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15 February 2023

Laser Industrie to showcase spraying products at PPC Live

Press release | PPC Live 2023

Sprayer specialists Laser Industrie will be showing their comprehensive range of professional grade compression units at PPC Live in Harrogate this March.

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A Laser Industrie spokesperson said, "We're really excited to be joining pest professionals in Yorkshire for what promises to be a great show.

"We'll be there showcasing our products, sprayers which are robust and versatile enough to apply aggressive liquids designed to combat viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens while conveniently handling specialist cleaning agents. Come see us on stand 52!"

A brand within the Hozelock Exel portfolio, ISO 9001 certified Laser Industrie command a 30-year track record in manufacturing speciality ranges for every sector. 

They continued, "The hand-held sprayers provide the perfect partner for pest control operators working inside and out.

"The range is colour coded to provide easy access to the most appropriate sprayer for the purpose. Sturdy key components such as cup seals, O-rings and woven Tricoflex hosing match content demands, standing up to punishing spray schedules and environments.

"EPDM, Viton and Nitrile seal options ensure safe, secure containment and application of liquids as diverse as acids, solvents, detergents and bases."

The full range of parts and accessories for Laser Industrie’s technically advanced, robust hand-held sprayers, some models including hygienic stainless steel lances, are readily available and you can talk to the team about them at PPC Live. 

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Knapsack maintenance course launched

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Land-based industries awarding body Lantra has launched a short knapsack maintenance course.

Adopting material supplied by Hozelock-Exel, Lantra-accredited training providers Outlook Training, Greenscope Training and Harper Adams University collaborated to design the course, intended "to prolong equipment lifetime, ensure correct application of liquids and save time and money".

The course provides the knowledge to "maintain and service handheld pesticide, feeds and control products applicators," says David Fisher, Lantra Head of Industry Partnerships, "and is available for learners aged 16-plus who hold Safe Use of Pesticides and Handheld Application of Pesticides qualifications."

"For pesticides and general users, it is vital to ensure equipment is safe, fully calibrated and in good working order," he adds. "The outcome from taking the course is that operators can prolong the life of their sprayers, while also helping the environment by using trusted equipment."

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Source: Hozelock PR

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