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PITCH MANAGEMENT
LELY RELAUNCHES
‘COST-SAVING’ GTI TURF IRRIGATION
Compatibility with existing installations also
makes system ideal for repairs and renovations.
T
he latest launch from Lely UK is Visual Irrigation Programme graphics (VIP)
Gemini-Trident Irrigation (GTI), an feature, which enables the Gemini and Trident
innovative system designed to controllers to display a full-colour map of the
dramatically improve efficiency for a golf course, pitch or court layout, so that users
reduction in running costs. can review and revise on-screen schedules and
Suitable for both new and refurbishment programs quickly and easily.
projects across an array of sports and amenity Previously available as part of the Toro
turf applications, the two systems - Gemini Irrigation product stable, Lely is set to
and Trident - couple a computerised central distribute GTI directly from its UK
control system with decoder field hardware for manufacturer Bailoy Products. Lely’s irrigation
simple, effective and economic irrigation sales manager, Robert Jackson, says he’s
management. delighted by the GTI system’s relaunch, having
With water an increasingly costly resource, already seen to its successful installation at
GTI’s state-of-the-art management and over 100 of the UK’s leading golf clubs and
maintenance system ensures greenkeepers and sports and amenity settings. improve an existing system’s efficiency by
groundsmen can make optimum use of every “Already a popular and proven product, around 20 per cent. “By repairing or
last drop of this precious commodity. As well GTI’s relaunch couldn’t be more timely for renovating, customers can make significant
as accurately monitoring where water is going, customers seeking an irrigation system that savings on ongoing operating costs as well as
how much is being applied and to which performs both efficiently and economically,” save on the expense of a new installation -
sprinklers, the software incorporates a host of he comments. “Not only does the system meet something that makes perfect financial sense in
features and reporting functions, such as radio the needs of new constructions and these tough times.” FSA
remote control, water-flow management and installations, but it’s also fully compatible with
detailed system diagnostics. other irrigation systems and so is ideal for For more information on GTI, call Lely UK on
Sophisticated yet simple to operate, repairs and renovations.” 01480 226858 or email
irrigation.uk@lely.com.
technophobes will particularly appreciate the Robert says that such remedial work can Alternatively, visit
www.bailoy.com.
“WELL DONE AIDEN!”
TORO AND LELY PRESENT WEMBLEY STADIUM TURF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER WITH COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE
W
embley Stadium Turf
looking forward to the future. I know I have a
Scholarship sponsors Toro and
lot to offer my next employer. Nothing’s
Lely UK recently presented
impossible!”
current winner Aiden Ryan with a plaque
Aiden’s mentor, grounds manager Steve
commemorating his achievement.
Welch, will soon start the search for the 2009
The presentation provided the perfect
scholar and says that Aiden’s progress is proof
opportunity to catch up with Aiden, 19 from
positive of the scheme’s success. “Aiden’s
Scholarship winner Aiden Ryan, second left, receives his
Leyton in east London, to find out more about
gained so much since joining the team,” he
plaque from Lely’s Toro general manager Peter Mansfield,
his plans for the future before his one-year
reveals. “He’s a very conscientious lad and with Lely’s key accounts manager Trevor Chard and Wembley
Stadium grounds manager Steve Welch looking on.
scholarship comes to an end this August.
does everything to the best of his ability,
Taking a break from preparations for the
which is all you could ask for really.”
Carling Cup Final to thank Toro and Lely for
Having seen inaugural scholarship winner
achievement. With a year working at one of
his plaque, Aiden comments: “I’m relishing
James Pope go on to join Tottenham Hotspur,
the world’s most famous stadiums under his
what’s left of my time here at Wembley
Steve says that the sky’s the limit for Aiden
belt, I’ve no doubt that this scholarship will
Stadium and continue to learn so much from
also. “Professional football groundsmanship is
stand him in extremely good stead as his
my colleagues about turf management. This
not an easy thing to get into, but this
career progresses. He’s an inspiration to
has been a fantastic steppingstone for my
scholarship has equipped him with the
students thinking of entering the 2009
career.”
practical skills and industry experience he
competition and we wish him the very best of
Looking to the future, Aiden says that the
needs to take the next steps towards a bright
luck.”
FSA
scholarship has cemented the fact that sports
future.”
turf management is his true calling. “I’d like to
Lely’s Toro general manager Peter
Lely UK
join a football club in the London area,” he
Mansfield adds: “I’m delighted to present this
Tel: 01480 226858
adds. “But whatever happens, I’m really
plaque to Aiden in recognition of his
www.lely.com
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