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09, May 2016
Jobs lost at artificial turf maker; Saltex to increase; nominations open for IOG Awards; Leicester's champions pitch
IN THIS ISSUE
JOBS LOST AT ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKER
SALTEX TO INCREASE THIS YEAR
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR IOG AWARDS
FANS CALL FOR LEICESTER GROUNDSMAN TO BE KNIGHTED!
AMERICAN EPA BACKS GLYPHOSATE
PERENNIAL TARGET TURF & AMENITY
ALLOA CHOOSE NEW ARTIFICIAL PITCH
CE APPROVAL FOR MEAN GREEN
SUZUKI ADD NEW ATV DEALERS
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
TURFPRO READERS VOTE LEAVE
In our EU Referendum survey
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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NEWS
JOBS LOST AT ARTIFICIAL TURF MAKER
Thornton Sports Group enters administration

 
Thornton Sports Group enters administration
A £10m-turnover manufacturer of sports surfaces, which has made artificial grass pitches for the likes of Wigan Warriors, has entered administration with the loss of almost 50 jobs.

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SALTEX TO INCREASE THIS YEAR
Expanding floor space at NEC

 
Seminar at Saltex last year
Organisers of SALTEX 2016, which is being held on 2 and 3 November, have revealed that the show is expanding to accommodate an increasing number of exhibitors.

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR IOG AWARDS
Vote now

 
IOG Awards
Categories recognise the high standards attained and expertise of grounds teams and individuals across all major sports at both volunteer and professional level.

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FANS CALL FOR LEICESTER GROUNDSMAN TO BE KNIGHTED!
Another amazing desgn for the champions

 
Leicester's champions design this Saturday
Following champions Leicester City's final home game of the season, fans were once again singing the praises of groundsman John Ledwidge.

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AMERICAN EPA BACKS GLYPHOSATE
"Not Likely to be Carcinogenic to Humans"

 
Glyphosate
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its official classification of glyphosate.

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PERENNIAL TARGET TURF & AMENITY
With new appointment

 
Vinny Tarbox
Horticulture trade charity Perennial has appointed a new Development Manager to focus on building relationships with the sports turf and amenity sector.

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ALLOA CHOOSE NEW ARTIFICIAL PITCH
GreenFields MX 3D

 
Alloa Athletic FC
Alloa Athletic FC are installing a ‘Choice of Champions’, FIFA accredited, 3G and 3D woven artificial turf pitch.

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CE APPROVAL FOR MEAN GREEN
Passed rigorous testing

 
Mean Green Mowers
After months of testing the Mean Green Electric Commercial Mowers have achieved CE approval.

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SUZUKI ADD NEW ATV DEALERS
Several join national network

 
Suzuki KingQuad 750
Godstone All Terrain in Surrey are the latest to join several new dealers for the manufacturer.

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YOUR VIEWS:
On the EU Referendum

 
Your views on the EU Referendum
Last week we asked you to let us know how you think a potential exit from the European Union could affect our industry?

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