Etesia has announced that all pedestrian, ride-on and brushcutter models will now carry a three year warranty as standard for domestic use, and a two year warranty for commercial use.

“We have always built mowers of exceptional quality, and have total confidence in every machine that comes out of the factory. That’s an easy thing to say, but to back it up with a warranty is quite a different matter,” said Etesia UK operations director Les Malin.

“Most councils and mowing contractors have been looking more carefully at the lifetime cost of their machinery and not just the initial purchase price. Our product is not the cheapest to buy, but if you consider life cost, repairs, maintenance, downtime and now the new extended warranty, the value is easy to see”.

Favoured by many, Etesia has gained a reputation for producing pedestrian and ride-on mowers that are highly reliable with low maintenance, making them the number one choice for many users.

Last year also saw Pellenc announcing that all battery-powered tools come with a three year warranty as standard. Pellenc can now be seen in every major UK city, as well as the majority of national trust sites around the country.

In the last five years, Pellenc has gained market recognition by offering a unique range of ‘zero emission’ battery-powered handheld tools, thanks to the development of Lithium-ion ultra-high performance batteries. This technology, which is exclusive to Pellenc, allows for a drastic reduction in the production of greenhouse gases and noise pollution. It is also comfortable for users, meets new sustainable development demands and offers excellent economic profitability.

Pellenc is exclusively distributed in the UK by Etesia UK.

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk

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The Etesia Hydro 124 and Hydro 144 models, which are available with high-tip, ground tip or four-wheel-drive options are living proof you can have three machines in one working all-year round for you.

One minute they can be the best cut and collect ride-on mowers on the market, the next it they be a scarifier for use in sportsturf, parkland and amenity areas.

The scarifier attachment means that your investment goes a long way in dealing with a whole range of tasks – for which you would usually need to buy and store several machines.

The front-mounted scarifier attachment, which can be quickly fitted with no tools, has two fully-floating heads which allows it to follow ground contours. It has a working width of 1.25 metres and has been specifically designed for fast and effective coverage on large areas such as sports grounds and large ornamental lawns.

Debris can be collected in just one pass and working depths are variable. The units can also be lifted for transport between sites or retracted for passing through narrow entrances. Etesia is renowned for being able to cut and collect long or short grass efficiently without blocking, even in wet conditions, which also makes it ideal for long grass applications.

Other attachments are available such as mulching decks, deflectors, blowers, spreader, sweepers and snow blades making these models a 365-days-a-year workhorse for the maintenance of amenity turf, golf courses, parkland and large gardens.

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Etesia UK on Twitter @EtesiaUK and like the company’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/EtesiaUK. You can also view the latest Etesia videos by visiting www.youtube.com/EtesiaUK.

Around twenty franchisees from gardening services company ‘nicenstripy’ visited Etesia UK’s headquarters in Oxfordshire to find out more about the company and its market leading products.

Established in 1996, ‘nicenstripy’ had a vision to change the gardening industry. Founders of the company wanted to design a business that met the demand for a reliable, professional service that still had the friendly, trustworthy face of the local gardener. As a result, ‘nicenstripy’ have established themselves as a market leader in the domestic gardening market.

The company’s philosophy of investing in the best equipment has helped form their success and it is for this very reason that ‘nicenstripy’ expressed an interest in Etesia’s products. Renowned for being that one step ahead, Etesia has always been the first to bring ground-breaking machinery to the market and set a benchmark for others to follow.

nicenstripy’ registered their interest to Etesia dealer South East Groundcare Machinery in Sussex and the insightful day was soon arranged.

The ‘nicenstripy’ franchisees learned about the history of the company and the intriguing story as to how it all began. They were then delivered a presentation on the advances in technology, an overview of current Etesia equipment and a sneak preview of the new products which will be launched later this year. The day was rounded off with the franchisees being given the opportunity to get hands on with some of Etesia’s machinery.

If you feel that your company could benefit from a day at Etesia UK’s headquarters then call 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk

An Etesia ride-on mower recently marked a significant milestone in the company’s history as the last ever Hydro 100 MVEHH rolled off the production line in France.

The Hydro 100 made its revolutionary appearance back in 1989 as the first ride-on mower with direct ejection and integrated collection. This new concept took the market by storm and was emulated by many competitors’ years later. After more than twenty years and several facelifts, Etesia has now produced the last ever Hydro 100 MVEHH machine in this range; with a brand new model being launched in April 2015.

With a more powerful Kawasaki engine, a new transmission with a differential locking system and a unique new design, the company are promising that the new model will be another industry favourite for years to come.

Other features will include a lighter steering system and larger petrol tank – combined with the improved higher speed will mean that the new model will be able to go faster for longer.

Available at the same price as the previous Hydro 100 MVEHH, the new ride-on mower model is expected to be in high demand when it reaches the UK market later this year.

.Etesia rounded of another successful year by inviting a group of UK dealers to its Wissembourg headquarters in France to provide an insight into the past, present and future of the grass cutting machinery giants.

Etesia Factory visitPatrick Vives, President of Etesia, kick-started the two-day trip by relaying the history of the company and the intriguing story as to how it all began. Attendees were then delivered a presentation on the advances in technology, a sneak preview of the new products which will be launched in 2015, followed by a tour of the impressive, state-of-the-art factory before being given the opportunity to get hands on with some of Etesia’s machinery.

A hearty lunch complimented by some delightful local wine ensued as the group had time to muse on the Etesia experience.

Daniel Evans, from Myrddin Garden Machinery in South Wales, who was particularly keen to learn more about the company, felt that the tour had provided him with a firm understanding of Etesia which in turn would be of great benefit to both companies.

“We are a fairly new dealer for Etesia and we have come here to learn more. They’ve always had highly regarded products and they’re renowned for an excellent wet weather cut and collect range – which is perfect for our area.

“The factory tour has been excellent because I’ve got a much better feel of the plans of the company and I’ve always been a firm believer that you need to know the manufacturer plans. As a dealer for Etesia we need to understand one another and move in the same direction and I’m confident that following this trip both of us will benefit. We hope that we can develop the Etesia franchise into something great,” he said.

Webster Power Products, based in Scotland, are entering their second season as an Etesia dealer, and managing director Murray Webster noted that it would not only be him who benefitted from the factory tour but also his team.

“We are still very much learning about Etesia and this has been great because I can get all the information from the trip across to the rest of the team; especially the unique selling points which we can then relay to our customers.

“This is my first time to the factory and it’s been fantastic – it’s been good to talk to other Etesia dealers, good to see new products and I feel that this tour has really helped us get on the same wave length as the company.”

Echoing Murray’s thoughts was Andrew Meeks from Balmers GM in Lancashire who have been an Etesia dealer for two years. After joining the Burnley based company six months ago, Andrew welcomed the opportunity to gain a greater insight into Etesia.

“It’s been great to explore the products, to see how they are made and learn the philosophy behind the company. It’s quite clear that they are leading manufacturers committed to bringing innovative products to the market and I’m really impressed,” he said.

After the factory tour, the group then had some free time to wander around the picturesque town of Wissembourg. The trip was concluded with an evening visit to the luxurious Royal Palace, Kirrwiller, which saw everyone enjoy live music, acrobats, knife throwing and other enchanting entertainment