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FSI UK return to The Arb Show

April 10, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

FSI UK return to The Arb Show: FSI Stump Cutters UK Ltd return to The Arb Show at Westonbirt Arboretum this May, showcasing a wide selection of their industry-leading stump grinder range. Alongside stand highlights like the pedestrian FSI B21 and the powerful FSI D74, stand B08/B09 also offers visitors the chance to compete for […]

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

April 10, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School: At Tonbridge School, known for its widely regarded sports facilities, Danny Stunt has embraced practical and effective solutions to manage its extensive grounds. With multiple sports pitches and surfaces to maintain, the challenges are significant. Since becoming Head of Grounds three years ago, Danny has focused […]

FSI UK return to The Arb Show

April 10, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

April 10, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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FSI UK return to The Arb Show

April 10, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

FSI UK return to The Arb Show: FSI Stump Cutters UK Ltd return to The Arb Show at Westonbirt Arboretum this May, showcasing a wide selection of their industry-leading stump grinder range.

Alongside stand highlights like the pedestrian FSI B21 and the powerful FSI D74, stand B08/B09 also offers visitors the chance to compete for a grand prize and FSI merchandise with the return of their ‘Cutter Wheel of Fortune’!

FSI UK return to The Arb Show

It’s been a busy twelve months for the team after making their debut appearance as FSI UK at The Arb Show last year. Cementing their status as Europe’s largest manufacturer of stump grinders, work has taken place both in the factory and in the field to ensure the range continues to meet the needs of the arb professional. Whether your preferred power option is engine, hydraulic or PTO, you can be assured to find robust walk-behind, self-propelled and remote-controlled stump grinders within the FSI range.

The Arb Show is the perfect platform to showcase FSI’s full range, including the pedestrian FSI B21 and FSI B22 machines. The walk-behind FSI B21 with patented hill-hold system, and the self-propelled FSI B22, both offer a turntable design, vibration-damped handle, a slim 68cm design and easy operation, making them highly efficient and well-suited for users of all skill levels.

Also on display will be the largest model in the FSI range — the powerful FSI D74. Powered by a 74hp Stage V diesel engine, the D74 is built for the toughest stump grinding tasks with its unmatched 735mm cutter wheel and impressive 230cm sweep, clearing stumps in minutes. The two-speed ground-drive ‘FSI power-drive’ enables operators to switch between HIGH for fast movement or LOW for increased traction, while the full-featured remote control ensures optimal positioning with a clear view of the work area.

Throughout the two-day show, the FSI team will be on hand to answer all of your stump grinder questions. Sign-up for our prize-draw and try your luck on the ‘Cutter Wheel of Fortune’ to win exclusive FSI merchandise – one lucky participant will get to take home an FSI B21 for 3 whole months – for free!

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Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

April 10, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School: At Tonbridge School, known for its widely regarded sports facilities, Danny Stunt has embraced practical and effective solutions to manage its extensive grounds. With multiple sports pitches and surfaces to maintain, the challenges are significant.

Since becoming Head of Grounds three years ago, Danny has focused on streamlining processes, with products like Attraxor® proving invaluable in addressing key issues such as excessive grass growth and Poa annua.

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

Supplied by Agrovista Amenity, Attraxor® has not only transformed the way Danny and his team manage turf but has also come with valuable guidance from Andrew Norman, a Technical Manager at Agrovista Amenity. “Andrew has been a brilliant help from the start,” Danny says. “I like that he has previously been a head greenkeeper and straight away, we had common ground. He understands what I’m up against and has always been there to offer advice.”

Danny’s journey into the industry was guided by his grandfather, who he worked alongside at a local golf club. “My grandad brought out my passion for the profession at a young age – he taught me all about high standards,” Danny recalls. This passion evolved into a career which started with greenkeeping until accepting a role as a mechanic at Tonbridge School in Kent.

It was a role he credits for honing his understanding of machinery’s role in grounds care. “That experience as a mechanic has been invaluable and has helped me in becoming a better all-round grounds manager,” he says.

Managing the grounds at Tonbridge School is no small feat. When Danny first took over, excessive growth and frequent mowing were significant challenges. “The team were cutting every day—it was relentless,” he explains. “We were spending hours mowing and collecting clippings, particularly on the cricket outfields.”

This all changed when Danny started using Attraxor®. The product, containing the active substance prohexadione, regulates turf growth by inhibiting the gibberellic acid pathway, reducing turf height and biomass while promoting root growth.

“With Attraxor®, I can spray it on a Friday, come back on Monday to cut, and there are virtually no clippings,” Danny says. “In the past, especially in spring after fertiliser applications, it was crazy trying to pick up all the clippings. Attraxor® has saved us so much time.”

One of the standout benefits of Attraxor® for Danny has been its exceptional control of Poa annua, an invasive grass species notorious for its seed production and unsightly appearance. “The second-team cricket pitch was riddled with Poa,” he shares. “After applying Attraxor, it was the best it had ever been—both in terms of clippings and Poa control.”

Danny admits he was initially sceptical. However, its performance quickly won him over. “I’m normally quite sceptical about product claims, but I’ve never known anything like it. The Poa just disappeared,” he says. “A couple of years ago, the cricket outfields in April or May would be grey, full of Poa seedheads. Not anymore, and that’s thanks to Attraxor.”

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

For Danny, the benefits of using Attraxor® extend beyond aesthetics. The reduction in mowing has led to significant time savings, reduced labour demands, and decreased wear on machinery.

This change has also positively impacted the school’s sustainability efforts. “The school committee were pleased to hear we’ve reduced emissions by cutting down on the amount of mowing,” Danny says. “When you look at the cost-benefit analysis—fuel savings, less machinery maintenance – Attraxor® is a no-brainer.”

Danny plans to continue exploring how Attraxor® can further streamline operations at Tonbridge School. “I may increase the rates in the future to see if I can reduce mowing even more,” he says.

Reflecting on his experience, Danny emphasises the control Attraxor® has given his team. “We are now dictating to the grass – the grass isn’t dictating to us anymore,” he says. “Gone are the days of running all over an outfield picking up clippings, much to the delight of the team.”

For Danny Stunt and Tonbridge School, Attraxor® has proven to be more than just a growth regulator – it’s a product that has delivered results while balancing efficiency and sustainability. With expert support from Agrovista Amenity and Andrew Norman’s understanding of the challenges faced by grounds managers, Danny has found a solution that works seamlessly for his team and the school’s prestigious grounds.

For more information about Agrovista UK, visit www.agrovista.co.uk/amenity

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FSI UK return to The Arb Show

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

FSI UK return to The Arb Show

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

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FSI UK return to The Arb Show

FSI UK return to The Arb Show: FSI Stump Cutters UK Ltd return to The Arb Show at Westonbirt Arboretum this May, showcasing a wide selection of their industry-leading stump grinder range.

Attraxor®: The Key to Controlled Growth at Tonbridge School

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