In March 2013, Chris Biddle (owner, founder and publisher of Service Dealer and Turf Pro magazines) signed a two-year licencing agreement with Scott MacCallum to publish Turf Pro magazine through his company Straight Down the Middle Communications Ltd. (SDTMC)
This week, Mr MacCallum advised Chris Biddle that he wished the withdraw from the agreement - and this request this been accepted with regret.
The September 2013 issue of Turf Pro, currently in production, will be the last to be published by SDTMC.
Turf Pro ( formerly Turf Professional) was launched in 1998 as a stand-alone title aimed at owners, operators, and specifiers in the professional turfcare, sportsground and amenity markets, and over the years has gained an enviable reputation for its independence and quality of editorial content and photo journalism.
Chris Biddle says, "I am obviously disappointed, and we will be contacting all advertisers who have advance bookings in Turf Pro over the coming days. I am proud of Turf Pro and of those who have helped build its reputation over the years and assure readers, advertisers and supporters that it is my intention for the title to go from strength to stength."
In the meanwhile:
Enquiries relating to management, advertising and publishing of Turf Pro please e-mail Chris Biddle
Product information, PR and industry news should be sent to Steve Gibbs
