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STIHL to showcase latest innovations at SALTEX

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STIHL to showcase latest innovations at SALTEX: STIHL will be unveiling a wide range of new tools and technologies at this year’s SALTEX, one of Europe’s leading grounds management shows, taking place on 12–13 November 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Among the highlights will be STIHL’s latest charging solutions and a series of new battery-powered products launched in 2025, including the PKA 30 battery pump head, the SGA 30 battery sprayer and the WSA 40 battery water container.

STIHL to showcase latest innovations at SALTEX

STIHL to showcase latest innovations at SALTEX

A key attraction on the stand will be the CM 8 charging management system, which allows up to eight chargers to run from a standard 230 V socket. The system enables twice as many chargers to be used on a single fuse, with built-in overload protection ensuring safe and reliable operation. Designed for straightforward setup, it offers a simple yet innovative way to manage charging across multiple tools.

Also on show will be a selection of AP System battery-powered machines, including the RMA 7 lawn mowers, BRA 500 & 600 backpack blowers, and the HSA 140 & 150 hedge trimmers. Visitors can also see live demonstrations of the new GTA 40 pruner and MS 400.1 chainsaw, which delivers the best power-to-weight ratio of any professional chainsaw in the 60cc class.

STIHL will further expand its PPE range with three new lines of chainsaw protective clothing. The FUNCTION range is designed for occasional use, while the ADVANCE range is tailored for professional arborists and tree workers, ensuring every level of user is supported.

Visitors can also discover the full line-up of STIHL’s latest spraying and water management solutions. The PKA 30 pump head provides automatic constant pressure when added to the STIHL SG 30 sprayer or cut-off machine water tank, eliminating manual pumping for greater efficiency. The SGA 30 sprayer builds on this innovation with a complete backpack solution, offering variable pressure adjustments and precise liquid distribution. Completing the trio is the WSA 40 water container, which delivers a mobile, pressurised water supply to cut-off machines such as the TS 410 or TSA 300, supplying up to seven tanks or 30 minutes of operation with a single AS battery.

STIHL experts will be on hand throughout the event to provide demonstrations, advice and guidance across the entire product range.

For more information, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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SISIS to Showcase Turf Care Reliability at SALTEX

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SISIS to Showcase Turf Care Reliability at SALTEX: SISIS will once again bring a proven lineup of professional turf maintenance machinery to SALTEX 2025, highlighting solutions trusted by grounds teams across sports pitches, golf courses and fine turf venues worldwide. Built for durability and serviceability, every SISIS machine is engineered to deliver consistent results where performance matters most.

Quadraplay

The Quadraplay remains the benchmark for versatility. This compact, multi-task system allows up to four operations in a single pass, aerating, brushing, rolling and surface grooming, saving valuable time while maintaining surface quality. With its easy-change diverse attachments and robust construction, Quadraplay continues to be the professional’s choice for year-round pitch presentation.

SISIS to Showcase Turf Care Reliability at SALTEX

SISIS to Showcase Turf Care Reliability at SALTEX

Auto Rotorake MK5

Designed for effective scarification, the Auto Rotorake MK5 removes thatch, moss and organic matter to keep turf surfaces healthy and resilient. Its range of interchangeable blades, precise depth control and durable build make it an essential machine for improving drainage and reducing disease risks. Professional grounds teams value its reliability and consistently clean finish.

Multitiner

The Multitiner is a trusted aerator for relieving compaction and improving soil and root health. Available with multiple tine options, it delivers effective aeration across a variety of surfaces, from football pitches to golf greens. Compact, manoeuvrable and dependable, the Multitiner delivers repeatable results with minimal surface disruption.

Variseeder

For overseeding and turf recovery, the Variseeder sets the standard in accuracy. Its adjustable seed rate and depth control ensure even distribution and reliable germination, helping to build stronger, denser turf. Designed for efficiency and ease of use, it’s a dependable tool for both renovation work and routine maintenance.

Dart

The Dart aerator offers powerful soil penetration for compacted or high-wear surfaces, including cricket squares, bowling greens, croquet lawns and ornamental turf. With minimal surface disturbance and durable engineering, the Dart provides long-lasting benefits to turf health and playability, even under demanding conditions.

TM1000

The Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor-mounted scarifier and linear aerator, unrivalled in removing and controlling thatch. Its floating unit follows ground contours for consistent results, while the contra-rotating reel throws debris forward for a clean groove and excellent finish. With interchangeable blades, tool-free depth adjustment and an integrated collector box, the TM1000 is built for efficient and effective renovation.

Osca 3

The Osca 3 is a tractor-mounted, powered oscillating brush designed for synthetic turf with sand or rubber infill. Its two oscillating brushes lift fibres upright and redistribute infill evenly, minimising compaction, enhancing surface consistency and preventing fibre damage. With a 1.9m working width, it is an essential tool for maintaining high-performance synthetic pitches.

SSS 1000

The SSS 1000 is a towed sweeper built for simplicity and durability. Its brush height can be adjusted without tools, while the drawbar folds upright for compact storage. An aluminium hopper with stainless steel mesh ensures infill is returned to the surface while debris is collected. The result is a clean, consistent synthetic turf surface free from contamination and ready for play.

Twinplay

The Twinplay single-pass maintenance system combines two implements, such as a Flexicomb and brush, on one robust frame. Each implement can be independently adjusted to achieve the desired effect, making it an efficient, versatile solution for busy grounds teams. Compact, strong and adaptable, Twinplay simplifies daily care tasks for all types of turf, including synthetic.

A popular Twinplay setup for Synthetic, pairs the Flexicomb with a Straight Brush. The Flexicomb lifts the pile and distributes infill evenly, with an adjustable setting that gives the effect of a rake while remaining gentle on fibres. Its replaceable bristles ensure a long service life with minimal maintenance, while combining it with the Straight Brush further evens out rubber crumb for a consistently professional finish.

The SISIS team will be on hand throughout the show to discuss turf care challenges and share their expertise of how SISIS equipment delivers professional results.

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will return to SALTEX on 12–13th November 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham (Stand E110). Visitors will be able to explore a comprehensive line-up of professional turfcare machinery designed to deliver reliability, versatility and a first-class finish.

Shaped by feedback from turf professionals and engineered with over a century of expertise, Dennis machines deliver the performance and durability expected by grounds teams worldwide. Trusted across sports from grassroots to elite level, Dennis Mowers combine exceptional cut quality with outstanding build quality.

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Expanded Range at SALTEX

Product Highlights

ES-34SL

The ES-34SL is a new lightweight stadium finishing mower designed to deliver flawless presentation with greater agility. It fills a gap in the Dennis range for a lightweight mower and includes features such as a new intermediate grooming brush, a click height-of-cut adjuster in 0.1mm increments and easy bottom blade to cylinder adjustment. Sharing common components with other Dennis models, the ES-34SL is practical to maintain and capable of cutting up to four pitches on a single charge, with a recharge time of just two hours.

FT510 with Interchangeable Cassettes

With a 51cm working width and a choice of cassettes, the FT510 allows multiple turf maintenance tasks, from mowing to scarifying and brushing, with a single machine.

Razor Ultra & Simplex 610

For golf and fine turf applications, the Razor Ultra provides a superb finish, while the Simplex 610 delivers precision and efficiency for tees and surrounds.

G860 with Interchangeable Cassettes

Favoured in football and rugby, the G860’s cassette system provides flexibility for cutting, verticutting and brushing, ensuring presentation and playability standards are consistently met.

S500 Plus

A dual-purpose fine-turf machine with a 510mm working width featuring interchangeable spiker and slotter reels. The spiker relieves the surface pan to aid air, water and fertiliser movement; the slotter creates seed-germination pockets, and an optional seed box enables efficient overseeding. Ideal for bowls, cricket, golf and other fine turf.

Gang Mower

The Dennis gang mower offers strength, reliability and ease of use for wide-area mowing; perfect for cricket outfields, sports fields and amenity spaces.

E-Series Highlights: ES-510, ES-22U, ES-760, ES-36, and ES-34R

The Dennis E-Series represents the next generation of professional turfcare equipment, combining proven mechanical engineering with advanced lithium-ion battery technology. Compared with traditional petrol mowers, E-Series machines deliver a quieter, low-vibration operation that enhances operator comfort and allows use in noise-sensitive environments such as schools and stadiums. They also reduce running costs, eliminate fuel handling and contribute to lower emissions, all while maintaining the same trusted performance and exceptional finish for which Dennis is known.

  • ES-510: Versatile battery mower with interchangeable cassettes.
  • ES-22U: Designed for flawless cricket wickets and fine turf.
  • ES-760: Built for cricket squares and outfields, football and rugby, delivering power, precision and versatility.
  • ES-36: A high-performance battery-powered cylinder mower with a 910mm cutting width, designed to produce superior stripes and a firm, even, playing surface.
  • ES-34R: A robust rotary mower delivering consistent results at stadia and training facilities.

E-Series Charging Solutions
Dennis will also showcase its charging options, designed to give grounds teams confidence and flexibility when managing multiple battery-powered machines.

Visitors to Stand E110 will be able to see the Dennis range up close and meet the team for expert guidance on solutions tailored to their turfcare needs.

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Lantra’s campaign to address trend in chainsaw accidents

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Lantra’s campaign to address trend in chainsaw accidents: PPE or A&E: the choice that is faced by people when they purchase a chainsaw.

Lantra, the leading organisation for careers, skills, and qualifications in the land-based and environment sector is today launching a new campaign highlighting the critical importance of chainsaw safety. The campaign will educate the public and professionals, that chainsaws are not just another piece of garden equipment but are potentially lethal power tools that demand proper training and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Lantra's campaign to address trend in chainsaw accidents

Lantra’s campaign to address trend in chainsaw accidents

As chainsaws become more accessible through low-cost supermarkets, being middle aisle specials, available to purchase online and being able to be bought at DIY stores, there has been a worryingly increasing trend of accidents relating to improper use. A freedom of information request to NHS hospitals in England, Wales, and Scotland shows that 3144 have attended accident and emergency departments due to a chainsaw related injury in the last 10 years, with the trend increasing since 2020.

Respect the chainsaw, the new campaign from Lantra, sets out to dispel myths, raise awareness, and promote essential safety measures.

Speaking about the new campaign, Clegg Bamber MBE, Head of Communications at Lantra, said: “We know that chainsaws can cause life-changing injuries within a split second. Sadly, sometimes these injuries become fatal. Our message to all people who operate a chainsaw today, or in the future, is chainsaws are dangerous machines, training on how to use them is essential, and PPE is non-negotiable.”

Also commenting on the new campaign, Mandy Maynard, Head of Industry Partnerships for Forestry and Arboriculture at Lantra said: “Training and protective equipment are important when handling a chainsaw. PPE can mean the difference between a close call and a catastrophic injury. It’s not an add-on but a necessity.”

As part of the campaign, Lantra have released a new film – highlighting the importance of training, knowledge of how to use a saw safely, and the requirement of wearing protective clothing. The new film, led by James Bingham, a qualified arborist summarises the dangers of the chainsaw, and emphasises how understanding how a chainsaw works, how to use the saw properly, including the risk of kickback, and exploring how protective clothing comes into effect should it connect with a chainsaw.

Whether pruning a tree in the garden, clearing a fallen tree from the driveway or working in a professional environment, the campaign underlines that safety must come first.

To learn more about chainsaw safety, download guidance, or to find a Lantra training course near you, please visit www.lantra.co.uk/chainsaw-safety

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Baroness to showcase cutting edge solutions at SALTEX

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Baroness to showcase cutting edge solutions at SALTEX:  Baroness is pleased to be returning to SALTEX once again alongside Kubota, showcasing a range of cutting edge maintenance solutions on stand E060.

Visitors can expect to see highlights from the LM range, including the LM551B fairway mower, LM351 triple surrounds mower and the LM56GC pedestrian mower on show alongside a range of implements from the professional Baroness maintenance range such as the AgriMetal Turbine Blower TB-270.

Baroness to showcase cutting edge solutions at SALTEX

Baroness to showcase cutting edge solutions at SALTEX

Renowned for precision, durability and industry-leading cut quality, the LM mower range embodies Baroness’s core values of engineering excellence, ease of operation and exceptional results. From the versatile LM551B with its outstanding contour-following capabilities, to the highly manoeuvrable LM351, turf managers can be assured a consistent cut from blades and cylinders which stay on cut up to three times longer than the competition.

The LM56GC from the Baroness pedestrian range will also be on display. Built to provide the highest quality finish on fine turf areas such as golf greens, tennis courts and cricket wickets, the LM56GC is completely gear driven – making the mower easier to maintain and more durable in operation compared to other machines that utilise belt or chain drive systems. It is also supported with an impressive five year warranty.

Besides an impressive mower line-up, Baroness will also be bringing the TB-270 Turbine Blower from AgriMetal to The NEC this November. This powerful, high-performance blower delivers maximum efficiency for leaf and debris clearance, giving grounds teams the solution to clear large areas with speed and accuracy thanks to precision airflow control.

Joining forces with Kubota makes stand E060 a platform for the very best of Japanese excellence in engineering, innovation and reliability. The two technical teams will be on hand to offer the very best support and advice to find you the perfect solution to your turf management requirements when SALTEX returns on the 12th and 13th November 2025.

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