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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

February 14, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank: Ermine Street Church Academy, located in the growing community of Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, required the reinstatement and stabilisation of a sloped bank within the school to blend seamlessly with the existing landscaping. The Solution Barnes Construction engaged Fordham Landscapes, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to carry out the […]

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

February 14, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager: DLF are pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Morgan as their new Regional Amenity Technical Manager for the North East. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the turf industry, Ben is well placed to support customers across the DLF portfolio of brands on […]

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

February 14, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

February 14, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

February 14, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank: Ermine Street Church Academy, located in the growing community of Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, required the reinstatement and stabilisation of a sloped bank within the school to blend seamlessly with the existing landscaping.

The Solution

Barnes Construction engaged Fordham Landscapes, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to carry out the project. Leveraging their longstanding partnership with leading landscape supplier Green-tech, Fordham Landscapes sourced gtCoir Matting, a robust and sustainable erosion control material, to address the site’s needs.

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

Green-tech provides innovative and sustainable solutions for a wide range of projects. With a comprehensive product range that includes tree planting materials, soils, and erosion control products, Green-tech supports landscape contractors, architects, and developers in creating environmentally friendly and long-lasting landscapes.

Products Used

After discussing the project requirements with the Green-tech sales team, it was decided that gtCoir Matting was the most appropriate product. Green-tech supplied four rolls, totalling 200m², for this project.

gtCoir Matting is a popular choice because it is eco-friendly, durable, and water-resistant. It also encourages re-vegetation by creating a stable growing surface. It is supplied in rolls and supports embankments and slopes where extensive ground stabilisation is needed. It is a heavy-duty, hand-twisted coir matting suitable for soil reinforcement and ground protection projects. The matting can be over-seeded with grass and/or wildflower seeds.

The Outcome

The installation of gtCoir Matting was a success. It effectively stabilised the bank while supporting the establishment of vegetation. Its eco-friendly design provided a sustainable and long-lasting solution.

Andi Elstone, Business Manager at Fordham Landscapes, comments, “Green-tech is always our first call for specialist landscape materials. Their prompt response, excellent product range, and fair pricing are the reasons we’ve worked with them for so many years. The gtCoir Matting provided an excellent solution for the bank stabilisation at Ermine Street Church Academy.”

Conclusion

Green-tech’s commitment to quality and innovation, combined with Fordham Landscapes expertise, ensured the successful completion of this project. GtCoir Matting stabilised the bank, enhanced the landscape, and contributed to a safe, sustainable environment for the school community. This project exemplifies how Green-tech supports contractors in delivering outstanding and environmentally responsible results.

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Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

February 14, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager: DLF are pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Morgan as their new Regional Amenity Technical Manager for the North East.

With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the turf industry, Ben is well placed to support customers across the DLF portfolio of brands on grass seed selection and sustainable surface management.

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

Driven by a sense of accomplishment in growing businesses and solving challenges, Ben is a true professional who takes pride in every blade of grass he nurtures – and having been in the industry for 24 years, that’s a lot of blades! During his tenure as a Consultant Agronomist for the STRI Group, Ben developed a deep technical knowledge and understanding which was combined with a genuine passion for sustainable turfgrass management. Holding a BSc (Hons) and a Foundation Degree in Sustainable Turfgrass Management, along with BASIS and FACTS certifications, he’s built an impressive career across technical sales roles within Countrywide, AGS and Origin.

Ben’s expertise extends beyond the theory, with years of ‘on-the-tool’ greenkeeping work in both the UK and USA under his belt. His career highlights include working at prestigious sites such as St Andrews’ The Old Course and Pinehurst Golf Resort in North Carolina USA. Whether as a greenkeeper or an agronomist, Ben has cultivated a reputation for delivering results and tackling turfgrass challenges, with a firm belief that seed holds the key to many future solutions.

On his new position, Ben comments, “As a self-confessed turf enthusiast, working with the team at DLF was an opportunity I could not turn down. The incredible research and development taking place across DLF’s global breeder network puts us in great stead to provide the right solutions for our customers now and long into the future. I look forward to hitting the road and helping facilities across the sporting spectrum to make informed, tailored decisions on their seed selection over the coming months and years.”

When not ‘talking turf’, Ben enjoys a range of different hobbies. You’ll often find him fishing for barbel on the River Derwent or tending to his 15 colonies of bees. A black belt in kickboxing, he balances a love for precision and discipline with an appreciation for light-hearted banter with colleagues, customers and friends.

Ben can be contacted on 07801 459623 or via email on Ben.Morgan@dlf.com

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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

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Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

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Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank

Green-tech supply gtCoir Matting to stabilise the bank: Ermine Street Church Academy, located in the growing community of Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, required the reinstatement and stabilisation of a sloped bank within the school to blend seamlessly with the existing landscaping.

The Solution

Products Used

The Outcome

Conclusion

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager

Ben Morgan becomes new DLF Amenity Technical Manager: DLF are pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Morgan as their new Regional Amenity Technical Manager for the North East.

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