Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 80

MAKITA MAKITA UK WILL BE RETURNING TO THE BALI ZONE AT SALTEX THIS YEAR WHICH TAKES PLACE AT THE NEC IN BIRMINGHAM, 31 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2018.  MAKITA WILL BE ON STAND K190D, HALL 6. The BALI Zone features and promotes Development Manager, Makita UK.  Using battery powered grounds care leading BALI registered affiliate and “There will be a focus on our expanding machines means that exhaust emissions contractor members.  Also confirmed cordless range but visitors will be able are zero – petrol engine exhaust for this year are Boningale Nurseries, to learn about the entire collection fumes are eliminated and the risk of Green-tech, British Sugar TOPSOIL, including our petrol and electric ground contamination from spilt petrol EverEdge and YMCA Training. models.” and oil is removed altogether. Many The Makita UK stand will showcase the The 18V battery platform makes it ever-growing garden machinery range economically viable for the tool owner as suitable for professional landscaping there is the option to purchase the ‘body contractors, groundsmen and forestry only’ version for those who already own workers. batteries for their other Makita power “We are really looking forward to returning to the BALI Zone at this year’s Saltex and to be teaming up with other leading names in the landscaping industry,” says Mark Earles, Business tools.   This battery platform has set an industry benchmark but still continues to expand with innovations such as the twin-18V technology which can power a 36V motor. Makita grounds-care machines offer a considerable reduction in vibration and can be used all day without harm to the operator.  Makita’s battery powered tools are significantly quieter than petrol machines whilst still delivering a professional performance. This quiet approach means teams can work around parks, schools, hospitals and cemeteries without causing nuisance and annoyance. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com.  Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk 80 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018