BTME stands for “BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition.” It is an annual event organized by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). The exhibition is dedicated to turf management within the golf industry, bringing together turf professionals, greenkeepers, and industry suppliers. BTME provides a platform for showcasing the latest products, equipment, and technologies related to turf care and golf course management. The event typically includes exhibitions, educational seminars, and networking opportunities for professionals in the turf management field. Here is our BTME preview of some of the highlights expected at the show
Leading turf care solutions will be showcased by Vanmac at BTME 2024, featuring innovative products from renowned brands such as Progressive and Trilo. Stand 526 will spotlight the Progressive TDR-X, a roller finishing mower lauded for its cut quality, finish, and contour-following ability. With three independently floating decks, it excels in large areas, ensuring a superior finish without scalping. The Pro-Flex 120, another Progressive highlight, is a go-to choice for courses seeking highly productive contour and rough mowing.
The Trilo M3, part of Vanmac’s multi-functional machinery collection, is a versatile companion for various operations like leaf collection, scarification, or cut and collect. Equipped with a flail rotor, the M3 offers a cutting width of 1.5m, ensuring efficient collection in a spacious 3m3 hopper.
Vanmac, known for its diverse range including Brouwer Kesmac and Ecoclipper, invites visitors to explore the cutting-edge solutions at Stand 170 during BTME 2024.
Discover cutting-edge research on sustainable turf management at Stand 170 with Suståne Natural Fertilizers. A comprehensive range of organically researched fertilizers, notably the Turf Revival 6-2-4, will be in focus. Ideal for post-renovation recovery, Turf Revival aids recovery plants, offering balanced nutrient release and organic-rich profiles. Suståne® 4-6-4, a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer, is gentle on plants and perfect for use with seed and seedlings, promoting long-lasting nutrition with minimal environmental impact.
Engage with the Suståne team at BTME to explore their portfolio, bringing maximum microbial benefit and long-lasting nutrition to turf management practices.
Redexim gears up to showcase essential aeration solutions at BTME 2024, emphasizing the significance of aeration in maintaining course condition and playability. Stand 532 will feature the flagship Redexim Verti-Drain 2519, delivering versatility with a 1.9m working width and various tine options for fairways, greens, and tees. The Redexim Carrier with Verti-Drain 1513 will also be on display, demonstrating impressive capability for hollow coring.
The highly popular Top-Brush 6000, known for its versatility and effectiveness in lifting and agitating the sward, will also be featured. Redexim plans to unveil a new cost-effective tool, addressing economic pressures, along with the latest developments and promotions in the seeder range.
Japanese excellence takes the spotlight at Stand 624 with Baroness and Kubota teaming up to showcase cutting-edge equipment solutions. Highlights include the LM311 all-hydraulic triplex mower and the Kubota FC out-front centre-collect mower, promising uncompromising performance and efficiency. The FC3-261 and FC4-501 models feature high-capacity hoppers and floating out-front flail decks for effective cut and collect tasks.
Innovation extends to the electric offering, with the debut of the LXe-261 electric compact tractor and Ze series of electric zero-turn mowers. Visit Stand 624 for in-depth information and engagement with the technical teams.
INFINICUT unveils its latest products at BTME 2024, showcasing the INFINICUT 22” FL and golf cutting unit at Stand 614. The INFINICUT 22” golf cutting unit, with its ’tilt and turn’ feature, promises superior cut quality, technological advancements, and operator-friendly experience. Engineered for fine turf, this floating head model delivers precision, cleanliness, and unparalleled contour following ability. The InfiniApp™ allows operators to easily alter mower parameters, enhancing efficiency.
A popular feature, ’tilt and turn,’ automatically slows the unit down during turns, offering convenience to operators. Explore the full INFINICUT® pedestrian range and the TMSystem™ collection of grooming, mowing, and maintenance cassettes at Stand 614.
GKB brings the multi-functional Sandfiller into the limelight at BTME 2024, emphasizing its role in surface drainage and aeration on sports turf and golf courses. The Sandfiller scarifies and backfills with sand or a sand-seed combination in one pass, promoting optimal root growth and plant health. Alongside the Sandfiller, the Combiseeder offers efficient routine overseeding with twin spiked rollers creating holes for accurate seed deposition.
GKB’s solutions, proven through extensive trials, provide effective and versatile maintenance. Discover more at Stand 644 by engaging with the technical team.
Johnsons Sports Seed returns to BTME 2024 with an expanded fine turf portfolio, featuring two new mixtures and five formulations. Addressing industry challenges, new additions like J Sustain-Fairway focus on drought tolerance and disease resistance. J Sustain-Fairway is ideal for links and heathland venues, boosting resilient fescues for sustainable management.
For greens, the J Ultrafine Rye Green and J Ultrafine Rye 100 formulations spotlight ultrafine rye, offering hard-wearing, dense swards. Johnsons Sports Seed also introduces updates in the winter sports seed range based on extensive research.
Visit Stand 126 to explore the enhanced golf range, engage with the technical team, and obtain the 2024 Johnsons Sports Seed brochure.