Technology
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McConnel ROBOCUT range extended with mid-sized RC40
McConnel has extended its remote-control product line-up. The company has introduced of the new ROBOCUT2 RC40. The 40hp ROBOCUT bridges the gap between McConnel’s smallest and largest mulchers. The RC40 was designed especially for tackling tough terrain. It features a low centre of gravity design and durable rubber tracks. This make it capable of working on slopes up to 55 degrees whilst enhancing operator safety by removing them from the danger zone. Power comes from a 40hp, three-cylinder, Yanmar diesel engine. It uses a DPF filter system to meet the latest Stage V emissions regulations without the need…
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Ground Control trials industry-leading de-icing technology
Ground Control‘s commitment to caring for the environment will see the country’s biggest winter maintenance provider trial a number of industry-leading, green technologies over the coming months in a move towards making its gritting business carbon neutral. Ground Control and The Gritting Company will replace the secondary diesel engine routinely used to dispense salt or grit on one of its trucks with a fully electric drive, offering six to eight hours of continuous use on a single charge. Another gritting vehicle will be equipped with brine tanks, allowing the operator to dispense the liquid brine followed by a reduced amount…
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Ground Control rail teams using ‘game changing’ high tech helmets
In a UK first, Ground Control – the UK’s leading supplier of award-winning services – has deployed ‘game changing’ high-tech safety helmets for use in a rail environment. Working collaboratively with Network Rail’s Western Route Works Delivery team, Ground Control has purchased an initial batch of 40 Protos Integral helmets for workers doing essential maintenance work near rail lines. Costing over £500 each, the helmets were stress tested in the field, with workers successfully using the wireless Bluetooth system to communicate while using everyday noisy tools such as chainsaws, brushcutters and woodchippers. “As a national vegetation management contractor, we deliver…
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Smart technology pilot scheme for Belfast parks
A ‘smart’ pilot project using sensors, artificial intelligence and community currency is underway in a number of locations across Belfast. It is aimed at helping Belfast City Council manage its parks and open spaces as part of the Council’s Smart Belfast programme. The ‘Amazing Spaces, Smart Places’ initiative is being trialled for two weeks. Following a competition launched last October, five companies have been awarded funding of up to £20,000 each to explore how data and innovative technologies can help Council manage open spaces in Belfast. It will look at issues such as safety and the user experience, as well…
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How useful do you think social media is to your business?
Social media is a part of most people’s everyday lives and businesses are using it more frequently. Hootsuite have reported that as of January 2019 3.48 billion people use social media, this is a 9% increase on last year and means that 45% of the worlds population are now using social media. Hootsuite also reported that 40% of digital consumers use social networks to research new brands or products. With such a huge number of people using social media it seems like a perfect way to promote your business, conduct audience research and engage with your clients/customers. However, in our…
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The RHS has called for people to put down their phones and pick up a spade
As part of its Greening Great Britain Campaign, the RHS is calling for the nation to drop their devices and pick up a spade this Easter. A new Ipsos MORI study has shown that of those surveyed (31%) will spend 9 hours or more on smartphones outside of work and school. Compared to gardening (4%) in a typical week, in spring. The survey also shows that 64% of people spend three hours or more on smartphones outside of work and school in a week. Whilst 31% will spend three hours or more gardening this spring. The RHS…
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Perennial launches online budgeting tool
In 2018, Perennial helped people in horticulture access nearly £4 million in financial assistance. A recent financial wellbeing survey of working-age people found that 94% worry about money. Of this group over three quarters say it impacts their work. Less than half of employees surveyed had a financial plan and debt was cited as an issue for 58% of people. Perennial is combating some of these money worries for people working in horticulture, including those who are self-employed, looking for work or retired, with its easy-to-use online budgeting tool. Wendy Tozer, Debt Advice Manager at Perennial, says: “Most of…
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