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An Apology

May 9, 2018/in Press Release/by tm-admin

SIS Apology: Turf Matters would like to apologise for factual errors which appear in the World Cup section in our latest issue. As a publication we always go to reliable sources but on this occasion while our source was reliable it wasn’t the definitive source. The information was provided to us in good faith and we […]

Waveney Norse Goes Toro

May 9, 2018/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Georgina Scott

Waveney Norse Goes Toro: Waveney Norse have made their first investment in Toro as part of a new grounds strategy to better meet the requirements of its core partner Waveney District Council and its growing customer base. Operating as part of Norse Commercial Services, a major national supplier of facilities management services to the public […]

An Apology

May 9, 2018/in Press Release/by tm-admin

Waveney Norse Goes Toro

May 9, 2018/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Georgina Scott

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An Apology

May 9, 2018/in Press Release/by tm-admin

On page 30 we wrote that in 2015 a brand new Desso Grassmaster was installed for the World Cup. The pitch was actually a SISGRASS pitch, one of six laid for the finals.

We also named the Head Groundsman as Vladislav Lynensko when it is managed daily by Maxim Radomsky, SIS Contracts Manager for Russia.

We would like to apologise for any confusion created by our article.

Waveney Norse Goes Toro

May 9, 2018/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Georgina Scott

Operating as part of Norse Commercial Services, a major national supplier of facilities management services to the public and private sector, Waveney Norse previously used a tractor-drawn gang mower to maintain all sports fields and open spaces across the Waveney District in the East of England.

As Waveney Norse maintains a host of sites across the district’s 370.4km sq area, and with a wider area to cover thanks to their growing private customer-base, it was a good time to rethink the company’s grounds strategy. Central to this was changing from mowing with a tractor to a dedicated ride-on Toro T4240 cylinder mower.

Grounds operations manager, Richard Hackney, explains: “We have been lucky enough to win new work over a wide geographic area and driving a tractor long distances is inefficient in both manpower and fuel. The Toro mower solves this problem because we can simply fold up its wings and put it on a trailer. This will enable us to deliver best value even when our customers are further afield.”

Richard isn’t alone in his praise for the T4240, he says: “Our operator is very positive about the Toro’s manoeuvrability around obstacles, as the cutting units can be lifted and it has a smaller turning circle than the tractor.”

He adds: “Overall it’s a quick, efficient machine that provides a good quality cut. Downsizing to a ride-on mower also gives us flexibility for who can operate it. We have a 48-strong team and any of them could be easily trained to use it.”

The purchase was delivered with good service from Reesink sales representative Danny Lake who, Richard says, was very helpful in organising a demonstration at local Normanston Park.

Richard explains: “We haven’t traditionally used Toro, so wanted a demonstration to make sure it was right for us. We did consider an alternative supplier for this type of machine but had feedback from another company that, although their competitor machine was fit for purpose, they found it overdesigned, which led to more opportunities for issues to take place.

“This prompted us to review the market thoroughly and choose a robust, simple-to-use Toro mower that will deliver on our requirements. We are very pleased with our decision: the machine will enable us to continue to deliver highly professional, reliable grounds services to our customers at a best value price, no matter where they are based.”

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