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STIHL launches Master Technician Course

April 15, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

STIHL launches Master Technician Course: STIHL has launched its highly anticipated Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full STIHL product range. Following extensive development and a successful pilot earlier this year, the Master Technician Course is now available exclusively to STIHL Approved […]

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available

April 15, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available: KAR UK is excited to announce the arrival of the Hunter Wireless Valve Link. Designed to simplify irrigation projects of all sizes, this innovative accessory eliminates the need for traditional wiring, offering landscape professionals and contractors a faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective way to manage valve control. […]

STIHL launches Master Technician Course

April 15, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available

April 15, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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STIHL launches Master Technician Course

April 15, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

STIHL launches Master Technician Course: STIHL has launched its highly anticipated Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full STIHL product range.

Following extensive development and a successful pilot earlier this year, the Master Technician Course is now available exclusively to STIHL Approved dealers who have completed the full training pathway, comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced Servicing courses.

STIHL launches Master Technician Course

The final stage of the programme includes an online entry exam and pre-requisite modules, followed by an intensive three-day face-to-face training experience at STIHL’s headquarters, Contra House.

This hands-on course offers participants an in-depth technical deep dive, featuring:

Eight specialist assessments
Extensive product usage training
A guided Contra House tour
A structured recertification process, including an annual online exam

With a strong emphasis on practical learning, the Master Technician Course provides a small group setting, ensuring each technician receives expert guidance. Courses are strictly limited to six participants per session, allowing for focused, hands-on experience with STIHL’s latest tools and servicing techniques.

Since launching the Master Technician learning pathway in 2023, nearly 100 face-to-face training courses have taken place across all four levels, reinforcing STIHL’s commitment to dealer training and technical excellence.

The first Master Technician Course officially launched online on 10th February, with nine further face-to-face sessions planned throughout 2025.

For more information, please contact learning@stihl.co.uk.

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Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available

April 15, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available: KAR UK is excited to announce the arrival of the Hunter Wireless Valve Link. Designed to simplify irrigation projects of all sizes, this innovative accessory eliminates the need for traditional wiring, offering landscape professionals and contractors a faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective way to manage valve control.

As a cutting-edge wireless add-on for the Hunter ICC2 and HCC controllers, the Wireless Valve Link allows for seamless communication directly to the valve box—completely wire-free. It’s a powerful tool for those looking to extend or install irrigation systems without the time, cost, or disruption that trenching and copper field wiring often require.

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available

A Smarter, Simpler Way to Work

At the heart of the Wireless Valve Link is LoRa® technology, a licence-free communication system that’s both robust and reliable. It enables connection to up to 54 individual stations plus a master valve, with a line-of-sight range of up to 650 metres—or even further when used with a repeater.

By removing the need for copper wiring, the system not only slashes installation time and expense but also avoids common wired-system issues such as wire degradation and lightning damage.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

Wireless Valve Control: Eliminates the need for copper field wiring, enabling installations across difficult terrains and hard surfaces.

Efficient Setup: Avoid cutting into concrete or boring under paths—ideal for retrofit projects or sensitive landscapes.

Advanced Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with Hunter’s Centralus™ and Hydrawise™ platforms, and works alongside ICM or EZDS modules for a fully tailored system.

Flexible Expansion: Add new zones or areas without returning to the controller or disturbing existing infrastructure.

Installation, Without the Headache

Whether working on residential gardens or large-scale commercial sites, the Wireless Valve Link enables contractors to work smarter. With no hardwiring required, installation becomes more straightforward and less disruptive—especially in areas with existing hardscapes, roads, or tree roots.

This new solution allows for cleaner, more scalable system design, making it ideal for projects where adaptability, speed, and reliability are critical.

Now available from KAR UK, the Hunter Wireless Valve Link brings the future of irrigation control to the present—streamlining installations, enhancing reliability, and giving professionals more flexibility than ever before.

For more information, please visit www.karuk.com

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STIHL launches Master Technician Course

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STIHL launches Master Technician Course

STIHL launches Master Technician Course: STIHL has launched its highly anticipated Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full STIHL product range.

Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available

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