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Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

June 29, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues Craigielaw Golf Club has underlined its long-term commitment to delivering championship-quality playing conditions with a significant new investment in Toro turfcare equipment and the support services of distributor Reesink Turfcare’s ReeAssure Gold package. The East Lothian links venue has moved to an exclusively Toro fleet following a detailed 16-month […]

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95 For over 18 years, Telford’s Forestry Contracting has been helping to establish and maintain woodlands across Scotland. Managing and maintaining around 10,000 hectares, the company undertakes everything from tree planting and woodland creation through to ongoing forestry maintenance, ensuring young trees have the best possible […]

Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

June 29, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

June 29, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

Craigielaw Golf Club has underlined its long-term commitment to delivering championship-quality playing conditions with a significant new investment in Toro turfcare equipment and the support services of distributor Reesink Turfcare’s ReeAssure Gold package.

Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

The East Lothian links venue has moved to an exclusively Toro fleet following a detailed 16-month review process, with course quality, reliability and long-term support being the focus of the process.

For Course Manager Paul Hay, the move reflects the club’s ambition to continually raise standards as demands on the course increase through growing visitor play and a busy tournament calendar.

“After extensive demonstrations and discussions with suppliers, Toro and Reesink emerged as the standout choice,” Paul says. “This investment shows the club’s commitment to improving course standards and our confidence in adopting a new supplier.”

Craigielaw is hosting a number of high-profile events in 2026, including Open Regional Qualifying and the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship, placing pressure on the team to maintain consistent presentation and performance throughout the season.

“As the demands on the course increase and the number of rounds grows each year, we need machinery we can trust to deliver.

“I’ve used Toro over my 31-year career and I always found the machines to be exceptionally well made,” he continues. “In the demonstrations that formed part of the process I was reminded of the benefits of the clever design and technology the brand offers. Things like the manoeuvrability provided by the three-wheel design of the Reelmaster 3575-D and the flexible cutting units of the Reelmaster 3100-D with Sidewinder really impressed us.”

The introduction of the SideWinder is one that delivers a significantly improved course aesthetic, says Paul: “The biggest difference is on the bunker cutting – now we can get in even closer to the bunkers and keep the tops tighter, which significantly enhances the course’s overall presentation.”

The new fleet also includes a selection of mid and heavy duty utility vehicles as well as the Greensmaster 3420 for the greens.

Alongside the machinery itself, Paul highlighted the role Reesink Turfcare played throughout the process and the reasons why he opted for the brand’s most comprehensive maintenance and servicing package.

“Reesink has provided first-class service from the outset, with excellent communication throughout,” he said. “The Gold service package we chose gives me peace of mind during one of the busiest periods in the club’s history. With fixed-cost servicing, proactive maintenance and rapid support built into the agreement, the uncertainty of unexpected repair bills and downtime during key tournament windows is removed – that reassurance is invaluable.”

Paul and the greenkeeping team also received on-site training covering both machine operation and day-to-day maintenance from Reesink’s specialists in order to maximise machine performance.

“The staff have responded very positively to the new equipment,” says Paul. “Everyone was pleased to see the fleet arrive and the benefits are already visible on the course.”

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Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

For over 18 years, Telford’s Forestry Contracting has been helping to establish and maintain woodlands across Scotland. Managing and maintaining around 10,000 hectares, the company undertakes everything from tree planting and woodland creation through to ongoing forestry maintenance, ensuring young trees have the best possible start.

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

With such demanding work, having the right equipment is essential. That was exactly why owner Dave Telford began searching for a brushcutter capable of working efficiently between rows of newly planted trees while tackling the challenging terrain and vegetation found on forestry sites.

His search led him to the Etesia Attila 95, a machine that has already proved its worth just weeks after joining the fleet.

“I needed something that would fit between the tree rows,” explained Dave. “The machine had to be around 39 inches wide, but it also needed plenty of power. You’re dealing with steep ground, all kinds of vegetation and rough conditions, so I wanted something with a bit of grunt that could really get through it and keep the job productive.”

Rather than arranging multiple demonstrations, Dave carried out extensive research and sought advice from trusted contacts within the industry.

“I spoke to a lot of people and Etesia kept coming up. Then you watch videos online and see the reputation the machines have. I bought it based on that reputation and it’s definitely paid off.”

The Attila 95 has been put straight to work mowing between rows of young trees, where its combination of power, manoeuvrability and productivity has impressed from day one.

“It covers the ground really quickly,” said Dave. “It’s a good piece of kit and it leaves an excellent finish. Once the job’s done, it just looks tidy. The clients love it because the finished result is spot on.”

Designed specifically for demanding vegetation management, the Attila 95 combines a 95 cm cutting width with powerful brushcutting performance, making it capable of tackling dense growth while maintaining productivity of up to 12,000m² per hour. Its hydrostatic drive, low centre of gravity and excellent traction also allow operators to work confidently on slopes of up to 30 degrees.

One feature that has particularly stood out for Dave is the quality of cut, even when working in long vegetation.

“What I’ve noticed is that even if you have the cutting deck set at its highest position, around 120 millimetres, the finish is still excellent. You’d think it was cutting much lower because it leaves it looking so tidy.

“With a lot of machines I’ve hired in the past, when the grass is long, you’re driving over it and it just gets flattened rather than cut, so it looks like you’ve simply driven through it. The Etesia doesn’t do that. It cuts properly as you go. It’s just a really good design.”

Like any contractor, reliability and ease of maintenance were also high on Dave’s priority list. Downtime on remote forestry sites can be costly, making straightforward servicing a major advantage.

“I wanted something that was easy to fix if anything happened. The blades are really simple to change, so if you damage one onsite it’s literally a couple of minutes and you’re back working. You don’t have to lose half a day taking it back to the workshop. That’s a massive benefit for us.”

Dave purchased the machine through Lothian Turf Tech, where he received first-class support from Richard Fairnie and the team.

“I’d never dealt with them before, but they were recommended to me and they were absolutely brilliant.

“Richard brought the machine to me at a time that suited me, gave me a full demonstration and showed me everything I needed to know. I’d never even seen the machine before, but by the time he’d finished I was completely confident using it.

“The after-sales support has been excellent and the whole experience has been fantastic.”

Although it’s still early days, Dave has no doubts that investing in the Attila 95 was the right decision.

“It’s 100% been worthwhile,” he said. “Like any piece of equipment, it takes time to pay for itself, but this machine will pay for itself very quickly. There’s no doubt about that.”

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

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Craigielaw’s commitment to championship standards continues

Forestry contractor finds perfect partner in the Etesia Attila 95

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