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Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point

April 16, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point: A trio of ride-on machines from Baroness have emerged victorious in the comprehensive search for new mowers at Ardingly College in West Sussex. The maintenance of the 250-acre site is a year-round operation for Deputy Head of Grounds Emile Ellis and the team of eight, with the […]

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth

April 16, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth: GreenBest recently participated in the Made in the UK, Sold to the Indo-Pacific event at Birmingham University, hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Representing the company, Jeremy Johnson engaged in expert-led discussions and 1-2-1 meetings focused on expanding UK exports to key Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific markets. The […]

Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point

April 16, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth

April 16, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point

April 16, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point: A trio of ride-on machines from Baroness have emerged victorious in the comprehensive search for new mowers at Ardingly College in West Sussex.

The maintenance of the 250-acre site is a year-round operation for Deputy Head of Grounds Emile Ellis and the team of eight, with the two new LM551B’s and GM2810A from Baroness swiftly becoming MVPs for areas both on and off the pitch.

Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point

When not playing a crucial role in curriculum sport, the facilities at Ardingly College are in demand from a number of school camps and local sports clubs. This means that time is truly of the essence with all of the maintenance so, with the existing mower fleet starting to tire, investment in replacement equipment was needed. “We cast the net very wide when looking for new mowers and demonstrated all the various makes and models” Emile explains. “The Baroness mowers stuck out straight away for their build quality and simplicity of operation.”

After an extensive demo period, two LM551B fairway mowers and a GM2810A rotary mower were installed by dealers Lister Wilder in November 2024 – the first Baroness machines for the college. “You can tell the machines are incredibly well thought through. They do everything they need to without any unnecessary electrics or fuss which makes them a pleasure to set up and use.”

“We use the LM551B’s for everything ‘on pitch’ which includes our cricket outfields, winter sports pitches and other areas with a lower height of cut.” He continues, “We’ve noticed a significant difference in the quality of cut and finish, and the units definitely stay on cut for much longer. I used to go round with a spanner in my pocket to adjust the units between pitches but now it’s one check first thing and you’re set for the rest of the day.”

“The GM2810A is used pretty much everywhere else, on all the areas that don’t support play but where we still want to retain presentation. It does a fantastic job. It tackles grass of all lengths and is also a lot bigger than its predecessor which means not only are we achieving better results, we’re achieving it quicker than before.”

Changing to a new brand of equipment can be daunting, but the service Emile says they received from Mark Carter at Lister Wilder and Luke Collins from Baroness took away all of the anxiety. “The team had full training on all of the familiar features and all of those that are unique to Baroness which means everyone is comfortable and can get the very best out of the machines. We couldn’t be happier with the support and the results we’re seeing, and we’re going into the main grass growth season well and truly at full speed.”

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GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth

April 16, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth: GreenBest recently participated in the Made in the UK, Sold to the Indo-Pacific event at Birmingham University, hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Representing the company, Jeremy Johnson engaged in expert-led discussions and 1-2-1 meetings focused on expanding UK exports to key Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific markets.

The event featured a keynote address by Harjinder Kang, HM Trade Commissioner for South Asia, as well as panel discussions with experienced exporters who shared insights into successfully entering and growing within international markets. One of the key sessions explored the next steps for Indo-Pacific expansion, outlining government support available to UK businesses, international financing options, and strategies for accessing new opportunities in the region.

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth

A dedicated session on Opportunities in India provided a deeper understanding of market potential, reinforcing the demand for high-quality products and solutions within the country’s rapidly developing industries.

Strengthening International Connections

As part of the event, Jeremy Johnson met with key trade representatives covering:

Australia & New Zealand
Vietnam
Korea
India & South Asia

These discussions highlighted promising opportunities for GreenBest’s export growth, particularly within the professional turf and horticulture sectors. Following the event, the company is arranging distributor meetings in Mumbai and Delhi, aligning with its upcoming participation in FutureScape Global 2025 in the UAE.

The event underscored the significant potential for UK businesses in the Indo-Pacific region, and GreenBest remains committed to expanding its global presence. The company looks forward to further engagement with international trade partners and participation in future DBT-led trade initiatives.

For more information about GreenBest’s international expansion or to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact sales@greenbest.co.uk or visit www.greenbest.co.uk.

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Baroness trio prove on pitch and on point: A trio of ride-on machines from Baroness have emerged victorious in the comprehensive search for new mowers at Ardingly College in West Sussex.

GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth

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