Branch lines…ARB Show

Almost two thousand visitors attended The ARB Show this year, making the most of the opportunity to explore over 70 trade stands promoting services and selling an extensive choice of products for arborists and those working in the arboricultural sector. New products appearing at the event included a new access platform from Cumberland Industries, new climbing ropes from UK distributer Fletcher Stewart and from ForestandArb.com, and new pruning saws from Sorbus International. Main event sponsor STIHL also launched its new STIHL X-Fit PPE range at the show, and the clothing was worn by the STIHL-sponsored Canopy Access team who held a series of demonstrations giving insights into the specialist combination of techniques used when working in some of the tree world’s most challenging environments.
More demonstrations, workshops and practical sessions around the showground included a series of demonstrations by Kingswood Training on the safe matching and use of rigging systems sponsored by Fletcher Stewart; and the Tree Climbers’ Forum were busy as ever guiding visitors on a whole range of practical and kit-related issues. The construction site was also a popular attraction, with Abbey Pynford presenting their Housedeck foundation system and Geosynthetics demonstrating Cellweb, their Geocellular tree root protection system.
The Contractors’ Workshop also laid on a programme of more formal presentations, where visitors could hear about the process involved in the development of arb industry products, about the correct use of an air spade in root care management and about best practice when working at height.
A highlight of this year’s show was the 3ATC climbing competition, which attracted a busy line-up of climbers, including a number of first-time competitors in the Novice category. Sponsored by Arbjobs.com, the 3ATC (Arboricultural Association Arborist Tree Challenge), welcomed a record thirty five entries across the four categories, and congratulations go to all who took part.
ABC Response Training
A HSE approved First Aid Training company committed to providing up to date and relevant training in valuable life saving skills.
“The knowledge and experience of our trainers, together with practical based instruction, make our courses relaxed, informal and above all effective. We work all over the UK, adapting our courses to fit your business requirements and your working environment “ says Steve Johnson
0161 6261364
steve@abc-response.co.uk
www.abc-response.co.uk

Aspen
“Aspen alkylate petrol is more or less free from lead, benzene, aromatic hydrocarbons, olifines and sulphur. Petrol fumes and emissions from Aspen alkylate petrol are significantly less dangerous to your health than emissions from normal petrol. The air is cleaner and health risks are minimised when Aspen alkylate petrol is used to power your engines plus they are easier to start after winter or summer storage.” Andrew Johnstone communication manager told The Landscaper. “ Its better for the environment and better for the engine . This was a good show for us, the product has been on the market for over ten years now and events like this do a great deal to help us spread the word
Tel 01929 5555970
info@aaoil.co.uk
www.aaoil.co.uk

Buxtons sell safety wear, ropes climbing equipment harnesses forestry tools and safety boots
“At our premises on the side of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire we have a large team of experienced arborists, machinery specialists and mechanics that can give you all the advice and help you require ensuring you buy the right product and get the best after sales service available,” says sales manager Neale Hopley . “ We were very busy this year but we felt that the attendance was down , this could have had something to do with the football but it means we will be looking carefully about taking a stand next year”
01785 712397
sales@buxtons.net

Riko UK
Riko UK is the sole importer for BALFOR forestry and Firewood processing machinery. Riko they have a wide choice of Log Splitters with models from 5 tons to 100 tons.
Chris Sheppard sales manager told The Landscaper, “This is a good show for meeting new contacts and saying hello to existing customers. We were pleased with the response to our Fast Tow Forwarding trailer. It uses a rocking beam type axle with one central pivot point for the axle. This means the trailer hitch can move through a much larger arc that is not predetermined by the size of wheels and trailer bed height. It also means the trailer hitch automatically matches the height of the hitch on the towing vehicle”.
Tel: 01420 487300
sales@riko-uk.com
www.alpinetractors.com

Other exhibitors of special interest :

CTE UK LIMITED Tel 01455 826000 jonathan@cte-uk.co.uk
COMPLETE TREE CARE TEl 01694 720022 bruce@completetreecare.co.uk
CUMBERLAND INDUSTRIES Tel 01536 529876 info@cumberlandindustriesuk.co.uk
EARBOROIST.COM TEl 01635 250480 info@earborist.com
GEORGE CARR & SONS (SAWS) TEl 0117 966 9845 info@georgecarrpowerproducts.co.uk
FLETCHER STEWART TEl 0161 483 5542 nigel@fletcherstewart.co.uk
GEOSYNTHETICS TEl 01455 617139 oona@geosyn.co.uk
HARDMET LANDFORCE LIMITED TEl 01386 834813 mikedriveresq@hotmail.co.uk
HONEY BROTHERS TEl 01483 561362 martyn@honeybros.com
LEICA GEOSYSTEMS Tel 01908 256500 michelle.hall@leica-geosystems.com
LYON EQUIPMENT TEl 01539 625493 tanya@lyon.co.uk
OTLEY COLLEGE Tel 01473 785543 course-enquiries@otleycollege.ac.uk
OVERTON UK LIMITED TEl 01522 690011 guy@overton-uk.co.uk
RYETEC INDUSTRIES EQUIPMENT LIMITED Tel 01944 768232 mark@ryetec.co.uk
SATURN MACHINE HIRE Tel 0114 278 9090 nick@saturnmachineknives.co.uk
SILKY FOX HANDSAWS David 01981 590224 sales@silkyfox@virgin.net
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE Tel 01962 797215 sales.horrop@sparsholt.ac.uk
TIPMASTER LIMITED TEl 020 8539 0611 sales@tipmaster.co.uk
VERMEER UK LIMITED TEl 01933 274400 x3 leslie.goodman@vermeeruk.co.uk
WILSON MACHINERY LIMITED Tel 01245 221200 sales@wilsonmachinery.co.uk

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