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BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES: BOSS ORV is delighted to announce their appointment as UK and Ireland distributors for AODES Off-Road Vehicles. Established over thirty years ago and headquartered in Shandong, China, AODES is a multinational brand sold in more than 100 countries. The company opened an R&D and distribution centre in California, USA […]

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy: A former Scottish First Division referee who officiated at European matches before becoming head greenkeeper at Buchanan Castle has accepted the nomination to become president of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) in 2025. Ronnie Myles, 67, has immediately stepped into the role of BIGGA Vice President, […]

BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES: BOSS ORV is delighted to announce their appointment as UK and Ireland distributors for AODES Off-Road Vehicles. Established over thirty years ago and headquartered in Shandong, China, AODES is a multinational brand sold in more than 100 countries.

The company opened an R&D and distribution centre in California, USA in 2012, and decades of focusing on the power sports industry culminated in the introduction, in 2021, of the Pathcross ATV Series. The ATVs feature V-Twin engines in 525cc, 650cc, and 1000cc displacements. The appointment of BOSS was finalised at the EICMA exhibition in Milan.

BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

“We are very excited to have a new ATV/Quad in our product portfolio.” Says BOSS ORV MD Phil Everett. “The wait has been worth it, as we have finally found a really high quality and price competitive product to suit our challenging market. This Shandong ODES Industry Co Ltd range will fit perfectly with our current products from CORVUS UTV, Powerland Agro Tractor Vehicles Private Limited, Paxster AS, and Faunamaster ApS as it fills a gap to join them all together. We will announce more details over the coming weeks.” The Pathcross ATV will be on show for the first time on the BOSS ORV stand at the LAMMA agricultural show in January 2025.

Pictured at EICMA with Mr Wang, the Shandong ODES founder and owner, are some of the BOSS team, Neil Everett, Phil Everett, Matt Richardson, and AODES global and Italy team.

For more information about BOSS ORV distributed products, you can call 01785 561046

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BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

November 11, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy: A former Scottish First Division referee who officiated at European matches before becoming head greenkeeper at Buchanan Castle has accepted the nomination to become president of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) in 2025.

Ronnie Myles, 67, has immediately stepped into the role of BIGGA Vice President, supporting John Keenaghan for the remainder of his term. Ronnie will then formally be appointed BIGGA President at the BIGGA Annual General Meeting, taking place in January.

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

Ronnie said: “I was absolutely flabbergasted to be asked to become BIGGA President. Having been a member of greenkeeper associations for more than 50 years, I feel very proud and honoured to be asked to represent BIGGA in this way.

“This year I hope we’re able to enhance the profile of greenkeepers and continue the progression of our association, which has come a long way over the last 10 to 15 years. Fifty years ago greenkeeping was thought of as a dead end profession, but now, there are real opportunities that come with greenkeeping and you have the chance to build a great career.”

Ronnie began his career at East Kilbride Golf Club in 1971 and he would move on to Cathkin Braes, Erskine, Helensburgh and Scarcroft in West Yorkshire, before finally settling at Buchanan Castle, where he worked until his retirement in 2022.

Ronnie was a stalwart of the BIGGA West of Scotland Section for over 20 years, acting as chairperson and secretary. He was vice-chairperson of the BIGGA Scotland and Northern Ireland Region before being appointed the Region’s first President in 2023.

Despite his retirement, Ronnie continues to work seasonally at Stirling Golf Club and is an active member of the BIGGA Scotland Legacy Club, which seeks to offer support and guidance to the next generation of greenkeepers.

Away from greenkeeping and Ronnie had a remarkable career as a high level match official, once running the line for an Old Firm game before being selected for six European Cup matches, including a hair-raising trip to East Germany. Remarkably, Ronnie also spent two seasons as Broxi Bear, the matchday mascot of Rangers Football Club.

As BIGGA Vice President and President, Ronnie will act as an ambassador for the association, representing BIGGA at various events throughout the year. He will also join the BIGGA Board of Management and utilise his experience to guide the board in their decision making.

Jim Croxton, BIGGA CEO, said: “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ronnie throughout my 13 years with BIGGA and I know how warmly he’s thought of in BIGGA Scotland and Northern Ireland, where he’s a popular and well-known figure.

“When he was proposed as BIGGA President 2025 the nomination was received enthusiastically by the BIGGA Board of Management and I’m looking forward to working alongside him. The coming year stands to be a crucial time in the history of our association as we seek to reshape our membership offering and build a structure that provides even more support and advice to greenkeepers at every stage of their career.”

You can read more about Ronnie’s career on the BIGGA website

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BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

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BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES

BOSS appointed as distributors for AODES: BOSS ORV is delighted to announce their appointment as UK and Ireland distributors for AODES Off-Road Vehicles. Established over thirty years ago and headquartered in Shandong, China, AODES is a multinational brand sold in more than 100 countries.

BIGGA’s presidential nominee leaves amazing legacy

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