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STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing

October 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing AS-Motor, Tielbürger and Kwern will be using high-performance batteries from STIHL in future. Following the addition of a number of partners to the ALLPRO Battery Alliance in recent months, AS-Motor, Kwern and Tielbürger have also decided to offer their commercial customers equipment that is compatible with STIHL’s ALLPRO battery […]

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027

October 26, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027 The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has announced the five members selected for the 2027 ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship. Provided by BIGGA Premium Partner ICL Turf & Landscape, the scholarship helps members access the education programme at BTME in Harrogate. Each scholar receives […]

STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing

October 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027

October 26, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing

October 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing

AS-Motor, Tielbürger and Kwern will be using high-performance batteries from STIHL in future.

STIHL’s ALLPRO Battery Alliance is growing

Following the addition of a number of partners to the ALLPRO Battery Alliance in recent months, AS-Motor, Kwern and Tielbürger have also decided to offer their commercial customers equipment that is compatible with STIHL’s ALLPRO battery system in future. The new battery system has been specially developed for professional applications and, thanks to modern tabless cell technology, offers significantly increased performance, longer running times and much shorter charging times, whilst maintaining maximum robustness.

For the 2027 season, AS-Motor is equipping three professional tools with battery-powered motor units – known as “powerheads“ – from STIHL: the two weed brushes, the AS 30 E-WeedHex AP and AS 60 E-WeedHex AP, and the AS 510 E-ProClip A AP mulching lawnmower. Kwern is also equipping its GreenbusterPro 66 E weed brush with a STIHL Powerhead, and by the end of this year, eight sweeper models and two weed brushes from Tielbürger will be able to run on STIHL’s high-performance ALLPRO batteries. This means that professionals in the gardening and landscaping sectors, local authorities and facility management in particular will benefit from the expansion of the alliance, as they will be able to use the new high-performance batteries, together with the charging infrastructure, for an even greater number of machines from different manufacturers.

On the ALLPRO Battery Alliance

Through the ALLPRO Battery Alliance, jointly founded by STIHL and Kärcher, 14 manufacturers of battery-powered equipment for commercial use are pooling their expertise. The aim is to offer professional users across various sectors – from forestry, gardening and landscaping, and local authorities, through to construction, facility management and workshops, right up to the fire service and aid organisations – a future-proof battery standard that combines maximum performance with a high degree of flexibility. This enables professionals to cover a wide range of applications with a single battery system and to optimise their investment and operating costs. At the heart of the alliance is the ALLPRO battery system developed by STIHL. This range comprises

batteries with varying energy capacities and is divided into two technology classes: battery models with standard cells and high-performance batteries featuring innovative tabless technology. The latter are characterised by high power output, an excellent power-to-weight ratio and long running times. They also enable extremely fast charging and have a service life of up to 3,000 charge cycles without any loss of performance. Alongside STIHL and Kärcher, the partners in the ALLPRO Battery Alliancealready include 4F, AS-Motor, Brandschutztechnik Müller, CEMO, Eder, Gölz, Köppl, Kwern, PortableWinch, SuperVac, Tielbürger and Westermann. Further partners will follow. Further information is available at: www.allpro-alliance.com

ALLPRO high-performance batteries with Tabless technology

The new cross-brand ALLPRO battery system offers professional users a bespoke selection to suit every need, divided into two technology classes: The range is based on the AP 20.1 and AP 30.1 battery models, which feature tried-and-tested standard cells. Already familiar to STIHL users in a similar form, they now feature the new, uniform ALLPRO design. The high-end range, comprising the AP 100 P, AP 200 P, AP 300 P and PC (Connected) models, utilises a revolutionary tabless cell architecture. Instead of channelling the current through a single, heat-generating bottleneck (‘tab’), the energy flows across the entire surface of the cell. The principle is similar to that of a wide-necked bottle: through a large opening, the water – or in this case, the energy – can flow out and back in much more quickly.

Thanks to the minimised internal resistance, hardly any heat is generated during operation or charging, which reduces the main cause of cell ageing. A direct comparison between a previous standard battery and the new Tabless AP 300 P model shows what this means in practice: it offers 60 per cent higher peak power and a 20 per cent increase in runtime. In addition, the charging time required to reach full operational readiness is halved, whilst the service life doubles to up to 3,000 charge cycles without any loss of performance.

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ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027

October 26, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has announced the five members selected for the 2027 ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship.

ICL Continue to Learn Scholars announced for BTME 2027

Provided by BIGGA Premium Partner ICL Turf & Landscape, the scholarship helps members access the education programme at BTME in Harrogate. Each scholar receives three nights’ hotel accommodation and a comprehensive education package worth approximately £500.

The latest cohort includes greenkeepers at different stages of their careers, from Olly Laidlaw, who joined Royal Wimbledon Golf Club this year, to head greenkeepers Hayley Beard and Ryan Jackson.

Olly completed a degree in business management before deciding to pursue his interest in turf management and is thrilled to have the opportunity to benefit from the Continue to Learn programme and all that BTME has to offer.

“I was absolutely delighted to hear I’d been selected for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship,” he said. “It came as a brilliant surprise, especially so early in my greenkeeping career. I’m currently about six months into my role at Royal Wimbledon, so to receive this kind of support and recognition already means a huge amount.

“I’m really looking forward to BTME and the Continue to Learn programme itself. Being able to build my own combination of classes and conference sessions means I can focus on the areas that will strengthen my knowledge.

“I’m also looking forward to the evening hosted by ICL and meeting the other scholars; being fairly new to the industry, I think there’s huge value in hearing how more experienced greenkeepers have approached their own development.”

Hayley, head greenkeeper at Mawgan Porth Golf Club, is keen to bring what she learns back to her course.

“Being given this opportunity means a lot to me, as I’m passionate about greenkeeping and always looking for ways to develop my knowledge and skills,” she said.

“I’m really looking forward to attending BTME and Continue to Learn, meeting other greenkeepers and industry professionals, and learning from some of the best people within the industry.

“I’m particularly excited about bringing new ideas and knowledge back to my own course and putting what I learn into practice.”

Aimee Davey, Marketing Communications Manager at ICL, said: “We were delighted by both the number of applications received and the exceptionally high standard of candidates. The enthusiasm shown highlights the wealth of talent within our industry, and we are excited to support the successful applicants through the ICL Scholarship Programme. By providing access to industry-leading education and professional development opportunities, we look forward to helping them build their knowledge, confidence and long-term careers within the sector.”

Deb Burnett, BIGGA’s Head of Professional Development, said: “The applications show how much our members want to keep learning, whether they are new to greenkeeping or already leading a team. Continue to Learn gives them the chance to explore subjects relevant to their work and share ideas with people from across the industry.

“We’re delighted to work with ICL to support these five members at BTME, and we look forward to hearing what they take back to their clubs.”

The ICL Continue to Learn Scholars for 2027

Hayley Beard, head greenkeeper, Mawgan Porth Golf Club

David Beatson, greenkeeper, Hogs Haven Golf Club

Ryan Jackson, head greenkeeper, Crow Nest Park Golf Club

Olly Laidlaw, assistant greenkeeper, Royal Wimbledon Golf Club

Nick McEley, deputy head greenkeeper, Milngavie Golf Club

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