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Kioti UK At SALTEX 2017

October 30, 2017/in Events, Press Release/by Patrick Desmond

Kioti UK At SALTEX 2017: Kioti UK continue to make large inroads into the UK groundcare market with increases in sales of their range of Compact Tractors and Utility Vehicles. Saltex 2017 will see the launch of two further important products which will significantly strengthen the range and offer their dealer base an enhanced range […]

Tribunal Into Dismissed KCOM Groundsmen Ends

October 30, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

Tribunal Into Unfairly Dismissed KCOM Groundsmen Ends: Two former groundsmen at the KCOM Stadium have been battling for compensation after being unfairly dismissed but will have to wait for weeks to find out the verdict of a tribunal hearing. Head groundsman Mark Harrison and his number two Darrell Cook were sacked by the SuperStadium Management Company […]

Kioti UK At SALTEX 2017

October 30, 2017/in Events, Press Release/by Patrick Desmond

Tribunal Into Dismissed KCOM Groundsmen Ends

October 30, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

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Kioti UK At SALTEX 2017

October 30, 2017/in Events, Press Release/by Patrick Desmond

Kioti UK At SALTEX 2017: Kioti UK continue to make large inroads into the UK groundcare market with increases in sales of their range of Compact Tractors and Utility Vehicles.

Saltex 2017 will see the launch of two further important products which will significantly strengthen the range and offer their dealer base an enhanced range of product to sell in 2018.

First up is the CS2610 tractor fitted with mid-mounted deck which has been a best seller for the company for a number of years. Saltex will see the launch in the UK of the ‘Grasshopper Collector’ unit allowing the machine to be able to collect grass as well as just cut and drop. The unit is available in standard and high tip versions with a capacity of 600 litres of grass. The system gives true versatility as it enables the collecting unit to be detached so that the unit can resume normal tractor duties. A front loader is offered as an option making this into a truly versatile machine for anyone looking for a multi purpose operation.

The Kioti Mechron 3000E will be seen for the first time at the show. This tough utility vehicle is their first electrically operated machine and takes clean power to the next level with the use of Lithium-ion battery technology, the first machine to use this technology. Quiet, smooth operation, environmentally friendly and longer operating periods from a single charge plus the added benefit of much longer lasting battery life will seriously reduce the operating costs of this type of vehicle according to General Manager Patrick Desmond.

You are welcome to visit our Stand A190 at the Saltex Exhibition where you will be able to review these machines, see a cross section of the range and gain further information from the Kioti Team.

Alternatively, for further information, please contact Patrick Desmond on 01480-401512 ext 6.

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Tribunal Into Dismissed KCOM Groundsmen Ends

October 30, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

Head groundsman Mark Harrison and his number two Darrell Cook were sacked by the SuperStadium Management Company (SMC) in June.

A hearing at Wilberforce Court has already been told that the company ran by Ehab Allam admitted it unfairly dismissed the pair.

But the company is arguing that no compensation should be paid to the ground staff, claiming that Mr Cook worked as a kitman for Hull FC when he was supposed to be working for the SMC.

At the end of Friday’s hearing, tribunal judge Rita Rogerson told the men that they will have to wait “weeks not days” to find out if they will receive any compensation.

She said that she had “run out of time” to make a decision and the men would receive a written judgment.

During the hearing, Mr Cook denied allegations that he had been working as a kitman for Hull FC while employed to maintain the pitch at the KCOM stadium.

Giving evidence, he insisted that he kept the two roles separate from each other and said he had always helped prepare Hull FC’s kit for upcoming matches outside of his working hours for the SMC.

Although he said he had been the club’s kitman for 20 years, he had never been given an employment contract and was paid £65 per fixture.

His former employer says that CCTV footage and security records show him carrying out kitman duties on four dates when he was meant to be working for the SMC.

SMC barrister Melanie Teather said that although the company acted unfairly during the dismissals process, their sacking was justified because of their conduct. She also accused Mr Cook of “making up explanations” for his whereabouts, and providing “contradictory” evidence.

She told the hearing: “When [Mr Cook] did submit his evidence today, his evidence fundamentally changed and he gave no proper explanation as to why he had done so.”

Mr Cook said that he had been carrying out normal ground-keeping duties at the stadium. CCTV footage shown at the tribunal showed Mr Cook carrying a Hull FC shirt near the changing room, but he said the shirt belonged to his wife who worked in the Hull FC shop at the stadium.

Miss Teather accused Mr Harrison of being aware that Mr Cook was working as a kitman, on three of the days, they allege he was doing that work instead of groundsman duties.

In concluding statements, barrister for the groundsmen Nicholas Siddall said that much of SMC’s case relies on the belief that it has an “infallible system” to understand the comings and goings of Mr Cook while on duty.

He also argued that Mr Allam, who gave evidence on Thursday, resides in “an ivory tower” and doubted he would witness the day-to-day activities of the groundsmen.

The final judgement on the case will announced at a later date.

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