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26, May 2015
Millennium covers up; TPC Sawgrass volunteers; B&S buy Billy Goat; Achievement for Master Greenkeeper
IN THIS ISSUE
MILLENIUM STADIUM COVERS UP
AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, LIFE CHANGING
BRIGGS & STRATTON BUY BILLY GOAT
MASTER GREENKEEPER ACHIEVES CCM
STIHL WELCOME A TRIO
TECHNICAL APPOINTMENT AT EVERRIS
WINNING CHELSEA FOR LINDUM
KENT CCC HOLD OPEN EVENT
GREENMECH HOLD OPEN DAY
GERMAN OPEN DAY FOR TRIMAX
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
TURF LIFE
. . a view from the dug-out

 
From the dug out
Mourners including Sir Alex Ferguson pay respects at Peter Marron's funeral; watch an American greenkeeper's amazing video of all the process involved to wake his course up from winter; and a crazy image of a golf flag struck by lightening.

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NEWS
MILLENIUM STADIUM COVERS UP
Terraplas system still allows light through

 
Stadium Manager Mark Williams (right) and Head Groundsman Lee Evans fix the final piece of the new state-of-the-art Millennium Stadium jigsaw
A unique transformation has been revealed in time for the summer season of events at the iconic city-centre venue.

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AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, LIFE CHANGING
British and Irish greenkeepers describe their TPC Sawgrass experience

 
Two of the volunteers Graham Down and Michael Burgin
Returning greenkeepers describe this year's John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme, organised in association with BIGGA and GCSAI.

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BRIGGS & STRATTON BUY BILLY GOAT
Pays approximately $26 million in cash

 
Billy Goat vac
Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced on Wednesday last week that it had acquired Billy Goat Industries.

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MASTER GREENKEEPER ACHIEVES CCM
Certified Club Manager Status

 
Chris Lomas
Chris Lomas, one of BIGGA’s Master Greenkeepers is celebrating after successfully achieving Certified Club Manager Status.

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STIHL WELCOME A TRIO
Of seasoned sales experts

 
Steve Parkin, National Sales Manager at STIHL GB with Barry Byott, Rebecca Chapman and Konrad Breese
STIHL GB has announced the appointment of three new sales professionals; Barry Byott, Konrad Breese and Rebecca Chapman.

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TECHNICAL APPOINTMENT AT EVERRIS
Phil Collinson takes on role

 
Phil Collinson
Everris UK has announced the appointment of Phil Collinson as its new Technical Area Sales Manager for the North West.

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WINNING CHELSEA FOR LINDUM
Company's turf used in a 3rd of entered gardens

 
The Homebase Garden – Urban Retreat featuring Lindum's turf
Every one of the gardens at last week's Chelsea Flower Show using Lindum turf products received a Gold, Silver-gilt or Silver medal.

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KENT CCC HOLD OPEN EVENT
Grass Group are solo machinery exhibitor

 
Tim Merrell, MD of The Grass Group demonstrating the ATT INFiNiSystem™
Kent County Cricket Club recently held an open event at their new-look County Ground in Beckenham entitled 'One Day, One Game'.

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GREENMECH HOLD OPEN DAY
For customers and dealers

 
Inside the GreenMech factory
Guests were able to witness the complete manufacturing process of their chippers, from initial design through to end product.

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GERMAN OPEN DAY FOR TRIMAX
Large audience attends

 
Trimax Open Day
Trimax Mowers proved to be of great interest to a large audience at a recent two day event held in Germany by dealer Stavermann.

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