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Kirkham Grammar is a prestigious independent school in Lancashire. Set in extensive grounds, the school has large areas of grass which require regular maintenance. Their existing fleet of mowers were suffering from wear and tear and a new, up to date machine was required to increase productivity and reduce downtime.

The school has both cricket and rugby pitches and the varying lengths and types of grass require different cuts. In addition, the image of the school is of the utmost importance and its impressive front lawn demands a perfect finish with a precise strip. With such a large space to maintain, a machine was needed that could be used for all three areas, providing robustness and versatility combined with high quality and output.

In addition, special consideration needed to be given to the operators. One member of the team has a condition where they find more complex machines difficult to use and another is an apprentice who is yet to pass his driving test so has limited experience. These factors meant that a simple to operate machine was a necessity.

Head Groundsman Ian Holme met the GGM team at the BTME show on the Baroness stand and developed a good relationship with the sales team. Rob Taylor from GGM and Andy Darley from Baroness carried out an on-site demonstration of the GM2810, a premium ride-on rotary mower. Equipped with five adjustable rotary decks that individually follow different terrain, along with the capability to leave an elegant, precise finish, it was the perfect machine for the tasks required. In addition, the machine is extremely straight-forward to operate with little technology, meeting the needs of the customer and the operating team. Impressed by the demo by the GGM salesforce, Ian selected the mower over a like for like product from a competitor.

Ian Holme is definitely another happy customer, “We are delighted with the machine and it exceeds all of our requirements. “I have been aware of GGM and their fantastic reputation for some time and they have certainly lived up to it. The aftercare service has been fantastic, and any queries can usually be handled over the phone.”

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