Simplot News
Simplot Proline Blues Night 2009
Posted By: JW, Monday, 27/07/2009
To coincide with the 2009 AGCSA Turfgrass Conference in Hobart, Tasmania, Simplot Proline once again hosted it's annual Blues And Grass Roots night on the Tuesday featuring Kevin Borich, Lucius Borich and Harry Brus. They were joined on stage by Simplot's own John Matheson and Bob Cooke.
Thanks to all that attended.
NEW PRODUCTS: EverGreen Minis 18-2-0
Posted By: JW, Monday, 16/02/2009
Simplot Proline has a new Homogenous Mini prilled fertiliser for Autumn. BEST EverGreen Minis 18-2-0 is designed to give you a deep long lasting colour.
- Mini-sized homogeneous pellets containing 5% non-staining iron
- Contains ammoniacal nitrogen, the most effective source of N for all seasons
- 2% Phosphate for plant establishment & root development
See your Simplot representative for more details.
EverGreen Minis 18-2-0Click for Product Information
An economical and efficient source of nitrogen and iron for all seasons.New Team Members
Posted By: JW, Monday, 12/01/2009
Simplot Proline is expanding its sales force in Australia with the appointment of two new positions.Colin Thorsborne has accepted a position in our Gold Cost office and brings to Simplot over 20 years of industry experience including work at the Montgomerie in Dubai, Denarau Golf club Fiji, Hope Island and the Glades golf courses.
Colin will be working in the Gold Coast and Brisbane area and can be contacted as per below:
Colin Thorsborne
Regional Manager
Mobile: 0419 768 161Email:
The other position has been accepted by Ash Duncan, Ash also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Simplot with over 13 year spent within the golf industry, including work at RACV Healesville, Tirhatuan Lakes, Eastwood and Yering Meadows.
Ash will be servicing the Melbourne metropolitan areas as well as Victoria regional areas, Ash can be contacted as per below:
Ash Duncan
Regional Manager
Mobile: 0419 768 025Email:
I'd like to welcome our new team members.
Matt Scott, Managing Director
Happy New Year
Posted By: JW, Monday, 01/01/2009
Simplot Pro-Line would like to wish all their customers a Happy New Year and look forward to working with you again in 2009.AGCSA NRL Tipping Competiton 2008
Posted By: JW, Monday, 26/03/2008
Simplot Pro-Line and their distributors PJC Sportsturf (NSW), Living Turf (NSW) and Total Turf (WA) are pleased to sponsor the AGCSA's NRL Footy Tipping Completion for 2008.Simplot ProLine Supporting drumMUSTER
Posted By: JW, Monday, 26/03/2008
From April 1st, Simplot PoLine will begin supporting the drumMUSTER program. One of the greatest problems facing users of chemical products is the disposal of empty chemical containers.drumMUSTER is the National program that has been set up for the collection and recycling of cleaned eligible non returnable turf chemical containers.
As a chemical user, drumMUSTER provides you with a defined route to safely dispose of your used chemical containers. All you are required to do is clean your containers so they are free of any chemical residue then deliver them to one of over 700 receival sites across Australia.
drumMUSTER is the single biggest environmental program ever undertaken jointly by farmers/end chemical users, Local Government and the Crop Production and Animal Health Industries.
Go to HERE to find your local collection centre.
SIGNATURE SERIES: Still Making It's Mark 5 Years On
Posted By: JW, Monday, 20/09/2007
Simplot Pro-Line recently marked the 5 year anniversary of the Simplot Signature Series. A specifically designed range of liquid fertilisers designed for turfgrass management delivering the highest quality nutrients required for premium turf.
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NEW PRODUCTS: Simplot DropZone
Posted By: JW, Monday, 27/07/2007
Simplot DropZone assists in the treatment of damage soils by attacking bicarbonate levels and unlocking insoluble deposits in the soil profile. Bicarbonate’s present in effluent water can accumulate in the soil profile which then interacts with calcium to form the insoluble compounds, minimising soil quality, fluctuation, water penetration, nutrient deficiency and overall soil health.Simplot DropZone
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Introducing Simplot DropZone, a unique soil conditioning and soil recovery agent. Simplot DropZone contains a blend of organic acids and nutrients essential for bicarbonate removal and soil recovery.UPDATED PRODUCTS: Overhaul Xtra
Posted By: JW, Monday, 27/07/2007
Specifically formulated, complete renovation blend. Combining slow release, upfront and trace elements, matched with organics. Simplot Overhaul Xtra provides the BEST balanced nutritional package when renovating.Simplot Overhaul Xtra
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NEW PRODUCTS: WetterGrans
Posted By: JW, Monday, 27/07/2007
All soils contain organic matter which, when dry, actually repel water and is extremely difficult to re wet. The evaporation of moisture during warm or hot weather can cause water repellency. On lawns and grassed areas, the problem manifests itself as a dry patch or brown patch These are areas of grass, which, for no apparent reason have turned brown while surrounding areas remain lush and green.Simplot WetterGrans: Green Grade
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Simplot WetterGrans: Green Grade contains the premium quality surfactant Brilliance. Brilliance is a proven product in the fight against water repellent soils.Simplot WetterGrans
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Simplot WetterGrans contains premium quality surfactants. These surfactants are proven product in the fight against water repellent soils.NEW PRODUCTS: Building Better Root Systems
Posted By: JW, Monday, 18/06/2007
Simplot Pro-Line, in an ongoing commitment to our customers, introduce two new products for improving the root system and the drought response in turf.
Mycorrcin Turf:
Increase root activity by activating mycorrhizal colonisation. Mycorrhizal fungi play an important role in root architecture, regulating plant growth, and disease suppression. Mycorrcin Turf contains a concentrated blend of fermentation extracts, signal molecules, amino acids and micro nutrients that activates indigenous mycorrhizal fungi.
Root Reviver:
Root Reviver inoculated turf is more vigorous and suffers less nutrient deficiencies and environmental stress.
For more information, click HERE to go to New Products.
Proline Issue 1
Posted By: JW, Monday, 18/06/2007
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23rd Australian Turfgrass Conference
Posted By: JW, Tuesday, 05/06/2007
Simplot ProLine is proud to be supporting the 2007 23rd Australian Turfgrass Conference in Cairns. Simplot ProLine prides itself on being specialists in BEST granular fertilizer and liquid nutritional products and is now a proactive agent for Syngenta. This year we have been working on providing solutions for the drought affected turf market and will be demonstrating these new products on our stand in Cairns.
Simplot ProLine will be running the same competition as we did last year, giving away a study tour GCSAA, Golf Show in Orlando USA February 2008.
This is an experience of a lifetime and a great opportunity to network on a world wide scale. The tour includes three days at the famous FARMLINKS the home of POLYON in Alabama. Talk to one of our territory managers to find out how to enter.
Also don’t miss our Grass Roots Tour Blues night featuring Kevin Borich Express. This will take place on Tuesday 24th July, contact your territory managers for the details.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
New Technical Section
Posted By: JW, Tuesday, 05/06/2007
Simplotproline.com.au has recently added a Technical Section to it's website.
Ahead Of The Pack
Posted By: JW, Thursday, 01/03/2007
In an ongoing commitment to the Australian Turf Industry, Simplot Pro-Line proudly unveils it's new range of packaging for it's SurfPack and Featured Surfactants. With metric application rates and standardised pack sizes, Simplot Pro-Line can now provide the best in surfactant technologies, fully integrated into Australian standards and practices.
Brilliance: 20L, 200L
RelyII: 20L, 200L
OARS: 10L, 200L
Australian Open CQO
Posted By: JW, Friday, 15/11/2006
Each year superintendents, ground staff and turf managers of Australia gather at the Australian Open venue to assist in the course maintenance through the Course Quality Officials (CQO) program. The 2006 Australian Open will be held from 16th to 19th November at Royal Sydney Golf Club. The Course Quality Officials work inside "the ropes" and are responsible for bunker raking and divot repairs. The CQO program runs the entire length of the tournament and provides a fantastic learning environment for all levels of practitioners in the turf industry.Simplot Pro-Line is a proud sponsor of the CQO program and recognises that the preparation required to bring a course up to championship quality takes expertise and enthusiasm, similar to the staff and support team found at Simplot Pro-Line. Simplot Pro-Line along with the AGCSA encourages all turf managers to be part of this exciting program.
simplotproline.com.au Goes Live!
Posted By: JW, Friday, 14/11/2006
In our ongoing commitment to our customers, Simplot Pro-Line have launched simplotproline.com.au. This site will serve as an information portal for ours customers to access the latest news, product information, safety documents and specials.Upcoming features to be rolled out in the next few months will include product specific sections, video of product demonstrations and nutrient calculators.
It’s our knowledge and outstanding customer service that has sets us apart from the competition. We want to make simplotproline.com.au part of that commitment, and part of your turf nutrition program.
