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TCS Turfcare Equipment<\/strong>, founded over eight years ago under the guidance of Tom Stidder, is a specialist in delivering expert technical services and training to machinery manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and end-users within the turf care industry. Our primary mission is to elevate the performance and standards of our clients through our unique expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Stidder, with more than 28 years of hands-on experience, started his career as a workshop technician for a Jacobsen dealer in West Sussex. His career later expanded into pivotal roles at two of the leading turf machinery manufacturers, where he was actively involved in providing technical training and consultation across a range of countries, catering to diverse levels of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We draw upon this wealth of knowledge to offer tailored services designed to optimise turf care operations. Our rapidly expanding and in-demand services focus on improving the quality of cut and enhancing sprayer optimisation, key factors in maintaining premium turf conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our clientele is varied, including elite golf clubs, public ‘pay and play’ golf facilities, grass tennis clubs, football associations, football clubs, municipal contractors, educational institutions, and industry bodies. Additionally, we collaborate with manufacturers, providing technical support, training, and product development to help them stay at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in turf care machinery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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