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Millfield gets the MM treatment

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Millfield gets the MM treatment: Craig Richardson, head of grounds and gardens, is using a range of MM and Designer grass seed on a variety of sports pitches at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset. Boasting a fascinating history and a brilliant present, Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and […]

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Fiona Sare

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range: The AS 940 Sherpa range of ride-on mowers from has been redesigned for 2023 – and has already won a prestigious award for excellence in sustainable product design. AS-Motor developed the robust, versatile Sherpa specifically for mowing high grass. Technical innovations for 2023 include improvements to the fuel tank, locking […]

Millfield gets the MM treatment

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Fiona Sare

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Millfield gets the MM treatment

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Millfield gets the MM treatment: Craig Richardson, head of grounds and gardens, is using a range of MM and Designer grass seed on a variety of sports pitches at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset.

Boasting a fascinating history and a brilliant present, Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years. It all started back in 1935 when six princes were brought back from India to be educated by the School’s founder Jack Meyer.

Millfield gets the MM treatment

The School grew steadily and in 1939 became one of the first independent schools to be co-educational. It was shortly after that Millfield gained fame as the first in the country to deal successfully with dyslexic pupils.

Fast forward to the present and Millfield continues to gain widespread recognition for both academic success and an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities. Sport is also a serious matter at Millfield and it proudly holds the reputation of the best sporting school in the UK.

“I can’t think of a sport that we don’t have here,” says Craig who has been in his position at Millfield School since July 2016.

Indeed, Millfield is known for its sporting prowess and has produced many top-class international sports persons and Olympic athletes. One look at the stunning sports pitches and amenities will tell you that no stone is left un-turned in providing facilities of the highest quality – and that’s where Craig and his team of 24 grounds staff come in.

Maintenance regimes for all surfaces and gardens across the three sites (Millfield Prep School, Millfield School and Kingweston Sports Ground) are set by Craig and he uses a wide range of suppliers to identify only the best equipment and materials.

One such supplier is MM Sports Seed and Craig has been a long-term advocate of the company’s range of grass seed. MM is one of the most respected brands in the UK sportsturf and amenity industries and is relied upon at top sports grounds throughout the UK and beyond.

In particular, Craig uses MM10 on the School’s golf greens which offers good, dense putting surfaces; MM50 – a hard-wearing ryegrass mix which is ideal for cricket squares and outfields; Action Replay (from the Designer range) for winter pitches; and MM60 – which Craig reserves for the main pitches.

“I solely use MM60 on what I class as my premium pitches,” he says. “These are the pitches where we have installed drainage and irrigation and carry out annual fraise mow renovations, these include our first team pitches for football and rugby.”

MM60 is renowned for producing an excellent playing surface. It is a 100% ryegrass formula which is perfect for renovation and divot repair, has a high disease resistance, fantastic aesthetic qualities and offers extremely fast germination – which is boosted by the inclusion of Headstart GOLD®.

“It’s important that the first team pitches get the MM60 treatment,” adds Craig. “The mixtures are clean, they give me peace of mind, you know what they are going to do, and they perform. Ultimately, I always get good results from the seed.

“Furthermore, Matt Gresty (UK sales and marketing manager) provides everything you want and more. He is full of technical knowledge and is always there when you want him. What I like about Matt is that he always provides an honest and informed view.”

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 Twitter: @MM_Seed.

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AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

January 31, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Fiona Sare

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range: The AS 940 Sherpa range of ride-on mowers from has been redesigned for 2023 – and has already won a prestigious award for excellence in sustainable product design.

AS-Motor developed the robust, versatile Sherpa specifically for mowing high grass. Technical innovations for 2023 include improvements to the fuel tank, locking mechanism, tyres and tyre sealant, with a choice of engine now on offer to meet different budgets. Aesthetically, the mowers feature new-look paintwork and an additional front panel.

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

The redesigned AS 940 Sherpa range has already attracted international acclaim, winning the ‘German Design Award 2023’. The awards aim to promote sustainable transformation from a design perspective, recognising outstanding products that provide answers to the challenges of our time. An illustrious panel of experts praised the Sherpa’s striking design, describing it as: “A compact ride-on mower reduced to the essentials for sustainable and ecologically oriented green maintenance.”

The AS 940 Sherpa 4WD embodies sustainability in its function and design. Lightweight and agile, with a low centre of gravity, the mower is ideal for managing the high grass and slopes of meadows that are vital for nature conservation and biodiversity. Constructed with over 99% recyclable parts, the mower’s powerful engine, cross-blade cutting system and permanent all-wheel drive ensure efficiency and durability.

The AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL model offers large tyres for even higher ground clearance and stability, while the AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC is the world’s first rough-terrain ride-on mower with remote control. All models combine ergonomic comfort with safety and ease of use.

“We are proud to receive this prestigious design award for our Sherpa family,” says Georg-Otto Fuchs, Vice President Product Management & Marketing EMEAA. “The development, product management and testing team have done an outstanding job. The Sherpa range shows that we are consistently thinking about sustainability in product design – we do without unnecessary parts, and almost all the materials used can be fully recycled and impress with their long, resource-saving service life.”

The updated, award-winning AS 940 Sherpa range is available now. Visit www.as-motor.uk to find out more.

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Millfield gets the MM treatment

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AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

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Millfield gets the MM treatment

Millfield gets the MM treatment: Craig Richardson, head of grounds and gardens, is using a range of MM and Designer grass seed on a variety of sports pitches at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset.

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range

AS-Motor unveils new-look mower range: The AS 940 Sherpa range of ride-on mowers from has been redesigned for 2023 – and has already won a prestigious award for excellence in sustainable product design.

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