- Winter penetrants - are they required?
Winter penetrants - are they required?
Kings Suite Stage (KS)
12:00PM - 12:45PM, 22 Mar 2022
Winter penetrants ‑ are they required?
12 ‑ 12.45pm
In recent times there have been lots of discussions regarding winter penetrants, their efficacy/safety and value. This seminar aims to highlight how they work and the outcomes of application.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding surfactant chemistries
- Understanding surfactant capabilities
- Surfactant differences
- Surfactant do’s and don’t’s
- Can surfactants be used all year round?
- Can surfactants be tank mixed?
Presented by: Peter Lacey, Account Manager ‑ South West, Wales and N. Ireland and Michael Fance, Account Manager ‑ Europe, Aquatrols
Peter Lacey
N Ireland, Wales and SW Account Manager The Aquatrols Company
Peter Lacey is the N Ireland, Wales and SW Account Manager at The Aquatrols Company, bringing over 40 years of experience in the turf industry. Having spent over fifteen years with the company, he has played a key role in supporting innovation and growth through his strong technical expertise and practical industry knowledge.
A former Course Manager at a Top 100 venue, Peter combines hands-on experience with a clear understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by greenkeepers. His work focuses on helping turf professionals maximise performance while adapting to modern management pressures. Known for his collaborative approach, Peter is passionate about supporting customers, sharing knowledge, and delivering practical solutions through both field-based and operational roles at The Aquatrols Company.
A former Course Manager at a Top 100 venue, Peter combines hands-on experience with a clear understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by greenkeepers. His work focuses on helping turf professionals maximise performance while adapting to modern management pressures. Known for his collaborative approach, Peter is passionate about supporting customers, sharing knowledge, and delivering practical solutions through both field-based and operational roles at The Aquatrols Company.
Michael Fance
Technical Support and European Account Manager The Aquatrols Company
Michael brings over 42 years of experience in the sports turf industry. He spent 18 years in greenkeeping, including 14 years serving as Head Greenkeeper or Course Manager. For the past 24 years, he has specialised in consultative sales, providing expert guidance and solutions to the sports turf sector. Since joining Aquatrols in 2016, Michael has served as Technical Support and European Account Manager, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to support clients across Europe.