Pellenc UK will be returning to GroundsFest 2026 with its complete portfolio of professional battery-powered equipment, alongside the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Visitors to Stand OSA150 can not only explore the latest innovations in sustainable grounds maintenance and landscaping but also take part in a scratch card competition, with three top prize winners each receiving a Pellenc battery, charger and tool package, plus hundreds of additional giveaways up for grabs throughout the show.

Located on Stand OSA150, the Pellenc team will be on hand throughout the event to demonstrate the capabilities of the full Pellenc and Alpha ranges, offering expert advice on selecting the right equipment for a wide variety of professional applications.

Recognised as a pioneer in battery-powered technology, Pellenc has built a reputation for developing high-performance equipment that delivers the power professionals need while reducing noise, emissions and ongoing running costs. Designed for demanding commercial use, the range combines productivity, reliability and operator comfort.

Visitors will be able to see Pellenc’s extensive range of professional battery-powered tools, including hedge trimmers, brushcutters, blowers, chainsaws and pole saws. Engineered to provide exceptional performance throughout the working day, the tools are powered by advanced lithium-ion battery technology, offering long runtimes, fast charging and excellent durability. Their lightweight, ergonomic design also helps reduce operator fatigue, making them ideal for contractors, local authorities, landscapers and estate management teams.

Alongside the Pellenc range, visitors can also discover the Alpha collection of battery-powered equipment. Offering dependable performance and excellent value, the Alpha range has been developed to provide practical, professional solutions for everyday grounds maintenance tasks. Whether maintaining parks, public spaces or commercial landscapes, Alpha tools deliver the efficiency and reliability that professionals expect.

GroundsFest provides the ideal opportunity for visitors to compare products, discuss their requirements with the Pellenc UK team and gain a better understanding of how battery-powered equipment can improve productivity while supporting environmental goals.

Adding to the excitement on the stand will be a scratch card competition, giving every visitor the chance to win an excellent selection of prizes.

Three lucky winners will each receive a Pellenc battery, charger and tool package, while hundreds of additional prizes will also be available throughout the show, including Pellenc beanies, key rings and travel mugs.
Be sure to visit Pellenc UK on Stand OSA150 to explore the complete Pellenc and Alpha ranges, speak with the experts and try your luck in the scratch card competition.

Pellenc battery-powered equipment is distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Etesia UK.

For over 18 years, Telford’s Forestry Contracting has been helping to establish and maintain woodlands across Scotland. Managing and maintaining around 10,000 hectares, the company undertakes everything from tree planting and woodland creation through to ongoing forestry maintenance, ensuring young trees have the best possible start.

With such demanding work, having the right equipment is essential. That was exactly why owner Dave Telford began searching for a brushcutter capable of working efficiently between rows of newly planted trees while tackling the challenging terrain and vegetation found on forestry sites.
His search led him to the Etesia Attila 95, a machine that has already proved its worth just weeks after joining the fleet.

“I needed something that would fit between the tree rows,” explained Dave. “The machine had to be around 39 inches wide, but it also needed plenty of power. You’re dealing with steep ground, all kinds of vegetation and rough conditions, so I wanted something with a bit of grunt that could really get through it and keep the job productive.”

Rather than arranging multiple demonstrations, Dave carried out extensive research and sought advice from trusted contacts within the industry.

“I spoke to a lot of people and Etesia kept coming up. Then you watch videos online and see the reputation the machines have. I bought it based on that reputation and it’s definitely paid off.”

The Attila 95 has been put straight to work mowing between rows of young trees, where its combination of power, manoeuvrability and productivity has impressed from day one.

“It covers the ground really quickly,” said Dave. “It’s a good piece of kit and it leaves an excellent finish. Once the job’s done, it just looks tidy. The clients love it because the finished result is spot on.”

Designed specifically for demanding vegetation management, the Attila 95 combines a 95 cm cutting width with powerful brushcutting performance, making it capable of tackling dense growth while maintaining productivity of up to 12,000m² per hour. Its hydrostatic drive, low centre of gravity and excellent traction also allow operators to work confidently on slopes of up to 30 degrees.

One feature that has particularly stood out for Dave is the quality of cut, even when working in long vegetation.

“What I’ve noticed is that even if you have the cutting deck set at its highest position, around 120 millimetres, the finish is still excellent. You’d think it was cutting much lower because it leaves it looking so tidy.

“With a lot of machines I’ve hired in the past, when the grass is long, you’re driving over it and it just gets flattened rather than cut, so it looks like you’ve simply driven through it. The Etesia doesn’t do that. It cuts properly as you go. It’s just a really good design.”

Like any contractor, reliability and ease of maintenance were also high on Dave’s priority list. Downtime on remote forestry sites can be costly, making straightforward servicing a major advantage.

“I wanted something that was easy to fix if anything happened. The blades are really simple to change, so if you damage one onsite it’s literally a couple of minutes and you’re back working. You don’t have to lose half a day taking it back to the workshop. That’s a massive benefit for us.”

Dave purchased the machine through Lothian Turf Tech, where he received first-class support from Richard Fairnie and the team.

“I’d never dealt with them before, but they were recommended to me and they were absolutely brilliant.

“Richard brought the machine to me at a time that suited me, gave me a full demonstration and showed me everything I needed to know. I’d never even seen the machine before, but by the time he’d finished I was completely confident using it.

“The after-sales support has been excellent and the whole experience has been fantastic.”

Although it’s still early days, Dave has no doubts that investing in the Attila 95 was the right decision.

“It’s 100% been worthwhile,” he said. “Like any piece of equipment, it takes time to pay for itself, but this machine will pay for itself very quickly. There’s no doubt about that.”

For growing landscaping businesses, investing in the right machinery is essential, especially when balancing performance, reliability and cost. For Lewis Jordan, owner of Trim and Tidy Landscapes, the decision to purchase a pre-loved Etesia Attila AH75 has proven to be a smart move.

Based in Wiltshire and covering areas across the South West, Trim and Tidy Landscapes is a relatively young business, now entering its third year. However, Lewis brings over a decade of industry experience to the table.

“I’ve been in the industry for about 12 years and went out on my own a couple of years ago,” he explains. “We do less domestic work and more commercial-sized jobs, housing estates and sites like that.”

Like many contractors, Lewis is navigating the ongoing challenges facing the industry, from rising fuel costs to increasing demand for efficiency. This makes machinery choices more important than ever.

“We’re facing all the challenges that everybody else is at the moment, especially with the rise in fuel costs,” he says. “So, it’s incredibly important to have the right machinery in place, particularly going into a busy season.”

The need for a brushcutter like the Attila AH75 came from the changing nature of commercial landscaping, particularly on new housing developments.

“You’re seeing more developers putting in wildflower areas and ecological spaces,” Lewis explains. “So, it’s a good machine to go in and cut down all the scrub, the rough areas, and manage those spaces properly.”

The Attila AH75 is designed for exactly this kind of work. Built with rugged reliability, it features a 75cm cutting width and is powered by a Honda GXV 390 engine, delivering the strength needed to tackle dense vegetation such as brambles, long grass and bracken. Its hydrostatic transmission and differential lock ensure excellent control, even on slopes up to 20°, while its compact design allows for easy transport between sites.

For Lewis, that compactness was a major selling point. “It was mainly the compactness of the machine,” he says. “I’ve got a couple of ride-on models, but this fits into smaller spaces. It’s that in-between machine where one ride-on isn’t quite enough, but two would be overkill.”

Lewis first came across Etesia’s pre-loved offering through social media. “I saw it on Facebook one night because I follow Etesia and it came up. I’m always keeping an eye out, so I had a quick look and dropped a message to find out more,” he says.

The Etesia pre-loved range which includes ex-demo machines, offers contractors the chance to invest in high-quality equipment at a more accessible price point, a factor that played a key role in Lewis’s decision.

“Everyone wants new machines, but it’s not always possible, especially with everything going on at the moment,” he explains. “With the pre-loved option, you’re buying from a brand you trust, but still getting that quality, so it works really well. New, they can be almost double the price I paid.”

Lewis is no stranger to Etesia equipment, already running a Pro 51 pedestrian mower and a Bahia cut and collect mower within his fleet. His previous experience with the brand gave him confidence in choosing a pre-loved machine.

“Over the years I’ve used several Etesia machines and they’ve always been good quality,” he says. “You get what you pay for, and Etesia sits at the top end of the market in my opinion, they’ve proven that quality over the years.”

Reliability and ease of use are key factors, not just for Lewis but for his team as well.

“My staff all seem to like them too and they’re simple to use, which is important,” he adds. “They’ll cut in all weather. Even if it’s wet on the ground, the cut and collect machines pick up really well, which is exactly what you want.”

As Trim and Tidy Landscapes continues to grow, Lewis is clear that Etesia will remain part of the journey.

“I can see us continuing to invest in Etesia equipment for many years to come,” he says.

For contractors looking to balance cost and performance without compromising on quality, Lewis’s experience highlights the value of considering pre-loved machinery, especially when it comes from a trusted name like Etesia.

For amenity managers, local authorities, and landscaping contractors, the seasonal battle against leaf litter, tarmac debris, and wet detritus is a relentless task. While commercial blowers have historically relied on noisy, high-emission petrol engines, strict urban noise regulations and corporate sustainability targets have rapidly accelerated the shift toward zero-emission tech.

 

At the absolute forefront of this transition is Pellenc, distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Etesia UK. Long revered for its pioneering commercial lithium-ion engineering, Pellenc has systematically expanded and refined its commercial blower portfolio. With the recent introduction of the highly accessible Essential Line alongside their heavy-hitting Airion 3 professional standard, grounds teams now have a targeted, petrol-matching tool for every operational tier.

 

The Professional Standard: Airion 3

For intensive, day-in, day-out clearance, the Airion 3 remains the lightweight powerhouse of choice for municipal and large-scale amenity teams.

 

Ergonomics Over Fatigue: Weighing a record-breaking 2.55 kg in hand, the Airion 3 tackles one of the biggest hidden operational hazards of clearing: musculoskeletal strain. Traditional blowers create a rotational twisting force on the wrist when throttled. Pellenc solves this via a patented angled air intake, which completely counteracts the standard gyroscopic recoil, keeping the tool perfectly balanced along the vertical axis from shoulder to wrist.

 

Intelligent Power Management: Delivering an impressive 17.5 N of effective thrust and an actual airflow of up to 920 m³/h, the tool easily handles heavy, water-logged autumn leaves. It features four working speeds plus a trigger-activated Boost mode.

 

All-Weather Robustness: Built around a tough magnesium-alloy turbine housing, the tool boasts an IP54 sealing rating, making it completely dustproof and 100% waterproof for relentless operation in unpredictable UK weather. When paired with the ULiB 1500 backpack battery, it delivers up to an astonishing 6 hours of continuous runtime.

Accessible Commercial Tech: The Airion Essential

Recognising that smaller contractors, heritage sites, and educational facilities need professional performance without the top-tier price tag of massive backpack batteries, Pellenc recently rolled out the Airion Essential.

 

This clever development shifts the narrative by introducing high-performance, on-board battery clipping systems directly onto the tool body.

 

Cordless Freedom with Punch: Retaining the signature patented angled intake to eliminate wrist fatigue, the Airion Essential is fully ambidextrous. Despite being part of Pellenc’s budget-conscious professional line, there are zero compromises on raw muscle: it achieves a massive 23 N of thrust in boost mode (18 N at regular high speed) and a high velocity 1,200 m³/h airflow.

 

Smart Feedback: An integrated, backlit LED Human-Machine Interface (HMI) gives operators immediate visibility over remaining battery percentages, selected cruise control options, and its three operating speeds.

 

On-Board Flexibility: The Essential functions via ultra-lightweight plug-in batteries on the chassis—either the ULiB 200E (keeping the total working weight to 4.4 kg) or the higher-capacity 400E (offering up to 2 hours of continuous work). Crucially for growing fleets, a simple adapter plate means it remains backward-compatible with Pellenc’s existing long-range backpack battery harnesses.

 

Built for a Circular Economy: The LONGTIME® Assurance

In a market frequently cluttered with “disposable” commercial equipment, Pellenc separates itself where it matters most: long-term lifecycle value.

 

Both the Airion 3 and Airion Essential have been awarded the prestigious, independent LONGTIME® label. This European certification guarantees that the tools are purposefully engineered for durability and true repairability.

 

Pellenc guarantees that critical components—from the brushless motors to electronic control boards—will have readily accessible spare parts for a minimum of 10 years. For local authorities calculating total cost of ownership (TCO) and capital equipment lifespans, this metric alone turns a tool purchase into a secure, long-term fleet asset.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of amenity management, the shift toward sustainable, low-impact machinery is no longer just a trend, it’s a requirement.

Standing at the forefront of this transition is the Etesia ET Lander, a 100% electric utility vehicle designed to bridge the gap between heavy-duty performance and environmental responsibility.

Built for the Professional
The ET Lander is engineered specifically for the rigors of municipal and landscape maintenance teams. Despite its compact footprint measuring just 3.72 meters in length, it boasts a staggering one-metric-ton payload and a 750kg towing capacity.

This power-to-size ratio makes it an ideal workhorse for transporting aggregates, waste, or heavy grounds equipment through narrow park pathways and congested urban environments.

Versatility is baked into its DNA. The vehicle features a three-way tipper bed, which can be operated via a central control panel in the cab or through a remote control for safer unloading.

Furthermore, integrated loading ramps allow for the easy transport of ride-on mowers and pedestrian machinery, effectively making the ET Lander a mobile hub for entire maintenance teams.

Efficiency Without Compromise
Silence is one of the ET Lander’s greatest assets. For contractors working in “noise-sensitive” areas such as hospitals, schools, or residential squares, the near-silent electric drivetrain allows for early-morning or late-evening operations without disturbance.

The 2026 models offer a choice between traditional lead-acid or high-performance Lithium-ion batteries, with the latter providing a range of up to 100km on a single charge. With a charging time of approximately 7 hours, the vehicle is ready for a full day’s shift every morning.

The Professional View
For many, the real proof of the ET Lander’s value lies in its daily operation. We spoke with Gary Spreadbury, the Head Gardener at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park about their switch to electric:
“The ET Lander has completely changed our workflow. We were worried about losing the ‘grunt’ of a diesel UTV, but the instant torque from the electric motor handles our steepest slopes even when the bed is fully loaded. What’s really impressed the crew, however, is the maneuverability. We can navigate the tightest trails where our old trucks simply couldn’t go. It’s quiet, it’s clean, and honestly, the staff fight over who gets to drive it.”

With its robust chassis, 4.4-meter turning radius, and zero-emission profile, the Etesia ET Lander is proving that the future of amenity maintenance isn’t just green, it’s significantly more efficient.