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06, October 2014
Keith Cann-Evans; sports turf insight; education at Ipswich Town; thatch problems
IN THIS ISSUE
KEITH CANN-EVANS
INSIGHT INTO SPORTS TURF FUTURE
IPSWICH HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENT
POLARIS OPEN POLISH FACTORY
GREENS AVERAGE 60% TOO HIGH THATCH CONTENT
BILLY GOAT BUYS PLUGR
STM HOLD SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAYS
TURF COLOURANTS MAY AFFECT SHADE TOLERANCE
SHERRIFF OFFER FORETUB IN UK
DLF ANNOUNCE WINNER
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TURF PRO

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SEPT / OCT 2014 ISSUE

VIDEO INTERVIEW
With IOG Chief Geoff Webb on Saltex move

AT THE READY
Profile of Professional Turfcare Machinery Dealer of the Year, GGM Groundscare

NEW AT SALTEX
Round-up of machinery launches from the show

Industry News

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FROM THE DUG-OUT
TURF LIFE
. . a view from the dug-out

 
From the dug out
Row over artificial turf at Women's World Cup intensifies, dream groundsman job landed thanks to council scheme, greenkeeper reaches 25th year of not missing a Villa home game, and sod instructions!

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VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH IOG CHIEF
And profile of the Professional Turfcare Machinery Dealer of the Year

 
Turf Pro Sept/Oct 2014
All in the latest edition of Turf Pro digitial magazine which is available to read online for free now.

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NEWS
KEITH CANN-EVANS
Former Hunter Grinders owner dies

 
Keith Cann-Evans
Familiar industry character Keith Cann-Evans passed away on Thursday September 25th at the age of 79 following a short illness.

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INSIGHT INTO SPORTS TURF FUTURE
At STRI Research 2014

 
STRI Research 2014
Hundreds of greenkeepers and groundstaff from across the UK have attended the Sports Turf Research Institute's annual research event.

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IPSWICH HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENT
Insight into how the club maintains surfaces

 
Groundsman's evening at Ipswich
Ben Connell, head groundsman at Ipswich Town FC, hosted a unique session at the club’s Playford Road training ground last week.

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POLARIS OPEN POLISH FACTORY
345,000-square-foot facility in Opole

 
The new Opole facility
 First Polaris plant dedicated to manufacturing Off-Road Vehicles outside of North America.

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GREENS AVERAGE 60% TOO HIGH THATCH CONTENT
Says research by STRI

 
Thatch build up in surface layers
Golf greens currently contain surface thatch levels on average 60% higher than is desirable for optimal turf health and playability.

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BILLY GOAT BUYS PLUGR
Completes acquisition of range of aerators

 
Plugr
Billy Goat Industries, Inc., has completed the acquisition of the Plugr brand of aerators ahead of GIE/EXPO.

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STM HOLD SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAYS
At eight venues across Britain

 
STM's V-Ride
Well attended shows saw a good interest across the range of machinery.

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TURF COLOURANTS MAY AFFECT SHADE TOLERANCE
Says research out of America

 
Plant colourants are applied to a creeping bentgrass fairway plot in Mead, Neb. The plot is then covered with shade cloth to reduce sunlight intensity by 70 percent. Photo: Bill Kreuser
An ongoing study in Nebraska is finding that turf colourants could be affecting photosynthesis and therefore shade tolerance.

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SHERRIFF OFFER FORETUB IN UK
Twin walled tree shelters

 
Foretubs planted by Lowther Forestry which are now exclusively available through Sherriff Amenity
Range can enhance plant survival on all landscaping, forestry and agricultural planting projects.

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DLF ANNOUNCE WINNER
Of competition kicked off at BTME

 
Derek Smith, Amenity Sales & Marketing Manager for DLF with the winner Paul Brazier

Paul Brazier of Kilworth Springs Golf Club is the winner of the latest generation iPad air.

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