STIHL PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS BRUSHCUTTERS
The advent of the new FSA 130 and battery. They run quietly, making them
130 R brushcutters mark yet another well suited for use in noise-sensitive
addition to STIHL’s ever-expanding PRO areas, and the low vibrations during
range. These powerful but lightweight operation provide excellent operator
brushcutters are specifically designed comfort.
for professionals working on large areas
of thick grass.
The FSA 130 is well suited to clearing
large patches of grass and scrub quickly
and efficiently thanks to the bike
handle, whilst the FSA 130 R features a
loop handle that makes it perfect for use
in tighter spaces. The tools boast three
adjustable power settings that can be
Both tools can be powered by STIHL’s
range of 36V battery systems, AP
batteries or AR backpack batteries.
The new STIHL AR 1000 backpack
battery is ideal for use in conjunction
with the powerful FSA 130 and 130 R
brushcutters and will run for up to 230
minutes on a single charge.
changed via the handle depending on The AR 1000 is also well suited to the
the task in hand and to help conserve HSA 94 R/ HSA 94 T hedge trimmers
battery power when full speed is not and BGA 100 blower, which will run
required. for 380 minutes and 225 minutes
Powered by a 36 V Lithium-Ion battery
respectively.
with an electric motor, the FSA 130 The FSA 130 R, combined with AR 1000
and FSA 130 R are extremely energy backpack battery and AL 500 charger,
efficient, lightweight and well balanced, has a recommended retail price of
weighing just 4.4kg excluding the £1,145 including VAT.
For more information on the
STIHL’s FSA 130 model’s
or its extensive range of
cordless machinery, please
visit www.stihl.co.uk.
DLF SEEDS
MAKES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION WITH PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS
DLF Seeds have announced that an With DLF operating complementary biotechnology while minimising
agreement has been reached to acquire business in terms of market coverage timescales and risk.
PGG Wrightson Seeds. and distribution capabilities, the
With DLF recognised as a leading seed
player in the Northern hemisphere,
and PGG occupying a similar position
in the south, the combined business
is seen as a significant strategic leap
towards a significant global presence.
PGG Wrightson Seeds is an
international market leader within
forage and turf seeds, responsible
for many of Europe’s top-rated
bent grasses including Manor and
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combined business will allow for
continued investments at the highest
level, to offer end-users better seed
solutions through research and plant
breeding.
DLF Chief Executive Truels Damsgaard
said, “The world is changing ever faster
with new plant breeding technologies
offering quicker and better tailored
solutions to diverse amenity
conditions.
Arrowtown, with activities in New To stay ahead of the competition,
Zealand, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina it is of utmost importance to gain
and Brazil. scale in your business, to support
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With this acquisition DLF not only
achieves such scale, we also gain
a strong supply chain and market
coverage in the Southern Hemisphere,
which positions DLF uniquely in the
global forage and turf seed space.”
PGG Wrightson Chief Executive Ian
Glasson added, “The seeds business will
benefit from being part of a truly global
company with a diversified offering.”
The transaction remains subject to
regulatory approvals and is expected
to close
within six
months.
www.dlf.co.uk