet market demand across the domestic, landscape and sports turf sectors.

GMA Hub set to boost the game

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