Barrus 100-year anniversary
Barrus Ltd has confirmed that September 18th, 2017 marks their official 100-year birthday. In 1917 Ernest Prouty Barrus set up a company in the UK to supply Starrett precision tools
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BALI Award winners announced
60 BALI members have now been informed they have won a BALI National Landscape Award, with some members successful in more than one category. This year’s Awards, in association with
Terrain Aeration – Deep penetration
Terrain Aeration have added a new Super Scamper Terralift machine to their fleet for deep penetration aeration. Originally a German invention used to aerate around tree roots with a blast
Lawnmower man drives the distance
(Left to right) Kathryn Maxfield, Joanne Gregory, Andy Maxfield, Chris Meacock, Kaitlyn Maxfield and Becca Watson at Land’s End with the X750 lawn tractor and one of its larger cousins,
Wyevale Nurseries’- Fantastic graduates opportunity
GRADUATES are being reminded to apply for Wyevale Nurseries’ two-year Management Trainee Programme. The in-house programme covers all areas of the business and the company is calling for graduates not
Colour to Culzean Castle
Johnsons of Whixley Wholesale Commercial is working alongside The National Trust of Scotland to add vibrant colour to the newly re-modelled entrance to Culzean Castle, and the surrounding country park,
New Principal for Capel Manor College
Capel Manor College Governing Body have announced the appointment of Malcolm Goodwin (pictured) as Principal, to succeed Dr Dowbiggin on his retirement on 31 July 2017. The appointment was made
Increasing demand for out-front flails
Simon Richard, UK Agent for the Muthing flails and Reform bank tractor ranges says “Highway and embankment maintenance has been at the fore-front of public expenditure cuts and equipment suppliers
Raft of public sector contracts
A Cornish grounds maintenance firm has won a raft of public sector contracts across the county, secured by mesh fencing from the Midlands. Team Maintenance Services (TMS) Limited has
Green-tech – Proud to play a part
Green-tech has supplied the landscaping materials used in a memorial to honour the many servicemen of World War II who passed through the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Burscough, known
Cultivate London
An Innovative urban farm and social enterprise based across multiple derelict sites in West London. They train unemployed young people in landscaping and horticulture, and produce a range of edible
Multi-million pound park
Johnsons of Whixley has supplied a contract grow worth £138,000 to supply a historic park in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Brooke Park, located near the city centre, has recently been reopened
Win new business
Natural Paving Products has announced its new homeowner rating system is now live and fully integrated into its 2016 Landscaping Professional Awards, which are now open for entries. Updating the
ROYAL SPLASH AT BOTANIC GARDENS
Named after an 18th century Regius Keeper and botanist, the John Hope Gateway includes a ground floor exhibition space with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pools. The first floor
New Chinese Business
STRI Group has launched its new Chinese company with partners Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. and Beijing iRENA Group. The inauguration of Shanghai Tizan Turf Science Co. Ltd, took
Win a Cast Iron Stag!
This Christmas RoundWood of Mayfield giving away over £1000 of prizes in a festive competition! First prize the Majestic Stag RRP £743 All you need to do to is follow
UNITED WE STAND
There are no shortage of issues and challenges impacting upon the amenity sector. These include BREXIT and its implications, the recent protracted process leading up to re-approval of glyphosate, the
New Gatwick contract
National green services provider Glendale has begun a four year contract to deliver grounds maintenance at Gatwick Airport. The company will carry out work including grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance,
Glendale- New Gatwick contract
Glendale has begun a four year contract to deliver grounds maintenance at Gatwick Airport. The company will carry out work including grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, weed control, woodland management
Leading supplier of specimen plants
Europlants UK Limited is one of the leading suppliers of specimen plants in the country. They offer a range of services for different professional markets, Garden centres, Local Authorities, Landscapers
