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Aqua Aid continues to grow

January 17, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Aqua Aid continues to grow: Aqua Aid Europe, the leading provider of soil water management solutions, is proud to announce that Christiaan Arends will join the Aqua Aid Europe team as Commercial Director as of February 1, 2025. Arends will play an important role in the further growth and development of the company. Christiaan Arends […]

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

January 17, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution: The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations. For Ollie Davies, the groundskeeper and supervisor for The Retreats Group, maintaining these […]

Aqua Aid continues to grow

January 17, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

January 17, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Aqua Aid continues to grow

January 17, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Aqua Aid continues to grow: Aqua Aid Europe, the leading provider of soil water management solutions, is proud to announce that Christiaan Arends will join the Aqua Aid Europe team as Commercial Director as of February 1, 2025. Arends will play an important role in the further growth and development of the company.

Christiaan Arends brings extensive industry experience and a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be of value to Aqua Aid Europe. He has previously held various positions at Barenbrug Holland and the Vanmac Group, both nationally and internationally.

Aqua Aid continues to grow

“We are very pleased to welcome Christiaan to our team,” says Hans de Kort of Aqua Aid Europe. “His experience and skills fit perfectly with our ambitions for the future. We look forward to his contribution and are confident that he will play an important role in the further growth of our company.”

Aqua Aid Europe BV remains committed to providing sustainable soil water management solutions in Europe and beyond. With the arrival of Christiaan Arends, the company expects to further strengthen this mission and make an even greater impact in the market.

About Aqua Aid Europe

Founded in the Netherlands, Aqua Aid Europe is a leading innovator in sustainable water management, offering advanced solutions tailored to the irrigation and grass industries. With a strong European footprint and a growing global presence, Aqua Aid Europe delivers high-quality products and services that enhance water conservation, soil health, and environmental sustainability.

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Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

January 17, 2025/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution: The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations.

For Ollie Davies, the groundskeeper and supervisor for The Retreats Group, maintaining these stunning landscapes has become significantly easier since the purchase of a Etesia Hydro 100 ride-on mower.

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

“The properties are undulating and steep in places,” says Ollie. “My brother used to help me look after the grounds, and when he left, we decided that instead of employing someone else full-time, we would invest in one of these machines and see how it would benefit me.”

Before the Hydro 100, Ollie managed the extensive lawns using pedestrian mowers—a task that was both time-consuming and physically demanding. “Prior to the Etesia machine, I would cut them all with a pedestrian mower. It was a lot of hard work. This Etesia saves so much time and money. It is a great bit of kit.”

The Etesia Hydro 100 III ride-on mower is designed for professional users who require top-quality mowing and collection performance in all weather conditions. Powered by an 18 HP twin-cylinder Kawasaki engine, it features a modern hydraulic drive transmission with differential lock, a large 500-litre grass box, and a cutting deck with rear central ejection for efficient grass collection.

Ollie initially considered the Etesia Buffalo ride-on mower, having seen impressive footage of its performance on social media. However, after careful evaluation, he realised that the Buffalo was too large for the more intricate formal gardens within the properties. “We wanted to get a demo of a Buffalo because it looks great, but we figured out it was a bit too big for the formal gardens. We wouldn’t have got it around some of the benches and flower beds.”

Given the uneven terrain of the properties, Ollie decided on the Hydro 100, known for its differential lock and sturdy design. “With the grounds being so uneven, we went for the Hydro 100 because it has a diff lock and it seemed very sturdy.”

Ollie’s decision was reinforced during a particularly wet demo session. “We got one on demo to start with—it was really wet—but these pick up the grass in wet conditions, even when it is long. It worked a treat on our demo; it picked up the grass and didn’t leave a mess, so we were really impressed with it, and we just went from there.”

The Hydro 100’s differential lock has proven invaluable on the steep, slippery slopes of the properties. “It is quite undulating and steep, and especially when it is wet, the diff lock comes in handy. As soon as you start feeling it slip a bit, you just engage the diff lock and it doesn’t leave a mess or wheel spin.”

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

During the peak growing season, Ollie faces the challenge of keeping up with rapidly growing grass. The Hydro 100 has made this task much more manageable. “If I was on my own and I only had my walk-behind mower, I would be completely swamped with grass and I would just be chasing my tail all the time. So having the Hydro 100 means I can stay on top of things. I’m no longer physically tired all the time from having to use my little walk-behind mower when I can use this instead.”

Ollie also appreciates the Hydro 100’s ability to cut and collect grass on formal lawns, ensuring that the grounds remain pristine for guests. “We cut and collect on the formal lawns because we don’t want guests to get their shoes clogged with grass and walk it into the castle—it wouldn’t be very popular with the housekeeping staff.”

The ease of adjusting the cutting height is another feature Ollie values. “To change the height of cut, you have something that looks like a handbrake. You just push the thumb button in and set the height using the lever. I tend to use a medium setting because we want to take the top third off the grass to keep it green.”

Ollie has also been impressed by the mower’s reliability, even in less-than-ideal conditions. “Considering how wet it has been over the past year I have never experienced any form of blocking, even if the grass is long and wet.”

For Ollie Davies and The Retreats Group, the Hydro 100 has proven to be an essential tool in maintaining the high standards of their luxury properties, ensuring that the grounds are always perfectly presented, no matter the conditions.

A video review with Ollie Davies can be found by visiting: https://youtu.be/Uq4WoC4rPMo?si=o0iz9J20uf5OiPnX

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk.

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Etesia UK on Twitter @EtesiaUK and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/EtesiaUK. You can also view the latest Etesia videos by visiting www.youtube.com/EtesiaUK

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Aqua Aid continues to grow

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

Aqua Aid continues to grow

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

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Aqua Aid continues to grow

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution

Etesia Hydro 100 is the Perfect Solution: The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations.

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