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Origin Amenity Solutions combines industry-leading expertise of £500,000, will comprise of extensive trial grounds comprising fine (poa/bent) grasses and ryegrass, sports pitch surfaces. The trial grounds have a fully functioning Rain Bird irrigation system installed, Davis Weather monitoring and recording station station, Soil Scout below ground ‘real time’ monitoring of temperature, moisture and salinity and the low invasive, ground water dynamics drainage system. Origin Enterprise Plc is announcing the formation of new business Origin Amenity Solutions, comprising of four of the leading amenity industry brand names - Headland Amenity, Rigby Taylor, Symbio and TurfKeeper.
Building upon the individual strengths of these four business, Origin Amenity Solutions will be operating at the leadingedge of plant science and turf technology with leading products and integrated pest management and microbiology programmes.
In addition, this new business will be supported by the parallel launch of a dedicated amenity research & development facility based in Essex.. The Origin Amenity Turf Science & Technology Centre, through an investment
Completing this extensive trials area will be greenhouses, fully equipped laboratory and conference facilities, all dedicated to identifying, developing and informing the industry on new and innovative products, techniques and practices.
Managing Director Chris Clark stated, “The decision taken to bring these four companies together as one business will enable customers to continue to benefit from their individual character and nature (which will not change), whilst at the same time maximising their complementary skills, knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all. “Changes in climatic conditions are dramatically challenging and shaping our environment so it is vital we confront these head on by seeking solutions so as the mitigate their effect. For over a century we have provided integrated management programmes that have provided protection to the plant and nutrition for healthy growth.”
impact of parks and green spaces
Green Space charity Fields in Trust has published an online Impact Report following their Annual General Meeting.
At present the E-series battery range consists of the ES-860, the ES-36 and the ES-34R, but Dennis is already welladvanced in bringing other models in its groundscare and greenkeeping range to market. The company is planning to use SALTEX 2021 in November to showcase the extended E-series range and introduce new batterypowered versions of some of the popular SISIS machines. The company spent three years working with carefully selected partners to develop a range of quality battery-powered
equipment befitting of the Dennis badge. The aim was to provide a reliable and long-lasting solution with the ultimate performance that helps professionals meet sustainability and environmental initiatives, reduce carbon
footprint, emissions, running costs and noise without any range anxiety. For further information on the E-series take a look at our Turf Management feature. Dennis Mowers
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The report shows that despite the challenges of the pandemic, work to champion, support and protect the UK’s parks and green spaces has continued. The report notes that 2020 was a year in which the value of parks and green spaces was widely recognised for the physical health and mental wellbeing benefits they contribute to regular park visitors. Fields in Trust Chair of Trustees Jo Barnett said: “Like many charities we have had to adapt our services, embrace remote
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Dennis ramps up investment Fields in Trust report on the in electric Dennis Mowers is to increase the range of models in its E-series range of electric mowers during 2021 and will also use the technology in some of its SISIS portfolio.
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Turf Maintenance Creating & managing world class surfaces Pages 17-20
ways of working and more digital dissemination like this years online Impact Report. “But I am pleased to say we have continued to make great progress with 31 new spaces protected during the year and significant progress made on our regional programme to work with Local Councils and deliver real change for their towns and cities. “As normal life resumes, we must not forget how vital our parks and green spaces have been - and that failing to protect them will be to our collective detriment.” Fields in Trust Enquiry 45
Linemarking How the latest technology is shaping this product area Pages 21-23
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