Inturf go to standard roll width
Following the introduction of new state-of-the-art automated turf harvesting equipment we’ve standardised the dimensions of our standard range of turf - and introduced new product features to make handling and laying even easier for contractors.
Big Rolls (mechanically handled large rolls of turf - first developed by Inturf in the mid 90s) will be harvested to the same 24" width as conventional turf.
Turf wrap netting will be available for these big rolls and these can also be perforated enabling smaller sections to be peeled off for easy laying.
For the more specialised turfing projects such as Thick Cut Big Roll and Lay ‘n’ Play Turf Tiles (again systems developed by Inturf) the 29" and 48" wide turf remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
However, as these dimensions have proved very successful, it is doubtful that these will be brought in line with the standard range of turf harvesting.
The key advantages of the new Inturf system are:
- Big Rolls can now be netted on the outside for stability during transport. (This netting can be taken off upon installation)
- The new width matches Inturf small roll width making it easier to use small rolls in combination with Big Rolls on the same project
- Efficiencies in harvesting and handling offer real cost savings
- More robust installation machines which are cheaper to purchase
- More contractor friendly format: our turf is now even faster to lay.
Lawn Centres launched at York & Grantham
Inturf have launched new lawn centres at York and Grantham to supply landscape professionals as well as sell direct to end-user gardeners.
“Our business has enjoyed a considerable amount of success in recent years,” says Inturf joint managing director Alex Edwards. “We are building on our reputation and expertise in sports turf and making that - and the same quality turf - available to gardeners and landscape professionals.
The Lawn Centres are an important part of that process. Because we have production fields right on the doorstep in both cases there are always huge supplies of freshly cut turf on hand and managers with the right mixture of experience and enthusiasm to make the difference."
Inturf’s new Lawn Centres: green, fast, & right where you want them
- Freshly lifted high quality turf always available
- Any grade, any quantity, any time
- Cut to order
- Convenient locations, fast service
- Pull in, load up, get moving!
- Credit cards accepted
- Top quality topsoil available in bulk and 25kg bags at all times
Build your business with Inturf
Inturf are currently seeking to expand and improve their nationwide network of turf and topsoil stockists. To help the process we’ve launched the Business Builder Partnership™ to help stockists get everything they can out of their association with us.
- Business Builder partners are allocated an exclusive area for both supply and installation of Inturf products
- Our new website is being specifically structured to drive business through those customers who are committed to the Business Builder Partnership
- We have made available extensive marketing funds, specifically for promoting our stockists/distributors
- Our distribution network is flexible and geared towards ensuring customers get the best possible service, with mechanical offload available on all deliveries (at no extra cost)
- We offer one tonne bags of topsoil on a sale or return basis
- Our flexibility in harvesting and production ensures that we can adjust to meet customer needs - so they never need to let their customers down.
- Inturf are ISO 9002 accredited and fully committed members of the Turfgrass Growers Association - totally dedicated to service and quality
Most important of all, Inturf are committed to ensuring that their customers come first.
This strong emphasis on quality of product and service will make certain that Inturf stockists will experience fewer complaints and be able to retain and build their business.
We are now specified by many leading sports venues, landscape contractors and landscape designers including Celtic Manor, Carnoustie and The Belfry in the world of Golf, Everton and Bolton Wanderers Football Clubs, and award winning landscape contractors like Waterers Landscapes.
If you think your business could benefit from our Business Builder Partnership please contact Andy Church, Director of Sales.
Stephen Edwards takes the chair at the Turfgrass Growers Association
Stephen Edwards, Joint Managing Director of Inturf was elected chair of the Turfgrass Growers Association at its last Annual Meeting.
The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is the only professional organisation in the UK and Ireland dedicated to the advancement of quality turf production.
“Our industry is at an important stage in its development and I feel it is a tremendous honour to be taking the chair at this time,” says Stephen, whose father, Derek Edwards, was the founding chairman of the Association in 1995. He also paid warm tribute to Chris Carr his predecessor.
“During my time in the chair I would like to see the Association being even more controlled and more focused in its approach with a strong, committed and accountable council ready to get involved and prepared to be judged by results. In particular I want to see more useful market and technical research to help members grow their businesses.”
RTF Turf: the UK’s first turf bred for climate change
Inturf are part of a four-strong consortium of growers to have ready stocks of a new breed of turf which has been specially developed by Barenbrug Research to cope with the rigours of climate change.
Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (or Really Tough Turf as it has been described) performs well in drought, doesn’t mind being waterlogged in flooding, is shade tolerant and salt tolerant and is incredibly hard wearing.
“It is the perfect tall fescue for amenity and domestic garden settings,” says Alex Edwards, joint managing director of Inturf. “We know from our conversations with landscape specifiers and garden designers that they are actively thinking about the effects of climate change as they plan landscapes. RTF’s characteristics are such that it will cope well with the extremes of drought and flood which seem to beset us now. Its salt tolerance also makes it ideal for roadside verges as well as coastal sites and its toughness means it can cope with the heaviest pounding.”
Rhizomatous Tall Fescue turf has been developed in co-operation with Barenbrug, one of Europe’s foremost breeders. The tall fescue’s unique properties are attributable to its rhizomes and its remarkably deep root system. “RTF’s root system is bushier, denser, stronger and deeper than anything we’ve seen before,” says Alex Edwards. “It’s a major breakthrough for people who use grass in amenity landscapes and for designers working with housing developers. Anyone wishing to come and see the new variety should get in touch with me.”