Landscape & Urban Design Issue 14 2015 | Page 14

“WE HAVE MOVED LOCK, STOCK AND BARREL TO MAKITA” SAYS LANDFORM MD “I’m really impressed with Makita’s 4-stroke blower and it’s saving us a great deal of time. Over the past two years we have changed our tool inventory lock, stock and barrel to Makita,” says Mark Gregory, landscape design guru and managing director of Landform Consultants. Landform build award-winning show gardens, provide landscape designs and construction, together with a full grounds maintenance service. “Makita tools are a perfect companion for our garden construction requirements: powerful, totally reliable and always the first choice of our teams,” continues Mark. Improved on-site performance is confirmed by Alan Hemmings, Landform’s estate garden manager: “The Makita 4-stroke line trimmer is a really powerful machine which can cut great swathes of rough pasture in no time at all. Its big power output allows us to get far more work delivered than with a 2-stroke; and we are using less fuel but delivering a greater amount of work. The blower offers better economy, the harness is brilliant and comfortable, and it’s so very quiet. This 4-stroke engine has much lower vibration which is important over longer periods of use. You can’t go wrong with a Makita 4-stroke.” www.makitauk.com Twitter @MakitaUK Facebook.com/makitauk 14 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 14 SNICKERS’ SUPERIOR KNEE PROTECTION ON SITE GET TO GRIPS WITH THE NEW RANGE OF HAND SAWS FROM HULTAFORS. As most discerning craftsmen know, Hultafors’ can deliver just about anything you need for measuring, leveling and marking; striking, cutting and chopping; even prying and wrecking. So these really are a range of Tools that can handle tough applications, last for ages and feel right when you’re working on site. Now there’s a new addition to the Hultafors Tools’ portfolio – a range of premium quality Hand Saws - market-leading products for all-round, on-site use with a handful of unique features that will make them highly sought-after products. So what makes these saws really different? Take a look at the unique blade tip for an easier start and ongoing sawing motion; the easy-touse blade exchange system; the extra-stable precision blade; the ergonomic handle and the unique blade protection system. Getting more information on the Hultafors Tools range of Handsaws is easy. You call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or check out www.hultafors.co.uk and download a digital catalogue. The launch of these new D30 Lite Kneepads from Snickers Workwear means its time to seriously consider giving yourself superior knee protection! Leading the way in reliable and certified knee protection for professional tradesmen and women, the NEW D30 Kneepads deliver the most advanced knee protection available today. Delivering superior cushioning and protection, D3O® LITE is a high-tech material that’s flexible, durable and cut-resistant - according to CE standard EN14404. These dynamic kneepads also have an advanced ergonomic injection-moulded design that makes them mould around your knees while their subtle air channels provide outstanding ventilation for maximum comfort when you’re working on your knees. Like every other Snickers’ Kneepad, the new D3O® Lite Craftsmen Kneepads are designed to fit Snickers Workwear’s unique KneeGuard™ positioning system which allows wearers to adjust the kneepads at different heights in the kneepad pockets to ensure correct positioning for maximum protection. Getting information on Snickers Workwear’s KneeGuard™ system and Kneepad options is easy. You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email [email protected]