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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will return to SALTEX on 12–13th November 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham (Stand E110). Visitors will be able to explore a comprehensive line-up of professional turfcare machinery designed to deliver reliability, versatility and a first-class finish.

Shaped by feedback from turf professionals and engineered with over a century of expertise, Dennis machines deliver the performance and durability expected by grounds teams worldwide. Trusted across sports from grassroots to elite level, Dennis Mowers combine exceptional cut quality with outstanding build quality.

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

Product Highlights

ES-34SL

The ES-34SL is a new lightweight stadium finishing mower designed to deliver flawless presentation with greater agility. It fills a gap in the Dennis range for a lightweight mower and includes features such as a new intermediate grooming brush, a click height-of-cut adjuster in 0.1mm increments and easy bottom blade to cylinder adjustment. Sharing common components with other Dennis models, the ES-34SL is practical to maintain and capable of cutting up to four pitches on a single charge, with a recharge time of just two hours.

FT510 with Interchangeable Cassettes

With a 51cm working width and a choice of cassettes, the FT510 allows multiple turf maintenance tasks, from mowing to scarifying and brushing, with a single machine.

Razor Ultra & Simplex 610

For golf and fine turf applications, the Razor Ultra provides a superb finish, while the Simplex 610 delivers precision and efficiency for tees and surrounds.

G860 with Interchangeable Cassettes

Favoured in football and rugby, the G860’s cassette system provides flexibility for cutting, verticutting and brushing, ensuring presentation and playability standards are consistently met.

S500 Plus

A dual-purpose fine-turf machine with a 510mm working width featuring interchangeable spiker and slotter reels. The spiker relieves the surface pan to aid air, water and fertiliser movement; the slotter creates seed-germination pockets, and an optional seed box enables efficient overseeding. Ideal for bowls, cricket, golf and other fine turf.

Gang Mower

The Dennis gang mower offers strength, reliability and ease of use for wide-area mowing; perfect for cricket outfields, sports fields and amenity spaces.

E-Series Highlights: ES-510, ES-22U, ES-760, ES-36, and ES-34R

The Dennis E-Series represents the next generation of professional turfcare equipment, combining proven mechanical engineering with advanced lithium-ion battery technology. Compared with traditional petrol mowers, E-Series machines deliver a quieter, low-vibration operation that enhances operator comfort and allows use in noise-sensitive environments such as schools and stadiums. They also reduce running costs, eliminate fuel handling and contribute to lower emissions, all while maintaining the same trusted performance and exceptional finish for which Dennis is known.

  • ES-510: Versatile battery mower with interchangeable cassettes.
  • ES-22U: Designed for flawless cricket wickets and fine turf.
  • ES-760: Built for cricket squares and outfields, football and rugby, delivering power, precision and versatility.
  • ES-36: A high-performance battery-powered cylinder mower with a 910mm cutting width, designed to produce superior stripes and a firm, even, playing surface.
  • ES-34R: A robust rotary mower delivering consistent results at stadia and training facilities.

E-Series Charging Solutions
Dennis will also showcase its charging options, designed to give grounds teams confidence and flexibility when managing multiple battery-powered machines.

Visitors to Stand E110 will be able to see the Dennis range up close and meet the team for expert guidance on solutions tailored to their turfcare needs.

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Turf Tank Unveils Expanded Robot Capabilities

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Turf Tank Unveils Expanded Robot Capabilities: Turf Tank, a leading name in robotic line marking solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest software update at Groundsfest 2025, Stand number OSA481. Designed to empower UK grounds teams to achieve more with less, the enhanced Turf Tank robot now boasts new features that extend its versatility from sports pitches to parking lots, and everywhere in between.

Already trusted by over 5,000 organisations worldwide, Turf Tank’s autonomous robots have transformed the way schools, clubs, and professional venues mark their grounds. The latest update, built in direct response to user feedback, introduces smart tools to further boost precision, efficiency, and user control.

Turf Tank Unveils Expanded Robot Capabilities

Turf Tank Unveils Expanded Robot Capabilities

Key Features being Showcased at Groundsfest 2025

  • Logo Bundles for Pro Subscribers: Instantly access and paint a library of preloaded logos for sports teams, holidays, and special events—no stencils required. Grounds teams can now easily mark out detailed designs for school events, awareness campaigns, or club matches straight from their tablet.

Car Park Marking: The Turf Tank robot can now tackle car parks as well as pitches. Mark entire car parks or individual bays on your own schedule, with the flexibility to complete the job in stages minimising disruption and avoiding the need to close off large areas.

  • Enhanced Tight-Space Navigation: Set the minimum turning distance for the robot between painted lines, making it ideal for compact or multi-use locations near fences, buildings, or other obstacles.
  • Quick Settings for Football Pitches: Updated templates let users adjust arc radius and line widths in moments, reducing setup time and ensuring consistent results.

These enhancements reinforce Turf Tank’s commitment to accurate, consistent, and efficient line marking—helping grounds teams save time and focus on maintaining first-class playing surfaces.

Live Demonstration at Groundsfest

Curious to see the robot in action? Visit the Turf Tank stand at Groundsfest 2025 for a hands-on demonstration. Select your preferred layout and watch as the Turf Tank robot brings it to life—no strings or stencils required. For those unable to attend, request a demo at your site by visiting https://turftank.com/en/ or contacting your local Turf Tank representative:

  • Southern UK: Alex Robinson – alex@turftank.co.uk – 07311 370 250
  • Northern UK: Lewis Weldon – lewis@turftank.co.uk – 07533 969 557
  • Scotland, Northern Ireland & Ireland: Alan Donaldson – alan@turftank.co.uk – 07426 436 090

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Expanded GreenMech fleet for Woodworks Tree Surgery

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Expanded GreenMech fleet for Woodworks Tree Surgery: For Nick Hosking it’s Woodworks by name and woodworks by nature as he tackles all manner of tree surgery tasks – with the trusted assistance of two GreenMech woodchippers!

The most recent addition to his fleet is an EVO 205D SAFE-Trak, which was purchased on the GreenMech stand at APF in September, and sits alongside the QuadTrak 160 for complete versatility on both domestic and commercial jobs.

Expanded GreenMech fleet for Woodworks Tree Surgery

Expanded GreenMech fleet for Woodworks Tree Surgery

Nick established the company 20 years ago and works with, and as, a subcontractor for a number of clients in and around Flintshire, North Wales and NW England including large-scale construction contracts for Hanson UK and the Breedon Group. “I’ve used chippers from GreenMech for the last seven years now, starting with a turntable QuadTrak 160 and trailer which caught my eye at APF many years ago and gives me enhanced manoeuvrability and flexibility for tasks on the kerbside” explains Nick. “Impressed with the performance of this machine, I then invested in a SAFE-Trak 19-28 as a bigger, more versatile workhorse.”

It was again at APF that Nick sealed the deal on his latest purchase, a 205D SAFE-Trak from GreenMech’s EVO series, purchased through dealers GA Groundcare. “Going from the 19-28 model to the 205D SAFE-Trak was a natural progression – this machine is newer, bigger, more reliable and more powerful.” At its heart is a Stage-V Compliant 50hp Kubota diesel engine, delivering powerful chipping performance for bulky brash and timber of up to 8”. Underneath the robust, steel chassis is GreenMech’s patented SAFE-Trak system which incorporates two independently adjustable track legs providing ground clearance of up to 530mm and allows the safe traversing of slopes up to 35o.

“With GreenMech you know you’re going to get machines that do exactly what they say on the tin. Having said that, there’s a few new features on the EVO 205D I really like namely the more powerful throw and the Smart Sense controller which automatically reduces engine revs and then ramps them up again when you start feeding material in. It’s also much quicker and easier to service. Since taking delivery in October 2022 it’s been on jobs of all shapes and sizes, most recently a roadside clearance project for Hanson, and it’s taken everything in its stride.”

He continues, “Together with the performance, the thing that keeps me coming back to GreenMech is the people. I know if I come across an issue, there are three or four people I can phone who are all very knowledgeable and will go out of their way to resolve it for you. Back up support and service like that goes a long way in this industry.”

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Turf Tank sales team expanded

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Turf Tank sales team expanded: Sales of the Turf Tank One Robotic line-marker from Danish robotics company, Turf Tank, has been steadily increasing over the past 12 months, so much so that a new regional sales manager has been appointed for Scotland and Northern England.

Alan Donaldson, 48, married with children, is based between Glasgow and Edinburgh, perfectly situated to reach every part of his area with relative ease.

Turf Tank sales team expanded

Turf Tank sales team expanded

Although from a different sector of business, Alan has an industrial background with extensive sales experience, and will be looking to transfer some of that knowledge of working face to face with customers, finding solutions in a variety of different scenarios, to his new role out in the field. He has just completed an intensive first hands-on training period with UK Sales manager Matt Murray in Ireland, followed by technical training and an introduction to the rest of the company during a week at the Turf Tank headquarters in Denmark.

“I am delighted to be joining such a young and forward-thinking company.” Said Alan “It’s a breath of fresh air to be part of a company, which is open and honest and inclusive with what they are wanting to achieve. I feel I have come in at the perfect time. I see the momentum growing and I am delighted to be a part of this exciting project. Everyone I have met is obviously committed to the company and very enthusiastic about the future.

UK Regional Sales Manager for Turf Tank, Matt Murray is delighted to have Alan on-board. “Alan has a natural ability to work in sales” said Matt “This coupled with an extremely deep passion for sport, makes him the ideal candidate to join us.”

Alan’s addition to the team signals a positive shift towards further expansion as the company continues to develop their business infrastructure in the UK and Ireland to serve a wide range of customers from professional football clubs to grassroots sports clubs, plus educational establishments, local authorities, and contractors.

To learn more about the Turf Tank One or book a demo with Alan, please contact him here: alan@turftank.co.uk

For those based in the Midlands UK, please contact Matt Murray matt@turftank.co.uk or Alex Robinson alex@turftank.co.uk for southern UK.

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Expanded greenkeeper team at Chart Hills

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Expanded greenkeeper team at Chart Hills: The ambitious new owners of Chart Hills Golf Club, in Kent, are continuing their investment into the club’s staff and facilities by expanding the greenkeeping team and completing previously unfinished renovation projects.

The recruitment process has been led by Golf Course Manager, Neil Lowther, who has 18 years of service at Chart Hills to his name and is committed to restoring the course to its full potential following the venue’s recent purchase by Ramac Holdings Ltd.

Expanded greenkeeper team at Chart Hills

Expanded greenkeeper team at Chart Hills

“After initial conversations it became clear that it was paramount for us to add resource and build a new greenkeeping team in order to take the golf course forward,” commented Lowther.

“Investment has already begun, and we are now able to complete unfinished projects such as the renovation of the 10th and 12th tees which are now well under way.”

The new employees join the existing greenkeeping team of Adam Weeks, Irrigation Engineer, who has worked at Chart Hills for 25 years; Mathew Krause, First Assistant Greenkeeper; Marc Mulholland, Greenkeeper in Training; Gavin Spiers and Geoff Lezemore, both part-time Greenkeeping Assistants.

William Watkins joins Chart Hills as a qualified Greenkeeper with five years’ greenkeeping experience, while Liam Levett heads to the club at the beginning of March as a Greenkeeper in Training, having had previous experience working at the resort.

The club has ambitious plans for major improvements to all the main playing surfaces, excluding the recently renovated greens and bunkers, with drainage works forming a major part of these improvements.

“There is a very positive vibe amongst the greenkeeping team, and we are all looking forward to being part of a new era for Chart Hills,” added Lowther.

Ramac Holdings Ltd are committed to investing significantly in the venue having announced its acquisition in December 2019 and are working on an extensive development strategy alongside the in-house team, led by General Manager James Cornish and Director of Golf Ant Tarchetti.

For further information on Chart Hills, visit www.charthills.co.uk, ring 01580 292222 or email reception@charthills.co.uk

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