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Husqvarna partners with Relox Robotics to expand golf solutions

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Husqvarna partners with Relox Robotics to expand golf solutions: Husqvarna Group has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Relox Robotics to add an autonomous golf range ball picking solution to its portfolio across European markets.

The partnership marks a further step in Husqvarna’s commitment to advancing automation and efficiency within professional golf environments, as demand grows for smarter operational solutions.

Husqvarna partners with Relox Robotics to expand golf solutions

Husqvarna partners with Relox Robotics to expand golf solutions

Under the terms of the agreement, Husqvarna will become the sole distributor of Relox Robotics’ Range Picker™ across Europe. The autonomous solution is designed to operate fully unattended on golf driving ranges, supporting increased uptime, reduced manual handling and more efficient daily operations for range operators.

The Range Picker™ features autonomous navigation, self-charging, and automated ball dumping, enabling continuous ball collection without the need for manual intervention. Under the partnership, deployments are planned for Q1 2026, supporting early spring installations at selected driving ranges.

“Robotics is reshaping how golf facilities operate, from course maintenance to range management,” said Olle Markusson, Senior Director Robotics at Husqvarna Group. “By partnering with Relox Robotics, we are able to offer a proven autonomous ball picking solution that complements our market-leading robotic mowing platforms for golf courses and supports a more automated, efficient driving range environment.”

Automation is increasingly becoming a priority for driving range operators looking to improve productivity, reduce labour dependency, and enhance the customer experience. This partnership brings together Husqvarna’s long-standing expertise in robotic turf maintenance with Relox Robotics’ specialist knowledge in autonomous range operations, to deliver a comprehensive robotics ecosystem for driving ranges.

Husqvarna continues to expand its presence in professional golf across Europe and will provide robotic mowing solutions at the 2026 Husqvarna British Masters. This follows a successful deployment at last year’s AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl, where Husqvarna’s autonomous mowers maintained all 18 fairways during the tournament, marking the first time robotic mowers have maintained fairways live on the world golf stage.

First deliveries under the Husqvarna–Relox partnership are scheduled for Q1 2026 through Husqvarna’s network of professional partners across Europe. The autonomous Range Picker™ will have a recommended retail price of €39,500 (excluding VAT), subject to final confirmation.

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Two John Deere dealers to expand turf area in 2026

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Two John Deere dealers to expand turf area in 2026: Two John Deere turf dealerships are expanding their areas of responsibility later this year.

Ripon Ground Care and Turner Groundscare will extend their respective geographies from 9 July 2026 when Balmers GM leaves the John Deere dealership network.

Two John Deere dealers to expand turf area in 2026

Two John Deere dealers to expand turf area in 2026

Part of the Ripon Group, Ripon Ground Care has been selling and servicing John Deere machinery and technology since 1982, with 13 branches located across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Teesside.

For over 40 years, the company has supplied equipment for industries such as golf and sports turf, local authorities, contractors, caravan parks and similar environments.

Similarly, Turner Groundscare has over 30 years’ experience and offers a full range of premium John Deere equipment across Cheshire. The company has an excellent reputation for its servicing and customer support.

“With decades of experience between them, John Deere is proud to have both Ripon Ground Care and Turner Groundscare taking over operations in the Lancashire and West Yorkshire areas,” says Chris Meacock, John Deere’s Division Sales Manager for Golf and Turf.

“Over the next six months before this transition takes effect, we will put everything in place to ensure a seamless transfer for John Deere customers who will be dealing with Ripon Ground Care or Turner Groundscare in due course.

“We would also like to thank Balmers GM for their hard work and years of service with John Deere.”

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Firm to expand customer service in Yorkshire

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Firm to expand customer service in Yorkshire: GGM Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to service excellence and support for its customer & supplier partners with the announcement of its intention to open a new service centre this Spring, in a move that will also bring jobs to the area.

The forthcoming launch of the new centre, in the Wakefield MBC area, which will have a focus on serving customers throughout Yorkshire in Groundscare, Agriculture and Arboriculture with after sales support, including mobile engineers and spare parts supply.

Firm to expand customer service in Yorkshire

Firm to expand customer service in Yorkshire

GGM offer a comprehensive portfolio of leading land-based machinery including Kubota and Baroness in Agriculture & Groundscare and Golf respectively as well as many others; together with cutting-edge solutions from FSI stump grinders, and TP Woodchippers within Arboriculture. With an extensive product offering, GGM can provide machinery of superior quality, that is both high performing and offers increased levels of efficiency.

As a tractor and machinery dealership, GGM supply equipment to sectors including professional groundscare, estate management, golf and other sports clubs, local authorities and the agriculture and arborist markets. The business has served Yorkshire for many years and with a growing portfolio of Yorkshire-based customers, the Service Centre aims to localise and improve customer support and GGM’s ability to meet customer needs in the region.

GGM Group have recently been awarded the 2024 Service Dealer UK Professional Turf Care Dealer of the Year award. Having also won the award in 2014 and 2019 this accolade recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the industry. The company also achieved the Kubota Gold Plus Service Excellence Standard in 2023, awarded only to companies who offer the highest after sales service levels, so whether customers are looking for parts, service or technical advice GGM are committed to exceeding customers’ expectations.

Drawing on the vast experience and knowledge of the award-winning teams in Colne and Haydock, the company aims to create a team to ensure customers will be looked after at every step of their journey, with on-the-doorstep expertise at hand.

Chris Gibson, Managing Director of GGM Group said:

“This an extremely exciting time for the GGM Group. We already have a strong customer base in Yorkshire and it seemed the right time to enhance our customer service offering in the region. As a business, our competent team are committed to delivering first class customer service and support and the Yorkshire service centre will only add to this”.

The new service centre will open up job opportunities for service and support staff in the area and interested applicants should visit https://www.ggmgroup.com/about-us/job-vacancies/

GGM is a specialist supplier of tractors and high-quality professional equipment for commercial use in Groundscare, Tree care and Agriculture across Yorkshire and the North-West of England, with existing depots in Colne and Haydock.

With a proven record of delivering a trusted service and exceptional after sales support, driven by a set of deep-rooted values, GGM takes pride in building long lasting customer relationships, based on anticipating needs, solving problems and delivering on time, every time.

GGM Group are also proud to be a living wage employer, as well as being an ISO and CHAS accredited supplier.

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Baroness expand into Scotland

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Baroness expand into Scotland: In a move to support their continued expansion, Baroness UK are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Area Sales & Service Manager for Scotland.

With more than 18 years of industry experience under his belt, Richard Connell is well placed to provide sales and technical support to customers and the dealer network across Scotland – proudly becoming the first dedicated Baroness UK representative for the region.

Baroness expand into Scotland

Baroness expand into Scotland

After obtaining qualifications in land-based engineering, Richard worked for a number of leading manufacturers and turf care dealers – in both workshop and mobile service engineer roles. Most recently, he brought together his technical understanding and passion for the game of golf in the position of Head Mechanic/Workshop Manager at North Berwick Golf Club. On joining Baroness UK in January 2024, he brings both hands-on experience and a technical mind to the table as he oversees the sales, service and workshop operations of the established dealer network within his area.

“Before coming on board, I had started to see the Baroness brand more and more here in Scotland and my inner mechanic immediately took an interest in the machinery! I loved their approach and what their portfolio of machines offered to the market” he explains. “It is a huge honour and privilege to be entrusted as the first Baroness representative in Scotland and, after solidifying a number of relationships with those I saw at BTME in January, I look forward to exploring new opportunities and driving business forwards in the months and years ahead.”

Those wishing to get in touch with Richard can do so via 07933 182743 or Richard.connell@baronessuk.com

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Woods expand landscaping range

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Woods expand landscaping range: Woods Equipment have added two new products to their expanding landscaping range, in the form of the Box Scraper and Landscape Rake.

Woods UK agent Simon Richard says, “both products are based on Woods durability and reliability. The landscape rakes offer a working width of 1.3m 1.5m 1.8m 2.1m and 2.4m, for tractors between 25hp and 45hp, for tough clean-up jobs, as well as fine raking for lawn care and general maintenance.

Woods expand landscaping range

Woods expand landscaping range

A box-type structural tine beam holds fully spring-loaded steel tines one-inch apart for superior material collection, while allowing soil or sand through for a smooth even grade. Adjustable angles and 360 degree pivot control the flow of material to left, right or centre while gauge wheels allow better depth control. A parking stand allows easy attachment to the tractor.

The reinforced steel A-frame, tough, reversible cutting edge and replaceable scarifiers mean the new Woods Box Scrapers can handle the toughest spreading and grading jobs. The BSM models have a 6.35 mm plate welded inside the end plates for extreme conditions and extra durability. High strength, double bevelled cutting edges allow full length, easy carve, into the sod and dirt and thick, high strength mouldboards deal with the most challenging jobs. Choose widths from 137cm to 213 cm to suit your requirements”

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