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G860 signals exciting times at Boston

December 8, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

G860 signals exciting times at Boston: Jim Portas, head groundsman at Boston United FC, has explained how a new Dennis G860 is helping him to deliver the best pitch he possibly can at the club’s new stadium. The Dennis G860 and range of cassettes was purchased by Burdens Group for Boston United as part of […]

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

December 8, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ken Siems

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy: Ken Siems launches SIEMS TURFGRASS Consultancy Service and brings the world’s premier sand injection system, DRYJECT, to the UK and Ireland. Siems Turfgrass LTD will operate two independent services available to golf courses, football clubs and all other grass sport surfaces. SIEMS TURFGRASS CONSULTANCY Providing site-specific golf course management […]

G860 signals exciting times at Boston

December 8, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

December 8, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ken Siems

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G860 signals exciting times at Boston

December 8, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

G860 signals exciting times at Boston: Jim Portas, head groundsman at Boston United FC, has explained how a new Dennis G860 is helping him to deliver the best pitch he possibly can at the club’s new stadium.

The Dennis G860 and range of cassettes was purchased by Burdens Group for Boston United as part of a sponsorship agreement with the club at the new stadium.

G860 signals exciting times at Boston

Last year, work commenced to construct Boston United’s new stadium. The club’s chairman, David Newton, said that the new build was to give Boston United and its community foundation a secure future.

“This new stadium is the start of an exciting new era,” said Jim. “It is giving us our own place and it is a far better pitch than we had at York Street. The chairman has promised fans that we will deliver the best ground we possibly can, and we’re working towards that goal.”

The multi-million-pound project includes a recently constructed fibre sand pitch and it is for this reason that Jim decided that new turf maintenance equipment was essential.

“At our old pitch we were always supplied a mower from Burdens Group. However, going to this fantastic new pitch we needed something new; a premium mower which would benefit the pitch.

“We did a bit of research, looked at a lot of different brands and I decided that I really liked the Dennis G860 cylinder mower. It seemed to be the best option for a football pitch.”

Jim isn’t the only groundsman to be of this opinion as many of his peers have long relied on the Dennis G860 to provide the perfect cut for sports turf. Lightweight at just 166kg; it is easy to manoeuvre and comfortable to operate. The handlebar console houses the controls for – throttle, parking brake, roller drive and cutting cylinder drive.

The mower features a large diameter front roller with an adjustable scraper which has been designed for a precise height of cut control, giving an excellent finish on every occasion. The Dennis G860 also features an interchangeable cassette system to assist with a wide range of tasks such as including scarifying, verticutting, brushing, spiking, and slitting.

G860 signals exciting times at Boston

“We’ve got five of the cassettes – which is my favourite aspect of the G860,” continued Jim. “The ability to carry out various jobs with just one power unit is so beneficial. In the past we have had to rely on pieces of equipment from Burdens Group. With the G860, we no longer have this problem. We simply put in whichever cassette we need and off we go. It’s so easy to change the cassette over as well.

“The G860 is a sturdy, reliable piece of machinery and it gives a perfect finish every time. I’m cutting at a length of 30mm at the minute while we are not playing, and on matchdays it will be between 25mm and 30mm depending on what the manager requires.

“It’s just a pleasure to use. With a new stadium, a new pitch, and a new mower – it certainly is exciting times here at Boston United FC. I would also like to thank Norman Burden and the Burdens Group for their continued support.”

For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact Dennis 01332 824 777 or visit www.dennisuk.com

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Dennis on Twitter @DennisMowers and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK You can also view the latest Dennis videos by visiting www.youtube.com/DennisMowers

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Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

December 8, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ken Siems

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy: Ken Siems launches SIEMS TURFGRASS Consultancy Service and brings the world’s premier sand injection system, DRYJECT, to the UK and Ireland.

Siems Turfgrass LTD will operate two independent services available to golf courses, football clubs and all other grass sport surfaces.

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

SIEMS TURFGRASS CONSULTANCY

Providing site-specific golf course management consulting, tailored to support clients in improving all aspects of their golf course maintenance, from improved budget management to course construction and renovation.

Turfgrass Management

Staffing/Budget Management

Project Management

Maintenance

Water Management

Environmental Management

Individual Customised Consultancy Packages

DRYJECT

Dryject is the world’s number one sand injection service that aerates, topdresses and amends in one pass, with playing surfaces ready within 1 hour after treatment. Dryject is routinely used at thousands of golf courses around the world and now Ken is excited to bring this unique service to the UK and Ireland.

DryJect uses a high-speed, water-based injection system to blast aeration holes through the root zone to fracture the soil. The patented vacuum technology simultaneously fills holes to the surface with high volumes of sand or amendment. This means you can relieve compaction, increase water infiltration, reach the root zone with oxygen and amend your soil with high volumes of material all at the same time. Using wet or dry sand, DryJect leaves the surface smooth and playable which results in no negative loss to club revenue.

ABOUT KEN SIEMS

Ken Siems is an internationally recognised turfgrass specialist with over 40 years’ experience at the top end of the global golf industry, including Augusta National in the USA, Loch Lomond GC in Scotland and Pestovo GC in Russia. His consultancy business, Siems Turfgrass Ltd, provides site specific golf course management consulting tailored to support clients in improving all aspects of their golf course maintenance, from improved budget management to course construction and renovation.

A graduate of the world renowned Turfgrass Management Programme at Pennsylvania State University, Ken’s journey in golf has led him to work in some of the most challenging conditions possible, from extreme rainfall, to extreme heat, ice and snow – sometimes all in the one day! Despite what nature has thrown at him, his passion for managing turfgrass has never wavered and he has consistently delivered and exceeded owner/client expectations throughout his career. His extensive knowledge and experience gives him an enviable ability to determine the appropriate course of action for any site specific challenge.

A Certified Golf Course Superintendent with the GCSAA and also Master Greenkeeper with BIGGA, one of very few in the world to hold both certifications. Ken previously held the position of Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Agronomy at several notable golf courses and projects worldwide, most notably, Islington GC (Canada), East Sussex National GC (England), Loch Lomond GC (Scotland), Jinhai Lake GC (China) and Pestovo GC (Russia). He also spent time in the UAE honing his golf course construction skills as Project Manager for Tanto International Golf.

CONTACT
Ken Siems

Tel: 00 44 7577 659 426

Email: kenjsiems@gmail.com

www.kensiems.com

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G860 signals exciting times at Boston

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

G860 signals exciting times at Boston

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

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G860 signals exciting times at Boston

G860 signals exciting times at Boston: Jim Portas, head groundsman at Boston United FC, has explained how a new Dennis G860 is helping him to deliver the best pitch he possibly can at the club’s new stadium.

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy

Ken Siems launches Siems Turfgrass consultancy: Ken Siems launches SIEMS TURFGRASS Consultancy Service and brings the world’s premier sand injection system, DRYJECT, to the UK and Ireland.

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