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08, May 2017
IOG Awards nominations open; STRI strengthen team; BALI Zone for SALTEX; new formulation for stump removal
IN THIS ISSUE
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR IOG AWARDS
STRI STRENGTHEN REGIONAL AGRONOMY
BALI ZONE COMES TO SALTEX
NEW FORMULATION LAUNCHED
BOSTON WEST INVESTS
T H WHITE ARE NEW JENSEN CHIPPER DISTRIBUTORS
GREENMECH REALIGN DEALER NETWORK
ROYAL WARRANT RENEWAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEALER
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Sacked Southend groundsman reaches satisfactory conclusion
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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With the help of the IOG, Ken Hare who was fired over a frozen pitch, says he's delighted with the agreement reached - whilst the sacking of volunteers at Hull FC again illustrates why support is vital.

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NEWS
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR IOG AWARDS
22 categories this year

 
Nominations are now open for the IOG Awards
Awards for grassroots and professional sports include a series of new and ‘refreshed’ categories this year.

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STRI STRENGTHEN REGIONAL AGRONOMY
Two new team members join

 
Michael Boyes will be delivering agronomy consultancy for the south of England and south midlands
STRI Group has strengthened its UK regional agronomy operation with the addition of two new turfgrass consultants.

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BALI ZONE COMES TO SALTEX
Association commits to dedicated area

 
The BALI Zone comes to SALTEX 2017
Previously labelled as the Village, it has been confirmed that Green-tech, M&M Timber and Boningale Nurseries will be exhibiting within the BALI Zone.

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NEW FORMULATION LAUNCHED
Of Ecoplug Max

 
An EAMU allows Ecoplug Max to be used to control standing trees where felling is not possible – the rhododendron on the left has been treated.
Monsanto say that removal of stumps and tree clearance is now easier and more efficient in a wider range of situations with a new formulation.

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BOSTON WEST INVESTS
Golf club adds to fleet

 
Adamsons area manager Steve Blanchard (left) and Boston West managing director Jon Portess, with the new John Deere machines
Club is benefiting from three new machines delivered by dealer F G Adamson & Son, bought using a John Deere Financial package.

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T H WHITE ARE NEW JENSEN CHIPPER DISTRIBUTORS
Through their Machinery Imports division

 
Bill Johnston (left), Business Manager of Jensen UK, with one of the long-standing Jensen dealers, Charles Walter of Arbrep Services Ltd
The new Jensen wood chipper range will be managed from T H WHITE’s Stockbridge branch.

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GREENMECH REALIGN DEALER NETWORK
In south-west England

 
Julian Cullis of GreenMech & Ed Smales, Agricultural Sales Director, New Forest Farm Machinery
T H White replaced by new dealers New Forest Farm Machinery and GA Groundcare, whilst existing dealers Burden Bros Agri Ltd extend coverage area.  

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ROYAL WARRANT RENEWAL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEALER
And celebrating 45 years in business

 
Bartram Mowers' Norwich premises
Bartram Mowers of Norwich is celebrating the achievement of two milestones this year, with its 45th year of trading and the renewal of the prestigious Royal Warrant. 

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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, DON'T LET THE GRASS GET AWAY FROM YOU
Amazone Profihopper and Groundkeeper

 
The Amazone Profihopper self-propelled and Groundkeeper tractor-mounted or trailed, flail mower collectors, make the ideal tool for year-round grass maintenance and renovation
The relatively mild winter months have taken their toll on grass swards, and the spring season heralds the start of yet more growth with plenty of lush grass coming on stream as soil temperatures increase and daylight hours lengthen. Those green spaces need knocking back into shape and, rain or shine, the Amazone Profihopper self-propelled and Groundkeeper tractor-mounted or trailed, flail mower collectors, make the ideal tool for year-round grass maintenance and renovation.

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