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GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

July 21, 2026/in Awards, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology Landscaping professionals from across the industry came together for another successful GroundsFest Academy event, this time focusing on the latest innovations in landscaping tools in partnership with Kress. Held at Bearwood Park Training Ground, the impressive home of Reading Football Club’s training facilities, the free one-day […]

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

July 21, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest Monty Miracle is returning to Groundsfest with national awards and a growing professional customer audience, following last year’s successful debut. Monty Miracle is an easy-to-use outdoor cleaning range – a patented formulation which significantly reduces time, costs & resources needed for landscaping, amenity management, turf care, and related outdoor cleaning […]

GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

July 21, 2026/in Awards, News, Press Release/by Admin

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

July 21, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

July 21, 2026/in Awards, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

Landscaping professionals from across the industry came together for another successful GroundsFest Academy event, this time focusing on the latest innovations in landscaping tools in partnership with Kress.

GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

Held at Bearwood Park Training Ground, the impressive home of Reading Football Club’s training facilities, the free one-day event combined expert presentations with practical demonstrations, giving attendees the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in battery-powered equipment, robotics and commercial landscaping technology in a real working environment.

Designed to provide practical knowledge that delegates could immediately apply to their businesses, the day covered everything from selecting the right tool for the job and understanding current legislation, through to battery systems for commercial applications, productivity improvements, operator safety and the growing role of robotic technology.

Throughout the day, attendees experienced live demonstrations of Kress’s latest commercial equipment, including robotic lawn mowers, blowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers and the CyberTank Power Station. Visitors also enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Bearwood Park Training Ground operation, seeing first-hand how professional facilities are maintained.

The event reinforced one of the core aims of the GroundsFest Academy: creating opportunities for the industry to learn together, share experiences and build valuable connections.

Henry Matthews of ProLand Skills Academy and Consultancy Ltd said:

“You learn so many things – it’s who you meet, the connections you make. The networking is fantastic, and that’s what GroundsFest is about, bringing the whole industry together, and it makes a difference. I would wholeheartedly recommend people come to a GroundsFest Academy event. It doesn’t necessarily have to be something you specifically do – it’s good to learn something new every day.”

For Kress, the event demonstrated how rapidly technology is transforming the landscaping sector and why keeping up with innovation is becoming increasingly important.

Jim Kirkwood, Director of Product Management at Kress UK, said:

“Anyone within this industry who has the opportunity to come to one of the GroundsFest Academy events should seriously consider it. It’s a great opportunity to learn on a one-to-one basis, discover new equipment, understand new technology and see how it could improve their business, increase efficiencies and help prepare for the future.”

Among those attending was Ewen Kenny, Assistant Groundsman at Cheltenham College, who was keen to learn more about robotic technology and sustainable equipment.

“I came here today to get a better understanding of robotics in the sports turf industry, to educate myself on what is currently happening and where the industry is heading in terms of technology,” said Ewen. “One thing I’ll definitely take away is just how much of an impact the equipment we’re currently using has on the environment, and how moving towards more battery-powered tools can be much more beneficial for our school environment.”

By combining technical expertise with live, hands-on demonstrations, the event gave attendees the chance to compare technologies, ask questions directly to industry specialists and gain practical insights into improving efficiency, reducing emissions and embracing the latest commercial landscaping innovations.

The event is part of the growing GroundsFest Academy programme, which delivers free educational events throughout the year. Supported by leading industry partners, the Academy provides practical, CPD-focused learning opportunities designed to help professionals stay ahead of the latest technologies, regulations and best practice.

The free sustainability assessment tool is now available at www.groundsfestacademy.com

You can also follow GroundsFest on X, Facebook and Instagram @GroundsFestAcademy for much more news, reviews and insightful views

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Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

July 21, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

Monty Miracle is returning to Groundsfest with national awards and a growing professional customer audience, following last year’s successful debut.

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

Monty Miracle is an easy-to-use outdoor cleaning range – a patented formulation which significantly reduces time, costs & resources needed for landscaping, amenity management, turf care, and related outdoor cleaning tasks.

The family company has enjoyed huge success in the 12 months since last year’s event. Thanks to the high standard and ever-increasing popularity of its product and accessories range, it has won a Which? Best Buy award – with a rare 100% score – and been named Good Housekeeping Institute’s Best Overall patio cleaner 2026, accolades from two of the most respected independent product testing bodies. The team is working with Premier League football clubs, world-famous racetracks, councils, award-winning holiday parks, tennis and cricket clubs, golf courses and a range of public spaces across the UK.

The team will be demonstrating the power of Monty Miracle’s outdoor cleaning range on its stand, showing professionals just how quickly the product can remove stains from stone, wood, plastic, concrete and render. Made here in the UK, Monty Miracle works in just six minutes, completely neutralises following the cleaning process and is biodegradable so can be hosed off onto grass or soil leaving no trace, so the product is popular with gardeners and groundskeepers as well as homeowners.

Managing Director Peter Beaumont says: “Grounds teams are under constant pressure on time and budgets, and that’s exactly where Monty Miracle earns its place. A six-minute clean with no scrubbing, no pressure washing and nothing harmful left behind changes the economics of routine maintenance. We’re bringing the team and we’ll be running live demonstrations all day.”

The full product list the Monty Miracle team will be showcasing:

* 750ml Outdoor Cleaner

* 2L Outdoor Cleaner

* 5L Outdoor Cleaner

* 1L Artificial Grass Cleaner

* 2L Artificial Grass Cleaner

* 5L Artificial Grass Cleaner

* 5L Pump Sprayer

* Protective Gauntlet Gloves

https://montymiracle.co.uk

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GroundsFest Academy and Kress Showcase Innovations in Landscaping Technology

Monty Miracle returns to GroundsFest

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