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Management change at Reform

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Management change at Reform: Reinhard Riepl hands over the sole management of Reform-Werke Bauer & Co Holding Aktiengesellschaft and the Chair of the Executive Board of Reform-Werke Bauer & Co Gesellschaft m.b.H. to Markus Wieshofer.

Leading Austrian specialist tractor manufacturer Reform has announced a change of management.

Management change at Reform

Management change at Reform

On June 30, 2025, CEO Reinhard Riepl will hand over his responsibility to Markus Wieshofer. He will remain with the Reform Group in an advisory capacity until the end of the year.

Markus Wieshofer takes over the sole board of directors and forms the management board together with Wolfgang Zauner.

Mr Riepl has played a key role in shaping the company‘s strategy and will continue to support the Reform Group in an advisory capacity until the end of 2025.

Reinhard Riepl originally joined the company, based in Wels, more than a quarter of a century ago as Head of Finance. In 2005, he was appointed to the Executive Board of Reform Group as Managing Director of Reform-Werke Bauer & Co GmbH. Appointment as CEO of the Group followed in 2019.

“Reform Group was always more than just a place of work for me during these years that have seen some exciting major changes and successful re¬organisation. I would like to emphasise in particular the cooperation, based on trust, with the main owner of the company, Clemens Malina-Altzinger,” said Mr Riepl. “I am very pleased to know that this responsibility is now in the good hands of Markus Wieshofer.”

Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr Clemens Malina-Altzinger pays tribute to Mr Riepl’s commitment: “Reinhard Riepl has led the company through many dynamic years with vision and a steady hand. We thank him very much for that!”

Markus Wieshofer has been with the company since 2023 and is the experienced and successful CSO who will assume the role of sole member of the Executive Board of Reform-Werke Bauer & Co Holding Aktiengesellschaft and Chair of the Executive Board of Reform-Werke Bauer & Co Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Reform’s specialist tractors, which offer a range of features for operation in steep and challenging conditions and can be used with a multitude of implements, are distributed in the UK by Simon Richard Ltd.

For more information contact: simon@simon-richard.co.uk

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Green-tech launches New GT Thorn Guard at Groundswell

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Green-tech launches New GT Thorn Guard at Groundswell: Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of tree protection and landscaping products, has announced the launch of GT Thorn Guard, a new protective guard designed to prevent damage to trees from grazing livestock.

Offering instant and effective protection for newly planted saplings and established trees, GT Thorn Guard will be officially launched on stand PF E6 at Groundswell 2025, the Regenerative Agriculture Festival in Hertfordshire, on 2nd and 3rd July.

Green-tech launches New GT Thorn Guard at Groundswell

Green-tech launches New GT Thorn Guard at Groundswell

The Groundswell Festival is a popular forum for farmers, landowners, and environmental professionals to explore regenerative farming practices, making it the ideal setting to launch the GT Thorn Guard.

Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and deer, can cause significant damage to trees in a short period. GT Thorn Guard has been developed specifically to deter even the largest livestock and ensure trees are protected to enable them to establish and thrive.

GT Thorn Guard is manufactured from high-quality galvanised steel, making it strong and built to withstand the rigours of agricultural environments. Supplied as flat grids for ease of transportation and storage, the guard is easily assembled on-site. Once rolled into shape, it forms a secure cylindrical barrier with outward-facing spikes positioned at regular intervals to deter livestock. This instant and effective solution provides reliable protection against cattle, sheep, deer, and other grazing animals, helping to ensure the successful establishment of trees.

Installation is straightforward and the guards can be assembled and installed around new or existing trees in just a few steps, offering a no-fuss solution for farmers and land managers looking to protect their planting projects.

Richard Gill, Green-tech’s Sales Director, comments, “The GT Thorn Guard is a practical solution to a widespread challenge. As we support more tree planting across the UK, especially on farms and estates, protecting that investment from livestock is critical. This new guard is simple to use, highly effective and built to last.”

Visit the Green-tech team on stand PF E6 at the Groundswell Festival to see the product and get technical advice and support on a wide range of tree planting and protection products.

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Investment shapes industry-leading seed facility at DLF

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Investment shapes industry-leading seed facility at DLF: Staff and members of the amenity trade press were recently invited for an exclusive look at the next phase of the £4.5 million facilities upgrade at DLF’s UK headquarters at Inkberrow.

Officially opened by John Larsen, VP Sales and Marketing Greater Europe and DLF UK Managing Director Tim Kerridge, the events in June marked the completion of several major developments including the fully automated Titan mixing plant, robotic packing lines, expanded UK native wildflower production and brand-new trials and showcase area deemed ‘A Living Catalogue’.

Investment shapes industry-leading seed facility at DLF

Investment shapes industry-leading seed facility at DLF

The major project at DLF’s amenity operations centre has been underway for close to two years and, now complete, provides a unique and industry-leading centre for seed trials, product development, training and education of staff, distributors and customers.

With its 48-bin twin mixer and fully automated packing line, Titan is now the UK’s biggest seed mixing plant. Its introduction has brought significant increases in capacity, while reducing manual handling and lead times – ensuring that, even during peak season, seed is mixed, packed and dispatched with both speed and accuracy. Titan is at the heart of DLF’s operation, supplying more than 14,000 tonnes to the UK market, correlating to almost 30,000 individual customer shipments.

Impressive scale is also now demonstrated by DLF’s UK wildflower production, with 80 acres over three sites producing 50 different native flowering species. Expertly managed by Klaas Broersma and a dedicated wildflower production team, the meadows are harvested and cleaned in-house to ensure the highest quality, before being incorporated into DLF’s native Pro Flora range and Your Countryside farm stewardship mixes.

The bright blooms of native and non-native mixtures from the Pro Flora and ColourBoost collections were looking glorious in the Worcestershire sunshine on their own demonstration plots as part of the wider DLF Showcase. The Showcase headlines 12 acres of space dedicated to amenity seed trials, allowing visitors to observe current and future species and cultivars all in one place. It will also be the base for a sizeable programme of UK testing which feeds into the global picture of climate and disease tolerance trials.

The centrepiece of the Showcase is the new ‘Living Catalogue’ – a sports and landscape zone sown with mixtures from across the DLF portfolio. Featuring a hybrid winter sports pitch, cricket wicket, tennis court, horse racecourse and golf tee, fairway and green, all maintained by Head Grounds Manager Matt Lewis, the space will become the hub for training and education as well as providing a relaxing space for staff to unwind and enjoy.

“We’re incredibly pleased to be able to finally share this fantastic asset with our team, the press and the wider industry” comments Amenity Sales & Marketing Manager Derek Marriott-Smith. “The new additions and significant investment put us in a fantastic position to support the needs of the sectors in which we operate both today and tomorrow.”

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A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

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A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston: Under the stewardship of Head Greenkeeper Alan Brown since 2018 and with wise machinery choices, course presentation at Hayston Golf Club is the best it’s been in 50 years according to members. With a further boost from three new Toro machines that looks set to continue well into the future.

The club’s latest investment includes the Toro Greensmaster 3250-D, Greensmaster TriFlex 3420 Hybrid and Reelmaster 5610-D, chosen for their durability, comfort and long-term performance.

A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

A trio of Toro for turfcare excellence at Hayston

The timing is perfect as they arrive as Alan and his team of four build on recent successes by reshaping bunkers, enhancing green drainage and continuing to elevate the overall playability and aesthetics of the course.

Central to achieving these goals is the partnership with Toro and its distributor, Reesink Turfcare, says Alan. “When you’re aiming for the best results, you need the best equipment – and in turfcare, Toro is top of the class.”

Alan was already familiar with Toro’s capabilities from his previous position at Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club and was pleased to find a 20-year-old Toro rough mower still performing reliably when he joined Hayston six and a half years ago. “That speaks volumes about the durability and performance of Toro machines when they’re properly maintained,” he notes.

Speaking about the importance of proper maintenance and servicing, Alan highlights the value of Reesink’s support: “The team at Reesink are fantastic – always responsive, knowledgeable and ready to assist. They’ve helped us stay on top of servicing and keep us informed about any equipment updates.”

And best of all, the team at Hayston is enthusiastic about the new additions: “The guys really enjoy using these new mowers,” says Alan. “They’ve been working with Toro equipment for some years, so getting familiar with how they work and are maintained was second nature. Plus, the comfort is exceptional – especially the seat positioning, which makes a huge difference when you’re on the machine for long hours, day after day.”

Reflecting on the team’s achievements, Alan comments: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. The feedback from members and visitors has been overwhelmingly positive – we’ve had comments about how this is the best the course has looked in 50 years. That means a lot.”

Learn more about the ways Toro’s turfcare solutions help you elevate your course. Contact Reesink Turfcare at 01480 226800, email info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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Strategic realignment at AriensCo

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Strategic realignment at AriensCo: AriensCo announces a change of leadership in the EMEAA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia). This is a logical step in the current generational transition of the family business. The EMEAA region is crucial to drive global growth and strengthen international activities.

Jochen Schneider leaves AriensCo

Jochen Schneider (Executive Vice President AriensCo EMEAA) has left the company with immediate effect. AriensCo thanks him for his commitment and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

Strategic realignment at AriensCo

Strategic realignment at AriensCo

Jim Young (Chief Financial Officer at AriensCo) will assume interim responsibility for the region in close coordination with Nick Ariens (President AriensCo) and the Ariens family.

“Looking to the future, we are convinced that greater family involvement in the EMEAA region is crucial to realising our long-term vision,” says Nick Ariens.  “In addition to our home market, the EMEAA region is hugely important for our global development. We want to further strengthen our commitment in this region with the AS-Motor and Ariens brands.”

The innovations that AriensCo presented at demopark 2025 in Eisenach, Europe’s largest open-air exhibition for the green sector, emphasise the strength and future potential of both brands. “Together with our EMEAA team, we look forward to further developing the product portfolio, further expanding our sales channels and growing market share throughout Europe.”

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