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Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

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Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day: Campey Turf Care Systems is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation in 2026, marking the milestone with a special Open Day on Thursday 9th July.

Since its inception in 1986, Campey has evolved from a small family business into an internationally respected leading provider of professional turf care equipment and expertise, trusted by sports venues, contractors, and grounds professionals in the UK and around the world.

Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

Campey Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence at Open Day

Established by Richard Campey, the company’s foundation is built on offering practical, inventive solutions tailored to the real needs of turf professionals. This commitment to innovation remains at the core of Campey’s approach as it continues to design equipment that meets the evolving demands of modern sports surfaces.

Reflecting on the company’s journey, Richard commented, “When we launched in 1986, I started off in the northwest of England carrying out contracting work, over time customers started asking me if they could buy the machines.  The initial machine that I brought to market was the Greenline Coremaster, Colin Gregory sold 2 to me but I only wanted 1 and that’s how we started off in sales.

Four decades on, our drive for innovation and partnership with the industry is as strong as ever. The Open Day will be a fantastic occasion to share this milestone with everyone who has contributed along the way, and our way of saying thank you with the people who have helped make it possible.”

The 40th Anniversary Open Day will highlight both the company’s heritage and its continued commitment to developing machinery and practices that support the future of sports turf management.

Visitors can register to attend the event online at: www.campey40.com

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Event Details: Thursday, 9th July 2026 Location: Campey Bosley, The Crossroads, Buxton Road, Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0PS, UK

To register your attendance and find out more, visit our website dedicated to the 40th Anniversary www.campey40.com

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Consolidate Turf Celebrates 20 Years at BTME

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Consolidate Turf Celebrates 20 Years at BTME: Since its establishment in 2006, Consolidate Turf Health Solutions has been at the forefront of delivering innovative turf care solutions to clubs and venues across the UK.

The company’s two decades of growth and expertise are reflected in a loyal and expanding customer base and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and great service. Now we are returning to BTME in 2026 to mark our 20th Anniversary with a new website launch and a new product.

Consolidate Turf Celebrates 20 Years at BTME

Consolidate Turf Celebrates 20 Years at BTME

Consolidate is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website – www.consolidateturfsolutions.com. The updated site offers customers and industry professionals easy access to product information, technical support, educational resources, and the latest news from Consolidate.

Another highlight of BTME 2026 will be the official UK launch of the Gro Green 3.0 E Hole Cutter – an innovative electric hole changer designed to deliver precision, efficiency, and environmental benefits for groundskeepers.

Performance that speaks for itself:
• Cuts a new hole in just 8 seconds
• Replaces the plug in another 8 seconds
• Weighs only 9 kg (20 lb)

Consolidate Turf Health Solutions is now the exclusive licence holder for marketing this unique product across the UK. We invite all BTME 2026 attendees to visit stand 234 to talk to the team to discuss optimising your turf health and performance and to see how the Gro Green 3.0 E Hole Cutter can benefit your club or facility. The team welcomes questions, requests for detailed information, and advance bookings for on-site demonstrations post-BTME.

Visit us at BTME 2026 stand 234

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Agronomic Services celebrates success with Hull KR

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Agronomic Services celebrates success with Hull KR: David Snowden (MD) and Angus McRae (Sales Manager) of Agronomic Services Ltd, were thrilled to have the pleasure of visiting Sewell Group Craven Park, the home of Hull KR, to get a closer look at their recently won Challenge Cup. The invite was extended by Anthony Brockwell (Head Groundsman) and Phil Stow (Operations and Facilities Manager).

The Challenge Cup was first contested in 1897 and is regarded as the oldest, and most prestigious, trophy in world rugby. Hull KR’s triumph was a proud moment for both the club and the city. After establishing a successful relationship over the past 7 years, David and Angus were honoured to behold the cup and participate in the success of the club winning this esteemed historical award.

Agronomic Services celebrates success with Hull KR

Agronomic Services celebrates success with Hull KR

During the celebrations, there was a chance to reflect on the dedication to behind-the-scenes work that keeps Hull KR playing on a pitch capable of withstanding the intense physical demands of elite rugby league.

Through close collaboration between Anthony and Agronomic Services, using a combination of Floratine and Agronomics products, the grounds team continue to produce excellent playing services in both their training facilities and stadium.

Hull KR’s next challenge will be preparing the pitch prior to welcoming Cold Play who will perform at Craven Park in August. The pitch, which will be under cover for eleven days, will then receive a full recovery package.

Agronomic Services Ltd would like to reiterate their huge congratulations to everyone involved at Hull KR for their unforgettable win.

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Reesink celebrates excellence with dealer awards

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Reesink celebrates excellence with dealer awards: Reesink UK has once again recognised its outstanding dealer network with the 2024 Aftermarket Dealer Awards, celebrating exceptional standards in customer support, service, skills, and parts.

Alastair Black, Technical Support and Training Manager at Reesink UK, explains how the relationship between Reesink and its dealers is central to everything it does and how the awards are essential in recognising that: “Dealers are often the first and most regular point of contact for customers, so their service reflects directly on us as a distributor.

Reesink celebrates excellence with dealer awards

Reesink celebrates excellence with dealer awards

“The Aftermarket Dealer Awards highlight the importance of that role and recognise the hard work, commitment and customer-first mentality that keeps our standards high across the UK.”

The awards cover five categories: Excellence in Service, Parts and Skills, alongside overall Aftermarket Dealer of Excellence and Improved Performance recognitions.

This year, Reesink Scotland took home the Gold Award for both Aftermarket Dealer of Excellence and Excellence in Skills. Mike Turnbull, Branch Manager at Reesink Scotland, commented: “These two awards reflect all the changes and hard work done by the whole service team in Scotland over the last year.

“Since taking over as branch manager we have set out to implement several changes to elevate the standards of the aftersales service for customers at our Livingston branch, which has resulted in helping reduce downtime and running costs on their Toro equipment and improving the overall customer experience.”

The Excellence in Parts Gold Award went to the Ted Hopkins dealership, and Robert Skipp, Aftersales Manager at Ted Hopkins Ltd said: “This is a fantastic recognition of the whole team’s dedication to delivering the highest standard of service and support. It reflects our proactive approach to ensuring customers receive the parts they need, when they need them, and our commitment to supporting the wider industry with the reliability and expertise of the Toro brand.”

Reesink East Anglia confirmed its outstanding support capabilities by securing the Excellence in Service Gold Award, while the Keys Brothers from Northern Ireland were named the 2024 Improved Performance winner. Andy Keys, Company Director at Keys Brothers, said:

“We’re delighted to have won the Improved Performance Award – it honours the hard work and commitment from everyone at Keys Brothers, as well as our focus on building strong relationships with customers, always striving to provide the best service and support, and continuing to contribute positively to the wider industry.”

Keys Brothers also secured the Silver Award for Excellence in Parts, while Cheshire Turf Machinery won the Silver Awards for Aftermarket Dealer of Excellence and Excellence in Service. Finally, the Silver Award for Excellence in Skills went to Reesink South East.

Another way Reesink helps raise the level of excellence and expertise in the industry is through its wide offering of training programmes. Special recognition goes to Darrell Richards from Reesink Southeast and Norann Chambers from Ted Hopkins, who recently completed the prestigious Master Service Technician Award (MST).

By completing Reesink’s MST programme – developed in collaboration with Toro’s factory experts – both technicians have proven their expertise in the latest hybrid and electric technology, as well as their ability to stay at the forefront of new product developments, warranty processes and best practice service techniques.

Their success ensures that their dealerships can continue to offer customers the highest level of service, keeping fleets running efficiently and helping turf professionals get the very best from their Toro machinery.

For more information on Reesink’s aftermarket support or becoming a Master Service Technician, call 01480 226800 or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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Djuke celebrates 1000th Hydrowick Installation

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Djuke celebrates 1000th Hydrowick Installation: Specialist sports turf contractors Djuke are celebrating a major milestone after completing their 1000th Hydrowick golf green installation. The significant achievement was reached during recent works at Burford Golf Club and comes less than nine years after the 100th install at Beaconsfield Golf Club who – close to a decade on – are reporting that the innovative drainage system is working better than ever!

Built in 1936, Burford Golf Club is a private members’ course, featuring traditional clay push-up greens typical of the era – and designed to hold water! “In my first ten years here, we were forever pushing water off the greens and nearly always ended up playing on temporary greens every winter” explains Head Greenkeeper Richard Hitchman.

Djuke celebrates 1000th Hydrowick Installation

Djuke celebrates 1000th Hydrowick Installation

That all changed when the club discovered Hydrowick, and called in the team at Djuke to trial the system on a couple of problematic greens. “The thing we noticed straight away was the minimal levels of disruption compared to other drainage systems available. The day after it went in, we could have had the greens back in play.”

“When we got the rainfall, the results then spoke for themselves. Areas that were once the wettest on the course became the driest, so then it was just a case of how quickly we could get Hydrowick installed on all the other greens!”

A programme of multiple installations per year then commenced, with the final four completed in August 2025 – also proudly marking the 1000th green install for Djuke in the UK. “It’s no exaggeration to say Hydrowick has transformed our greens” Richard emphasises. “Now that they’re not laying wet or under stagnant water, they’re happier, healthier and not showing any signs of anaerobic stress. We’ve all but eliminated the use of temporary greens completely over the last two years, despite seeing 1.1m of rainfall last winter.”

The transformative benefits now evident at Burford Golf Club, are something that’s been enjoyed at Beaconsfield Golf Club in Buckinghamshire since 2016. Course Manager at the time, Stuart Langhorn, became one of Hydrowick’s earliest adopters but continues to be blown away by the results.

“Since the installation of Hydrowick, we’ve become known as a true 12-month club, which has seen a huge surge in demand for membership” says Stuart. “The process was so straightforward and the price so competitive that we came to terms with the fact it might only serve us well for a few years, and we’d have still been happy. Nearly 10 years on, it’s just getting better and better – the greens are drier which means we can conduct cultural practices year-round to build further on the impressive drainage we’re now achieving across all 18 greens.”

Hydrowick Drainage is one of the most efficient and effective drainage systems on the market, utilising both a gravity and capillary action to quickly ‘wick’ surface moisture and disperse excess water. The rope and fibreglass construction provides a durable, long lasting solution for a range of turf areas including golf greens, tees, fairways, parks and residential and commercial landscaping.

“From Beaconsfield’s 100th to Burford’s 1000th, Hydrowick continues to prove itself as the go-to, low-disruption drainage solution for turf managers” comments Djuke Managing Director Cameron McMilan. “This milestone reflects the trust the clubs place in us and the system, and we’re delighted to be playing our part in supporting healthier, more resilient playing surfaces across the country.”

For more information on Djuke and Hydrowick Drainage, visit djuke.co.uk

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