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New airter® models revolutionise active aeration

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New airter® models revolutionise active aeration: Lister Wilder have reached an agreement with Novokraft AG to become the new exclusive UK importer for airter® – the world’s only continuous and homogenously operating pneumatic soil aerator.

In an exciting time for the partnership, two brand new airter® machines are set to be unveiled to the UK market at BTME 2025, with the airter® neo and airter® trike on show on stand 642.

New airter® models revolutionise active aeration

New airter® models revolutionise active aeration

After more than three years in development, the airter® neo and airter® trike are set to revolutionise sports turf aeration, utilising high compressed air to not only break through surface compaction, but provide 100% biological and effective control of pests, root-damaging grubs and Tipula larvae (Leather Jackets).

The new airter® neo 12140 is equipped with 12 lances making it ideal for large golf greens and football pitches, which can be covered in less than three and a half hours. One of the largest models in the airter® range, it’s set to deliver high productivity without excess weight preventing any further, unnecessary compaction.

Designed for smaller areas such as golf greens, the airter® trike 8140 is an electrically driven, self-propelled unit featuring 8 lances for impressive aeration. Work is also underway which will see the airter® trike become the first autonomous model in the range.

The working depth on both machines can also now be quickly and easily adjusted, tool-free, directly on the unit to suit operations between 8cm and 20cm in the ground.

Commenting on their appointment, Sales & Hire Director for Lister Wilder Phill Hughes said, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Novokraft to bring the airter® to the UK. The benefits that the machines offer for aeration and water filtration are exceptional but add to that the reported reduction of Chafer grubs and Leather Jackets through regular use, we believe these machines will play a vital part for the future of sports turf management.”

“In Lister Wilder, Novokraft AG has a strong and trustworthy partner for the distribution and sale of our newly developed airter® machines, which will redefine the market for active, deep compaction relief” adds Eric Hardman, CEO of Novokraft AG.

More information on the new additions, and the full airter® range can be found at airter.com or by speaking to the Lister Wilder team at BTME 2025 in January, on stand 642.

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Bernhard Academy appoints new programme leader

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Bernhard Academy appoints new programme leader: The Bernhard Academy, a global leader in turf care education, has announced the appointment of Barry Drennan as Programme Leader for Technical and Equipment Management workshops.

Coinciding with Drennan’s appointment, the Bernhard Academy has unveiled its new, innovative ‘Bernhard Academy Pathways’ for 2025. These structured learning tracks are designed to empower turf professionals by enhancing their skills across technical, agronomic, and managerial disciplines.

Bernhard Academy appoints new programme leader

Bernhard Academy appoints new programme leader

Barry Drennan joins the Bernhard Academy with more than 35 years of global experience in turf management, having started his career as a greenkeeper in 1987 and qualified as a golf course mechanic in 1991. He has since worked with leading brands such as Toro and Bernhard and Company, operated businesses specialising in golf equipment sales, hire, training, and service, and supported major tournaments including the Ryder Cup and Walker Cup.

Under Drennan’s leadership, the Bernhard Academy is introducing a range of new technical workshops for 2025 to form the core of its Technical and Equipment Management Pathway:

  • Basic Machinery Maintenance for Turf Professionals (NEW)
  • Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics Part 1 & Part 2 (NEW)
  • Grinder Refresher and Abrasive Wheels Training (NEW)
  • Cutting Unit Setup and Sharpening Techniques

The Bernhard Academy Pathways for 2025 offer comprehensive development opportunities, by combining numerous different workshops to create dedicated pathways for four different end goals:

  1. Leadership and Management Pathway
    1. Aspiring Manager
    2. Confident Manager
    3. Successful Manager Part 1 & 2
    4. Inspirational Leader
  2. Technical and Equipment Management Pathway
    1. Abrasive Wheel Safety Certificate
    2. Cutting Unit Setup and Sharpening Techniques
    3. Basic Machinery Maintenance
    4. Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics Level 1 & 2
  3. Agronomy Pathway
    1. Basic Agronomy
  4. Bespoke Programmes
    1. Golf Course Management for Golf Club Managers
    2. Customised training solutions tailored to client needs

Commenting on his new role, Barry Drennan said: “I’m delighted to join the Bernhard Academy at such an exciting time. I look forward to contributing my experience to provide valuable training in technical and equipment management skills to the industry.”

Sami Strutt, Education Director added: “We are delighted at the appointment of Barry Drennan. His knowledge, experience and skills have been fundamental in the development of the Technical and Equipment Management Pathway, which forms one of the three pillars of the Bernhard Academy. Barry’s enthusiasm and boundless energy will create an enjoyable and productive learning experience. The new pathways and workshops we are introducing will provide amazing opportunities for turf professionals to advance their careers and to shape the next generation of industry leaders.”

To find out more about the Bernhard Academy, visit www.bernhardacademy.co.uk, where you can view more information about workshops and educational pathways.

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New Evopac from Syngenta

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New Evopac from Syngenta: Greenkeepers and turf managers in the UK and Ireland will be among the world’s first to experience the innovative new Syngenta Evopac packaging this season. The Evopac makes spraying operations simpler and safer, while also being fully compatible with closed transfer systems (CTS) using the easyconnect coupling.

On display for the first time at BTME in Harrogate (21 – 23 January 2025), Evopac and easyconnect offers ease of handling packaging, accurate measuring and fast sprayer filling essential for timely turf applications. The new packaging will start to arrive with turf managers from January 2025, and introduced across the company’s range of liquid products over coming months.

New Evopac from Syngenta

New Evopac from Syngenta

Designed in close collaboration with practical sprayer operators in the UK, the Evopac includes a range of features for ease of handling and safe use. It has significant advances for use with conventional measure and pour sprayer filling, as well as the new CTS technology.

The ergonomic pack includes handles that are designed to rotate for left or right-handed operators, as well as being large enough to work easily when wearing protective gloves. The handle design enables operators to easily remove packs from the box, as well as to carry multiple packs.

A translucent pack allows operators to clearly see the contents, along with graduations of measurements marked upàdown and downàup – to show remaining contents when pouring manually, or when using upside down on a CTS dispenser to measure part packs. The pack also means operators can visually check that the container has rinsed fully.

When used in conjunction with a CTS – as will increasingly become the norm for operators – products can be transferred direct into the sprayer without the need to open or pour the container manually, thereby eliminating the risk of associated spills or any operator exposure.

The symmetrical Evopac design is balanced and stable when mounted on the CTS. It also facilitates more efficient automatic container rinsing that ensures all the product ends up in the tank and working on the turf, as well as creating clean packaging for 100% recycling. The easyconnect caps on the Evopac are made from the same material as the bottle, so can be left on to drain and recycle together.

Introducing the Evopac, Sarah Hughes, Syngenta Turf Business Mangers for the UK & Ireland, said: “Evopac plays a key role in Syngenta’s sustainability responsibilities, as well as providing a better experience for customers.

“Turf protection products can have risks associated with them when it comes to their handling and useage. Evopac and closed transfer systems are an important step in mitigating those risks for operators, customers’ businesses and the environment.”

Leading sprayer operator, Iain Robertson, added: “The features of the Evopac we’re most excited about is the translucent pack, so you can see what’s in the can and check the rinsing after use. The fact that the labels aren’t wrapped all around the can, so you can see the graduations. Plus, you can invert the pack and the graduations still work in both orientations for how much is in there.

“The new caps are fantastic too, as you can either use it as a conventional lid by unscrewing it, or with the CTS unit. No foils, it’s Syngenta standard, but love that. The handles are rigid enough to feel safe lifting them, but pliable enough to fold out of the way. Little grips on the bottom make it easy to handle when you’ve got your PPE on.

“When you use the Evopac in practice, you realise that all the little wish lists as an operator have been ticked. The whole package makes it safer and easier for everyone to use.”

Evopac will become the standard packaging for all Syngenta liquid products for turf supplied in 1, 3, 5 and 10 litre packs.

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Happy New Year start for Yanmar and BOSS

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Happy New Year start for Yanmar and BOSS: BOSS Off-Road Vehicles have kicked off the New Year with a great start, announcing their appointment as UK and Irelans distributors for Yanmar Agribusiness.

The contract was finalised at the recent EIMA exhibition in Bologna in November 2024 and they have been completing the final details since then. YANMAR was founded more than 100 years ago and states the corporation has been driven by a pioneering spirit for world-leading technology. Their key aim is realising a sustainable future through technological development; an ideal fit with BOSS’s own development as distributors of practical yet ecologically sustainable machinery for groundscare, agricultural, and amenity businesses. BOSS will use Yanmar Turkey Marine A.S. to manage sales and distribution of the Yanmar Agricultural equipment. They will focus initially on the compact range of tractors from 22hp to 60hp for the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Happy New Year start for Yanmar and BOSS

Happy New Year start for Yanmar and BOSS

“We will be establishing a dealer network over the next few months,” says BOSS ORV Managing Director, Phil Everett, “so I will be pleased if interested dealers contact me directly for more information. Alternatively, visit us at the upcoming LAMMA Show exhibition at the NEC on the 15th to 16th of January, where we have our main stand No. 6.830 Hall 6 or the Yanmar Agri stand No.12.130 Hall 12, where there will be a BOSS representative on the stand. We are exceptionally happy to become the UK and Irelans Yanmar Agri distributors and share the same philosophies of striving to exceed customer expectations and deliver exceptional value while maintaining sustainable prosperity.”

BOSS has also announced the appointment of the first two dealers for Yanmar Agri, Neil Peachey and Used4Turf Ltd. In East Anglia and Phil Davey at Machine Serve in the South West of England.

For more information on BOSS products you can call 01785 561046 E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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Three new Corvus UTV dealers appointed

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Three new Corvus UTV dealers appointed: UK distributor BOSS ORV is pleased to announce the appointment of three new UK dealers for Corvus Off-Road Vehicles.

Based in Colchester, Essex, Used 4 Turf has over thirty years’ experience providing turf equipment to the golf, sport turf, landscaping, amenity, public and private sectors. Founded by Neil Peachey, they supply new tractors and high-quality second-hand equipment. “We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service,” says Neil, “ensuring our principles, morals, and ethics are at the heart of all we do. Our personal service is what sets us apart from the competition and we’re proud to call our clients our friends.”

Three new Corvus UTV dealers appointed

Three new Corvus UTV dealers appointed

DJS Hydraulics Agricultural and Plant Repairs main centre is in Amlwch, Anglesey and they have recently opened a second depot in Bangor. They are taking Corvus to fulfil their UTV requirement for the area and are appointed to cover North Wales, where they have been supplying the agricultural and plant sector since 2007. DJS’ David Jones says, ”here at DJS Hydraulics Agri we take pride in supporting customers with their needs, whether it be in parts, service or sales. We’re looking forward to offering the same with the Corvus Terrain UTV’s.”

The third Corvus new dealer appointment is Chantry Engineers in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. A family-run business Chantry provides agricultural, and groundcare sales and service as well as vintage service and repairs. They boast a combined total of over forty years’ experience. “We’re proud to support the farming industry with all agricultural engineering needs,” says Mark Chantry, “and we’re pleased to be appointed as Corvus Off-Road Vehicle dealers and meet the UTV requirements of customers in our area.”

BOSS Off-Road Vehicles National Sales Manager, Neil Everett, added, “we’re very pleased to have these three new dealers join the Corvus dealer network which we are expanding, to provide Corvus UTV customers with the best possible sales and support in their local areas.”

For more information about BOSS ORV distributed machinery you can call 01785 561046

E-mail: sales@bossorv.co.uk Web: www.bossorv.co.uk

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