BUSY TIMES AHEAD Show and event season by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
There is a busy couple of months coming up with many industry events of relevance for turf professionals which are well worth a visit.
Reflecting on my visit to Gleneagles last week, what a great achievement for all those greenkeeping staff and players who played their part in such a memorable Solheim Cup. No doubt they will have plenty of memories and special moments to cherish.
Europe won The Solheim Cup for the first time since 2013 after an incredible finish to the final day singles, which ended with Suzann Pettersen holing the decisive putt on the 18th green to send the thousands of fans into raptures.
Team USA looked set to retain the trophy when they needed a half point from any of the final three matches, but Europe won all of them to secure a sensational victory.
Pettersen, whose selection by Matthew last month raised eyebrows because of her lack of competitive action since having her son at the end of 2017, struggled to hold in the emotion after winning the Solheim Cup for her team.
“Can you ask for more?” she said. “The last putt to win the Cup, when it's that close? History was just made, to win here in front of the Scottish crowd, to be here most of all. I could never in a million years dream of this. I mean, to hole the winning putt, to win the Cup. Nothing beats The Solheim Cup in my career.”
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However, the time is now to look forward to some more sporting and industry led events. Firstly, I would like to wish all the Home Nation rugby teams to do well in this Year’s Rugby World Cup being held in Japan which started this weekend. As an ex-player, I have no doubt I shall be watching a lot of rugby.
I now have a busy couple of months upcoming, representing TurfPro attending several industry events, beginning with a trip up to Bingley to attend this year’s STRI Research Days event being held at their research centre on the 25th/ 26th September.
STRI say their Research Days offer turf managers a unique opportunity to network with, not only fellow turf managers, but to view and discuss the latest developments in turf maintenance with turfgrass scientists and industry professionals. “This is reflected in feedback from previous events, where those attending have valued learning about what is new and upcoming in our industry and to have an opportunity to discuss these ideas,” say the Institute.
At the event, delegates will be taken on a tour around a range of live research stations by an STRI staff member. At each station, there will be a joint presentation on the research being undertaken delivered by a member of STRI’s research team and representatives from the sponsor company. There will be time at the end of each presentation for delegates to ask questions.
Next up is the attendance of this year’s Amenity Forum Annual Conference that is being held once again at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent, on Thursday, October 10th. The conference will be entitled ‘21st Century Amenity Management’ and the Forum say it will have a strong focus upon innovation and taking an integrated approach to weed, pest and disease management. It will also provide updates on policy issues.
The speakers this year include Professor Michael Eddleston from the University of Edinburgh who is set to provide a presentation on Human Health issues and Dr.David Hughes from Syngenta who will give an insight into new technologies and innovations coming the way of amenity managers in the future.
There will also be a session on approaches to integrated management with contributions from practitioners covering all aspects. These will be supported by other key speakers giving their views on the future. The conference will round up with a presentation from Jim McKenzie, MBE, Director of Estates and Golf Courses, Celtic Manor entitled ‘The pressures and challenges of creating and maintaining high quality playing conditions and facilities for a major golfing venue’.
During the conference category winners for the Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year Awards will be announced. There will also be the launch of the new Amenity Standard. This is seen as very much a game changer in our sector providing a standard akin to the Red Tractor in food and agriculture.
Professor John Moverley, Independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum, said, "This conference has attracted an enviable reputation for the quality of its speakers and the opportunity to network with the key people in our sector."
I will then be attending SALTEX on the 30th / 31st October at the NEC with the aim of meeting as many businesses and fellow industry colleagues as possible over the two days. TurfPro and Service Dealer will be on hand to meet you all at the show. There will be over 300 exhibitors at this year’s show along with 125 guest speakers and an expected 9,000 visitors. See you there?
I then will be attending our very own 2019 Service Dealer Conference that is being held at the Double Tree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel, Thame, Oxfordshire.
The Conference theme this year is Turning a Profit.
As ever the Conference will comprise presentations, breakout sessions, workshops and panel debates. Throughout the day dealer delegates are encouraged to participate and join in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and experiences with their fellow specialists.
The Conference Programme is based around the most commonly expressed concerns and issues identified by dealers in interviews and from feedback and suggestions from last year’s attendees.
Commenting on the theme for this year's conference, Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke said, "Turning A Profit is at the heart of what all independent dealers must be about. Be they large or small companies, domestic, professional turfcare or agricultural specialists, maintaining profits in all areas of the dealership is essential.
"To help our delegates in this regard, we have a superb international line-up of speakers in place to offer real, practical nuggets of information which dealers can take away and put into practice in their businesses.
"Subjects such as recruitment, marketing and business structuring amongst others, will be discussed all with the underlying theme of how best practice can lead directly to profitability."
To conclude this week’s blog I would like to wish all the cricket groundmen a very successful renovation of their cricket facilities, It is important that you carry out a thorough scarification of your square, in recent years we have seen many clubs utilising the Koro Fraise mower to clean off there squares, a very efficient tool for the job.
In essence for most grass root clubs it will be only as effective as the resources and equipment they have available. The ECB Published a TS4 booklet that is well worth obtaining to help guide you on Pitch maintenance.
Good luck with your renovations and I will look forward to seeing you at one of the above events
Described by BIGGA as "one of the true greats of the greenkeeping profession", Walter Woods BEM has died at the age of 84 following a long illness.
Described by BIGGA as "one of the true greats of the greenkeeping profession", Walter Woods BEM has died at the age of 84 following a long illness.
Walter Woods was the former links superintendent at St Andrews Links until his retirement in 1996.
Walter and Caroline Woods, pictured at BTME in 2018 on the BIGGA website
In a tribute on their website BIGGA say he was was instrumental in the formation of the Association and his efforts to modernise the industry and greenkeeper training have laid down the foundation for the profession as it is today.
Walter was the inaugural chairman of the greenkeeping association and acted as a mentor for many of the industry's leading figures, including John Philp MBE, who oversaw the return of Carnoustie to the Open rota.
"I learned a great deal from Walter," says John in BIGGA's tribute. "Coming back to Scotland in a multi-course system, he was very much a mentor for me. He had a strong work ethic and a passion for greenkeeping. He was a strong and fair character and was a shining example of golf course management leadership and professionalism. Greenkeeping has lost one of its greatest ever ambassadors."
Walter began his career at the nine-hole Tillicoultry Golf Club in his Clackmannanshire home town. He got his first role in greenkeeping after trying a number of jobs, including being a grocer and a collier.
He then worked at Alloa in the dual role of professional and greenkeeper, while his wife Caroline ran the clubhouse.
A successful stint at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) followed, of which he was extremely proud, before he moved to St Andrews in 1974.
During his time as superintendent of the famous links, Walter oversaw four Open Championships. So respected was he that Jack Nicklaus would turn up early at St Andrews to play practice rounds with him prior to the tournament.
Speaking to the Scotsman in 2005, Walter said: "My best memories are Jack Nicklaus holding the trophy or the excellence of Nick Faldo. But most satisfying is the relief when it is finished, without complaints."
Walter left St Andrews in 1995 after 21 years on the links, but continued as a consultant to the European Tour.
Walter also played a leading role in the formation of the BIGGA support team initiatives, which provide members of the association the opportunity to volunteer at The Open and the BMW PGA Championship and help prepare the course.
Walter received the British Empire Medal and was presented with the Tom Morris Award in 2002 by the US Golf Course Superintendents Association. Previous recipients of the award include Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer and Bob Hope and the award is given to people who 'through a continuing lifetime commitment to golf have helped to mould the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris'.
Walter died on 18 September 2019, aged 84, following a long illness.
TAP, the owners of TurfPro, are over the next few weeks releasing the findings of the second phase of their unique research into the tractor market, this time considering the views of groundcare professionals.
TAP, the owners of TurfPro, are releasing the second phase of their unique research into the tractor market, this time considering the views of groundcare professionals.
Earlier this Summer, TAP released the findings of their survey into dealers' opinions of the agricultural tractor sector - and now for this new research, the thoughts of turf professionals were sought via canvassing the readers of this TurfPro Weekly Briefing.
Shaun Cooper, head of insight at TAP, said, "When groundcare professionals are looking to purchase a new piece of kit from a dealership, they will consider a number of factors which will influence their final purchase decision. Compared against our previous research on the buying behaviour in a manufacturer-dealer relationship, there is a significant difference in the factors affecting what individuals choose to buy and where from."
TAP say that details from the research will be released via their website over the next week, so click here to view today's information release. Anyone interested in seeing the initial findings or receiving notifications of when the information has gone live, should follow their Twitter or Facebook.
The company aims to release a full report pdf in mid-October, which readers can sign up to receive on the TAP site.
Husqvarna has this week launched EPOS technology, a satellite-based system for a new series of professional Automower robotic mowers, enabling mowing with virtual boundaries.
Husqvarna has this week launched EPOS technology, a satellite-based system for a new series of professional Automower robotic mowers, enabling mowing with virtual boundaries.
Earlier this year the manufacturer introduced its first all-wheel drive robotic mowers, allowing residential and professional users to cover areas with an incline of up to 70%.
As the next step, the company has now launched the Husqvarna EPOS technology, described by themselves as a high-precision satellite navigation system that delivers an accuracy of 2-3 centimetres. It is used to create virtual boundaries for professional robotic mowers.
The company said in a statement that they believe the new system will significantly increase the flexibility and use of professional robotic mowers in green spaces, as virtual boundaries can be adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of sports fields and public spaces. This new system, they say, further opens up opportunities for areas which historically were challenging for robotic lawnmowers, such as areas passing hard surfaces or those which are often remodeled as well as making aerating and scarifying easier.
Sascha Menges, President Husqvarna Division, said, “Robotics and autonomous solutions will play a major role in the future of green space management. We are committed to continuously improving professional green space management and Husqvarna EPOS is a technological breakthrough in Husqvarna’s robotic mowing that will further accelerate the adaptation of robotics in professional lawn care."
Husqvarna pro robotic mowers with Husqvarna EPOS integrate with the company's Fleet Services digital fleet management control system.
The new technology will be launched with selected professional customers in US, France, Germany and Sweden in 2020. Service Dealer has been told the UK release is scheduled for 2021.
Richard Brown, Amenity Sales Manager for Germinal GB, has advised turf professionals to apply more than just nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to their green areas this autumn.
Greenkeepers, groundsmen and amenity space managers should apply more than just nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to their green areas this autumn, with magnesium and iron essential to maintaining healthy, disease free grass swards throughout the winter.
That is the latest advice from Richard Brown, amenity sales manager for Germinal GB, who recommends the application of specialist fertilisers to ensure grassed areas remain healthy as the weather turns cooler.
“No matter how naturally resistant a grass cultivar is to diseases such as fusarium, an unhealthy or nutrient deficient sward won’t be able to withstand the disease pressures associated with the onset of wetter and colder autumn conditions,” Richard explains. “Greenkeepers, groundsmen and amenity space managers must therefore remember that feeding the sward goes beyond applying the main three macro-nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, and should apply additional micro-nutrients, namely magnesium and iron, to bolster tolerance to disease and cold conditions.”
Germinal say their specialist G13 Protekt and G14 Alleviate Fe fertilisers are formulated to provide the necessary nutrients to protect grass swards at crucial times such as during the onset of cooler autumn and winter conditions.
G13 ProteKt is a 3-0-22 (+3% Fe) anti-stress fertiliser. Containing 22% potash and 3% iron, it can be used during the autumn and winter to harden turf, heighten sward colour and prevent disease attack. Used at this time of year, G13 ProteKt enhances wear tolerance, protects the sward from frost damage and enables quicker recovery in the subsequent spring.
G13 ProteKt can also be applied in the spring and summer when its high potassium content aids transpiration control in dry periods and fortifies the drought tolerance of grass plants.
G14 Alleviate Fe is a 4-0-10 (+8% Fe) fertiliser which is suitable for protecting high value turf areas such as sports fields, golf greens and tees and bowling greens throughout the growing season, but especially during the autumn and winter months. G14 Alleviate Fe contains magnesium, a vital component of chlorophyll, which helps to maintain good metabolism of energy for healthy plant growth. Its high iron content improves resistance to disease and ensures quick greening throughout the growing season without causing any intense flushes of growth. G14 Alleviate Fe also helps to control and inhibit moss.
It has been reported in the U.S that Deere & Co filed suit last week in the U.S. District Court against two former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets.
It has been reported in the U.S that Deere & Co filed suit last week in the U.S. District Court against two former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets.
Trade journal, Rural Lifestyle Dealer reports that the lawsuit claims the husband and wife downloaded, transferred and removed confidential information while planning their exits in violation of their contracts.
The defendants are named as Seth Crawford and Adrian Crawford of Duluth, Georgia.
The suit claims one defendant had started employment with a "direct competitor" of Deere's. The lawsuit states Deere brought the suit to stop the defendant’s possession, disclosure and use of Deere’s confidential information.
The lawsuit says Deere’s attempts for an informal resolution were stalled by the defendants and a competitor employing one of them.
According to the suit, Seth Crawford has been employed at Deere since 1997, with his last position being director, global customer and product support. Adrian Crawford had been employed by Deere since 2008. At the conclusion of her career she held the position of manager, enterprise and analytics accelerator.
The suit alleges her position also allowed her access to trade secrets.
Deere spokesman Ken Golden is quoted in the article saying, “This legal action is in line with Deere & Co.’s commitment to our employees, shareholders, dealers and customers to always protect the company’s trade secrets and confidential information.
“Because this matter is in litigation, we will not comment on the specifics of the case. However, we believe the details described in the U.S. District Court complaint accurately support our reason for bringing legal action in this matter.”
Chainsaw artist Ian Murray is attempting to set a new world record by climbing the three highest peaks in the UK and creating wood sculptures at the top of each one - all within 24 hours.
Chainsaw artist Ian Murray is attempting to set a new world record by climbing the three highest peaks in the UK and creating wood sculptures at the top of each one by using a Pellenc Selion M12 chainsaw – all within 24 hours.
The purpose of the challenge is to raise money for the three charities that are close to Ian’s heart. As an ex-military man he has decided to raise funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL), the Soldiers Charity (ABF) and the Blind Veterans.
Chainsaw artist Ian Murray (right) with dealer Jonathan Morris from Morris Garden Machinery
Furthermore, Ian could not have a better team behind him as he attempts to conquer the Three Peaks Challenge as he will be joined by army veterans, soldiers who are still serving and junior soldiers from AFC Harrogate.
“It was always on my bucket list,” he said. “When you are in business and find yourself sitting up at 2am in the morning doing paperwork, all kinds of crazy ideas come into your head. So I thought let’s do this challenge with a twist!”
Upon leaving the army in 2002, Ian started a new career as a tree surgeon. However after an accident, which saw him fall from a 60ft tree, he decided to use the skills he had gained with a chainsaw to pursue a new venture in wood carving.
After serving with the army in Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Ireland, Ian says he is no stranger to a challenge, however the Three Peaks Challenge could well be his biggest trial yet.
In just 24 hours he will not only be climbing the UK’s three highest peaks but at the top of each he will be sculpting the Scottish Thistle on top of Ben Nevis, the English Rose on Scafell Pike and the Welsh Dragon at the top of Snowden. His tool of choice to create these sculptures is the Pellenc Selion M12 chainsaw.
“It was imperative that the chainsaw I chose for this challenge was extremely lightweight. Originally I stripped down one of my old saws so it weighed just over 4.5 kg. I thought that was fairly light until I was talking to Jonathan Morris from Morris Garden Machinery who told me about the Pellenc Selion M12 chainsaw which weighed just 1.7 kg. Well I thought that it would make my job a lot easier by carrying it while climbing.”
The Selion M12 is a battery powered handheld chainsaw with a 1200-watt motor, a 6" cutting bar and weighs 1.7kg.
“I’ve used Pellenc equipment before and it was absolutely brilliant. The bonus of doing this challenge with the Selion M12 is that it also has the green factor. There are no emissions, it is solar charged and it ticks all of the boxes when it comes to being environmentally friendly," said Ian.
“I haven’t got to worry about carting petrol around with me while climbing and the battery will last long enough to get me through the challenge. It is a third of the weight of everything else I will have with me - so anything that makes my life easier is great.”
Andy Jackson, grounds manager at Stoke City FC has praised the results from Limagrain UK’s MM60 at both the stadium and training facilities.
When Andy Jackson, grounds manager at Stoke City FC, trialled a number of different seed mixtures eight years ago, he says he felt that there was one in particular which was far superior and that was Limagrain UK’s MM60.
From apprentice to grounds manager, Andy Jackson has been at Stoke City FC throughout his entire career.
“We like to think of the pitches like athletes so they need the correct nutrients to perform,” he said. “I like to think that it is a case of our pitches going to see the doctor or the nutritionist every day.”
Andy oversees the maintenance of the pitch at the bet365 Stadium and all of the facilities at Clayton Wood, Stoke City FC’s Training Ground and Academy, which includes a further eleven natural pitches. The facility hosts club players from the first team all the way down to Under 9’s and sees approximately 120 players through the door every day. The pitches experience a lot of usage and eight years ago Andy decided to trial a number of new grass seed mixtures.
“We trialled MM60 eight years ago at the training ground and were very happy with what we saw,” he said. “I felt that the MM seed was far superior to the other brands we were using and since then we have been 100% MM60 over both sites and that’s from renovation to overseeding throughout the winter.
“I believe that the MM range really excels because of the products they use on the seed such as Headstart GOLD. It is particularly suited to where the industry is heading in the future - so it is not a case of putting lots of nitrogen onto the seed and flushing it up, it is more a case of the seed being nurtured gradually and healthy and I think that is where we do really well in the summer months. I’ve noticed that Headstart also helps with disease resistance and provides good plant protection too.”
Andy continued, “We used to have quite a lot of Leaf Spot which is quite common in Ryegrass situations in stadiums and training grounds. I believe that the MM60 seed has helped us to cut that out by at least 60%.”
At the Academy, Andy and his team will start renovations around mid-April and at the stadium they will typically start in June. After sowing MM60 during renovations Andy claims that the first cut will be carried out normally eleven days after the seed has been applied. When it comes to overseeding in winter, Andy will apply three to four bags of MM60 after every home game.
“We still get great germination from the seed throughout the winter,” said Andy. “I’m also very impressed with the fineness of the leaf. The leaf is finer than any of the other products we have used in the past which means we can get more plants per square metre. So, what we find is that after a match we are getting less damage to the pitch, and if there is a scar or a divot then it actually recovers faster. It can fill the space back in very quickly and for me that is a huge benefit.
“For me, the back-up offered by the companies I work with is essential and I believe the customer service from Limagrain fantastic. We even involve them in some of the conversations we have about other products, not just seed, because we are always looking at new way’s we can improve the pitch and I trust and value their input.”
GovPlanet recently hosted their 2nd cross sector forum to discuss the challenges and possible solutions for the profitable resale of end of life vehicles and plant.
GovPlanet recently hosted their 2nd cross sector forum to discuss the challenges and possible solutions for the profitable resale of end of life vehicles and plant.
With representatives from the local authority, commercial fleet and Fire & Rescue sectors in attendance, the morning presentation and round table discussion was lively and well contributed to, by all the delegates.
Amongst the first (and possibly rhetorical) questions to the room was, has anybody had their spending increased for the coming year and is there any prospect of that happening in the near future. Naturally the answer was no…
GovPlanet’s MD David Shouesmith then posed these questions to the room.
Do you know how your surplus vehicles and equipment are disposed of.
Do you know what your vehicles and equipment are really worth
Are you getting the best possible returns for the taxpayer
When did you last test the market
Whilst question one was a fairly resounding yes, the remaining three questions made everybody think again and the general consensus was that very little focus or thought was given to doing something different, from what was in place now.
"This is unsurprising," said David Shouesmith, "because in general it comes shortly after the procurement of new vehicles and equipment which is naturally where the main focus is.
"Sadly, what also happens is that there is then a rush to dispose to make room for the new and once again the decision is made to, do what we did last time.
"Often as not that means another poor performing local auction."
A discussion was also had about the principal differences between auction/disposal, services used by many fleet operators to date and a resales service, which is the principal offering from GovPlanet.
Many within the room conceded that when it came to specialist plant and vehicles, typically found in public sector fleets, the returns from standard vehicle auctions was poor, generally returning the values of the cab and chassis, rather than the whole item including what was on the back - whether that’s a fire engine, gully sucker or refuse collection vehicle.
A healthy debate was also had about whether it was necessary to tender or compete for resales services given that it was not strictly a purchase but could be viewed as a revenue stream albeit with a fee attached.
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A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.
A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.
Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing and free-to-attend education programme will take place in four dedicated seminar theatres with presentations and panel debates running from 10am through to 3.30pm each day of the show.
Learning LIVE 2019 to tackle industry issues at SALTEX 2019
Featuring over 50 CPD accredited seminars involving more than 100 expert speakers, the programme has been developed by leading industry partners and influencers to provide support, insight and real solutions to key industry issues.
Learning LIVE will kickstart with ‘Creating Champions’ telling the story of grounds staff’s contribution to this summer’s biggest weekend of sporting success. A spectacular line-up, including Neil Stubley (AELTC, Wimbledon) and Karl McDermott (Lord’s), will explain how to deliver exceptional surfaces for the world’s most prestigious sports events.
Findings from the IOG’s recent research document Groundsmanship – Sports’ Vital Profession will be presented by the IOG’s CEO Geoff Webb and consultant research lead, Carol Doran. Meanwhile, football grounds personnel can enjoy a rare opportunity to sit in on the ‘Tottenham Hotspur FC Experience’ seminar. Head groundsman Gary Lee reveals how the state-of-the art 62,000-capacity stadium pitches were built.
From Premiership to grassroots groundsmanship, there’s something for everyone at Learning LIVE. Pitch advisors from the IOG-led Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP) will be presenting case studies of successful pitch improvements, and also offering advice on how to secure funding.
In the ‘Class Acts’ seminar Ian Avery (Sutton Valence School) explores how independent schools can balance internal and external demands on their pitches. Ian will focus on costings, timings and benefits to the school, plus the problems, and solutions, of quick turnarounds on multi-sport pitches. Giles Roberts (St Peter’s School), Lee Marshallsay (Charterhouse) and Danny Beckley (Harrow School) will also be discussing best practices to help your pitches stand out in a competitive market.
Recent regulations relating to plant protection products (PPP) have had a significant impact on turf management, and Learning LIVE attendees can expect to find answers in a seminar entitled ‘Pesticide 2020 and Beyond’. With a number of widely used insecticides, fungicides and herbicides having been withdrawn in recent times, Dr Colin Mumford (Bayer) will be on hand to explain the current status of PPP, what PPP are being withdrawn or introduced, and how to get optimum results from them.
Cricket grounds personnel can find out about ongoing research carried out by First Class Counties and England’s Centre of Excellence, and an elite panel, featuring Andy McKay (Sussex CCC) Gary Barwell (Warwickshire CCC) and Will Relf (Loughborough University), will be explaining how hybrid pitches in cricket are learning lessons from football. Industry legend Chris Wood, the ECB’s international pitches consultant, is set to captivate the audience with his stories as he looks back through his career in ‘A Lifetime in Groundsmanship’.
Elsewhere, climatologist Jim Dale is presenting ‘Managing Climate Change’ to ensure turf professionals stay one step ahead; ICL’s Dr Andy Owen and PhD student at Royal Holloway University, Tamsin Williams, offer an insight into their four-year research project on the effects of seaweed products on turf grass plant parasitic nematodes; industry consultant Peter Corbett discusses ‘Life Without Propiconazole’; and Question Time with the Amenity Forum will no doubt spark a lively debate around the use of pesticides and their alternatives.
This is just a snapshot of sessions available at this year’s show. Go to www.iogsaltex.com where you will soon be able to check out the full programme, register your visit to SALTEX and book into your preferred sessions to avoid the queues.
Since its launch at IOG Saltex 2018, the all-new Profihopper PH 1500 SmartCut has been out on appraisal with local authorities and contractors across the country and has left behind some very impressed people.
Since its launch at IOG Saltex 2018, the all-new Profihopper PH 1500 SmartCut has been out on appraisal with local authorities and contractors across the country and has left behind some very impressed people.
Although only 30 cm more in cutting width, customers that are already running the PH 1250 have commented on its exceptional extra performance.
Get a get deal on a E+S – the winter spreader with the SnowHow
The E+S winter spreaders are packed with robustness and technology that enables you to grit area thoroughly and effectively - without waste and without wasting time. With hopper capacities up to 1,110 litres and the ability to control the spread rate even at different spreading width and irrespective of forward speed.
You can even document the area covered: now that’s SnowHow
At Saltex, we are on Stand H050 and will be showing off the new PH 1500 as well as the Groundkeeper and E+S winter spreader ranges.
At Saltex, we are on Stand H050 and will be showing off the new PH 1500 as well as the Groundkeeper and E+S winter spreader ranges.
