Groundskeeping Journal Issue 10 2022 | Page 15

BTME
Henley Golf Club Team

Foley Company Bring Automatic Quality to BTME 2022

A merican grinder manufacturer , Foley Company , is bringing automatic quality to BTME 2022 with their range of fully and semiautomatic spin and relief grinders .

In the months leading up to the show at the end of March , Foley ’ s UK and Ireland distributor , ProSport UK Ltd , has completed the installation of several units . Golf clubs including St Annes Old Links , West Sussex , Henley , Radlett , The Buckinghamshire and Kingsbarns are only some to have purchased cylinder or bedknife grinders as well as contractors Gibson Groundcare Machinery .
For many , the automated process of the Accu-Pro models ranging from the 633 reel grinder to the 673 automated bedknife grinder was the main reason behind their decision . This and the ability to relief grind back to OEM specifications are the reasons why so many turf professionals in the UK , Ireland and worldwide are opting for Foley .
“ In the first few months of 2022 , it has been brilliant to get out to our customers with their new grinders ,” Managing Director of ProSport UK Ltd , Ian Robson , said . “ We have found that inhouse grinding is becoming an increasingly viable and popular option for clubs and contractors , and the automation and relief grinding options we provide really appeal to those who are looking into it for the first time .
“ What is equally pleasing for us is clubs such as The Buckinghamshire and Carnoustie who have done their grinding for several years but have seen the difference a Foley Company machine can make for them . In many cases , this is quality and time saving , which are of paramount importance .
“ BTME 2022 gives us a chance to catch up with these clubs and introduce new people to what Foley has to offer , so we ’ re excited about the exhibition . We ’ ll have working grinders on the stand , so attendees can have a hands-on demonstration of the machines in action and have any questions they have answered .”
The 633 Accu-Pro is an industry leader in versatility and can complete quick touch-up spin grinds or return the reel to manufacturers specifications through relief grinding . The operation is fast and straightforward with the Accu-Reel Selector , and cylinder height stop automatically locating the reel for spin and relief grinding in one set-up .
Using the optional Accu-Touch 3 Control makes this even easier . You tell the machine what you ’ re working on and it does the rest using pre-programmed spin speeds , relief torque and in-feeds .
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