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EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

June 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger EGO has developed its first battery featuring advanced tabless cell technology. Allowing for faster charging, enhanced power and little-to-no downtime, the 8Ah BA4480X Lithium MAXTM battery joins EGO’s market-leading 56V platform for cordless outdoor power equipment. Designed for power-hungry tools and demanding applications, the Lithium MAXTM can deliver […]

Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use

June 3, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use Agrovista Amenity is pleased to confirm that Lanzarta has now received full registration approval in the UK for both forest nursery and in-forest use, providing forestry professionals with a complete two-stage strategy for controlling large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis). Lanzarta is an insecticide specifically […]

EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

June 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use

June 3, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

June 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

EGO has developed its first battery featuring advanced tabless cell technology. Allowing for faster charging, enhanced power and little-to-no downtime, the 8Ah BA4480X Lithium MAXTM battery joins EGO’s market-leading 56V platform for cordless outdoor power equipment.

EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

Designed for power-hungry tools and demanding applications, the Lithium MAXTM can deliver up to 40% more power than an equivalent 8Ah battery using standard cells, which makes light work of larger mowing, trimming, cutting and blowing tasks for both professional and domestic users.

Built for long-lasting performance, the battery boasts a two-times longer lifecycle and when it does need charging, it can do so within just 20 minutes using the EGO PGX2500PB Power Bank – reducing the need to carry more batteries.

With a multitude of benefits, the market has begun to see the benefits of lithium-ion batteries with tabless technology. The tabless lithium-ion cells in the new EGO battery have a reduced resistance which allows energy to be transferred faster without generating heat inside the battery cells, which in turn increases the battery’s lifespan. Coupled with EGO’s unique ARC cooling technology, even under high load, the cell temperature remains lower compared to standard designs.

Another benefit is that the battery can be charged immediately after use, with no need for a cooling phase, promising shorter charging times and less downtime between tasks.

Andrew Frohock, IoT Product Manager for EGO, said: “Built for regular use and larger-scale gardening projects, this exciting new addition to our 56V system delivers increased power, faster charging and smarter control to maximise performance and productivity. Fully interchangeable across our entire product range, the ARC Lithium MAXTM battery provides flexibility, efficiency and long-term value for professional and serious users.

“This launch marks a first for EGO and signals our continued investment in expanding and developing our solutions in response to consumer and industry needs.”

Perfect for use in outdoor conditions, the Lithium MAXTM has an IPX5-rated build for durable weather-resistance. While remote inventory management and charge status monitoring can be done via the EGO Fleet and EGO Connect apps, giving simple insight into the battery’s health.

The EGO 56V platform has over 100 products, including lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and line trimmers. There is also the EGO Lifestyle range, which provides additional use for the batteries, including pressure washers, wet/dry vacuums, outdoor speakers, earth and ice augers, power inverters and much more.

Available with a three-year warranty, the BA4480X 8Ah Lithium MAXTM retails at £499, to learn more visit: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/batteries-chargers/ba4480x-8ah-56v-arc-lithium-max-battery

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Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use

June 3, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use

Agrovista Amenity is pleased to confirm that Lanzarta has now received full registration approval in the UK for both forest nursery and in-forest use, providing forestry professionals with a complete two-stage strategy for controlling large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis).

Lanzarta receives full UK approval for forest nursery and in-forest use

Lanzarta is an insecticide specifically developed for the control of large pine weevil, one of the most destructive pests affecting UK forestry. The pest can cause significant damage to newly planted conifer trees, particularly pine and spruce, during the first five years after planting or restocking. Adult beetles feed on the bark of young trees, often girdling the stem and ultimately killing the plant. On heavily affected sites, between 50 and 100 percent of newly planted conifers can be destroyed.

The new approval allows Lanzarta to be used both as a nursery pre-treatment and as a post-transplant forest application, delivering flexible and long-lasting protection throughout the establishment phase of young trees.

In nurseries, treatments are applied in a closed cabinet, helping to protect saplings during their most vulnerable stage. Once transplanted into the forest, supplementary applications can be made using handheld equipment such as knapsack sprayers to target later-emerging weevil generations. Trees can be treated once in the nursery and up to two times in their final planted positions, with a maximum of three applications per plant.

Lanzarta contains 190g/l chlorantraniliprole, a Group 28 insecticide which controls large pine weevil following ingestion of the active substance. The quick-drying SC liquid formulation binds strongly to tree bark, helping to prevent rain wash-off while ensuring residual, long-lasting protection.

For best results, insect activity should be monitored carefully to ensure accurate application timing.

The approval is particularly significant for the UK forestry sector, where Sitka spruce remains highly susceptible to large pine weevil damage. With approximately 35 million Sitka spruce trees planted annually, accounting for around 50 percent of the UK’s £2 billion forestry industry, effective protection during establishment is critical.

By reducing losses from weevil damage, Lanzarta can help lower restocking costs, improve establishment success, and support the development of healthier, more consistent woodland stands.

In addition to its proven efficacy, chlorantraniliprole offers a positive toxicological and environmental profile for non-target organisms and only affects pests feeding on treated plants.

Lanzarta is approved for use in ornamental plant production, including forest nurseries, as well as commercial forestry, amenity woodland, conservation areas, and landscaping projects, giving growers and forestry managers a robust new tool in the fight against large pine weevil.

For more information about Agrovista UK, visit https://amenity.agrovista.co.uk/

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EGO’s tabless Lithium MAX promises faster charger

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