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We are pleased to announce Green Plant UK Ltd as the mainland UK Distributor of the LF750 Lifter and LF1000 Lifter from engineering innovators Dragon Equipment. Built entirely in the UK, the versatile and compact sister machines are designed to make transporting materials around site quicker, easier and safer - whether moving logs, bags of sand or pallets of slabs. Jeremy Smithers, Business Development Manager at Green Plant UK, said: “We are really pleased to be the mainland UK distributor for Dragon Equipment’s Lifters. We love the versatility of the machines and they really complement our portfolio of products.” The LF750 is capable of lifting up to 750kg, whereas it’s wider counterpart the LF1000 can transport up to 1,000kg. Both machines are available with the Vanguard© 400, 14HP petrol engine from Briggs & Stratton or the Hatz 1B50 Diesel engine, they are also available as a Hybrid machine. The lifting arm can quickly and easily have additional attachments added, such as a log grab or post hole borer etc. - with new attachments coming soon. Regardless of which attachment is being used, the simple, universal and robust controls make the machine easy to master. The machines are built with safety at the forefront of the design, both machines have a front stability foot, which doubles-up as a load stabiliser when tracking. They also both have a raised platform for the operator to stand on to ensure optimum operating visibility. All terrain tracks allow the Dragon Lifters to be used in all conditions on any building site or home-based project. For ease of transport both machines weigh under 630kg, and will fit in most trailers or vans. The LF750 is just 700mm wide so will fit through a standard doorway, even the LF1000 at just 840mm wide is perfect for jobs where access is narrow or restricted. For more information, and videos, visit www.greenplantuk.com/dragon-lifters Contact: For more details, please contact: Jeremy Smithers, Green Plant UK Business Development Manager - 07879 636705 Rosemary Brennan, Green Plant UK Managing Director – 07789 650008 About Dragon Equipment Dragon Equipment Ltd is a young company, started by Jeff Haines. Jeff was previously a partner and technical director at one of the leading woodchipper manufacturers in Europe for 22 years. His vision for Dragon Equipment is, through innovation, to create products to revolutionise how we recycle, move and use materials on site.

Reflecting the growth in the company and scope of the projects undertaken, Maidstone-based Day Tree Fellers have just purchased their 4th GreenMech woodchipper – going from the pedestrian CS100 unit up to the mighty 45hp EVO 165D-45LE unit in the space of just six years! Delivering powerful, yet surprisingly quiet, performance the EVO 165D-45LE hasn’t missed a beat since Owner Les Day took delivery of the unit in December 2020. Les, along with one of his sons, started Day Tree Fellers in 2015 before another two sons came on board to complete the current line-up. “When we first started out, we looked at a couple of different chipper manufacturers and were instantly impressed by GreenMech’s willingness to help and their general service level” explains Les. “At the time we went for the 4” CS100 pedestrian unit, and quickly followed that up with two turntable QuadChip 160’s.” As the nature of their work evolved to span both domestic and commercial projects, it became evident that they needed even more productivity and the ability to process even larger timber. “What the EVO 165D-45LE lacks by way of a turntable, it more than makes up for in other areas! It works so quickly offering fantastic throughput rates but I particularly like that you can manually slow the feed rollers down to process any particularly large diameter timbers. The higher horsepower Kubota diesel engine handles this with ease and will hopefully give us years of reliable service.” “Along with the No-Stress control system, another thing that’s impressed me is how quiet this machine is which is excellent, particularly for work in domestic areas.” As standard, the entire EVO range features an all-steel bonnet and additional fan to help reduce overall sound power and sound pressure. This, combined with GreenMech’s disc-blade chipping system, means the EVO is one of the quietest chipper collections available. “It’s also been great that the experience we’ve had with GreenMech and their dealer network throughout the latest purchase was just as good as we enjoyed all those years ago - the factory were even able to accommodate fitting my machine with a bespoke folding output chute to suit my available storage. Nothing is too much trouble and it’s that level of service, and the reliable performance, that keeps me coming back every time.”

Following the recent news of expansion in their coverage area, GreenMech main dealers GA Groundcare Ltd have announced the appointment of Matt Textor as Sales Manager. A well-known industry name, Matt joins the Wiltshire dealership to spearhead sales of the GreenMech woodchipper range across their increased nine-county territory. Having initially joined T H White Groundcare on a Service Engineering apprenticeship, Matt spent a total of 13 years in the workshop where he developed a thorough understanding of the mechanics behind a vast selection of groundcare and arboricultural equipment. This foundation went on to set Matt up for a successful 7 years in sales, pairing his technical know-how with an appreciation of the requirements of a wide customer base. During this time, he also headed up sales of the GreenMech range of pedestrian, road-tow, PTO and tracked woochippers from T H White’s Reading depot during their tenure as a dealer. In his new position as Sales Manager for GA Groundcare Ltd, Matt will be in charge of business development across their new larger territory and is ideally placed to serve the South Eastern counties from his Berkshire location. On his appointment, Matt said, “I’m excited about the new challenge ahead and being able to target and focus all of my efforts solely on one fantastic product line. GreenMech are great ambassadors for British manufacturing and I am very much looking forward to working closely alongside them again, and the whole GA Groundcare Ltd team, to support customers old and new.” Commenting on the exciting growth of GA Groundcare Ltd, Director Ashley Stevens added, “I’m very pleased to finally be able to get Matt on board, having worked alongside him a number of years ago. His mechanical knowledge and honest sales approach is a great fit for our business model.” Operating from their purpose-built depot in Poulshot, Wiltshire, GA Groundcare Ltd are exclusive to the GreenMech franchise, offering supply, servicing and support, together with stocking a comprehensive range of GreenMech replacement parts. The success of the partnership saw an extension of GA Groundcare Ltd’s territory in January 2021 to serve the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Kent, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.

Are you a climbing arborist living in the UK and interested in moving to Canada? Tree Ninja is a tree service company in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and we are happy to sponsor you and help you come work as an arborist. Not only will we help you with the paperwork of getting a working holiday visa and/or permanent residency, but we will also offer you a generous hourly wage upon your arrival and help you find affordable housing nearby. We know how to file a LMIA and have experienced immigration lawyers to help get you here as fast as possible. Canada has a lot of tree work, but there is a shortage of people working in the tree industry in Canada. We have found that arborists from the UK are typically incredibly hardworking and honest people who are eager to start a new life in Canada. We love helping arborists come to Canada and we will do everything in our power to make the process as quick and easy as possible. Why Should UK Arborists Come to Live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada? Tree Ninja is located in Edmonton, Alberta which is on the Eastern side of the Rocky Mountains. We have the great boreal forest, fresh rivers, vast grasslands, and of course the mountains on our doorstep. There are a lot of health benefits to living in Canada and especially in Edmonton. We have incredibly clean air and water and have an average of 325 sunny days a year. We have low taxes and affordable housing. We also have a low crime rate and excellent health care. Edmonton is a blue-collar city and most people are very friendly, hard-working and love the outdoors. Edmontonians especially like to fish, hike, hunt, garden, ski, swim and play hockey, soccer and music. What Arborist Certification Do I Need to Work in Canada? If you are thinking about coming to work as an arborist in Canada, no official certification is required. However, having ISA certification helps significantly in getting a good-paying job in the tree service industry. Tree Ninja would be happy to sponsor you and help you get a working holiday visa and/or permanent residency in Canada. Simply email us your resume and we will help you get here right away. How Long Does It Take to Immigrate to Canada to Work as an Arborist? It has been our experience that it can take anywhere from 1-27 weeks to get a working visa to come to Canada. We have experience with the immigration process and have found that the sooner you start your application, the better. Tree Ninja would be happy to sponsor you and help you get a working holiday visa and/or permanent residency in Canada. Simply email us your resume and we will help you get here right away. How Much Will I Get Paid if I Work in Canada as an Arborist? On average, arborists get paid $28.75 an hour. However, if you are an experienced climber and willing to lead a crew, Tree Ninja will pay you upwards of $35 an hour. Tree Ninja would be happy to sponsor you and help you get a working holiday visa and/or permanent residency in Canada. Simply email us your resume and we will help you get here right away. HOME - TREE NINJA - TREE SERVICE EDMONTON TREENINJAEDMONTON.COM We provide the city and surrounding area with professional tree services such as removals, pruning, and tree risk and health assessments.