SALTEX SHOW PREVIEW
“ Choosing to work with Dennis Mowers was an easy decision due to their high standards and their extensive experience supplying mowers to top-tier sporting teams . Bringing them in was a secure and confident move for both the club , the venue and myself . The quality and reliability of the mowers also ensure we maintain the high standards we have adhered to over the years .”
The Dennis E-Series range , including the ES-22 Ultra , ES-36 , ES-760 , and ES-34R , has been chosen for this transition . These battery-powered mowers offer exceptional performance , with features like adjustable speeds ,
Dennis Mowers is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Edgbaston Stadium and Warwickshire
County Cricket Club . interchangeable cassettes , and superior cutting quality , all while being environmentally friendly .
Gary highlighted the advantages of the mowers : “ The performance levels have been so good , the grass is healthy , the cut is so strong and there has been no drop-off from switching from petrol to battery . In fact , I would argue that there has been an upturn . The balance and overall performance are being praised by all of the team members .”
Cascading Knowledge to Grassroots Clubs
In addition to sustainability , the partnership focuses on educating and supporting local grassroots cricket clubs . The aim is to help improve the skills of groundstaff , enhance pitch quality , and ultimately increase participation in the game .
Gary is enthusiastic about this educational aspect : “ The partnership is incredibly exciting and is going to be very promising for the industry . I want to help people by demonstrating the work we are doing here at Edgbaston and extend this knowledge to other clubs . I am extremely passionate about turf and cricket , and the idea is to work together with Dennis to improve cricket pitches .”
Dennis plans to involve Gary in educational seminars and training sessions for cricket clubs , sharing best practices and demonstrating the capabilities of their equipment . This hands-on approach aims to create a lasting legacy by empowering local clubs with the knowledge and tools to maintain top-quality pitches .
A Partnership for the Future Roger Moore , Head of Marketing at The Howardson Group , expressed his excitement about the partnership : “ We are thrilled to partner with Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Gary Barwell . This collaboration
Dennis is a brand renowned around the world within elite sport venues for innovation and excellence , aligning with our values and our sustainability ambitions .
reinforces our commitment to sustainability and community support . We look forward to a fruitful partnership that will benefit cricket clubs at all levels .”
Ben Seifas , Head of Sales and Partnerships at Edgbaston , added : “ We ’ re delighted to welcome the Howardson Group into our partnership family . Dennis is a brand renowned around the world within elite sport venues for innovation and excellence , aligning with our values and our sustainability ambitions . This is the first partnership of its kind for the Howardson Group , and we are delighted to be the venue of choice to showcase their high-quality products .”
As Warwickshire County Cricket Club moves forward with its sustainability initiatives and educational outreach , the partnership with Dennis Mowers stands as a testament to their shared vision for a greener , more knowledgeable future in cricket .
For further information or a no obligation demonstration , please contact Dennis 01332 824 777 or visit www . dennisuk . com
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