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Proper planning prevents poor performance

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Proper planning prevents poor performance: Proper planning and preparation now by restocking Toro genuine parts will see machines putting in their best performance throughout the busy season and avoiding costly downtime.

Machinery maintenance is an expense clubs won’t want to take risks with, especially when so many find themselves navigating price increases across the board says Michael Hampton, purchasing and sales process manager at Reesink Turfcare: “The cost of living crisis will be putting a pinch on many golf clubs’ budgets and planning ahead will be essential to help manage costs, keep machines’ performance on point and unnecessary downtime to a minimum.”

Proper planning prevents poor performance

Proper planning prevents poor performance

With the spring mowing season around the corner machines need to be ready to roll and able to perform throughout some of the busiest months of the year and now is the perfect time to stock up on common parts such as belts, blades, bedknives, bearings and filters.

Michael continues: “Having parts available is the difference between working time and downtime and by preparing ahead machines can spend less time in the workshop and more time on the greens.”

Investing in genuine parts ensures the optimum performance and longevity from the machine. Toro parts are designed with exact engineering specifications for the equipment, meaning machines are not only not guaranteed to perform, but there’s no risk of damaging the part or the machine, which can occur with non-genuine parts.

Michael says: “Using genuine Toro parts is the failsafe way to get a better performance for longer and a higher residual value when the time comes to sell. Toro parts fit perfectly in a Toro machine. They are identical to those used in the original machine, giving like-for-like off the product line fit.”

Bringing extra value to the decision to go genuine with Toro is the second-to-none backup and direct access to factory-trained technicians from distributor Reesink. Genuine Toro Parts are easily sourced via local dealers and Reesink branches’ comprehensive stocks.

Each dealer is computer-linked with the parts department making checking availability and placing an order both quick and efficient. Delivery is within 24 hours and even in the case of parts needing to be shipped overseas, that’s done within 48 hours from the USA.

Stocking up on MVP kits can save additional time and money. These handy packs are named for what they deliver: maintenance, value and performance. From hose kits and cutting unit overhaul kits to deck kits and more, uptime can be maximised to keep up with the demands of the turf. Not to mention the fact that an MVP kit can cost up to 5 percent less than buying each part separately.

To stock up on Toro parts customers can get in touch with their local Toro Genuine Parts dealer or service centre or contact Reesink via reesinkturfcare.co.uk.

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Ecoplug Max Prevents Re-Growth

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Ecoplug Max Prevents Re-Growth: Martin Lingard, Contracts Manager for Lowther Forestry, has reported that ICL’s Ecoplug Max is helping him manage an extensive tree and shrub clearance project throughout Yorkshire.

Lowther Forestry – a nationwide forestry, landscaping and fencing contractor was established in 1979 and now has four regional offices. Over the years the company has significantly grown and prides itself on providing exceptional quality, value and sustainability to businesses and organisations throughout the United Kingdom.

Ecoplug Max Prevents Re-Growth

Martin Lingard has been with the company for 19 years and after looking for an alternative to liquid glyphosate for stump control, he turned to Ecoplug Max – which he purchased through ICL distributor Green-tech.

Ecoplug Max is a patented tree stump control application method which delivers glyphosate directly into the tree stump, killing its root system and preventing re-growth. Each plug contains 300mg of granular glyphosate which are simply placed into holes drilled into the stump using the Ecoplug drill bit. The plugs are then hammered in forcing out the sides of the plug, releasing the glyphosate into the phloem.

“We have been using Ecoplug Max for the past few years as part of a tree and shrub clearance project for the Environment Agency,” says Martin. Based on the work last year we have seen fantastic results – we’ve had no comeback or re-growth of willows.”

Ecoplug Max supports requirements of the sustainable use directive to minimise use of pesticides. With the glyphosate encapsulated inside the unit, it never gets in direct contact with anything else but the plant, in turn minimizing the risk of the operator coming into contact with chemical or chemical spillage. Furthermore, it also eliminates the risk of damage to surrounding trees and vegetation. Quite simply, it stays where it belongs – inside the plant.

“As a product, it is so much better than spraying the stumps,” says Martin. “The beauty of it, is that it is so easy to use – we just apply the plugs easily into the holes that have been pre-drilled. It is certainly more efficient as well; in the past when we were spraying, just a little bit of breeze would mean that we would have to stop and wait until it passed. We’re also not having to carry lots of liquid so it is ideal from that point of view. It is safe to handle as well because you have no risk of spillages.

“We work in environmentally sensitive habitats and by using Ecoplug Max there is no risk of drift or contamination of habitat and the product, when applied, is not at risk of wash off by rain or flood. There is also the added benefit of less handling on site of concentrated herbicide product.

“Overall, I would say that it is a very good product and one that I would not hesitate to recommend.”

For further information, please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie

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