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Firm expands product offering

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Firm expands product offering: A Haydock business continues to demonstrate its commitment to the surrounding area with the launch of a new franchise that will benefit local people, in terms of both employment opportunities and access to an exciting range of garden machinery.

After 5 years in Haydock, GGM Groundscare, are continuing to grow and are delighted to announce their appointment as a Honda authorised dealer for the lawn and garden range, which includes walk-behind lawn mowers, ride-on lawn mowers, robotic mowers, tillers and a range of handheld equipment including brushcutters, hedge trimmers and blowers.

Firm expands product offering

Firm expands product offering

The new Honda business is focussed on serving customers in Warrington, St Helens and Wigan and has just invested over £50,000 in a new customer experience as part of the appointment, and has redeveloped it’s showroom and storage facilities at it’s premises located on the Haydock Industrial estate on Winchester Road.

Already providing an exceptional level of service, the business will now be able to enhance this offering with latest additions to the range which are ideal for discerning gardeners.

As a result of this announcement, GGM will be recruiting for several new roles including sales, service and admin, offering additional local employment opportunities.

GGM is a specialist supplier of tractors and high-quality professional land-based equipment for commercial and domestic use across the North-West, Cheshire and Merseyside, with depots in Haydock and Colne. With a proven record of delivering a trusted service and exceptional after sales support, driven by a set of deep-rooted values, GGM takes pride in building long lasting customer relationships, based on anticipating needs, solving problems and delivering on time, every time.

The development of the new Honda franchise and newly improved Haydock showroom offering is overseen by Thomas Gibson who has been involved with the projects from the start and has been instrumental in GGM securing the Honda opportunity.

Thomas said:

“This is an extremely exciting time for the business to coincide with our five years at Haydock. As a customer and staff centric organisation, it gives us the means to offer new opportunities to local people in the form of both job opportunities and service levels. We’re looking forward to developing the Honda brand and welcoming customers into our showroom.”

Honda has an established reputation for its commitment to producing high-quality and durable equipment that are built to last. Honda lawnmowers are particularly popular and are known for their highly-efficient cutting and easy-to-use design. They have a variety of options, including self-propelled, push, and robotic mowers, as well as different engines, cutting widths and other features.

Honda ride-on mowers are also highly rated for their dependability, performance, and ease of use. There is a comprehensive range to choose from including compact models to heavy-duty models that can handle large lawns and gardens.

Overall, the Honda garden machinery range is known for its quality, durability and reliability, making them a popular choice among professional landscapers and homeowners alike.

Stuart Edgar, Honda Dealer Manager said:

“We are delighted to establish this franchise with GGM Groundscare. As a forward-thinking organisation, we are confident that they are a great choice to represent our lawn and garden product range, drawing on their expertise and knowledge of garden machinery and their excellent customer service reputation with customers. We’re impressed with their facilities and urge customers to visit their Haydock showroom and see the machines for themselves”.

The new Honda business comes hot on the heels of GGM’s expansion in to the agricultural sector, following the recent announcement that it is to widen its Kubota portfolio with higher horsepower M-series tractors and R0 loaders, to sit alongside its existing groundcare business.

Chris Gibson, Managing Director of GGM Groundscare said:

“This an extremely exciting time for the GGM Group. We already have a strong and competent team that is capable of delivering first class customer service and support, with professional groundcare machinery and the Honda business will only add to this”.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SCOTT GRIEVE MARKETING MANAGER

TEL: 01282 856813   MOB: 07957 308373

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Makita’s hottest new product

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Makita’s hottest new product: Leading tool manufacturer Makita has launched its eagerly anticipated cordless microwave oven. Driven by the company’s powerful 40VMax XGT battery, the new MW001GZ is designed for portability, allowing users to enjoy hot, microwaved meals in minutes, whether on site, on the road, or at leisure.

The 8-litre capacity MW001GZ is powered by one or two 40VMax XGT batteries and is designed to utilise the power sequentially for continuous power when it’s needed.

Makita's hottest new product

Makita’s hottest new product

With two output settings – 500W or 350W, the inner heating area is large enough to fit most microwave containers and provides a continuous heating time of up to 37 minutes (when used with two BL4080F batteries at 500W output).

To withstand tough conditions such as building sites, this compact and durable microwave has been manufactured with a tempered door glass and is dust and water resistant. The appliance also features large carry handles for easy transportation and is also supplied with a carry strap. A USB port is also built-in for charging devices such as mobile phones.

As part of Makita’s XGT battery platform, this exciting product fits in seamlessly with Makita’s expanding XGT power tool collection, enabling users to swap batteries between tasks and switch to the microwave when required.

“As a world-first for Makita, we are thrilled to launch this outstanding new cordless appliance,” said Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK. “The new MW001GZ is the perfect jobsite or leisure companion, affording users with a hot, microwaved meal or drink in minutes without the need for sourcing an AC supply or power generators. Thanks to Makita’s powerful XGT battery technology, the microwave delivers great runtimes, so users can heat up food and drinks over a full working day.”

For more information about Makita’s cordless range, visit www.makitauk.com.

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New Product Specification Manager for Green-tech Specifier

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New Product Specification Manager for Green-tech Specifier: Seraya Sigsworth has recently joined Green-tech Specifier as their Product Specification Manager.

Seraya has worked in the water industry for the last seven years and has a wealth of experience and a thorough understanding of the importance of both blue and green infrastructure.

New Product Specification Manager for Green-tech Specifier

New Product Specification Manager for Green-tech Specifier

Green-tech Specifier is the specification team of leading landscape supplier Green-tech that focuses on technical specification and creates landscape solutions for Landscape Architects, Contractors, and Garden Designers. The Green-tech Specifier team help at the specification, estimating and drawing stages of their projects.

Business Development Director Mark Wood comments, “I am delighted that Seraya has joined the Green-tech Specifier team. Her primary role will be raising and developing the profile of our Urban tree planting portfolio and driving enquiries of our new TreeParker Urban tree planting cell system. Her previous experience has ensured her integration into the business has been smooth; she has fresh ideas and has hit the ground running and is already making an impact. Her past experience in water management and SuDS is already proving invaluable. We are working on new products to be launched over the coming months to complement our existing portfolio of irrigation products for this market. I am excited about the future and looking forward to seeing the positive impact that Seraya will make as we push further into the Urban greening industry and develop the opportunities available to us in the Blue/Green water management market.”

Seraya adds – “I’m really pleased to have joined Green-tech. My recent role saw me collaborating with engineers, landscape architects, local authorities, utilities, and policy makers to help design and consult on the challenging requirements of urban greening, sustainable development, and water management. I am passionate about urban greening and nature-based solutions in city areas to combat the effects of climate change, increase biodiversity and wellbeing in communities, as well as lowering flood risk via rainwater reuse/sustainable water management solutions. There is a great opportunity as part of the Green-tech Specifier team for me to really make a difference and I’m really looking forward to adding value to the team and expanding their existing customer offering.”

If you are interested in joining Green-tech and building a career within the landscaping industry, click the link below to check out their careers page with all current vacancies. https://www.green-tech.co.uk/about-us/careers

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EGO appoints IoT product manager

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EGO appoints IoT product manager: Outdoor battery-powered equipment specialist, EGO Power Plus has appointed its first Internet of Things (IoT) Product Manager to its European Product Team.

Andrew Frohock will be leading the development and delivery of EGO’s new digital solutions designed for both commercial and domestic users.

EGO appoints IoT product manager

EGO appoints IoT product manager

From creating enhanced diagnostics and improving customer engagement for dealers, to strengthening product features and services for EGO customers, Andrew’s role will provide a positive experience throughout the whole distribution channel; and ensure that customers are getting the most out of what the EGO tools and battery platform have to offer.

With previous roles including Diagnostic Systems Engineer for British Gas, and Technology Manager for HIVE, Andrew brings with him a host of experience having spent most of his career developing solutions, diagnostic systems, and services across a wide range of sectors including smart meters, electric vehicles, and smart home security.

Andrew will steer EGO’s journey into connectivity, leading the digital transformation of its business strategies and product range through IoT solutions. EGO has specifically introduced this new role to drive innovative changes through its business and build better value for its customers through enhanced experiences and more responsive services.

Andrew Frohock, IoT Product Manager at EGO comments, “I am thrilled to be joining EGO Power Plus and spearheading its journey into digitalisation. Having committed over a decade of my career to developing diagnostic systems and optimisation solutions, I feel more than equipped to turn my expertise and knowledge of IoT type connectivity to a new industry and bring a fresh perspective to the outdoor battery-powered equipment industry.”

Peter Melrose, Managing Director at EGO says, “We are continually investing in advancing our portfolio of products and services to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience. We have created the role of IoT product manager and brought Andrew on board to innovate our digital solutions and introduce connected IoT solutions into our business, so that we may provide a superior experience for our customers.

“Andrew’s career achievements and passion for the role are clear, and we are delighted to welcome him into the team. We are excited to see how Andrew’s experiences in other industries will influence the contributions he makes to the business, bringing EGO into the world of connectivity.”

To find out more about EGO Power Plus please visit: www.egopowerplus.co.uk

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Soil carbon data added to product information

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Soil carbon data added to product information: In its drive to lead the industry in providing extensive product information to its customers, British Sugar TOPSOIL is measuring its BS3882:2015-compliant general purpose topsoil, Landscape20, for total soil carbon.

Soil scientists Tim O’Hare Associates have carried out a comprehensive audit of the carbon contained in a typical sample of Landscape20 and will now sample the soil every six months at the point of despatch to monitor its carbon content.

Soil carbon data added to product information

Soil carbon data added to product information

The focus on soil health and its role in mitigating climate change has drawn attention to the levels of carbon that can be stored in soil. In order to give British Sugar TOPSOIL’s customers useful data on Landscape20’s carbon sequestration potential – i.e. its ability to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming – Tim O’Hare Associates will be monitoring:

  • Organic Carbon Stock (tonnes/Ha)
  • Total Carbon
  • Soil Organic Carbon
  • Soil Inorganic Carbon
  • Soil Organic Matter
  • Total Nitrogen
  • Organic Carbon:Nitrogen ratio

National TOPSOIL Manager Andy Spetch said: “We believe this data on the carbon content of Landscape20 topsoil will be particularly useful to housebuilders, developers, and construction and landscaping professionals who need to evidence their approach to delivering environmentally sustainable homes to regulatory and other bodies. All this information is freely accessible and downloadable from our website and customers can call us if they require clarification on the carbon content or any other technical aspect of our products.”

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