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Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’

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Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’: Iain Ellis, Head Groundsman at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, has highlighted the many benefits of using a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Hutchesons’ Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school in the south-side of Glasgow. Founded in 1641, the school has a long-held record of academic achievement and offers pupils a wide choice of extra-curricular activities at its primary and secondary schools.

Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’

Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’

Many of these activities and clubs are focussed on sustainability – a topic which the school cares deeply about.

Sustainability isn’t just limited to the pupils, as Iain revealed.

“Hutchesons’ is a very eco-friendly school, and we all have a part to play,” he said. “I have wanted to go down the battery-powered route for a long time now.”

Approximately six months ago, Ian got the go ahead from the school to purchase a range of innovative Pellenc battery-powered equipment. Organised and supplied by Allan Wright of Agrovista Amenity, Ian purchased an Airion blower, an Excelion strimmer, a Helion compact hedge-cutter as well as the Helion telescopic model, and the Rasion pedestrian mower.

“I was instantly impressed as to just how quiet the equipment was,” said Iain. “In this respect it is brilliant because we simply couldn’t use our old two-stroke machinery when classes or exams were in progress. Furthermore, the Pellenc equipment offers far more protection to operators.”

Light, odourless, noise-free, with no starting problems and enough power to enable professional users to work for a full day on a single charge, it’s no wonder more and more professional users like Ian are turning to Pellenc. It is an attractive alternative to those who have, for several years, been relying on fuel-based machinery.

Iain was quick to point out the advantages.

“The Rasion lawnmower has surpassed itself completely – especially on the huge banks we have at the school. We used to have a big mower which was a real struggle and didn’t do much good especially with the oil tipping back and forward. The Rasion is so light, and it turns on a sixpence. We no longer have to tip the mower and walk round with it to turn. I also like that there are four settings for cutting and four speed settings too.  I can’t praise this mower enough.

“Then there is the Airion blower which offers us far more control than our old two-stroke blower. We have many stone areas on site and with the low power setting we can easily blow grass off without moving the stones. This wasn’t possible with the two-stroke blower.

“We also like how light the equipment is,” continued Iain. “There are five sites we tend to, and we need to constantly move machinery from one site to another. Our old petrol machinery was so heavy compared to the Pellenc equipment. We are no longer having to transport fuel so that is good from a health and safety point of view. Plus, we are saving a lot of money on fuel – especially with prices going up all the time.

“The batteries don’t cost much to charge and the life on them is really good – we’ve never ran out of battery life.

“Overall, I can’t speak highly enough about the Pellenc equipment – it has made a huge difference to the work we do across all the sites. The other bonus is the warranty and I’m looking at purchasing more Pellenc tools this year.”

As Iain says, Pellenc UK offers an industry leading four-year commercial warranty for all batteries and a three-year warranty for all tools.

Pellenc is distributed exclusively in the UK by Etesia UK.

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.pellencuk.com

You can also follow Pellenc on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @PellencUK for much more news, reviews and insightful views.

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Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

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Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau: Rain Bird is exhibiting at GaLaBau, the international trade fair for the design and installation of urban, green and open spaces held at the Exhibition Centre, Nuremburg, Germany 14-17 September 2022.

Rain Bird GmbH (Stand 4-127)  is exhibiting a number of new, innovative irrigation products including controllers and flow sensors which are designed to underline the company’s commitment to the Intelligent use of Water™.

Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

The latest addition to the range is the RC2 smart irrigation screenless control solution which enables irrigation installations to be controlled from any location. Quick Pair Technology enables seamless Bluetooth set-up with a mobile phone or tablet and the Rain Bird App enables WiFi access for irrigation scheduling, real-time alerts, automatic weather adjustments which are all designed to save water and money.

The latest LXME 2 commercial controller is fully modular offering flexible features and is ideal for both new installations and retrofit applications. With its large backlit LCD screen and simplified programming, users can customize station capacity from 12 to 48 stations and also to upgrade to the PRO version which gives access to additional features including advanced flow management capabilities.

Aside from controllers, Rain Bird will also highlight new flow sensor technology with the new cost effective and easy to install FG100 Flow Sensor. Designed for residential and smaller commercial applications, it monitors irrigation for high or low flow, instantly identifying when there is a leak or line break. Information is fed back to the ESP-ME3 controller and enables remedial action to be taken immediately and remotely through the Rain Bird App. The FG 100 design includes a paddle wheel that sits in ceramic bearings which gives durability and also does not need to be removed during the annual shutdown when usung air to push water out of the system.

Contractors, landscaping professionals, architects and specifiers from federal, state and local authorities visiting the Rain Bird stand will have the opportunity to find out more about Rain Bird’s development of innovative irrigation technology designed to  help all sectors of  the landscaping industry to achieve its own water efficiency goals. Contact: Peter Longman, Rain Bird Europe, plongman@rainbird.eu  www.rainbird.eu

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Paul Langford appointed at Redexim

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Paul Langford appointed at Redexim: A well-known industry name has joined the team at Redexim to support their continued growth and spearhead the UK’s commercial activities.

As the new Director of Commercial Operations, Paul Langford will be leading the team of Regional Sales Managers and in charge of the development of the overall sales and marketing strategies to further cement Redexim’s position at the heart of the natural and synthetic turf maintenance sectors.

Paul Langford appointed at Redexim

Paul Langford appointed at Redexim

Formally the Managing Director of TigerTurf UK, Paul has an illustrious track record for building successful B2B and B2C relationships and proactively driving business change, which has resulted in over 20 years of commercially-driven experience in leadership and sustainable growth. Alongside his position at TigerTurf UK, Paul held the role of Manufacturing Group Chairman at The Sports and Play Contractors Association (SAPCA) for six years – during which he also represented the synthetic turf manufacturing sector on the FIFA Turf Advisory Group (TAG).

On his appointment, Paul comments “In Redexim, I have found a like-minded company that have a pedigree of high-performance products and ambitions to grow in what is an ever-changing marketplace.”

“I’m a big believer that business should be approached with a strong sense of purpose, the right tools and the right plan to deliver excellence – but not forgetting to have some fun along the way!” he adds.

Paul lives in Northampton with his wife of 25 years and son who is a trainee lawyer and when not working, can often be found on the golf course at weekends or indulging in his passion for guitars and all things cars.

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PRO 34R’s ‘supreme’ at BT Murrayfield

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PRO 34R’s ‘supreme’ at BT Murrayfield:A trio of Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers have impressed Jim Dawson, Scottish Rugby’s Head Groundsman at BT Murrayfield, with him labelling them “supreme machines”.

Having been a greenkeeper and a groundsman, the well-respected Jim Dawson has worked in the turf industry throughout his whole career picking up several prestigious awards and accolades along the way. After leaving his last position at Falkirk FC he has nurtured the pitch at Scotland’s largest stadium for just over a decade.

Throughout his career, Jim has always been familiar with the Dennis brand.

PRO 34R’s ‘supreme’ at BT Murrayfield

PRO 34R’s ‘supreme’ at BT Murrayfield

“When I first think of Dennis I think of very sound and robust machines,” he said. “They are very trustworthy, reliable and the construction of them is first class whether it be one of their cylinder or rotary mowers.”

Jim has been a long-term admirer of the Dennis G860 cylinder mower claiming it was a ‘game-changer’ when it was first launched. Therefore, he welcomed the news of Dennis manufacturing a 34-inch rotary mower.

“Dennis made sure they got the right machine in terms of quality, usability and for the overall customer experience. It was key for them, and it absolutely worked.

“We got a demo of the mower and we thought it was out of this world. I put it to the board to request three PRO 34R’s and they supported my decision.”

The Dennis PRO 34R is a 34-inch (860mm) rotary mower which has been designed to help groundsmen achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance and desired playing surface. It is ideal for sports pitches and lawns producing the enviable ‘Dennis Stripes’ while a powerful vacuum flow collects debris quickly and efficiently.

Many operators of the PRO 34R have praised the size and speed of the machines, claiming that they save a huge amount of time and resources. Jim and his team at BT Murrayfield are no exception.

“We used to have four 24-inch rotary mowers and it took four members of staff approximately three hours to do the pitch, but now we can go over the whole pitch with three PRO 34R’s in about 1 hour and 20 mins.

“They are brilliant at cleaning up after any game or event we have on the pitch, and we use them on our back pitches to thin them out as well. The good thing about the PRO 34R is that you can go as slow as you want with maximum uplift, which is beneficial especially in winter or when the grass is damp. When the dry weather arrives, we’ll increase the speed to level 2 or 3. They are supreme machines.”

Jim was also quick to acknowledge the support he has received over the years from Ewen Wilson, Area Sales Manager for Dennis and SISIS.

“I’ve known Ewen ever since I was working at Falkirk,” he said. “He’s happy to help and is great for technical information. He always takes the time to talk you through how the machines work.

“Once you’ve used a Dennis machine, they are very hard to go away from.”

For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact Dennis 01332 824 777 or visit www.dennisuk.com

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Dennis on Twitter and Instagram @DennisMowers and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK.You can also view the latest Dennis videos by visiting www.youtube.com/DennisMowers

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Henton & Chattell to make its mark at SALTEX

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Henton & Chattell to make its mark at SALTEX: Henton & Chattell will be attending this year’s Saltex event in Birmingham, the leading and largest turf management exhibition in Europe, between 2nd – 3rd November 2022.

The supplier of turf and garden machinery brands will be attending the exhibition to showcase four of its leading ranges – Cobra, Woodbay Turf Technologies, Billy Goat and Hansa Products.

Henton & Chattell to make its mark at SALTEX

Henton & Chattell to make its mark at SALTEX

Highlighting an impressive array of brands, the Henton & Chattell exhibit will span two large stands. This will allow visitors to explore and learn about all of the impressive innovations of each brand while showcasing a selection of products that takes turf maintenance to the next level. Cobra and Woodbay Turf Technologies will be found on stand G090, while Billy Goat and Hansa Products will be located nearby on stand G070.

Cobra proudly boasts the largest powered lawnmower brand in the UK and each piece of garden machinery in the range has been expertly designed in the UK to cater specifically for the changing conditions of the British garden. With a comprehensive line-up of quality and innovative products to tackle any gardening task, Cobra brings continuous evolution to the garden machinery sector. Its other products include hedgetrimmers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers and shredders – all of which are available in petrol, battery and electric models and help gardeners create luscious green spaces.

Having acquired the exclusive UK distribution rights earlier this year, Wood Bay Turf Technologies is one of Henton & Chattell’s newest brands and is the manufacturer of golf, lawn bowling greens and other sports turf maintenance equipment. The company has been creating world-class turf maintenance equipment since 1987, with leading products in the range being the greensIRON 3900 and greensIRON 6200  turf rollers; the fds9200 multipurpose turf dethatcher and the famous tungsten carbide tipped vertical cutting blade, dynaBLADE.

Hansa Products specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality wood chippers. The family-run business, established in the 1980s, has a strong heritage combined with constant evolution and innovation. It prides itself on the ethos of ‘providing the best chipping experience’, whether being used in a garden at home, by a landscaper, professional arborist or other commercial users. A range of Hansa products will be displayed at the show, each providing a vigorous tool for professional landscapers and gardeners to make maintenance easy and effortless. Every Hansa product is engineered and manufactured using the highest quality components to last a lifetime, including steel and durable powder coated finish with zinc shield rust protection to guarantee longevity.

Similarly, Billy Goat offers a complete line-up of product solutions for commercial, residential and municipal needs. The family-run business has designed and manufactured property clean up products with a reputation for innovation, productivity and quality. It boasts an impressive product selection, including aerators, overseeders, sod cutters, chipper-vacs, brushcutters and leaf blowers so users can pick the most appropriate machine for the right clean up application, property and season.

Members of the Henton & Chattell team will also be on hand throughout the exhibition to discuss products and arrange demonstrations of any products.

For more information please visit https://www.hcuk.co/

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