Kubota (UK) Ltd has appointed Krissi Holt and Neil Scott as aftersales dealer managers for Kubota agricultural, groundcare and construction equipment. These new roles follow internal promotion and expansion at Kubota, and represent additional investment in aftersales, creating further dealer support for parts supply, service knowledge and warranty within Kubota’s ongoing dealer development programme. The …
Having successfully introduced the Cramer brand of professional battery-powered tools to the UK, British garden equipment manufacturer and distributor Handy has revealed that substantial investments are set to be made in Cramer by its parent company Globe Technologies, who will take this innovative brand to the next stage. Mark Moseley, Handy Sales and Marketing Director, …
Defining sustainability is a moving feast of factors often largely out of any individual’s control. Landscaper Magazine reporter Greg Rhodes asks some industry players for their take Sustainability is a sprawling subject for which its definition depends on one’s perspective, it seems. It embraces every facet of living and is limited only by the scope …
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed the publication of the report from the year-long House of Lords Horticulture Committee special inquiry for recognising the importance of UK horticulture as a key deliverer of environmental targets. At the forefront of the report’s recommendations is the HTA’s top ask for increased cross-departmental collaboration within the government …
Despite the efforts of Storm Ciáran to stop play, SALTEX, the trade show representing all those involved in the management of sports turf, pitches, landscape and amenity facilities in the UK reported a good turnout of visitors from across the globe to the two day event. The event, which is run by the Grounds Management …
Organisers of annual trade event GroundsFest has launched an education fund that will invest profits from its event back into the industry. The GroundsFest Education Fund has been designed to help students at land-based colleges overcome specific barriers to participation so they can remain in education. The aim of the Fund is to not only …
There has been a 16 percent increase in international exhibitors attending the 2023 SALTEX show from 2022. Sarah Cunningham, director of commercial and events at the GMA, says: “Not only is the exhibitor list internationally diverse, but there are visitor registrations from 39 countries already too. Statistically, this makes 2023 the most internationally-recognised show in the …
With the climate and economy throwing more challenges than ever before at those responsible for keeping our landscapes in top condition learning from others, networking and seeing new innovations has a key role to play. This is where SALTEX, Europe’s largest free, sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition can step in. The event delivers …
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Martin Rourke has joined Green-tech as their Warehouse and Operations Director with responsibility for the joint management and ownership of the warehouse and yard and operations and logistics department. The UKs largest supplier of landscaping materials has strengthened their management team with this recent appointment. Martin will ensure the company’s vast warehousing and distribution facilities …
Wembley Stadium, connected by EE, will have a new state-of-the-art pitch in place for this week’s FA Community Shield between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC. The FA Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to a new football season. Last year’s contest was moved to the King Power Stadium in Leicester while Wembley Stadium hosted …
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