South Wales contractors Peter Villars Sportsgrounds Maintenance (PVSGM) have doubled their aerator fleet. In January the Cwmbran-based family business added a Wiedenmann Terra Spike XD6 to their existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD. Director, Iestyn John said: “We need to…
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Take a bow Cumberwell Park GC’s 45-hole aeration programme
Few course managers have the challenge of creating an aeration programme for 45 holes. Step forward Matt James at Cumberwell Park GC who oversees five nine hole courses at Bradford-on-Avon, eight miles south of Bath. The original courses – the…
Fairways Sportsgrounds wins Glasgow City deep tining contract
Scottish contractor, Fairways Sportsgrounds has won a contract to deep tine 60 football pitches and six golf courses operated by Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Life. Each of the pitches will enjoy four separate visits across a 12…
Wiedenmann’s Terra Float Air the low rates combo overseeder
The Terra Float Air – Wiedenmann UK’s distinctive-looking pneumatic surface conditioner and overseeder – has an army of fans signed up for demonstrations this spring. “At Saltex, then at BTME we had lots of enquiries with everyone asking to see…
Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper suggests coffee with his Wiedenmann Terra Spike
A Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper has inspired a user challenge among fellow owners of Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. After taking delivery of a new GXi8 HD in December, Gerrards Cross GC’s Adam McColl reckoned the machine was smooth enough to balance a…
Wiedenmann time of year for Islay’s Machrie Links
The Machrie Links, Islay, one of the UK’s most westerly and spectacular golfing locations is blessed with outstanding coastline vistas in a natural setting. A change of ownership in 2011 and significant investment has hastened a remarkable transition. European Ryder…
Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXI8 HD retains top seller spot for 2017
Wiedenmann UK’s Terra Spike GXi8 HD has topped the company’s sales charts again in 2017, consistent for the third year running as best-selling aerator from a fleet of 11. “When an aerator can work across a whole a range of…