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Palmer Nurseries partners with Inturf

Palmer Nurseries partners with Inturf: Palmer Nurseries, a horticultural hub in Leeds which is home to a plant nursery, garden centre and landscape operation, is proud to announce its collaboration with Inturf, a national turf production specialist, to introduce premium turf options to customers across West Yorkshire.

This partnership highlights a significant step forward in providing environmentally friendly turf solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial landscapers, DIYers, homeowners, and sports facility managers.

Palmer Nurseries partners with Inturf

Palmer Nurseries partners with Inturf

Inturf’s Classic turf, now available through Palmer Nurseries, is a testament to innovation and sustainability in landscaping. Crafted without plastic or netting, this turf is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. Its composition, carefully designed to absorb more carbon dioxide, significantly reduces its impact on the surrounding environment.

“Adding turf to our list of supplies in our horticultural hub is an exciting step forward for us in becoming a one-stop shop for landscaping needs. Our partnership with Inturf allows us to offer customers a premium turf option that combines durability, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility,” says Ben Palmer, Director of Palmer Nurseries. “As one of only a few suppliers who do not grow plastic netting, Inturf were the perfect partner for us.”

In addition to its environmental benefits, Inturf’s Classic turf boasts exceptional strength, making it resistant to both drought and wear. Its unique blend of shoot density and fescues ensures a vibrant green colour throughout the year, perfectly complementing every season.

“We are excited to add Palmer Nurseries as our West Yorkshire stockist to bring our environmentally friendly Classic turf to a wider audience,” says Alex Edwards, Joint Managing Director of Inturf. “By offering this premium turf option, we aim to provide customers with a sustainable landscaping solution that exceeds their expectations in terms of quality and durability.”

The partnership between Palmer Nurseries and Inturf ensures that customers can rely on locally sourced, premium turf options backed by expert knowledge and support. Whether it’s for residential lawns, commercial properties, or public spaces, customers can trust Palmer Nurseries to deliver the finest turf solutions for their projects.

Palmer Nurseries invites customers to explore its expanded turf offerings from Inturf, now available at their site on Calverley Lane in Leeds.

For more information about Palmer Nurseries and its turf offerings from Inturf, please visit https://www.palmernurseries.co.uk/turf.

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Yamaha partners with Henton and Chattell

Yamaha partners with Henton and Chattell: Yamaha has partnered with Nottingham-based ground care specialist Henton & Chattell to extend its dealer network. The new appointment will provide enhanced customer service in the East Midlands region for Yamaha ATV, side-by-side and golf car customers.

Commenting on becoming a Yamaha dealer, Henton & Chattell Managing Director Peter Chaloner said:

Yamaha partners with Henton and Chattell

Yamaha partners with Henton and Chattell

“We are excited to be working with Yamaha and filling a gap in our product range with one of the biggest brands in power products. We have had countless enquiries about ATVs, off-road leisure, and utility vehicles, so this partnership has come at an opportune moment.”

Yamaha’s Area Sales Manager, Carl Stuart commented on the partnership saying:

“Henton & Chattell will provide a first-class service to Yamaha customers and we are looking forward to working with the team and building our partnership in the future.”

Henton & Chattell was started by Peter’s grandfather Leslie Henton and Charles Chattell. Today Peter and his two sons, Harry and Jonathan, and wife Elizabeth, are all involved in the business. The business is no stranger to the demands of servicing a wide range of customers as it currently supplies other ground care products from several leading brands.

“We have a history of building long-standing relationships in the region. We carry over 50,000 parts and offer service and support all under one roof. In addition, we also have proactive sales and service technicians who can help customers both at our dealership and remotely,” he explains.

Yamaha vehicles will further support Henton & Chattell’s growth in the agricultural sector. The business will also supply Yamaha’s industry-leading golf car, becoming a Yamaha Service Dealer for golf products.

“We appreciate that Yamaha vehicles carry out demanding work and we are ready and willing to help Yamaha customers old and new to get the most out of their vehicles,” he adds.

The Nottingham showroom will open in the autumn with a full complement of Yamaha vehicles for customers to view and test drive. Henton & Chattell also plans to open a second dealership soon.

“We hope to bring our new dealership on board later in 2023 so that we can service customers over a wider area. Partnering with Yamaha is a big step for us and adding another premium brand to our portfolio is an exciting move that we hope will benefit both businesses,” he concludes.

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GroundsFest partners with Grounds Training

GroundsFest partners with Grounds Training: Organisers of GroundsFest have announced that free practical training sessions will be available at the event, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 – 21 September 2023.

The training will be carried out by Grounds Training – a leading provider of independently accredited education within the sports turf and grounds maintenance sectors. The sessions will be delivered by a fantastic team of Lantra approved instructors which includes Keith Kent, Martin Sampson, Chris Parry, and Steve Potter.

GroundsFest partners with Grounds Training

GroundsFest partners with Grounds Training

Throughout the two-day event, the Grounds Training programme will include hands-on training sessions on a range of topics including line marking for winter sports and athletics, pedestrian mowers, ride-on mowers, hand held machinery, and the calibration and use of knapsack sprayers and boom sprayers. There will also be a specific management session designed for grounds managers, bursars, club managers and committee chairs.

From management to apprentice, the free training programme will be ideal for all those working in sports turf management, grounds maintenance, greenkeeping, horticulture, landscaping, the maintenance of commercial estates, and local authority parks and green spaces.

Commenting on the training programme at GroundsFest, Martin Sampson, Managing Director of Grounds Training, said: “We’re really excited to be running these hands-on sessions. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to receive an introduction to some of the most popular courses we deliver.

“The Lantra instructors we’ll have at the event have more than 160 years of industry experience between us; we’re all passionate about delivering high-quality education, and sharing our knowledge to inform, encourage and inspire the next generation of grounds professionals. We hope visitors will take the opportunity to build some learning into their time at GroundsFest.”

Event Director Christopher Bassett said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Grounds Training to GroundsFest. This is an incredible feature which has never been seen at a UK groundscare event and we’re over the moon to have such a superb line-up of instructors delivering the sessions.

“The programme offers visitors a fantastic opportunity to come along and receive some real, hands-on training from qualified instructors for free. We have always promised to give back to the industry and this is just the first step towards achieving this.”

For more information, please visit www.groundsfest.com

You can also follow GroundsFest on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @GroundsFest for much more news, reviews and insightful views.

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Delta Turf Care partners with Mow-Sure Training

Delta Turf Care partners with Mow-Sure Training: Delta Turf Care is pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Mow-Sure Training Ltd to provide Lantra Certified Training for their customers across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

This Partnership is part of Delta’s strategy to promote learning and development of turf technicians and spray technicians in the regions as well as creating a training hub to help promote and create more opportunities for technicians to join the turf industry in the Middle East.

Delta Turf Care partners with Mow-Sure Training

Delta Turf Care partners with Mow-Sure Training

The Training courses provided to customers will consist of Grounds Care Machinery Maintenance or PA 1,2 & 6 Sprayer training depending on customer requirements. The training courses will be conducted on a quarterly basis with individual assessments per candidate prior to the next training course.

Four of Delta’s technicians had recently completed their Lantra Turfcare Machinery Certification as part of a yearlong training course which included quarterly assessments by a qualified assessor.

The technicians from Delta Turf Care, Delta Irrigation and Garden & Farm in Saudi Arabia completed their last training and assessment at the Delta Turf Care facilities in Dubai. This put’s Delta in a unique position with the only Lantra Turfcare Machinery certified technicians in the Middle East.

Marinus Koekemoer, Regional Manager of Delta Turf Care said: “We are excited to be working with Mow-Sure and Lantra to provide local training oppertunaties for technicans and spray technicians.  The partnership strengthens Delta Turf Care’s portfolio of high-quality turf care solutions, and further solidifies our position as a partner well placed to meet the needs of our customers. We are always looking to improve the services and products we can offer to our customers, and we believe this new partnership will significantly help to do that. We look forward to expanding the value-added training portfolio to the region.”

Ian Sumpter, Managing Director of Mow-Sure said: “Having worked with Garden & Farm, Delta’s sister company in Saudi Arabia for many years there is already a strong relationship. The partnership further strengthens this bond and ensures that Mow-sure and Lantra can deliver our training through the most reliable partners in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. I am look forward to supporting Delta Turf Care as they continue to invest in development of technicians and spray technicians in the Middle East.

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Corvus partners Godstone All Terrain

Corvus partners Godstone All Terrain: Boss ORV, the UK distributor of Corvus Off-Road Vehicles has announced a new partnership with Godstone All Terrain Ltd. Established in 2020 Godstone has already built a wide customer base in the South East of England covering the broad area of Surrey, Sussex and Kent with a showroom in South Godstone, Surrey, just 15 minutes from Junction 6 of the M25.

They offer an extensive range of 2wd and 4wd quad bikes and utility vehicles for farm and off-road use, and now, with the Corvus Terrain UTVs, road legal 2wd and 4×4 utility vehicles. These are approved to EU T1a standards and equipped with automotive safety windshield glass, three-point belts, indicators, headlamps and brake lights, horn, mirrors and windshield wipers. The latest model in the range is the new 100% electric Terrain EX4 which includes these features.

Corvus partners Godstone All Terrain

Corvus partners Godstone All Terrain

In addition to offering expert sales advice, Godstone has fully equipped onsite workshop facilities with a team of trained and experienced technicians able to undertake servicing and repairs at, they say, competitive rates. The workshop is equipped with the latest technology and specialist tools to service and repair any UTV and ATV, old and new. They also offer a Major Fault Diagnostic where they look at any faults on any quad, ATVs or UTV and advise what will be needed for repair to the vehicle.

“We now have Corvus coverage and expert support in the Surrey and Sussex areas,” says Boss Managing Director, Phil Everett, “and extend a big welcome to Graham, Karen, Nikki, David and all the team at Godstone All Terrain Limited. We all look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.”

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SALTEX media partners announced

SALTEX media partners announced: Nine media partners have come on board in support of SALTEX 2022.

Football & Stadium Management, Groundskeeping Journal, Landscape and Urban Design, LAPU, The Landscaper, Service Dealer, Turf Business, Turf Matters and Turf Pro have all pledged their support for Europe’s largest sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, SALTEX.

SALTEX media partners announced

SALTEX media partners announced

Andrea McMahon, GMA director of communications, comments: “The event at Birmingham NEC always attracts interest from the media due to so many of the industry’s leading brands and companies attending as well as the most influential, established, and emerging talent from the industry.

“The trade media has long supported SALTEX and with this year’s show already exceeding 2019’s July figures in terms of confirmed exhibitors, visitor registrations and floor space booked, this year’s show looks set to be one of the most successful yet.

“We are delighted to announce this year’s official media partners for SALTEX 2022 and are grateful for their continued support.

“Working with the media – especially those of the calibre of our official partners – ensures that we can keep industry colleagues up to date with the latest on what to expect at this year’s show. We look forward to welcoming them to the NEC in November.”

To discuss the option of buying stand space at the 2022 show, email saltexsales@thegma.org.uk

Visitors wanting to register should visit www.saltex.org.uk

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Harrod Sport’s certified goal

Harrod Sport’s certified goal: FIFA has teamed up with Harrod Sport, a leading equipment manufacturer, to create the world’s first FIFA Quality certified goal.  

After being approached by FIFA to take part in a leading-edge programme to improve the standard of football goals globally, Harrod Sport has been hard at work developing FIFA Quality certified football goals in time for this year’s World Cup, starting in November.

FIFA partners with Harrod Sport

FIFA partners with Harrod Sport

What do the FIFA Quality approved packages include? 

Due to Harrod Sport’s wealth of experience supplying football equipment for major events, including last summer’s EURO 2020 tournament, its products required just a handful of design amends to meet FIFA’s strict criteria. This meant FIFA was able to approve two packages, with more to follow.

Package 1

4G Stadium Pro Goal

Square Stadium Box Net – 1.8m

4G Stadium Pro Bottom Hinged Net Support

4G Aluminium Hinged Net Support

4G Stadium Pro F/Hang Net Supports – 4 Pole

Package 2

4G Stadium Goal

Hex Stadium Box Net – 1.8m

4G Steel Bottom Hinged Net Support

Stadium Pro F/Hang Net Supports – 4 Pole

Clubs and stadiums can either purchase the FIFA Quality certified packages or the individual items required to upgrade their existing goals.

What are the key features? 

The goals in the FIFA Quality approved packages use a pioneering ‘pro precision system’, allowing their height to be accurately adjusted by up to 100mm whilst in situ. This will greatly aid grounds professionals who must ensure that goals are set correctly for every match – essential at the top level.

Reinforcements have been made to several other parts of the goals for superior strength and improved aesthetics. New locks and storage features have also been developed, making these the most advanced football goals on the market.

What was it like working with FIFA? 

Throughout the development stage, Harrod Sport’s main task was working through FIFA’s policies and standards for quality, humanity and fair treatment of all stakeholders: a process they passed with flying colours.

Commenting on Harrod Sport’s partnership with FIFA, Kevin Utton, Director of Sports Sales and Marketing for Harrod Sport, said: “We have always had a close working relationship with international governing bodies, including FIFA. Once we heard they were launching a FIFA Quality Programme for Football Goals, we knew we wanted to be a part of it, having already supplied many of the world’s most prestigious clubs and competitions.”

Utton added: “Having our products used at major events and now also rubber-stamped as FIFA Quality approved means a great deal to our staff, customers and everyone associated with Harrod Sport - it’s a proud moment for us all.”

FIFA were never in doubt that Harrod Sport could deliver its vision to create a new global standard for football goals.

Alan Ferguson, Senior Pitch Management Manager for FIFA, said: “Having been in the football world for many years, I know quality and service when I see it, and that is exactly why I have had the pleasure of working with Harrod Sport for many years. I am very familiar with their goals and have had the privilege of seeing them on my travels all over the world.”

Ferguson added: “Now in my role as Senior Pitch Management Manager at FIFA, I know if Harrod Sport is supplying product for a tournament, it will be to the highest possible standard. I am delighted they are now working in partnership with FIFA and have their products FIFA Quality approved.”

To learn more about how Harrod Sport is working with FIFA to raise the standard of football equipment for current and future generations, visit: https://www.harrodsport.com/advice-and-guides/harrod-sport-introduces-the-worlds-first-fifa-quality-certified-goal

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Huxley partners with Honourable Company

Huxley partners with Honourable Company: Huxley Golf was extremely proud to collaborate with The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers Muirfield this autumn.

The Honourable Company commissioned Huxley Golf to create an all-weather practice tee of the highest calibre for what is one of the world’s most prestigious Clubs dating back to 1744. Known for its masterful layout and stunning location, the course remains as challenging today as it ever was.

Huxley partners with Honourable Company

Huxley partners with Honourable Company

Having hosted the Open Championship 16 times, it will continue to make history when it welcomes the world’s top female golfers for its first AIG Women’s Open Championship in 2022.

The Huxley Golf team, led by Hugh Fraser for this project, replaced an existing hard practice area with a new and expansive all-weather one, measuring 12ft (3.6m) by 138ft (42m). The company’s renowned Premier Tee Turf 2 was used to update the facility to be the best that it could be. This surface has an exquisitely dense pile which provides an attractive and hardwearing surface that is quiet, comfortable and realistic to play off. The installation was carried out on schedule in just a couple of days and, of course, golfers could enjoy the facility immediately.

Course Manager, Colin Irvine, commented, “We pride ourselves on the quality of our facilities and service and are focused on ensuring that members and visitors alike have an enjoyable and memorable time, every time they visit. That’s why we have taken the opportunity to update our practice area, thus ensuring that the customer experience on all aspects of our beautiful course is second to none.

“I had not worked with Huxley Golf before but I knew from my industry peers that the company has the best all-weather golf surfaces on the market so I was confident they would be the perfect match for us here at Muirfield.

“I am absolutely thrilled with the result. It looks good and it plays well. I have no doubt that our members and visitors will appreciate the exceptional quality of this specialised golf surface which offers a realistic grass-like feel to the golfer.

“I was also delighted with the overall service delivered by Huxley Golf. From initial enquiry through to completion, I received efficient, reliable and friendly support throughout. Huxley Golf has my unreserved endorsement, and I would be pleased to call on them again.”

Hugh Fraser added, “It was a great privilege for us to be selected by The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers to help the team there realise their ambition for their practice area which I’m sure will help to draw generation after generation to this most revered sporting venue.”

For over half a century, the name Huxley has been synonymous with premium all-weather golf surfaces and products. Endorsed by the UK’s leading golf organisations as well as many legendary golfers and celebrities and their coaching teams, the Hampshire-based company’s artificial golf surfaces are in use all around the world at top-flight courses, resorts, and training academies. For more information visit www.huxleygolf.com

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SAGE partners with Bio-Circle

SAGE partners with Bio-Circle: Organisers of the Sports and Ground Expo are delighted to announce it has partnered with environmental surface technology specialists, Bio-Circle, and will run a Sustainable Solutions for Ground care summit at next year’s SAGE 2022 event.

Bio-Circle offer environmental solutions for the cleaning and maintenance of ground care equipment, in a sustainable manner, and with a much lower environmental impact compared to traditional cleaning methods. The company uses VOC-free chemicals that are designed to reduce costs for organisations and lower the environmental impact in comparison to high pressure water systems. Bio-Circle’s green credentials are supported via the new Green Code Sustainability Membership and ISO 14001.

SAGE partners with Bio-Circle

SAGE partners with Bio-Circle

SAGE 2022 is set to be the ‘biggest outdoor trade show for the sports and grounds maintenance industry’ and will take place at Three Counties Showground in Malvern on July 6-7 2022, after making its debut this year.

For the first time, it will hold a ‘Sustainable Solutions for Grounds Specialists Summit’, which will hold a live panel event, with experts across the industry, more information to be released soon.

This is especially relevant to the sports and grounds care sector, as the English Football League (EFL) announced earlier this month a new league-wide scheme, that will help support all 72 clubs across the country to improve their environmental practices and operations. It will also provide a way for their ground staff to undertake the training to achieve accreditation by a new Green Code Scheme.

League Two Forest Green Rovers are leading by example and have been recognised by the United Nations and FIFA as the world’s greenest football club.

SAGE 2022 event manager Vicky Panniers said: “The deadline for becoming sustainable in the world of sports is now looming and our industry must now start to think of the steps they need to take to become carbon neutral and comply to the new legislation.

“SAGE is, therefore, delighted to be partnering with Bio-Circle, who are leading the way in demonstrating how businesses can lower their impact on the environment and take vital steps towards being sustainable.

“The EFL have 72 members, and, with our partners, we will be delivering live workshops at SAGE2022 to aid these members and anyone else who is looking at how they can become more sustainable for the future.

“We’re now actively supporting our partners within the sports and grounds maintenance world by delivering a resourceful environment where visitors can find out all they need to know directly from the experts at SAGE2022.” More information will be released soon.

The SAGE2022 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT offers 10% off any stand until 31/01/22 but space is going fast.

For more information, contact the team by email: team@sportsandgrounds.co.uk, by phone: +44 (0)1684 580101 or go to www.sportsandgrounds.co.uk today.

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Corvus partners Chandlers

Corvus partners Chandlers: BOSS ORV has announced the latest additions to the Corvus 4 x4 dealer network. The first of these is Chandlers Farm Equipment, which originates from an ironmonger’s shop in Grantham owned by Desmond Chandler.

Branching into farm machinery and a wide range of brown and white goods in the 1940s, their slogan was ‘We sell everything from a tin tack to a tractor’. As a fully diversified business today, Chandlers is one of the largest agricultural dealerships in the UK. They will cover the East Midlands and eastern England regions for Corvus from their branches at Belton, Shefford, Horncastle, Spilsby, Holbeach, Barnack and Southam. Each branch will have their own demo unit Corvus Terrain 4×4 Utility Vehicle, providing sales and full service and support.

Corvus partners Chandlers

Corvus partners Chandlers

“Corvus offers a big welcome to Gavin Pell, Les Butters, Guy Ward, and all the team at Chandlers,” says Phil Everett, BOSS ORV’s Managing Director, “the partnership ensures Corvus has full sales coverage of this considerable and important region.”

The second announcement is the appointment of the first Corvus dealer in Wales, DG Thomas Agri.

“Based in North Wales they are exactly the type of partner we have been looking for, with their strength and priority in providing the best possible service,” says Phil.

The company was established in 1975 by Dewi Thomas and has been supplying tractors and machinery in Meirionydd and beyond over the intervening years with a pride in their service and support. The vast technical expertise of Will Ellis, DG Thomas’s Managing Director, has been developed over many years at a high level and internationally in the agricultural machinery industry.

“With D G Thomas, we can finally offer the Corvus outlet we have been looking for in this region, and so it is another big welcome to Will and his team,” says Phil.

For more information about the Corvus Terrain range, you can call 01597 810188.

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