INDUSTRY PROFILE


The Kit List Tractors


John Deere 4720 50hp x 2 John Deere 6230 100hp John Deere 6120M 120hp x 2 John Deere 6125R 125hp x 3 John Deere 6130R 130hp John Deere 6155R 155hp John Deere 6210R 210hp


Wagons Volvo 500hp DAF 340hp DAF 7.5 tonne


Telehandlers


JCB 531-70 Agri Super x 3 Dozers and Dumpers Caterpillar D6 dozer Caterpillar D3 dozer


Forward tipping 9 tonne dumpers x 6


Implements Koro Field Top Maker 2.5m x 3 Universe Rotors x 2 Kuhn power harrows 3m wide x 3 Blec Stone Rake 4m wide x 2 Blec Stone Rake 4m wide - laser guided Contra rake Charterhouse Verti-Drain 7626 x 4 Charterhouse Verti-Drain 7315 x 2 Imants shockwaves 2.5m wide x 2 Vredo Overseeder 2.5m wide x 2 Vredo Double Disc Seeder Drop sand spreaders 4m2


x 2


Agri-Spread disc 6 tonne sand spreader Dakota 414 sand spreader Bargam Gambetti sprayer 12m Bargam Gambetti sprayer 6m Kirpy stone burier 2m Rotodarian stone burier 2.5m Kuhn EL 282 rotavators x 2 Blec laser box graders x 2


A fleet of Toro cylinder and rotary mowers


Major mowers x 2 Amazone Groundkeeper SmartCut Kuhn MDS 19.1D fertiliser spreaders x 2


Drainage Koro Top Drains x 2 Blec Sand Master 2.5m Blec Vibra Sand 1.6m Blec Vibra Sand 1m AFT 75 Whizz Wheels x 2 AFT100 Chain Trencher AFT 45 Chain Trencher


Shelton 6 tonne Gravel Hoppers x 4 Plus a range of small implements


Charterhouse Verti-Drains in action at Moor Allerton Golf Club 106 PC February/March 2021


several plateaus, installing primary and secondary drainage. Because of the nature of the land and location, extra sustainable drainage was also necessary which included attenuation ponds. “This was, by far, our biggest and most challenging project.” said Ben, “and made more difficult by some really bad weather!”


As with many companies, the Coronavirus has had an impact on the business. The company managed to sustain work pretty well last year, but now it’s beginning to bite. “Last year’s end of season football pitch renovations caused some issues as a number were hesitant to undertake large scale work when no one was sure when play would resume!” said Ben “But, we were fortunate that other projects, already booked in, could be brought forward to fill the holes in the diary.” The third lockdown has definitely focused minds and just when confidence had started to creep back! Some of Chappelow’s clients are hesitant to confirm work at present with so much uncertainty around, but as Ben said, “looking on the bright side, there is work booked in for the summer, football is continuing and so confidence is slowly returning.”


The company has plans for the future and the focus is on bigger projects, particularly stadium construction. They see the opportunities to respond to what they believe will be a growing demand from customers new and existing in the industry


to develop their grounds using the new technologies. Not being able to use a pitch because of weather or damage is becoming unacceptable and investment in hybrid pitches, allowing 24/7 play and training, is gaining momentum.


Changing weather patterns have had an effect on the business. For example, handling greater rainfall has meant altering drainage specifications. Extremes of weather do cause problems and 2020 has seen periods of persistent rainfall! Ben also commented that the seasons have changed and seem to last longer and to start late. Chappelow has built a good reputation over the years, gaining most work through ‘word of mouth’ and recommendations, but social media helps too and is used alongside modest advertising in prominent industry magazine Pitchcare. The company works closely with a number of consultants who provide help and information. This often leads to work from clients seeking a reputable contractor for projects. Staying in contact with people from all sectors within the industry is definitely important. The company, like so many in the sports turf industry and elsewhere, will be pleased to see the back of Covid (won’t we all?) and regain some semblance of normality. Meantime, it’s a case of soldiering on to the best of their abilities, conforming with the latest regulations and continuing to provide the service and quality their clients have grown accustomed to.


First cut phase one at Westfield Sports Hub, Sheffield


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