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GroundsFest Academy’s Free Robotics & Green Innovations Seminar

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GroundsFest Academy’s Free Robotics & Green Innovations Seminar: The GroundsFest Academy is set to host another free educational event on 31 July 2025, focusing on the latest robotics and sustainable technologies in the groundscare and landscaping industries.

Taking place at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, this CPD-accredited day brings together leading experts from Husqvarna, Turf Tank, and Lantra to explore how innovation is reshaping outdoor spaces.

GroundsFest Academy's Free Robotics & Green Innovations Seminar

GroundsFest Academy’s Free Robotics & Green Innovations Seminar

Attendees will gain hands-on experience with robotic mowers, battery-powered machinery, and automated line-marking technology, alongside expert-led talks and practical training sessions.

Topics include:

  • The benefits of robotic mowing systems and how to implement them
  • Sustainable machinery solutions and green technology trends
  • Live robotic line marking demonstrations
  • Career guidance and training course insights from Lantra

The event runs from 09:00 to 15:30, and is completely free to attend, with CPD points and certificates provided to all participants. Lunch and refreshments will also be provided.

Bradley Tennant, Director of Education for GroundsFest Academy, commented:

“The GroundsFest Academy is about bringing innovation and education together in a way that’s practical, engaging, and completely free to access. This Robotics and Green Innovations day is a chance for professionals to get hands-on with the technology that’s changing our industry, while also gaining CPD points and valuable knowledge to take back to their teams or their own projects.”

The GroundsFest Academy is made possible thanks to the ongoing success of the main GroundsFest event, with profits being reinvested directly back into the industry. This commitment ensures that professionals at all levels have access to free, high-quality training opportunities throughout the year – helping to support long-term growth, innovation, and education across the groundscare and landscaping sectors.

Register for your free place at www.groundsfestacademy.com

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Hayter Set to Unveil Exciting New Innovations at Saltex

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Hayter Set to Unveil Exciting New Innovations at Saltex: This year’s Saltex Trade Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on October 30th-31st, will mark a special moment for Hayter, the renowned British lawn care brand known for its professional-quality lawnmowers. As Hayter gears up to celebrate a major milestone, the company is teasing some exciting new developments that promise to make waves in the landscaping world.

Professional landscapers and contractors are invited to join Hayter at Stand K080 to be among the first to witness the launch of innovative updates to a line of products that have been trusted by professionals for decades. Known for continuously evolving to meet the demands of a fast-paced industry, Hayter’s newest product developments have been carefully designed with the modern landscaper in mind.

Hayter Set to Unveil Exciting New Innovations at Saltex

Hayter Set to Unveil Exciting New Innovations at Saltex

While details are under wraps, these new advancements are set to address the challenges faced by today’s contractors—offering solutions for time-sensitive projects, reliability in unpredictable conditions, and an unparalleled quality of finish. “You spoke, we listened,” says Chris Cooper, Senior Product Manager, hinting at Hayter’s customer-driven approach to innovation.

Why Attend?

Exclusive First Look: Be the first to see and experience Hayter’s latest innovations in professional lawn care.

Speak with the Experts: Meet the Hayter engineering team, the minds behind these cutting-edge developments.

Don’t miss this chance to discover what Hayter has been working on to elevate the landscaping experience. These new products are designed to help professionals Power Your Passion, enabling landscapers to exceed customer expectations and tackle projects with ease.

Event Details:

Event: Saltex Trade Show 2024

Date: October 30th-31st, 2024

Location: NEC Birmingham

Stand: K070

Join us for this unveiling at Saltex and make sure to mark your calendars and stop by to see what’s next in the world of professional lawn care.

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Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

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Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX: Trimax Mowing Systems is delighted to be back at Saltex this year.  Come and see all the latest innovations at Stand C051.

What’s New?

Pegasus S5 SR: Part of Trimax’s new SR (Single Roller) range, including the ProCut SR and Stealth SR, these machines have been meticulously engineered to tackle the challenges of long grass applications. The Pegasus SR, designed for wide-area long-grass management, is a versatile model offering a cut height range from 20mm to 180mm and is available in widths of 4.9m, 6.1m, and 7.2m. Renowned for its strength and durability, it effortlessly cuts grass from as high as 500mm down to 180mm or even lower.

Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to see the popular Striker, ProCut and Flaildek mowers.

Exciting News!

Trimax will be using Saltex to launch its brand new customer support channel.   The Trimax Customer App aims to revolutionise customer interactions, ensuring a seamless and efficient support experience.  Whether it’s troubleshooting, guidance, or general enquiries, users will be able to engage with support agents, enhancing issue resolution efficiency.

“We are delighted to showcase our latest innovations at Saltex,” said Trimax’s Global Brand Manager, Caroline Shaw.  “Our new product range embodies our commitment to providing versatile, durable, and efficient solutions for a wide range of mowing needs. We look forward to connecting with existing and new customers and demonstrating how Trimax can improve their mowing experience.”

For more information about the Trimax range, visit: www.trimaxmowers.co.uk

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Innovations and Solutions at Turf Science Live

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Innovations and Solutions at Turf Science Live: The recent Turf Science Live event, held at North Hants Golf Club in Fleet, Hampshire, brought together golf course mangers and turf managers for a day of immersive learning and networking. Organised by ICL and Syngenta, the event, now in its fifteenth year, has consistently provided valuable insights and practical knowledge in the field of turf management.

The event featured several interactive stations designed to tackle the key challenges faced by turf managers. Ed Carter, ICL Business Manager, highlighted the importance of these hands-on experiences, stating, “Turf Science Live showcases what ICL and Syngenta are developing in terms of research and development.  It provides a platform for customers to share their challenges and feedback, enabling us to explore potential solutions that can help them in their pursuit of performance.”

Innovations and Solutions at Turf Science Live

Innovations and Solutions at Turf Science Live

The stations covered a variety of topics, including moisture management, Dollar spot, organic fertilisers, and precision nutrition. Eric Chen, Syngenta Technical Manager for biologicals research, led a station focused on water management.

He underscored the importance of understanding effective irrigation practices, explaining, “With climate change, turf grass can lose a lot of water due to sun radiation and wind. However. over-irrigating can be just as detrimental as not irrigating at all. Our goal is to educate attendees on why, how, and when to apply wetting agents and new technologies for effective water resource utilisation.”

The event provided a platform for industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in turf management. Dr Andy Owen, International Technical Manager for ICL, presented on the benefits and considerations of soil organic matter, the sustainability of organic fertilisers and their performance and marketing strategies.

Phil Collinson, Sales & Business Development Manager emphasised the importance of precision nutrition and showcased ICL’s latest research and development advancements in fertiliser and application technology, aimed at helping end users achieve optimal results.

Another highlight was the station on Dollar spot, a fungal disease increasingly affecting golf courses due to changing weather patterns. Sean Loakes, Technical Manager for Syngenta, shared his expertise on managing the disease, stating, “Dollar spot is on the rise, and our trials this year have focused on how we can control it. It’s really valuable to discuss these challenges face-to-face with turf managers, hearing their concerns and sharing solutions.”

Attendee Jack McKay from Wickham Golf Club found the sessions particularly useful, saying, “I came because I was looking for some education on ICL and Syngenta products, but also to network and meet other people. The Dollar spot station stood out for me. It was good to find out a few different ways of attacking the problem and brainstorming ideas.”

Kevin Glazier of Pine Ridge Golf Club echoed this sentiment, appreciating the opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends. “I came to see where the future of greenkeeping is going and what new products are on the horizon. Just yesterday, I had some Dollar spot appear on my greens, so that station was very helpful in terms of understanding how to manage it.”

Stefan Carter from Wentworth Golf Club found the organic fertiliser station beneficial, “I very much enjoyed listening to Andy Owen talking about organic fertilisers; he is someone I could listen to for hours, so it was good to get that insight and pick up some tricks and tips.”

The networking aspect of Turf Science Live was equally valuable. Barry West from Royal Winchester Golf Club appreciated the interactive format, noting, “Turf Science Live is always engaging, interactive, and excellent for career development. Everyone has been really enthusiastic about the topics, and it’s great to see both new and familiar faces.”

Sarah Hughes, Syngenta Business Manager Turf & Landscape, summed up the event’s success, saying, “It has been a fantastic day with a lot of pertinent discussion around some hot topics. The feedback has been excellent, and it encourages us to continue these events.”

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-growingsolutions.uk and www.icl-growingsolutions.ie if you are in Ireland.

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Innovations from the Swabian tall grass experts

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Innovations from the Swabian tall grass experts: High-grass mowing has been the core competence of AS-Motor since 1959. AS-Motor customers rely on the high performance of the products and expect above-average quality, durability and service.

Meeting these demands is and remains the driving force of the high grass experts. What has changed – as part of the Ariens Company – are the opportunities to utilise additional technologies and expertise. AS-Motor will be presenting the first results of this new constellation at GaLaBau 2024.

Innovations from the Swabian tall grass experts

Innovations from the Swabian tall grass experts

The new AS 920 ESherpa 2 WD

The trend towards electrically powered mowers in the green sector cannot be overlooked.  At GaLaBau, AS-Motor is now presenting the first professional AS 920 ESherpa 2 WD high grass battery-powered ride-on mower. The new electric mower from the popular Sherpa family impresses above all with its battery exchange system. The electric drive and blade drive works very efficiently and ensures a professional mowing performance that is even better than that of a combustion engine. The 56V FusionCore battery system from Ariens not only offers above-average performance in all areas, but can also be used multiple times. The exchangeable batteries of the AS 920 ESherpa 2WD are compatible with the professional Zenith E and Arrow E zero-turn mowers from sister brand Ariens. This ensures optimum seasonal use and utilisation of the batteries.

The new AS 1000 Ovis Evo RC

For two and a half years now, numerous remote-controlled AS 1000 Ovis RC machines have been in use on steep slopes throughout Europe. The tracked flail mower with maximum mowing performance and extreme slope capability has become an integral part of the AS-Motor product range. At GaLaBau 2024, the tall grass experts will be presenting the next development stage of the mower, the AS 1000 Ovis Evo RC: with more RC functions for even greater user comfort. The new model differs from the basic model with a remote-controlled, electric cutting height adjustment with display, a remote-controlled, electromechanical blade clutch and quick release of hydrostats and brake.

New: The AS-Motor X-Act Track steering assistant

For the new mowing season, AS-Motor is offering a steering assistant for its remote-controlled tracked flail mowers AS 1000 Ovis RC (next generation) and AS 1000 Ovis Evo RC. With the new X-Act Track steering assistant from AS-Motor, the driver can save his concentration and dexterity for difficult mowing passages. On large areas with an easy to medium profile, the automatic steering system takes over precise steering. GPS signals, which are corrected to within a few centimetres by RTK correction data from fixed base stations, enable clean mowing lines without loss of cutting width and uncut areas. The result is a significantly higher area output and less operator fatigue.

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