Steve Bullman

ARBLEASE has secured over £10 million in low fixed-rate funding for UK Arb, Forestry, Farm and Ground-care contractors! It was great to welcome Rochelle today from BNP PARIBAS UK to Arblease HQ; pictured here with Tony, Ben, Matt and CEO Steve. We are proud to renew and continue our strong 30+ year partnership with BNP Paribas as one of several funders helping Arblease support UK Arb and other ground based industries by financing New & Used, Machinery and Vehicles for our industry at low fixed-rates. Get in touch today to secure your funding and reserve a share of these funds by applying online 24/7. Get approved and increase your buying power! If you are looking to buy a new or used vehicle or machine act now! Apply online and qualify in advance to secure funds for any future or looming purchase. This reserved facility will last for up to 6 months enabling you to move fast and secure the best machine or vehicle at the best price! What a team! Apply here Buy machinery from any manufacturer, dealer or private seller and use these funds to finance the purchase. These funds can be used to finance any New or Used machinery or vehicle. What we finance: Business asset finance, Hire Purchase (Full future ownership), Lease and Operating Lease: All arb machinery and vehicles All forestry machinery and vehicles All farm machinery and vehicles All construction machinery and vehicles Access platforms ATVs Clearance machines Mulchers Commercial vehicles Tippers Pickups Cranes Crushers Excavators Mini loaders Hedge cutters Mowers Tractors Stump grinders Wood chippers Skid steer loaders Fork lifts Telescopic handlers and much much more. Call anytime for a quick chat on 01604 623644 and ask for Matt, Marco, Ben or Tony!

Satisfying the increasing demand from domestic customers for retaining wood chip, a CS100 from GreenMech has been non-stop since its delivery, according to Max Bishop, Owner of MJB Group. Installed by local dealers GA Groundcare in December 2022, the CS100 sits alongside a GreenMech Arborist 150P which now gives the landscape, arb and grounds team the versatility to tackle projects of all shapes and sizes. Into their sixth year of trading, MJB Group undertake all areas of garden maintenance and tree surgery, and in addition to a large residential client base, have recently begun working on a number of commercial jobs in and around their trading area of Wiltshire and Somerset. “We’ve had a GreenMech Arborist 150P on our fleet for the last five years and it’s a fantastic piece of kit” Max says. “This is in use every day. Increasingly, on the domestic jobs, customers were asking to keep chippings to use in their flowers beds so we spoke to Ashley at GA Groundcare about a smaller, more portable unit that we could manoeuvre into back gardens, chip on the spot, and then spread the chippings where they’d like them.” At just 760mm wide, the GreenMech CS100 is ideal for jobs in confined spaces, fitting through standard gates and doorways making it the perfect partner for work in domestic environments. The 18hp electric-start petrol engine and twin, reversible chipping blades make light work of timber, wood waste and vegetation while the adjustable discharge chute makes chip disposable convenient and simple. “Within half an hour of the CS100 demonstration we’d decided to buy it! The build quality of it is extraordinary and, after having a look at other machines, this only confirmed that we weren’t going to get anything more robust or better suited to our needs.” He continues, “It’s been working on all-manner of jobs, from garden clearances through to large ash tree removals where we hooked it up on the back of the quadbike and towed it into position.” “It will take material up to 4” extremely easily and produces lovely chips. Having this second machine has also saved us a considerable amount of money that we were spending on disposing chippable material when the Arborist 150P was busy.” Delighted with the performance of his CS100, Max has also been impressed with the back up support and service from GreenMech and his regional dealer GA Groundcare. “They’re a fantastic brand to work with, really easy to talk to and no question is too much to ask. With our pair of machines working so well, as we continue to grow it’s great to have a brand supporting us that can continue to support our requirements moving forwards.”

STIHL has launched a new innovative full chisel saw chain offering up to 20% higher cutting performance. Compatible with any STIHL professional chainsaw with a power output of 1.6 kW – 2.0 kW, the new PS3 Pro chain is available in 3/8 P pitch and 1.1mm drive link gauge and features a narrow kerf designed to reduce resistance while cutting. This new geometry results in a chain that not only cuts faster than the previous 1.3mm gauge chain but is less sensitive to pressure too. For cordless chainsaw models, the increase in cutting efficiency also allows more cuts to be made per charge, improving productivity. The new 1.1mm Light 04 guide bar has been specifically designed for use with the PS3 Pro chain, offering increased durability and optimum balance. In addition, the drive links on the PS3 Pro sit deeper inside the Light 04 guide bar compared to ¼ P 1.1mm chain, further decreasing the likelihood of the chain de-railing. Available in 12” and 14” lengths, the PS3 Pro chain and Light 04 guide bar comes as standard with the new MSA 220 C-B, or separately as an easy upgrade for models such as the MSA 220 T and MS 201 TC-M. Furthermore, the PS3 Pro is compatible with all standard 3/8 P sharpening accessories. For more information on STIHL's new PS3 Pro saw chain, please visit www.stihl.co.uk

STIHL has launched ADVANCE ProCOM X-VENT which sees the popular ADVANCE ProCOM headset fitted as standard to its X-VENT safety helmet. This new product offers forestry and landscaping professionals clear, high-quality communications and top-of-the-range ear and head protection all-in-one. ADVANCE ProCOM is also available as an ear defender set, or as an accessory for the ADVANCE X-CLIMB and other 3M compatible helmets for a wide range of choice. Fixed to the X-VENT for optimum comfort and safety, the ADVANCE ProCOM headset offers seamless on-site communication with up to 16 other ADVANCE ProCOM users. It also boasts a range of up to 600m between two users, dependent on terrain; with each headset acting as a repeater to extend the range should more than two headsets be in use at once. Its intuitive ambient mode allows users to hear and react to potential dangers around them, with automatic de-activation, should loud noise be detected, for maximum protection. The design, which puts user safety at the forefront, not only offers the ADVANCE ProCOM’s industry-leading ear protection, but hardwearing head protection, complete with reflective strips, in the form of the X-VENT. The vented helmet comes with a sturdy spring steel mesh visor which allows up to 80% light visibility for a clear, protected view. For ease of use, it also comes with a ratchet adjustment headband and a twist lock to adjust its size and height. The ADVANCE ProCOM X-VENT also features qualities such as smartphone voice assistance, an integrated FM radio and app customisation. Additionally, it offers both open-mic and push-to-talk options to suit the level of communication required. For more information on STIHL’s new ADVANCE ProCOM X-VENT, visit www.stihl.co.uk.

This month sees the addition of world-leading brand TEUFELBERGER to the extensive Carr’s Billington Safety portfolio. This exciting development extends the distributor’s offering to its dealers of innovative equipment for those working at height, from fibre and steel wire ropes to strapping. Competitively priced stock of TEUFELBERGER products will be held by Carr’s Billington Safety here in the UK. This allows for a more streamlined service for dealers, eradicating the stress of import duties, Brexit logistics and space issues. With its headquarters in Austria, TEUFELBERGER was first established in 1790 as a one-man operation. Today it is a global family-owned group, covering 13 locations and employing 1500 people. Research and development is firmly at the heart of TEUFELBERGER’s operation. The company utilises a wealth of technologies to manufacture innovative product solutions from steel wire ropes for forestry work, ropeways and cranes to synthetic fibre ropes for fall protection, tree care and industrial application, as well as strapping to secure cargo in transport. Pre-ordering is available now across Carr’s Billington Safety’s wide-reaching dealer base with shipment available from the first week of February. The full range of TEUFELBERGER products on offer can be found here. Investment has been made to the company’s website with its easy-to-use, streamlined design and improved site navigation and functionality that enables users to quickly find exactly what they are looking for, with access to essential information on products, stock availability and a rapid order process. Carr’s Billington Saftey’s Commercial Manager Neil Thomas comments, “We are delighted to be working with world-renowned TEUFELBERGER, adding another quality brand to our existing portfolio and meeting the demands of our customers. Carr’s Billington Safety is well equipped to assist TEUFELBERGER in meeting its key objectives of geographic expansion and growth.”