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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

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Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME: Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 in Harrogate, showcasing a selection of professional turf maintenance machinery designed to support the demands of modern golf course management.

Located on Stand 252, the Dennis team will present equipment trusted by golf course professionals for delivering consistent presentation, playability and long-term turf quality across greens, tees, surrounds and wider playing areas.

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

Dennis Mowers to Showcase Trusted Turfcare Solutions at BTME

Drawing on more than a century of engineering expertise and shaped by feedback from turf professionals, Dennis machines combine long-standing design principles with modern electric technology with exceptional battery-life.

Product Highlights

ES-22 Ultra

The ES-22 Ultra is a premium battery-powered mower developed for the precise demands of golf course maintenance. Designed for greens, tees and fine turf areas, it delivers a smooth, ultra-fine finish where consistency and presentation are critical. Features include a tungsten-tipped groomer reel for improved surface preparation, ultra-quiet operation, low hand-arm vibration and rapid recharge capability, making it well suited to intensive daily use.

ES-510

The ES-510 offers flexibility for golf maintenance teams through its interchangeable cassette system, allowing multiple operations from a single power unit. Ideal for greens surrounds, approaches, tees and fine turf renovation work, it enables efficient switching between mowing, verticutting and brushing. Quiet operation and reduced running costs make it a practical electric alternative to petrol machines.

Gang Mowers

Dennis Gang Mowers provide an efficient solution for wide-area mowing on golf courses, including fairways, practice areas and larger turf expanses. Available in single, three or five-unit configurations, they are designed to deliver an even cut and consistent presentation, with robust construction for reliable performance over undulating ground.

Expert Support at Stand 252

The Dennis team will be available throughout BTME 2026 to offer practical advice and discuss turfcare solutions tailored to individual course requirements.

For further information or to arrange a demonstration, contact Dennis on 01332 824 777 or visit www.dennisuk.com.

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Reesink Turfcare brings strong presence to BTME

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Reesink Turfcare brings strong presence to BTME: Distributor Reesink Turfcare brings a strong presence to BTME 2026, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and equipment designed to streamline golf course management, improve efficiency, and elevate course conditions.

Software and technology feature heavily in three new product launches and the latest to market machinery. Here are some of the innovations on display.

Reesink Turfcare brings strong presence to BTME

Reesink Turfcare brings strong presence to BTME

Satellite technology

Thanks to Toro’s exclusive partnership with TerraRad, turfRad uses remote sensing technology to detect moisture information deep under the surface of the turf accessing everything there is to know to make actionable changes to improve irrigation.

Each sensor takes about 10,000 single-point measurements per fairway and considers the chlorophyll content and surface temperature from the microwaves naturally emitting from the soil. This real-time data is sent to the turfRad software to help provide a streamlined, more effective irrigation strategy that eliminates the need for manual labour when it comes to moisture monitoring and sprinkler adjustments.

turfRad will be on display at BTME affixed to the revolutionary customer favourite, Toro Reelmaster 5010-H, Toro Lynx software will also be available to view and Reesink representatives will be on stand to run through its UI.

Robert Jackson, Hydro-Scapes Division Manager, comments: “As a simple attachment to a Toro mower or utility vehicle, monitoring your soil to accumulate actionable information fits into the day job with turfRad. The information acquired can be used to make decisions that make savings, identify issues and irregularities, direct attention to problem areas and use water more strategically.”

Web-based digital toolkit

Intelli360 is the new web-based digital toolkit to simplify how course managers keep operations running smoothly from one day to the next. With this, they can manage equipment fleets from anywhere, monitor operating status, hours and upcoming maintenance needs and manage resources in real-time from one central hub.

Battery-powering customer favourites

Toro’s brand-new fully electric GreensPro e1700 is electric efficiency personified. It utilises two to four of Toro’s hypercell batteries, larger rollers, and a unique hitch design to allow for easy transition from rolling to transport. It will sit alongside the equally whisper-quiet, also brand new addition to the Workman utility vehicles range – the Toro LTX Lithium.

Autonomous technology

Ground-breaking when they launched at BTME last year, the Toro autonomous range including the Groundsmaster eTriFlex 3360 with GeoLink Mow and Turf Pro 300 and 500 state-of-the-art autonomous robotic mowers utilise advanced technology for consistently clean, well-maintained turf and crisply cut grass with minimal operator input and quiet operation.

These mowers care for every inch of the turf without sacrificing quality and free up greenkeeping staff to apply their specialised skills to other needs across the course, just like the autonomous technology in the Range Pro can ease the labour-intensive task of collecting golf balls from the driving range.

Jon Cole, Divisional Business Manager, Reesink Turfcare, says: “It is evident from our Toro line up how technology and software continues to lead product development, bringing big changes in operational efficiencies and the health and aesthetics of the course. Our Reesink representatives on stand look forward to talking through the products and benefits they bring with customers looking for innovations that count.”

The irrigation and water aeration offering from Reesink will have the usual focus on water sustainability. Alongside the most advanced central control system, there will be controllers and sprinklers from Toro and water aerators for creating the cleanest, healthiest water quality for your lakes, ponds, and reservoirs from Otterbine.

See what Reesink has to offer for 2026 on stand 622 at BTME 20-22 January.

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Price Turfcare and Ventrac at BTME 2026

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Price Turfcare and Ventrac at BTME 2026: Price Turfcare, will have a bigger stand, 122 in Hall 1, at BTME 2026, enabling them to exhibit a wider range of Ventrac products. There will be three of the 4520 tractor units showcasing an Aeravator and over seeding box combination, a triplex cylinder mower attachment and a front mounted bucket with rear mounted fertilizer spreader.

Just some of the more than 32 different attachments available. Ventrac has been particularly successful in the golf sector since being introduced into the UK by Price Turfcare. Hundreds of machines have been sold to courses over the last seven years. The BTME show stand will exhibit what is proving specifically attractive to golf course managers and operators, which is the fact that one tractor unit can complete many tasks such as mowing rough areas, collars, tee tops and fairways.

Price Turfcare and Ventrac at BTME 2026

Price Turfcare and Ventrac at BTME 2026

Then, within minutes, it can be used for aeration, top dressing, drainage or path reclamation tasks but for less capital outlay than something like a traditional fairway mower. The uniquely low centre of gravity allows more precipitous (up to 30 degrees) areas of the course to be tackled without fear of tipping of slipping. This versatility ensures Ventrac users get more out of the traction unit than they would out of a job specific machine. Come and see for yourself why so many golf courses are migrating towards Price Turfcare and the unique Ventract range.

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Price Turfcare and Ventrac at SALTEX 25

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Price Turfcare and Ventrac at SALTEX 25: Price Turfcare, Ventrac distributor for the UK and Ireland, will be exhibiting the versatility of the Ventrac 4520 tractors and the ever growing range of attachments for all seasons.

Specifically, this year, some winter attachments will be showcased on our static stand, E042. The Ventrac SB350 brine application unit holds 132 litres of liquid which can be precisely applied with the 1.2m to 2.1m boom. Steps and other tight spaces can be accessed by using the standard spray wand with 2.4m hose. This is adequate capacity for brine application on pavements, walkways and other transitional areas. Brine has the advantage over rock salt in that it has a more immediate effect when dispensed, requires less salt overall and creates a liquid barrier on hard surfaces preventing snow and ice from sticking. In addition, Price Turfcare will have a live demo area, F001.

Price Turfcare and Ventrac at SALTEX 25

Price Turfcare and Ventrac at SALTEX 25

Here we will demonstrate the 30deg climbing ability of the 4520 and the ease and speed with which attachments can be mounted onto the tractor.

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Bernhard Academy brings practical turfcare training to Gleneagles

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Bernhard Academy brings practical turfcare training to Gleneagles: The Bernhard Academy has announced it will be delivering two immersive turfcare training courses at Gleneagles Golf Club in Scotland this autumn, providing valuable hands-on learning for turf equipment professionals at all levels.

The first course, Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1, will run from 11 to 13 November 2025. Over the course of three days, participants will receive in-depth instruction on machinery servicing and fault-finding, ideal for anyone managing turfcare equipment or seeking to enhance their technical confidence.

Bernhard Academy brings practical turfcare training to Gleneagles

Bernhard Academy brings practical turfcare training to Gleneagles

Following this, the Basic Machinery Workshop will take place on 17 November 2025. This one-day session focuses on practical daily checks, essential adjustments, and fundamental repair techniques. Both sessions aim to give greenkeeping teams and turfcare technicians the confidence and competence to manage their equipment more effectively.

Each course includes access to an online Abrasive Wheel safety awareness module, approved by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This training aligns with HSG 17 guidance and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Attendees will also receive lunch and refreshments, a Bernhard Academy certificate of completion, and BIGGA members will benefit from course discounts and CPD credit eligibility.

Looking beyond Scotland, the Bernhard Academy continues to champion technical development across the industry. On 23 September 2025, the Turf Equipment Technicians Conference will take place at Bernhard and Company’s manufacturing headquarters in Haverhill. Endorsed by the Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation (TETO), the event brings together turf professionals from across the UK to collaborate, share expertise and celebrate the vital role equipment technicians play in turfcare excellence.

Sami Strutt, Education Director for the Bernhard Academy, commented: “These sessions at Gleneagles are part of our ongoing mission to empower technicians with the tools, knowledge and confidence to elevate their work. Whether you’re starting out or refining your craft, our aim is to offer relevant, practical education that helps people and their clubs thrive.”

The full autumn programme from the Bernhard Academy reflects a nationwide focus on skills development in turf equipment management, with further training scheduled in Haverhill and at Moortown Golf Club:

  • 23 September: Turf Equipment Technicians Conference (Haverhill)
  • 24 September: Cutting Unit Set-up and Sharpening Techniques (Haverhill)
  • 7 October: Basic Machinery Maintenance (Moortown GC)
  • 8 October: Cutting Unit Set-up and Sharpening Techniques (Moortown GC)
  • 21-23 October: Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1 (Moortown GC)
  • 11-13 November: Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1 (Gleneagles GC)
  • 17 November: Basic Machinery Maintenance (Gleneagles GC)

For more information on all Bernhard Academy courses, visit: www.bernhardacademy.co.uk/courses/

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