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FACILITY & OPERATIONS 44 SportsTurf | March 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com SPAINT, New PAINT Turf colorANT Grigg Brothers has introduced SPAINT, a paint turf colorant, to its colorant portfolio includ- ing pigments GreenPIG and GreenPIG Ultra. SPAINT effectively provides a natural green color to any sports turf surface, is durable and long lasting, and designed for use on all turfgrasses. Custom engineered with an eco- friendly binder, SPAINT is ideal for high impact sports fields because it dries fast and stands up to traffic. Turf managers have the flexibility to apply SPAINT to actively growing, semi, or totally dormant turfgrass. When used correctly SPAINT will allow sport turf managers the ability to conserve valuable resources such as water, fertilizers, and seed. One gallon of SPAINT can treat up to 12,000 square feet and can be used as a standalone product or mixed with foliar fertilizer, PGR's, and/or crop protectants. Grigg Brothers AlleTT lAuNcheS ProfeS- SIoNAl mowerS IN uSA Allett USA has launched to US market its range of reel mowers, featuring roller driven walk- behind and ride-on models, which are capable of producing first-class finishes across a wide range of grass types and mowing conditions. The Buffalo and Regal models are ideal for maintain- ing larger, sensitive areas such as Stadium and First Team fields. The C-Range features quickly interchangeable cartridge heads enabling a single power unit to cut grass and carry out other essential turf maintenance tasks. Available with 10 different Cartridges: 6, 8 and 10 bladed cutting cylinders, 10 blade with groomer, two scarifiers options, verticutter, sorrel roller, brush and slitter. Also available is the brand new RM34 rotary mower; specifically developed with and for stadium turf managers. The twin-bladed, high-lift system cuts and vacuums quickly and efficiently to give the busiest grounds-team massive capac- ity to clean-up after matches or mow higher during grow-in. All machines are engineered to be best in class; delivering a wide cut, true "flat" surface, all with a design that is comfortable to hold and easy to use. Allett USA huNTer'S SyNTheTIc Turf IrrIgATIoN SySTem Hunter Industries has released its new STK-6V synthetic turf irrigation system to clean and cool synthetic sports turf. The shorter vault design provides a connection to the mainline at approximately 24"-30" deep, a much more man- ageable depth for installation with less digging required. In the new model, the rotor hangs from an adjustable bracket within the vault for precise adjustment to meet grade, and adjustable stands support the manifold, eliminating the need to backfill the vault with gravel for support. The STK-6V includes a new three-inch galva- nized ductile iron assembly with heavy-duty grooved fittings for ease of servicing. The isola- tion valve and point of connection for the quick coupler are now inside the vault and provided with the field-installed assembly, for a total top service solution. The vault also includes a drain valve for easier servicing and winterization. Hunter Industries K100 fuel TreATmeNT Developed in 1965, K100 Fuel Treatment removes water from fuel systems by seeking out water, encapsulating it, altering the chemical make-up of water by changing it to a combus- tible compound that burns clean, lubricates, and increases power in gasoline, diesel, and home heating fuels. K100 Fuel Treatments are designed and formulated for use in all fuels including E-10, ULSD, Off-Road, Bio-Diesel and Home-Heating Fuels. We are a national supplier of fuel treatment products for fleets, small engine sales & service, as well as lawn care contractors for residential, commercial, sports fields, univer- sity campuses, and golf courses. For the Turf Industry Professionals, these fuel treatments will increase your gas mileage, reduce maintenance costs on both equipment and vehicles, and trans- form standard fuel to premium fuel, which will not harm your investments. Kinetic Fuel Technology, Inc BIg BrowN mouNd coNverTIBle mouNd Big Brown Mound is the first of its kind. It's an innovative pitching mound system that converts from a mound to a flat surface in just seconds, which maximizes field space, and creates a multi- use space from the same field. It's easy to install on a skinned, grass or synthetic field at the time of construction or retro-fitting into existing fields. Its unique proprietary flipping feature makes the Big Brown Mound user friendly and easy to operate and maintain. Big Brown Mound can be set at 46' or 50' for baseball and uses multiple rubber positions for fast pitch that include 46, 43, and 40 feet, providing unmatched flexibility and performance. The Big Brown Mound stores within itself eliminating hauling the mound on or to the field as with traditional mound solutions, and it's cheaper to operate and maintain over 5 years. Big Brown Mound TOOLS & EquIPmENT