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COMPANY HISTORY
• Family-run business established in 1961, then primarily involved
in the extraction and supply of sedge peat to Landscapers, Local Authorities
and Nurserymen for horticultural purposes.
• In conjunction with the Nature Conservancy Council the extraction
sites were designed to fill with water to re-create wetland areas in
East Anglia (now SSSI).
• In January 1968 Tim Banks (Managing Director) joined the company
as a sales representative.
• During the early 70's the company became involved in the supply
of sedge peat for the construction of new golf courses and drought-ridden
golf fairways, particularly on Links Courses.
• Our involvement with the supply of materials to the golf course
industry gained momentum with the inclusion of Norfolk Fensoil for the
construction of golf greens.
• Recognising the need for materials to dress fine turf areas (such
as golf greens) we developed FENDRESS™ Top Dressing, a blend of
Norfolk Fensoil and Leighton Buzzard Sand. FENDRESS™ became a registered
Trademark in 1981 and 20 years later is still recognised as one of the
leading brands of Top Dressing in the UK.
• During the 1980's and early 1990's there was a thriving golf
course construction industry in the United Kingdom. Our Screened Fensoil
was supplied to many of these Golf Courses and to date has been used
in the construction of over 150 new golf courses nationwide.
• As one of the founder members of the BAGCC (British Association
of Golf Course Constructors) and the newly formed BRTMA (British Rootzone
& Top Dressing Manufacturers Association) we are proud of our long association
with the golf course industry.
• The supply of bulk materials to golf courses has become a principle
part of our business offering a diverse range of products from a number
of strategically located distribution points throughout the UK.
• To complement our range of products for fine turf we also offer
a comprehensive range of materials for landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Fensoil Rootzone was used in the construction of Stapleford Park Hotel
Golf Course. Photograph courtesy of Stapleford Park Hotel, Spa, Golf
& Sporting Estate
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New green construction using FENDRESS™ Rootzone at Donnington Valley
Golf Club, Newbury
Sand / Fensoil Rootzone in place at St Swithins Golf Club, Bristol
Fensoil Rootzone was used for the entire refurbishment of the old Arran
Course at Turnberry Hotel Golf Club. Photograph courtesy of J &
E Ely Contractors.
FENDRESS™ Rootzone was used in the construction of Brocket Hall
Golf Club, Welwyn (18th Green Pictured)
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