Steve Gibbs

Walton Heath Golf Club signed its first five-year agreement with Toro for its fleet of greenkeeping machinery.

Crystal Palace FC are currently investing in the development of their stadium and academy training ground facilities, and have also taken the opportunity to bring in more Toro machinery.

BIGGA will be hosting an online version of its popular national championship this autumn, allowing greenkeepers to play at any course of their choosing.

The board of Burden Bros Agri Ltd, John Deere’s main dealer for Kent, East Sussex and parts of Surrey have decided to sell the business to neighbouring John Deere dealer P Tuckwell Ltd.

John Deere turf dealership The Double A Trading Company Ltd, which has its head office in Cupar, Fife has agreed to acquire Nairn Brown (Glasgow) Ltd of Busby.

Mark Walker has been praised for improving the pitch at Oxford United FC - with the club’s manager, claiming that it has helped improve the team’s play.

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., have announced their intention to relocate all manufacturing of Jacobsen professional turf equipment to its facility in Ipswich.

DR Power Equipment, a division of Generac Holdings Inc., has announced they have closed a deal to acquire the assets of Mean Green Products - with UK distribution set to remain the same.

Iseki UK & Ireland has appointed the well-known industry figure to increase the support for the dealer network nationwide.

Richard Harris was instrumental in the development of the Lely, Reesink and Toro brands in Ireland and leaves a career which spans 31 years in the turfcare industry.