Henton & Chattell has celebrated a hugely successful GroundsFest 2026 after two exceptionally busy days at Stoneleigh Park, with huge numbers of visitors heading to the company’s stand to see the latest product developments, meet the team and talk about the new products and opportunities across the brands.
The event proved to be one of the highlights of Henton & Chattell’s 95th anniversary year, bringing together dealers, customers, grounds professionals and industry contacts from across the UK for two days of product launches, demonstrations and conversations.
A major talking point was the first public showing of the new Fortis Rotary 34, a new professional rotary mower developed specifically for sports stadiums and high-quality turf environments.
Designed to complement the existing Fortis range, the Rotary 34 attracted significant attention from visitors looking for a professional rotary solution capable of meeting the demands of modern sports turf maintenance.
There was equally strong interest in the new Cobra Mowbot RTK range, which showcased the latest generation of wire-free robotic mowing technology. Dealers were able to see the new machines up close and discuss the opportunities the rapidly developing robotic mower market could offer their businesses.
Cobra also unveiled a number of other important additions, including its new range of commercial lawnmowers and, for the first time, the new Cobra out-front rider range.
The breadth of new product on display gave visitors a clear indication of the continued investment being made across the Cobra portfolio and generated a constant flow of conversations throughout both days of the show.
EGO, which is distributed by Henton & Chattell, also made a major impact at GroundsFest with a hugely impressive stand showcasing a number of significant new product developments.
Among the highlights was the new commercial zero-turn mower, together with several other exciting additions to the professional battery-powered range. The stand attracted strong interest throughout the show, underlining the continued growth of EGO within the professional groundcare market.
Billy Goat machinery was also represented on the Henton & Chattell stand, with a selection of its specialist commercial equipment giving visitors another opportunity to explore the breadth of products available through the distributor.
Beyond the excitement around the new product launches, GroundsFest provided Henton & Chattell with a valuable opportunity to meet with dealers, customers and industry professionals from across the country.
Peter Chaloner, Managing Director of Henton & Chattell, said:
“The response we had at GroundsFest was exceptional. From the moment the gates opened, the stand was incredibly busy and the number of people who came to see us over the two days was fantastic.
“What was particularly encouraging was the quality of the conversations. Dealers and customers weren’t simply coming onto the stand to look at a machine - they wanted to talk about where the market is going, the new opportunities they are seeing and how we can continue to support their businesses.
“There was a huge amount of excitement around the new Fortis Rotary 34, the Cobra Mowbot RTK range, our new commercial lawnmowers and the new Cobra out-front riders. It was also fantastic to see the reaction to the new products being launched by EGO on their stand, particularly the new commercial zero-turn mower.
Celebrating 95 years in business in 2026, Henton & Chattell continues to build on its long-standing position within the garden machinery industry, combining established dealer relationships with continued investment in new products, brands and technologies.
Henton & Chattell would like to thank everyone who visited the stand at GroundsFest 2026 and helped make the event such a success.
