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BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network

September 23, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is launching a new women’s network to help women working across the golf and turf industries build confidence, develop professional relationships and support one another throughout their careers. The BIGGA Elevates Women’s Network will begin with a five-session pilot programme led […]

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

September 23, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range Ferris Mowers is introducing the all-new Z1-P stand-on mower for spring 2027, built from the ground up on a new platform and available in three deck sizes. The range is headlined by the new 81 cm (32in) Z1-P, which brings commercial stand-on productivity to narrow gates and tight […]

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network

September 23, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

September 23, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

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BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network

September 23, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is launching a new women’s network to help women working across the golf and turf industries build confidence, develop professional relationships and support one another throughout their careers.

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network

The BIGGA Elevates Women’s Network will begin with a five-session pilot programme led by qualified life and business coach and experienced facilitator Miriam Mooney.

Running from September 2026 to January 2027, the network will bring together a cohort of up to 20 women for a series of two-hour online sessions. The first session will take place on Tuesday 29 September, with further meetings scheduled for 20 October, 17 November, 8 December, and 12 January. Each will run from 7pm to 9pm.

Rather than following a fixed training programme, the sessions will respond to the priorities and experiences of the participants. They will provide a confidential and supportive environment in which members can speak openly, reflect on their experiences and learn from one another.

Miriam will act as an independent facilitator and coach, providing enough structure to give the sessions purpose and momentum while allowing conversations to develop around the needs of the group.

She has supported individuals and teams to build confidence, navigate change, and achieve personal and professional growth since 2014. She also brings more than 23 years of corporate leadership experience and has facilitated leadership programmes, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.

BIGGA Commercial Director Lauren Frazer said: “The response to the first BIGGA Elevates event at BTME showed there was a real appetite among women in the industry to connect, share their experiences and support each other. We wanted to build on that momentum and create something that continues throughout the year.

“This network will give participants a trusted space in which they can discuss the opportunities and challenges they encounter, learn from their peers and form relationships that can support them as their careers develop.

“Miriam’s coaching and facilitation experience will help the group establish that environment from the outset, while allowing its members to shape the conversations around what is most useful to them. This is an important next step for BIGGA Elevates and we are excited to see how the network develops.”

The Women’s Network follows the inaugural BIGGA Elevates event at BTME 2026, which attracted more than 50 attendees. Delivered in collaboration with The R&A and Syngenta, the session brought together women from a wide range of roles and career stages to discuss visibility, opportunity, confidence and progression within a traditionally male-dominated industry.

The pilot programme will culminate in an in-person BIGGA Elevates session at BTME 2027. Taking place in The R&A Clubhouse in Hall 3 at the Harrogate Convention Centre from 4pm to 5pm on Wednesday 27 January, the informal event will welcome women from across golf and turf.

Attendees will be able to meet fellow professionals, expand their networks and discover more about the Women’s Network. A panel of accomplished women will also discuss their career journeys, the lessons they have learned and their perspectives on building a successful career in the industry.

BIGGA hopes the pilot will provide the foundations for a recognised and valued community that continues to grow, creating lasting connections and meaningful opportunities for women across the sector.

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Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

September 23, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

Ferris Mowers is introducing the all-new Z1-P stand-on mower for spring 2027, built from the ground up on a new platform and available in three deck sizes. The range is headlined by the new 81 cm (32in) Z1-P, which brings commercial stand-on productivity to narrow gates and tight landscaping where larger machines can’t go, alongside 91 cm (36in) and 122 cm (48in) Z1-PX editions that replace the outgoing SRS™ Z1 in those sizes.

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

Rebuilt from the ground up

All three Z1-P models share the same new chassis and control layout, but it’s the deck that marks the biggest change. The new platform offers our patented, fully configurable Triple™ mower deck, which enables you to switch between rear discharge, side discharge and mulching as the job demands. The deck is built from 4.6 mm fabricated steel, with a reinforced spindle mounting area, metal scuff guards and a reinforced leading edge designed to withstand daily commercial use. The cutting height runs from 3.8 cm to 12.7 cm.

Kawasaki V-Twin engines power every edition: an 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) FS600V on the 81 cm Z1-P, a 19 hp (14.2 kW) FX600V on the 91 cm Z1-PX, and a 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) FX730V on the 122 cm Z1-PX. The 91 cm and 122 cm editions share a 30-litre fuel tank, while the 81 cm runs a 23-litre tank.

Despite the added capability, the range keeps a compact footprint designed to fit in the back of most standard-sized vans in Europe, with speeds of up to 12.8 km/h.

Comfort and control

Across all three deck sizes, the operator platform offers more room to stand and move than comparable units, even on the smallest, 81 cm model. At 41 cm wide, the platform provides stability and better control on slopes, while outboard cleated footrests give operators extra support when they need it. It’s suspended on a pivoting design supported by adjustable rubber isolators, tuned for a smoother ride across uneven ground.

The controls follow the same line of thought. A one-hand, three-position speed selector, a new linear dash and a magnetic height-of-cut pin keep adjustments quick and intuitive. An automatic PTO shutdown stops the blades the moment the operator steps off the platform, so obstacles can be cleared safely.

Built for less time in the shop

The new machine was built from the ground up with ease of maintenance in mind, knowing that during maintenance time landscape contractors aren’t out on the job. Simplified touchpoints and easy-to-access transaxles work to make maintenance and routine service quick and seamless.

Warranty

The Z1-P line carries a 4-year warranty, or 750 hours, whichever occurs first, with unlimited hours covered during the first two years. On the 91 cm and 122 cm editions, that’s an increase from the outgoing SRS™ Z1’s 500-hour limit within the same term. The Kawasaki engines are covered separately by a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.*

*See operator’s manual for full warranty details.

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