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Outdoor Engineering Trees that thrive, not just survive GreenMax Ltd recently started trading in the UK with tried and tested tree planting accessories, ideal for Landscape Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors. Under their motto, ‘Trees that thrive, not just survive’ these products are said to “provide more effective solutions for tree establishment rates”, according to Sales Director, Prem Mann, who further adds, “I have worked extensively with European nurseries, suppliers and on-site with contractors and therefore finding the right partners to develop the UK business with a comprehensive product range, was not a series of complex decisions. Our emphasis is on recyclable and bio-degradable products and therefore the suppliers we are working with are the perfect fit”. “We have had an excellent relationship with our suppliers, and previous competitors, and it is gratifying that they want to support us”. GreenMax Ltd will exclusively offer the majority of the Dutch GreenMax product range and have designed their own simple and effective RootMaster™ root guidance system, which can be easily removed when/if required. Also available are bio-degradable tree pit irrigation and aeration systems and many other products including the Water Reservoir and GREENMAX LTD with the possibility of a hot summer coming up, it is vital water is not wasted, but the roots be effectively drenched through (not around) the rootball. This product will appeal to Local Authorities and Contractors. The Tree Trunk Protector is also a simple effective system. Using a very supple protective material, it protects the tree’s trunk from mowing and strimmer damage and also rodents, whilst the optimum spacing of the slots allow adequate ventilation and light at the base. The Gefa tree anchoring systems are also exclusively available through GreenMax Ltd. Gefa are the leading supplier of tree anchor systems in Germany. Voted ‘Best in Test’ after a 5 year study of all major European tree anchor systems, at FLL Research Association Centre for horticulture and technology, Quedlingburg (ZGT), the Gefa systems were judged to be the most effective systems and now Gefa offer TEL: 07401 109091 additional anchor systems, many of which are being manufactured from bio-degradable alternatives. “We hope, that by staying small and offering the best advice (from the UK, Holland and Germany) we can not only provide an efficient, knowledgeable service but the most competitive prices”, added Prem. GreenMax Ltd advised that there are a number of new products which have been subjected to long term trials, and expect to launch at least two innovations in September. Where appropriate, the products have been tested to the DIN EN ISO standards. GreenMax Ltd are delighted with the recent level of enquiries and the orders they have already received. With three major projects for the next season, they appear very optimistic for the coming year. WWW.GREENMAXLTD.CO.UK 50 Page 50.indd 1 26/08/2015 12:20:53