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Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

September 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems: Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of landscaping materials, is thrilled to announce its partnership with renowned manufacturer Kinley Systems. This collaboration will see Green-tech distributing Kinley’s comprehensive range of landscape edging products directly to its customers. Effective immediately, customers can order the Kinley Systems edging range through their dedicated […]

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

September 24, 2024/in featured, Industry News/by Admin

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame: The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is proud to announce the induction of Andy Jackson, Grounds Manager at Stoke City Football Club, into the prestigious GMA Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. This honour recognises Andy’s outstanding contributions to both professional and grassroots football […]

Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

September 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

September 24, 2024/in featured, Industry News/by Admin

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Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

September 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems: Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of landscaping materials, is thrilled to announce its partnership with renowned manufacturer Kinley Systems. This collaboration will see Green-tech distributing Kinley’s comprehensive range of landscape edging products directly to its customers.

Effective immediately, customers can order the Kinley Systems edging range through their dedicated Green-tech account manager.

Kinley Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative landscape edging products, renowned for their quality and durability. The products that Green-tech have chosen to launch with include,

FORT: L-shape profile, roll-topped steel edge restraint designed for hard landscape surfaces. It is ideal for delineating hard surfaces such as asphalt, tarmac, rubber coating, resin, and paving. Also perfect for high-traffic areas including parks, playgrounds, and building perimeters.
Bison Kerb: A heavy-duty steel kerb for edging hard landscapes, Bison serves as a superior alternative to concrete kerbs. It is suitable for replacing concrete in civil construction developments including service roads (excluding motorways), pavements, car parks, drive and pathways.

Green-tech offers the most comprehensive range of landscaping materials in the UK, stocking over 10,000 product lines. The addition of Kinley Systems’ edging products to their portfolio provides an even greater choice for their customers.

Richard Gill, Sales Director at Green-tech, commented on the partnership: “We are excited to strengthen our portfolio with the addition of market-leading edging products from Kinley Systems. The Kinley Systems range is an excellent fit for us and reinforces our commitment to delivering top-tier products that meet the evolving demands of our clients. Kinley Systems’ passion for innovation and design excellence to resolve challenges and open up new possibilities aligns with Green-tech’s values and ethos; this collaboration allows us to provide our customers with additional innovative and high-quality solutions for their landscaping needs.”

For more information on the new range of Kinley Systems products and to place orders, customers are encouraged to contact the Green-tech team today on 01423 322100 or visit www.green-tech.co.uk.

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Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

September 24, 2024/in featured, Industry News/by Admin

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame: The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is proud to announce the induction of Andy Jackson, Grounds Manager at Stoke City Football Club, into the prestigious GMA Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations.

This honour recognises Andy’s outstanding contributions to both professional and grassroots football over the past three decades.

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

Andy has been a cornerstone of the grounds management industry, dedicating almost 30 years to ensuring the pitches at Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium and Clayton Wood Training Ground are among the best in the country. His commitment to the industry has earned him a reputation beyond Stoke City, including the recruitment by FIFA to manage pitches for high-profile international events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Andy’s impact extends far beyond the professional arena – for more than 12 years, he has been a driving force in improving grassroots football pitches across Staffordshire, providing invaluable support and mentorship to local clubs and volunteers. His involvement in grassroots football began with the early incarnation of the FA Pitch Improvement Programme (PIP) in 2012 and has since continued with the Pitch Advisory Service (PAS), formerly the Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP).

During this time, Andy has made incredible contributions to the football community in Staffordshire, assisting in the improvement of around 65 grassroots football sites, equating to more than 150 pitches. His work has not only involved hands-on pitch care but also the preparation of detailed reports offering clubs actionable advice and access to his network within the turf maintenance industry.

Geoff Webb, Grounds Management Association Chief Executive Officer said: “Andy’s induction into the GMA Hall of Fame is a testament to his dedication to the grounds management industry.

His passion, not only at Stoke City but also in grassroots football, has left a lasting legacy that clubs will benefit from in years to come. His contributions go beyond the technical aspects of the job; he has been a mentor and an advocate for raising the standards of pitches across Staffordshire and surrounding areas for over a decade. We are incredibly proud to honour him as part of our 90th anniversary celebrations and look forward to seeing his continued influence on the next generation of groundskeepers.”

Andy has been instrumental in supporting Staffordshire FA through initiatives such as CPD evenings at Stoke City’s facilities and by assisting with the delivery of pitch improvement workshops for volunteer groundskeepers. His willingness to voluntarily give up his time to share his expertise has made a lasting impact on the quality of grassroots football in the county.

Kevin Staples, Head of Delivery at the Staffordshire FA said: “Andy has been an integral part in Staffordshire FA’s Pitch Improvement programme since 2012. His knowledge, expertise and commitment to the programme has enabled numerous clubs, leagues and individuals to improve their grass pitches and the overall experience for participants in the game. The impact he has had on volunteers across the county has been immeasurable, with the time he has taken to educate and advise something we cannot thank him enough for. On behalf of the Staffordshire FA and Grassroots Football we are proud to see Andy being inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame.”

Andy Jackson, Stoke City Grounds Manager and GMA Hall of Fame Inductee said: “I’m incredibly honoured to be inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame, especially during the Association’s 90th anniversary. It is a privilege to come to work here at Stoke City every day, where we take great pride in the work we do within the grassroots football community. To see the impact we’ve made together, improving pitches and the game for players at all levels, is really rewarding.”

Kevin Duffill, former GMA Regional Pitch Adviser said: “This award is fantastic recognition of Andy’s dedication to the profession and his achievements over the last 29 years. Beyond his exceptional work on the stadium pitch, he has played a pivotal role in the development of Clayton Wood, especially as the number of teams has grown, including female football. I also recall the many Staffordshire FA workshops hosted there under Andy’s guidance. One standout memory is when a club with a 12-acre site attended a session and asked how to best spend their £500 budget. That same club went on to win both County FA and GMA awards.”

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Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

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Green-tech’s distribution partnership with Kinley Systems

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

Andy Jackson inducted into GMA Hall of Fame: The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is proud to announce the induction of Andy Jackson, Grounds Manager at Stoke City Football Club, into the prestigious GMA Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations.

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