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GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd For contractors working in demanding environments and, often, to tight schedules, machinery needs to be robust and reliable to deliver day-in, day-out. That’s why many, like Lincolnshire’s Premier Turfing Ltd, rely on GKB Machines. Owner Ian Mawer has recently added to his fleet with the purchase of […]

Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible

May 12, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible Community-focused golf facility Golf It! in Scotland has reinforced its long-standing relationship with The Toro Company following a recent investment in two Vista passenger vehicles and further enhancing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion. The newly acquired Vista vehicles will play a key role in the facility’s […]

GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible

May 12, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd

For contractors working in demanding environments and, often, to tight schedules, machinery needs to be robust and reliable to deliver day-in, day-out. That’s why many, like Lincolnshire’s Premier Turfing Ltd, rely on GKB Machines. Owner Ian Mawer has recently added to his fleet with the purchase of an SPM400 topdresser, joining a GKB Sandfiller, Combinator and DrainMaster already delivering dependability for a demanding workload.

GKB SPM400 powers productivity for Premier Turfing Ltd

Founded over 15 years ago, Premier Turfing Ltd has established a reputation as a leading sports turf contractor – delivering construction, renovation and maintenance services on winter sports pitches, cricket outfields, racecourses and golf courses throughout the UK and Europe. Supporting a 16-strong team that works across Premier Turfing Ltd and the recently launched sister company, Premier Golf Ltd (formerly John Greasley Golf), owns & operates a vast and varied fleet of equipment.

“The GKB build quality is something that really stands out to us as contractors, and that reliability and efficiency is something we’ve become accustomed to” explains Ian. “When we were looking for a high productivity and large capacity dresser for big projects and those in our peak busy period, I knew straight away where to look.”

Ian stopped by the GKB Machines stand at SALTEX 2025, where he discussed the options available with longstanding contact Tom Shinkins. “There’s no nonsense with Tom, he knew exactly what we were after and his recommendation of the SPM400 has, so far, ticked every box.”

At 4m³(level hopper load), the SPM400 offers not only GKB’s largest hopper capacities, but one of the largest available in the market. Part of the Sandspreader range, the SPM features an additional material handler for the convenient filling of bunkers and drainage machine hoppers. “For a relatively small additional investment, we’ve infinitely increased the versatility of this machine. Not only will it be used to spread sand on end of season football or rugby renovations, we’ll also use it for drainage projects and in conjunction with the GKB DrainMaster where we can now quickly and easily top up the hopper.”

In a few short weeks since its delivery, the SPM has made a solid first impression. “The team said it was great – super easy to set up, with a really good spread pattern. They loved it!” With a busy renovation season just around the corner, Ian firmly believes the machine is set to become a key weapon in their armoury. “We’re looking forward to exploring the full potential of it and reaping the rewards of its larger size helping us to get jobs done both more effectively and more efficiently.”

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Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible

May 12, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible

Community-focused golf facility Golf It! in Scotland has reinforced its long-standing relationship with The Toro Company following a recent investment in two Vista passenger vehicles and further enhancing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Golf It! and Toro make golf more accessible

The newly acquired Vista vehicles will play a key role in the facility’s Golfers with a Disability Programme, enabling groups of disabled, blind and partially sighted golfers to navigate the course comfortably alongside a coach.

“These vehicles play a vital role in allowing us to open up accessibility,” says Alyson McKechin, Head of Golf It!. “They are easy to access, comfortable and allow us to deliver a more inclusive experience. Our aim is to open up opportunities for fresh air, exercise and improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing, while also building confidence among participants.”

The greenkeeping team at Golf It! in Glasgow has relied on Toro machinery to maintain the nine-hole course to a high standard since it opened in August 2023. The decision to invest further in Toro equipment was a natural progression, particularly considering the company’s ongoing support of a successful apprenticeship greenkeeper programme at the venue.

The partnership with Toro has supported the development of future talent through apprenticeships. Four individuals have successfully completed the programme, including Lucy Millar, who has since secured a full-time role at St Andrews Links Trust.

“Toro’s support goes beyond machinery,” Alyson confirms. “Its investment in people through apprenticeships has made a real difference. Continuing this relationship was an easy decision for us.”

In the last three years Golf It! has exceeded expectations welcoming more than 200,000 visitors through its doors. The facility has successfully connected with the local community, particularly families and children.

“At Golf It!, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do,” Alyson continues. “We’ve worked hard to remove barriers to entry — there’s no membership requirement, and visitors can simply pay to play or load credit onto an account to access all the facilities.”

This accessible approach has contributed to 43 percent of users being beginners, highlighting the venue’s success in introducing new audiences to the sport. Its schools’ programme has delivered golf experiences to over 20,000 pupils, while recent research estimates its social value at £20.8 million in 2025, underlining its impact on community wellbeing and engagement.

As Golf It! looks ahead, its focus remains on expanding access, fostering inclusivity and continuing to build meaningful partnerships that benefit both the game of golf and the wider community.

It is something Toro and its distributor, Reesink Scotland, consider a great honour to be involved in, says Ross Neil, who arranged delivery of the machines. “It’s hard to put into words the value these vehicles will bring to members of the Golfers with a Disability Programme’s community — they just needed a way to access the sport, and now they have it.”

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