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STIHL launches innovative charging management system

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STIHL launches innovative charging management system: STIHL has introduced a new charging management system designed to make charging multiple batteries more efficient, reliable and user-friendly.

The STIHL CM 8 Charging Management System allows up to 8 chargers to be powered via a standard GB 230 V Socket. This enables twice as many chargers to run on a single fuse, providing a simple solution to maximise charging capacity and manage batteries more productively.

STIHL launches innovative charging management system

STIHL launches innovative charging management system

With no electrical expertise required for set-up, the CM 8 has been designed with intelligent overload protection, ensuring safe and reliable charging without the risk of fuse tripping when used with the correct STIHL charger combination. .

The innovative system can run twice the number of chargers compared to a standard socket, thanks to smart electronics developed by STIHL experts. Built with an intelligent automatic switch, the CM 8 enables two charging banks to run one after another. This means that once the system’s ‘bank one’ has fully charged all of the batteries in its connected chargers, ‘bank two’ will automatically begin its charging process.

A light on the CM 8 clearly indicates which bank is active for instant visibility and peace of mind.

To avoid overloading a circuit, the CM 8’s maximum power consumption of 1840 W must not be exceeded. With this, STIHL’s wide range of chargers have a label to indicate wattage, with this information also available to access on the STIHL website. The wattage combination of all chargers plugged into the CM 8 must not exceed the 1840 W maximum limit. Utilising the CM 8 with 8 x AL 301-4 multi chargers, 32 batteries can be charged overnight via one plug socket.

To find out more about STIHL charging solutions, visit your nearest STIHL Approved Dealer, or www.stihl.co.uk.

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STIHL expands AP System with new entry-level batteries

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STIHL expands AP System with new entry-level batteries: STIHL has expanded its AP System range with the launch of two new lithium-ion batteries, the AP 20 and AP 30, engineered to meet the needs of domestic, semi-professional and professional users taking on lighter gardening and landscaping tasks.

Developed for select tools within the AP System, the AP 20 and AP 30 offer a cost-effective introduction to STIHL’s professional battery platform.

STIHL expands AP System with new entry-level batteries

STIHL expands AP System with new entry-level batteries

The AP 20 delivers 144 Wh of energy at a weight of 1.3 kg, while the AP 30 offers a higher capacity of 270 Wh at 1.8 kg. Thanks to the intelligent battery management system, these batteries have a constant level of power whether the battery is at 100% or 1% charge – meaning the tool has full power across the entire discharge cycle, for reliable performance from start to finish.

The batteries are also equipped with power boost capability, which supplies additional energy on demand when working on more intensive tasks. Designed for durability and longevity, the AP 20 and AP 30 have a working life of up to 1,200 charge cycles, making them an ideal choice for regular use.

Certified to IPX4 for splash protection, the batteries are suitable for use in damp or wet conditions, ensuring reliability in a range of environments. When used with the STIHL AL 301 charger, the AP 20 can be charged to 80% in 30 minutes and 100% in 50 minutes, and the AP 30 can be charged to 80% in 60 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes, helping to minimise downtime and improve productivity.

To find out more about STIHL’s AP System range, visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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Green-tech’s first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system

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Green-tech’s first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system: Green-tech has launched the latest evolution of its renowned Mona irrigation system – Mona Pluvia, the first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system.

Building on over 40 years of research and development, Mona Pluvia transforms water management in urban environments, ensuring efficient and sustainable irrigation while minimising water wastage. This cutting-edge system includes technology that futureproofs a tried and tested irrigation method into a more intelligent use of water fit for our changing climate. The system cleverly collects and utilises rainwater to deliver essential hydration directly to tree and plant roots in urban areas.

Green-tech's first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system

Green-tech’s first closed-loop subterranean irrigation system

At the core of the Mona Irrigation System is passive irrigation technology, a natural, low-maintenance method of watering that includes processes such as capillary action. The subterranean yellow Mona tanks act as underground reservoirs, storing water at the root level and releasing it gradually as needed.

Key Benefits of Mona Pluvia

  1. Intelligent Water Management: Automatically responds to soil moisture levels to deliver water precisely when needed.
  2. Sustainable, Closed-Loop Water Use: This system captures and reuses rainwater, eliminating water wastage and reducing reliance on the mains supply.
  3. Proven Capillary Action Technology: Works with nature to optimise plant hydration and root health.
  4. Drought Resilience Built-In: Maintains consistent soil moisture during dry periods, reducing plant stress and improving survival rates.
  5. Low-maintenance design: This design eliminates the need for regular surface watering, saving time, reducing run-off, and minimising labour costs.
  6. Ideal for Urban & Hard Landscaping: Designed for city tree planting, parks, streetscapes, and green infrastructure projects.
  7. Supports Climate Resilience: Helps urban areas adapt to changing rainfall patterns and water shortages.
  8. Manufactured in the UK: Incorporating decades of irrigation experience.

The next generation of intelligent irrigation

Planting in urban environments is a key contributor to improving biodiversity within cities and towns. By harvesting and recycling rainwater, resources are utilised to reduce the impact of flooding by removing water from the sewerage network. Mona Pluvia works with the planting’s natural feeding pattern while recovering water that ordinarily enters an urban drainage network. This ensures a more natural hydration cycle for trees and plants and supports long-term sustainability in urban landscapes.

Specially designed sensors detect when the tank’s water level drops below a set threshold, prompting the pump to refill the Mona yellow tanks with harvested rainwater. This closed-loop system reduces water wastage while promoting a more natural and sustainable irrigation process.

A major year for Green-tech

In addition to launching Mona Pluvia, the TreeParker System was nominated for the Big Innovation Pitch at Futurebuild 2025. This recognition highlighted Green-tech’s ongoing commitment to revolutionising urban tree planting and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).

Seraya Sigsworth, Head of Green Blue infrastructure at Green-tech, comments, “Mona Pluvia presents a major step forward in sustainable urban irrigation. By harnessing rainwater, this system significantly reduces water waste while ensuring that trees and plants in urban environments receive the hydration they need. We unveiled this innovation at Futurebuild 2025, and I was delighted at how well it was received. Visitors to the stand appreciated how it could support them with projects to provide greener, more resilient cities.”

Taking green assets that naturally provide biodiversity and combining them with water management creates a true vision of sustainable blue-green infrastructure. For more information, please contact Green-tech on 01423 332100 or visit www.gtspecifier.co.uk

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The world’s only Wi-Fi irrigation decoder system

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The world’s only Wi-Fi irrigation decoder system: Toro keeps innovating irrigation management with the launch of the Tempus Decoder System, the world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled decoder solution.

Developed to provide stadium managers and grounds teams with a smarter way to control irrigation, the system simplifies installation and minimises wiring costs with a unique wireless interface.

The world's only Wi-Fi irrigation decoder system

The world’s only Wi-Fi irrigation decoder system

At the heart of the system is the Tempus 2-wire interface, which seamlessly converts a Tempus controller into an essential 2-wire system – eliminating the need for multiple cables thanks to its Wi-Fi communication. The decoders receive instructions from the interface, activating the connected sprinklers to deliver precise and impeccable irrigation control.

This modular design, with a main interface that communicates wirelessly with multiple decoders, makes Toro’s solution remarkably easy to scale. Additional decoders can be integrated at any time, linking to the main system through a simple Wi-Fi connection, allowing users to manage up to 48 stations with a single controller.

The result is a future-proof irrigation solution that adapts to evolving turf needs and can be expanded in no time with minimum costs.

“With the Tempus Decoder System, Toro is bringing simplicity and efficiency to turf irrigation,” says Robert Jackson, Division Manager, Reesink Hydro-Scapes. “Turf managers need solutions that not only optimise water usage but make their jobs easier. This system reduces installation complexity while delivering the reliability and performance Toro is known for.”

By leveraging Wi-Fi connectivity, the Tempus Decoder System also enables users to control their irrigation system remotely, making real-time adjustments as needed. This combination of convenience, flexibility and Toro’s trusted innovation makes it the ideal solution for modern turf management.

With smart irrigation technology that saves time, reduces labour and enhances water efficiency, the Tempus Decoder System represents the next generation of turf irrigation control for sports venues.

To find out how your system can be upgraded quickly with fewer cables and to adopt remote access irrigation control, call 01480 226948, email info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visit reesink-hydroscapes.co.uk today.

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The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System

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The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System: Designed for professional landscapers and grounds maintenance teams, the SHA 140 vacuum shredder is the most powerful in the STIHL lineup, offering 15% improved suction power compared to the petrol SH 86. Ideal for the autumn and winter months, the SHA 140 makes light work of collecting and shredding leaves and green material. 

The variable speed trigger provides the operator full control to match the power output to the task at hand, whether that’s working around delicate flower beds, or utilising the boost mode to collect damp leaves. The reinforced suction tube can be used to loosen stubborn leaves, ensuring nothing is left behind.

The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System

The first dedicated vacuum in STIHL’s AP System

The wide positioning of the rubberised handles ensures comfortable handling and excellent maneuovrability, allowing the user to work quickly with minimal fatigue or arm strain. Perfect balance has also been acheived thanks to the central location of the battery between the handles. Like many battery-powered tools, the SHA 140 is lightweight and quiet in operation, eliminating the requirement for hearing protection.

Featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, the 55l collection bag sits comfortably at the operators side without impairing movement. The robust metal buckle openings are able to withstand the toughest working conditions, while the large opening leads to quick and complete emptying with minimal effort.  Ventilation openings can be used to deliver constant suction power, regardless of the fill level or the degree of dust and dirt in the bag.

Easy transport and storage have also been factored into the design, with fast and tool free removal of the catcher bag and suction tube to make dismantling the tool effortless.

With the recommended AP 300 S battery, the SHA 140 has a long working time of up to 60 minutes. For more information on STIHL’s range of AP System tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk

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