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Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance

July 30, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance: With a demanding sports schedule and a heavy clay soil profile, aeration at Bedford School is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s why Head Groundsman George Mills wasted no time in bringing in a Redexim Verti-Drain® 2519 when he joined the team just over a year ago. “The pitches […]

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

July 29, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is returning to GroundsFest in 2025 to showcase the latest in turf solutions, digital technology and line marking innovation. After two successful years at the event, OAS will be exhibiting both outdoors on stand RB140 and indoors in Hall 2 on stand 20. Visitors can […]

Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance

July 30, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

July 29, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance

July 30, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance: With a demanding sports schedule and a heavy clay soil profile, aeration at Bedford School is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s why Head Groundsman George Mills wasted no time in bringing in a Redexim Verti-Drain® 2519 when he joined the team just over a year ago.

“The pitches hadn’t been aerated a great deal over recent years,” George explains. “There was an old machine on site, but it was out of action. On this type of ground, with the usage our pitches get, that just wasn’t sustainable.”

Redexim Verti-Drain® Powers Performance

The Verti-Drain 2519 has quickly become one of the most relied-upon machines in the school’s fleet. It’s now in near-constant use throughout the winter season – from October through to March – helping to relieve compaction, encourage drainage, and support healthier root growth across the school’s extensive grounds.

“It’s an absolutely essential part of our maintenance programme,” George says. “The biggest difference is how much ground we can now cover in such a short space of time. With the 2519’s speed, in theory we could aerate the entire site in under a week. Of course, in practice we’ve got plenty of other work going on, but that capability makes a huge difference to us.”

Built for performance without compromising on manoeuvrability, the Verti-Drain 2519 is ideally suited to sensitive areas such as sports pitches, tees, and greens. Despite its compact design, it offers deep aeration down to 10 inches (25 cm) and can be run on lower horsepower tractors – an advantage George is keen to highlight.

“We’re using it on a 66hp tractor,” he says. “It’s 1.8m wide and it works so efficiently on that size of tractor. It doesn’t struggle – even when we’re going in 9 inches deep with ¾-inch tines. It flies through it.”

What also sets the Verti-Drain 2519 apart is its working speed. “With the larger tines, we run at around 3.2 km/h, and with the smaller ones around 2.8 km/h,” George explains. “That might not sound fast, but for us it’s huge. It means we can get onto pitches in the morning and have them fully aerated, marked and ready to play on in the afternoon – it’s even helped save fixtures.”

The build quality and user experience have also impressed. “It’s really solid and smooth to use,” George continues. “There’s no bouncing around like you’d expect with some machines. You drop it into the ground, and you barely feel it – it’s like going through butter.”

The machine also accepts a wide variety of tine options, giving George the flexibility to adapt throughout the season. “We mix up the size of the tines and the depth we’re going, to get different results each time. The adjustment side is simple and it’s all easy to manage, which helps when you’re trying to move quickly between jobs.”

At Bedford School, the demands on the grounds are intense. Rugby is played six days a week, with pitches often hosting both prep school and senior matches on the same day. On such a high-use site, aeration is not just part of the routine – it’s at the core of everything the grounds team does.

For George, turf care is more than a profession – it’s in his blood. “I grew up doing this with my dad and my brother,” he says. “It’s all we’ve ever known. I rolled my first cricket wicket when I was eight and I’ve been working in turf ever since.”

That experience means he knows quality when he sees it – and for George, the Redexim Verti-Drain 2519 delivers on every level. “It’s a seriously impressive bit of kit,” he concludes.

“We’re pushing it hard, and it just gets the job done. You want to be confident that you’re making the right investment – and with this, we absolutely have. The whole grounds team are seeing and enjoying the benefits of the machine as well.”

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OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

July 29, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is returning to GroundsFest in 2025 to showcase the latest in turf solutions, digital technology and line marking innovation. After two successful years at the event, OAS will be exhibiting both outdoors on stand RB140 and indoors in Hall 2 on stand 20.

Visitors can expect to see OAS’s comprehensive range of products and services, aimed at the fine turf, sports and grounds care sectors. With the largest dedicated team and unrivalled product portfolio, OAS continues to support customers with practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions backed by decades of experience.

OAS Showcases Complete Solutions at GroundsFest

Outdoor focus – line marking, robotics and digital tools

Outside on stand RB140, OAS will display a wide selection of line marking machinery, from pedestrian spray markers to the latest GPS-guided robotic systems. The popular TinyLineMarker robots will be on show with a technical team to explain how the technology is transforming the speed and accuracy of pitch marking.

The experienced OAS line marking team is the largest in the UK, offering unrivalled technical knowledge and support across every level of sport. Visitors can speak directly with specialists to understand the best equipment and paint options for their specific needs.

On display will be the market-leading IMPACT and Duraline paint ranges. Both are designed to deliver maximum results, and professionals trust these high-performance paints for their strong coverage, vibrancy, and ease of application. Also featured will be the latest in grounds management software. OAS will demonstrate their WeatherStation, TurfKeeper, and MachineKeeper platforms, which help grounds teams make data-led decisions, manage resources efficiently, and improve surface performance all year round. Additionally, the OAS team will be profiling its partnership with Rain Bird irrigation. After one of the driest Spring seasons on record, the bespoke irrigation solutions offered by Rain Bird and OAS will futureproof turf maintenance for years to come.

Indoor focus – nutrition, protection and seed

Inside Hall 2 on Stand 20, the spotlight turns to turf care inputs. The OAS technical team will showcase their extensive range of plant protection products, fertilisers, and professional grass seed, offering expert guidance on improving turf health, root development, and resilience under stress.

Whether managing high-performance stadium pitches, community-level facilities, or commercial landscape projects, OAS provides tailored agronomic support based on a thorough understanding of turf management and customer priorities.

A competition will be running across both stands throughout the event. All visitors are invited to visit the OAS stand for a chance to win.

Join OAS at GroundsFest 2025

Whether you are exploring new technology, looking to refine your turf care programme, or simply want to see what is new in the sector, the OAS team will be ready to welcome you. With the people, products and expertise to support every level of grounds care, this is a stand worth visiting.

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