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Avant Power battery factory in full swing

July 18, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Avant Power battery factory in full swing: Battery developer and manufacturer Avant Power, the new subsidiary of loader manufacturer Avant Tecno Oy, has exceeded its strict targets. Double the number of batteries has been manufactured compared to the original plans. YLÖJÄRVI, FINLAND – Battery manufacturer Avant Power has just completed its five-hundredth high-power battery for […]

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

July 17, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards: Following the exciting announcement of the Industry Awards 2025 and #GroundsWeek dates last week, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) is delighted to confirm Anfield Stadium as the host venue for the 2025 GMA Industry Awards ceremony. The prestigious event will take place on Thursday 13 March 2025 at the […]

Avant Power battery factory in full swing

July 18, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

July 17, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Avant Power battery factory in full swing

July 18, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Avant Power battery factory in full swing: Battery developer and manufacturer Avant Power, the new subsidiary of loader manufacturer Avant Tecno Oy, has exceeded its strict targets. Double the number of batteries has been manufactured compared to the original plans.

YLÖJÄRVI, FINLAND – Battery manufacturer Avant Power has just completed its five-hundredth high-power battery for an electric loader.

“Our battery production started in February this year, so we have made 500 batteries in about five and a half months,” says Mikko Piepponen, COO of Avant Power.

The battery plant’s manufacturing capacity is even increasing, as a second production line is currently being built next to the first line.

Located next to Avant Tecno’s loader factory, Avant Power has operated at record speed since the very beginning of the subsidiary. The battery manufacturer has developed a completely new product and production simultaneously in only about two years.

The Avant Group decided to start battery manufacturing because there were no batteries perfectly optimized for Avant loaders in the world, and the company had enough creative expertise to conquer this new territory.

Double the pace with dedicated collaboration

Avant Power’s rapid product development and production can be explained by three factors. They are the company’s own top team, excellent subcontractors, and the trust, support, and shoulders of the Avant Group.

“Seamless cooperation with professional, flexible, and responsive subcontractors has made the whole thing possible. We have developed manufacturing methods together with our subcontractors, and they have thrown themselves fully into it, even though they did not know in advance how everything would work out. That spirit of doing things is exactly what we had been looking for. In the end, we managed to manufacture double the number of batteries compared to the original plan,” Piepponen says.

The battery factory’s cooperation with the Avant loader factory has been important.

“The spirit of Avant is that everyone pulls together. Loader design has played a major role, as has the prototype workshop, marketing and sales, and the entire factory. We have all done this together,” Piepponen says.

The COO describes the battery factory’s own team as unique.

“This would not be possible without good team spirit. Even a small team can be very strong when it is competent, flexible and dedicated. Now it’s time for this group to go on well-deserved summer holidays. After that, we will start a second production line, and new products are constantly being developed. We will tell you more about them later,” Piepponen promises.

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Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

July 17, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards: Following the exciting announcement of the Industry Awards 2025 and #GroundsWeek dates last week, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) is delighted to confirm Anfield Stadium as the host venue for the 2025 GMA Industry Awards ceremony.

The prestigious event will take place on Thursday 13 March 2025 at the iconic home of Liverpool Football Club.

Having previously been hosted in November alongside SALTEX, the awards moved to Headingley Stadium last year and will now be held at the grand setting of Anfield Stadium in 2025. Known for its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, Anfield will provide a spectacular backdrop for this prestigious occasion.

The GMA Industry Awards has continued to recognise excellence in grounds care across the professional, amateur, and voluntary sectors since 2009. This prestigious awards ceremony brings together many of the UK and Europe’s leading practitioners and suppliers to pay tribute to the very best in the sector and is therefore the perfect event to kick off the GMA’s annual awareness campaign, #GroundsWeek, which will take place between 17 – 23 March 2025.

In addition to the awards ceremony, the evening will feature a three-course meal, entertainment, and the opportunity to network with industry peers and leaders. Guests will have the chance to connect, share insights, and celebrate the grounds management sector’s collective achievements.

Geoff Webb, CEO of the Grounds Management Association said:
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to host our annual GMA Industry Awards at Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium in 2025. The change of venue promises a fresh and exciting backdrop for one of the biggest events in the sports turf industry calendar. We look forward to recognising and celebrating the contributions of both professionals and volunteers in such an iconic setting.”

Details regarding the awards categories along with the how to enter or nominate someone deserving will be announced soon.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Herrington by emailing eherrington@thegma.org.uk.

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Avant Power battery factory in full swing

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

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Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

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Avant Power battery factory in full swing

Avant Power battery factory in full swing: Battery developer and manufacturer Avant Power, the new subsidiary of loader manufacturer Avant Tecno Oy, has exceeded its strict targets. Double the number of batteries has been manufactured compared to the original plans.

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards

Anfield to host 2025 GMA Awards: Following the exciting announcement of the Industry Awards 2025 and #GroundsWeek dates last week, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) is delighted to confirm Anfield Stadium as the host venue for the 2025 GMA Industry Awards ceremony.

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