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Figures released by Comagarden/Morgan for the first nine months of the year indicate an overall drop of 15.2% compared to the same period in 2021. All product types were down, but with a counter-trend in battery-powered models. A slower production pace and lower demand from maintenance technicians and green hobbyists are the causes of the downturn, which is expected to be confirmed at the end of the year

Urban green areas are increasingly considered as necessary infrastructure to improve the quality of life and enrich the biodiversity of built-up areas. In Italy the average availability of urban green areas is about 30-40 m2 per inhabitant, but with significant territorial differences

Comagarden/Morgan data on sales of garden and lawn care equipment highlight, within a recovering market, the massive success of electrically powered technologies. A survey of the types of products that use the electric motor, from self-propelled machinery with driver on board to equipment carried by the operator. Environmental benefits and the problem of disposal and recovery of used batteries

A new engine is on the way for the Ferris IS 6200 zero turn mower. The American company's top-of-the-range model has an innovative high-performance Stage V fuel system (according to the manufacturer, it delivers 41% more power than previous engines)...

A spring full of news for Sabart, the Reggio Emilia-based company of the Emak Group, including the launch of the new Extreme line under the Forestal brand and the expansion of the range dedicated to irrigation thanks to the partnership...

For gardeners, training is increasingly important and recognized in the face of market demands. EIMA Digital Preview offers two important conferences dedicated to the quality courses and the new professional role of groundsman

With a 23.1% drop in the first three months of the year, the gardening sector is suffering from the health emergency. The March figure, characterized by the sharp reduction in activities, affected the balance sheet for the quarter and saw almost all product segments decline. Battery-powered models are still growing, on average for the quarter. According to Comagarden and the Morgan survey group, it is possible that in the coming months there could be a market recovery. A 9% decline is expected at the end of the year

The biofuels used for traction are basically bioethanol, biodiesel and biomethane. Unlike traditional biofuels, alkylated fuels are produced to fuel low-power internal combustion engines, both with a 2-stroke cycle and a 4-stroke cycle, and are particularly suitable for machines and tools used in green area maintenance

The international review of machines and technologies for Mediterranean agriculture includes a large area inside Pavilion 20 and other facilities for gardening and landscaping. In addition to the machinery exhibition, in the foreground there are also the technical and informative meetings promoted by FederUnacoma, Promoverde-BioHabitat and Informatore Agrario

According to the new paradigm of the circular economy, products with components of an organic nature at the end of their cycle are sent to landfills or to incinerators. Instead they are reintroduced into the natural cycles of the biosphere, while technological products that cannot be reinserted into the biosphere can be recovered, since they were made foreseeing their possible re-use at the origin

The Comagarden/Morgan figures, indicate an average increase of 29% in the first part of the year. The favourable weather pattern, of opposite trend compared to the same period 2017, is at the root of this anomalous growth in demand, which should decrease over the course of the year while still maintaining an index in line with that of last year

After recording a 26% increase in 2018, battery powered machines and equipment show an overall growth of 90% in the first quarter of this year. Handling, silence and eco-compatibility are the characteristics rewarded by the market. With the success of electric motors, the gardening sector confirms a trend that is progressively affecting the automotive and agricultural machinery sectors. The garden robot segment is also growing

Landscaping is becoming an increasingly stable element of architectural design and the management of open spaces, both public and private. The industry that produces specific machines and equipment has the task of making the work easier and stimulating demand with new types of products. The role of EIMA Green in the sector's exhibition landscape

A machine that can cut, harvest and ventilate. All with a single pass. We are talking about the GF3x1Plus mulcher, designed and built by the Gianni Ferrari Group, a company from Reggiolo (Reggio Emilia) that produces professional technologies for gardening....

The iGX700 and iGX800 monoblock engines will be marketed starting next autumn, expanding the family of Honda V-Twin engines. Both models - says the manufacturer - are available with horizontal and vertical shafts, and are noteworthy for the innovative electronic...

Presented at EIMA 2018 and awarded a Technical Mention, the new Alpha range of professional tools with integrated battery by Pellenc includes a powerful and well-balanced lawn trimmer and rod hedge trimmer. One of the main features of the new...

Trampling and the passage of the machines on the lawn often give rise to the formation of felt. Maintenance techniques and specific machinery allow the lawn to be efficiently maintained. Defelting and ventilation are the basic interventions for the proper management of the lawn

Sales of machinery and equipment for gardening and groundskeeping showed a marginal 0.6% decline by the end of last year. Comagarden/Morgan data on single types disclosed the way the long dry spell during the year reduced the growth of greenery to penalized the traditional maintenance machinery, especially mowers, chainsaws and brush cutters

In autumn and in the cold months of the year the maintenance of green areas still holds, as mowing lawns and cleaning the leaves are needed to protect plants from the cold, and also for transplantation and fertilization depending on the blooms that will flower in spring. The range of machines and equipment used for these functions is wide and guarantees optimal results

The negative trend of rainfall has reduced the development of plants to result in a drop in demand on the market for machinery and equipment for the maintenance of greenery. The market for battery powered machines and robotic mowers shows a sharp gain in Italy as well as throughout Europe

Herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer treatments on small surfaces, such as gardens and green areas equipped, require hand-worn equipment from operators. From spraying pumps to atomizers, there are many models available today and suitable for every need, often equipped with instruments and control elements that allow optimal performance of the work. The systems' greater accuracy and calibration must be combined with individual protection devices to protect the operator from the risk of getting in touch with the substances used

The constant increase in the population living in cities and urban centres brings to the fore the topic of maintenance of parks and public areas used for sports and recreational activities. The combination of agronomic techniques, environmental protection methods, and mechanical and electronic technologies enables the optimal management of urban green spaces. Fleets of robots able to intervene in a timely manner and controlled from a remote location are on their way

In spite of the weather tending toward a scarcity of rainfall leading to the reduced vegetation of plants lowering the demand for machinery and maintenance, the 2016 balance sheet shows sales substantially in line with the previous year at a decline of 0.5%. Estimates based on the first quarter of 2017 point to an overall increase of 2% with significant gains for brushcutters, trimmers, leaf blowers and vacuums and robotic mowers. Comagarden President Franco Novello affirms that innovative technologies and new types of products are decisive factors for the industries in the sector which have to focus on professionals as well as private users and hobbyists

The maintenance of lawns presents different technical needs depending on the quality and intended use of the surfaces. The mechanical industry creates specialized machines, with various types of engines, able to carry out targeted operations, optimizing consumption and maintenances

Electric powered equipment is lighter, more manageable and products less noise and fewer vibrations compared to traditional models, all to the advantage of the comfort of the operator. Battery powered equipment for the maintenance of greenery is certain to become more popular thanks to innovative technologies which enhance safety and environmental sustainability. Hedge trimmers and mowers can be efficiently powered by electric motors with performance and efficiency which are no less than what traditional power provides

The exhibition dedicated to machinery and technologies for gardening and groundskeeping will run from November 9 to 13. More than 270 manufacturers will exhibit ranges of merchandise to meet the needs of professionals in the field and hobbyists. The review, open to business people from around the world, will allow a monitoring of the market trends in various geographic areas for differing categories of products

John Deere is expanding the manufacturer’s range of professional riding mower with the introduction of the X700 and X900 Series. The models in these series feature the modern automotive-style digital hood to give the operator clear and direct access to...

The Italian market for mechanical tools for gardening and groundskeeping closed 2015 with a 1.3% gain with € 1 million 233,000 units sold, according to data compiled by Comagarden/Morgan. On the plus side were chainsaws, cultivators and hedge trimmers whereas only mowers and lawn tractors were on the decline. A short winter and early spring-like blooming lead to expectations of further growth of demand for machinery and equipment for maintaining gardens and public and private greens. The EIMA Green appointment in November will include monitoring of domestic demand and especially foreign markets

The choice of equipment for landscaping depends on the characteristics and dimensions of the turf. Manufacturers now offer models with mechanical and hydrostatic drive systems, and pay special attention to the introduction of systems to reduce noise and emissions

Positive results for the first edition of the Vita in Campagna (Country Life) Garden Show, held in late September at the park of the Monza Agricultural School. The activities of the Lombardy three-day event included field testing of machines and equipment for gardening and landscaping

Saving water and optimizing the management of plant and manpower are the factors behind the evolution of irrigation technologies. Improving the quality and precision of irrigation machines, sprinklers, solenoid valves and other components, along with the automation of systems, acquiring and elaborating data on water, meteorological and physiological governing irrigation are the strong points of the systems built by the manufacturers in the sector.

According to data made public by Comagarden, in FederUnacoma, and the Morgan survey group, the sector closed with a another gain of 2.9% in sales for the first half of 2015 over the same period in 2014 after climbing 7.6%...

Everything for gardening fans and technicians at the only event in Italy where, in a unique garden of over 6 hectares of the Agricultural School of the Monza park, you can see and try gardening equipment in operation. The schedule includes free specialized courses and unprecedented demos by the Tree climbers, the green acrobats

Lawn mower manufacturers have an ongoing commitment to research and development to bring to the market mowers with increasingly improved performance as regards power, precision and accuracy in cutting. The number of them producing robotic mowers has increased in recent years and the market is continuing to grow. An example is France where the sales of these mowers virtually doubled in 2014

The Italian market for garden and grounds maintenance machinery and equipment closed 2914 by finally signaling a reversal of the downward trend recorded since 2009 due to the financial and economic crisis when investments in hobbyist gardening and municipal greens...

A recent survey found Angers, Nantes and Limoges the three French cities with the most greenery as well as those dedicating the greatest resources for this purpose. In Italy, in the wake of positive results achieved abroad and shrinking financing due to the financial and economic crisis, differentiated maintenance is spreading in a number of municipalities. This means the adoption of a level of maintenance performed according to the type and function of the green area, the intensity of the use of the area and its location. A wide range of technologies are deployed, from mowers to leaf blowers

Taking care of green areas requires a wide range of machinery and equipment built for a public of professional groundskeepers as well as hobby enthusiasts. Choosing mechanical means must be made on the basis of the size and characteristics of the green area to maintain and in relation to the architectonic models on which to base the design and management of gardens

The new robot lawn mower boasts top performance and safety and was unveiled in Milan coupled with a photo competition on leisure time

Intermac in Rovigo, in partnership with Procomas, specializes in the manufacture of gardening machinery and equipment as the company's core business. Internac's machines extend to broad and differentiated ranges but their products are all designed and built according to a...