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EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Richard Fry

EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization: With the relaxing of lockdown and the return of recreational activity and sport participation, Rigby Taylor has introduced EndoSan, the most advanced ionic silver based chemistry in a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), for sanitizing a wide range of surfaces. EndoSan provides control of Coronavirus as well as bacteria, […]

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

MM seed first-class at Oxford University: Jon Buddington, Grounds Manager at the world-famous Oxford University, has reported excellent results from using a range of Limagrain’s MM grass seed. Oxford University – the world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Gifted men and women have studied or taught […]

EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Richard Fry

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Richard Fry

EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization: With the relaxing of lockdown and the return of recreational activity and sport participation, Rigby Taylor has introduced EndoSan, the most advanced ionic silver based chemistry in a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), for sanitizing a wide range of surfaces.

EndoSan provides control of Coronavirus as well as bacteria, fungi and algae when applied to a wide range of surfaces as a non-hazardous spray.

EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization

EndoSan’s positive environmental credentials provide a first-choice surface sanitizer for grounds managers, greenkeepers and contractors. Supplied in two formulations, the ready-to-use EndoSan 3 formulation is available in 500ml Trigger packs and 5 litre drums and for larger applications, EndoSan 50 is a dilutable concentrate packed in 10 litres. Larger sizes up to 1000 litres are available on request.

Areas of use include, turf and artificial playing surfaces, ‘touch-points’

in changing rooms, gyms, playgrounds and on equipment, golf course ‘furniture’. trolley’s and buggies, seating, railings, gates, flags, nets and much more

EndoSan has no odour or colour, is 100% chlorine and alcohol free and non-corrosive. Applied through a pressure sprayer, or for small areas from a ready-to- use Trigger pack, the product simply degrades into harmless, naturally occurring water and oxygen substances following application and is one of the safest forms of disinfection.

Application can be made through a pressure sprayer such as one selected from the Rigby Taylor Evolution knapsack range with two back pack model (one electric) with tank capacities of 15 litres and a lightweight 7 litre option.

EndoSan is a ‘safe biocide’ and has been approved for continuous addition to drinking water. In addition to the number of environmental benefits, the

manufacturing process also complies with ISO 14001 and environmental standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485

Available now from your Rigby Taylor area manager or online at www.rigbytaylor.com

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MM seed first-class at Oxford University

August 7, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

MM seed first-class at Oxford University: Jon Buddington, Grounds Manager at the world-famous Oxford University, has reported excellent results from using a range of Limagrain’s MM grass seed.

Oxford University – the world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Gifted men and women have studied or taught at the University throughout its great history. Among them are 28 British Prime Ministers, at least 30 international leaders and 55 Nobel Prize winners.

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

Academic success aside, the University has also produced 120 Olympic medal winners and is currently ranked among the top British universities for sport thanks to coaching and student commitment.

Oxford University Sport manages the University sports facilities at Iffley Road Sports Centre and the sports pitches within University Parks and on Marston Road. The man tasked with maintaining these wonderful facilities, which consists of 24 hectares of grass surfaces, is Jon Buddington, who has been the University’s Grounds Manager for two years.

As a frequent user of Limagrain seed throughout his 30-year career history, Jon was not surprised to see Limagrain’s MM50 seed performing well on a newly constructed cricket square upon the start of his tenure at the University.

“The new cricket square was overseeded with MM50 and because of the great results we continued to use it,” he said. “Now we overseed with MM50 at the end of the cricket season and put a bit on pre-season just before we start rolling.

“We find that we get incredible results by overseeding with MM50 in the early spring when the surface is still damp, just before we start any heavy maintenance. It has been a very good seed for us especially for cricket – the MM50 has very good wear tolerance and we hardly ever get any debris.”

As Jon says, MM50, a blend of fine-leaved ryegrasses, is ideal for cricket squares and outfields. This hard-wearing mix has rapid germination, very fine leaved appearance, high shoot density and is tolerant to very close mowing, along with high disease resistance. All these attributes together produce a fantastic sward that has great colour all year round. It is also widely praised for its rapid recovery.

In the early stages of his new position at Oxford, Jon’s attentions soon turned towards the winter pitches. After consultation with trusted supplier, MW Turfcare, he was advised to try Limagrain’s MM60 seed on the rugby and football pitches.

This 100% ryegrass formula is renowned for producing an excellent playing surface. It 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®.

“We renovate and overseed with MM60 at the end of the rugby and football seasons – which all depends on fixtures which can be often drawn out depending on the weather and internal college games. Generally, we tend to apply MM60 to these pitches at the end of May and we get very good germination. The initial colour, from the infant plant is great, and we have a strong colour all year round – it never looks drawn out or yellow and tired so I’m incredibly happy with it.”

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

In terms of applying MM seed, Jon admits to veering away from recommended rates.

“For me, it’s all about feel and visual,” he said. “We don’t go by religious sowing rates or anything like that. In my opinion it is about getting as much grass in there as you can especially when you are taking it out and raking it and preparing cricket pitches.”

One look at the University’s immaculate and stunning sports pitches will tell you that Jon certainly knows his craft – he has after all been in the turf industry since the age of 16. However, he still modestly reserved praise for Limagrain UK and MW Turfcare.

“They are both great companies to work with. I get a fantastic product from Limagrain and Mark (from MW Turfcare) is an exceptionally good supplier. He is very technically knowledgeable – there is not much that I have to run past him but when I do, he has all the answers.”

For further information, please contact Limagrain UK on 01472 371471 or visit the company’s website www.lgseeds.co.uk/mm – you can also follow the company on Twitter: @MM_Seed

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EndoSan – For Silver Service Sanitization

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

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MM seed first-class at Oxford University

MM seed first-class at Oxford University: Jon Buddington, Grounds Manager at the world-famous Oxford University, has reported excellent results from using a range of Limagrain’s MM grass seed.

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