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November 04, 2019 4 min read
Over on the two-tiered STIHL GB Stand was the new MSA 220 C-B, the most powerful cordless chainsaw in the STIHL range. Powered by the latest AP 300 S 36 V Lithium-Ion battery, the new saw makes quick work of any task as well as guaranteeing consistently high-quality cutting performance for felling, snedding, firewood processing and much more, regardless of the battery charge level. It wasn’t just the MSA 220 C-B stealing the spotlight, as the prominent STIHL display embraced a whole host of renowned orange, white and black products. One of which visitors were allowed to test, in a bowling challenge. Yes, that’s right, STIHL had recreated a bowling alley at the side of their stand and challenged customers to knock as many pins down as they could using their blower and a football. Hannah Louise-White, Events Team Leader from STIHL GB, commented at her first ever SALTEX “It’s been an amazing show for the brand with a large footfall and most importantly, a lot of excited customers.”
During SALTEX 2018, Bromford Housing approached SPA Power Machinery to discover all about their new range of Westermann Weed & Moss Brushes. A year on, we were able to catch up with Brian Mackay the Landscape Team Manager for Bromford Housing to see how business had been during 2019: “We came last year to SALTEX which is where we first discovered the Westermann range, and after demonstrations we decided to purchase. We use them for our communal areas and pathways around Bromford Housing schemes and sites that we own. They’re getting used mainly in the winter, when moss is most prominent, and they’re absolutely brilliant. The lads love them, we as a housing association love them, they really are just brilliant. Previously we used a scraper and moss killer so naturally the Westermann Moss Brush has not only saved us mass amounts of time but they also do the job better and cleaner. Being a housing association, we can’t them knock them at all especially with them being chemically free.”
SALTEX 2019 truly was the place to launch innovations, as Allett Mowers successfully discovered. During their slot in the popular eco-village they unveiled the Uplift 86E - the new 82V li-ion battery powered stadium rotary mower. Developed and built on the experience gained from previous models the Uplift 86E is designed for debris collection after matches and features twin contra rotating blades for a high lift cut. Additionally, the vacuum offers increased efficiency, whilst a full width rear roller produces perfect stripes. Utilising the latest smart phone technology the batteries connect to a phone app via Bluetooth enabling the operator to check battery life, battery temperature and even the batteries’ location. By using batteries as the power source, the Uplift 86E is, extremely quiet during operation and complete with exceptionally low vibration.
Plans and preparations are already in place to take SALTEX to the next level in 2020. Innovation will continue to be at the heart of the must-attend show as groundsman, green keepers and estate managers alike look to a more sustainable future. Did you visit SALTEX? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the leading sports amenities and landscaping trade exhibition. Drop us an email at info@petrolpostdriver.com or tweet us @easypostdriver
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